Jeju Island for Lunar New Year

We will have a Lunar New Year holiday getaway on the beautiful and warm Jeju Island. The long Lunar New Year celebration starts on January 28th and ends on January 30th, 2025.

We will depart at 7.00PM on Thursday night, January 27th ,and will be back on January 30th. Unlike the mainland Korea, Jeju Island is much warmer in winter, except for Halla Mountain. If hiking is your thing, Hallasan will be an eye-opener with spectacular views of snow and landscape! Hiking to Hallasan is not mandatory. If you are not hiking, you can fully enjoy the tour.
► FUN FACTS
Did you know that Jeju Island is one of the Seven Wonders of Nature in the world? Jeju Island holds the distinction of being Korea’s sole UNESCO Natural Heritage Site. Jeju Island was formed by volcanic eruptions that took place roughly two million years ago.
HIGHLIGHTS
You’ll be amazed by how beautiful Jeju Island is. There are so many places to see and things to do.
To fulfill your holiday dreams, let’s take advantage of this amazing chance to explore the picturesque, warm, and sunny Jeju Island. Come join us and invite your friends as well! It’s okay if you come alone, it’s a great way to make new friends who also enjoy traveling.
► SEONGSAN SUNRISE PEAK(UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site)
Take in the breathtaking views from the distinctive crater of Seongsan Sunrise peak. Hot lava mixing with cold ocean water has created a significant crater. The summit offers views of Udo Island.
► HALLASAN MOUNTAIN & HIKING(optional)(UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site)
Hiking in Hallasan(South Korea’s highest mountain) is an incredible experience that will never be forgotten. The mountain is covered in snow, alpine flora, and lush trees, and can be seen from every location on the island. This will be a once-in-a-lifetime experience with snow everywhere. It feels like you are in a snow wonderland.
When signing up, please inform us if you’re interested in hiking at Hallasan Mountain as a reservation is required.
► JEJU OLLE SEACOAST TRAILS WALK WITH OEDOLGAE LONELY ROCK
The Oedolgae seacoast trail, which offers breathtaking ocean views, is believed to be the most stunning among all 22 Olle seacoast trails.
► UDO ISLAND
There are many beautiful shorelines, beaches, and lovely scenery on Udo Island. Udo Island is an interesting place off the coast of Juju. It’s a one-of-a-kind place, and there’s no place like it anywhere else. The coastal road circles Udo Island’s entire area. Udo is known for their peanut ice cream as their specialty.
JUSANGJEOLLI LAVA CLIFFS
The formation of this rock pillar is impressive due to basaltic lava. Stacked up like giant stairs, the hexagonal rock formation is so geometrically carved that it seems hand-made.
The high tide waves hitting the side of the cliff gives a stunning view of the ocean surrounding the pillars. There have been many comparisons made between the Jusangjeolli Lava cliff and the Giant’s Causeway in Northern Ireland.
► HAMDEOK BEACH
Hamdeok Beach is considered to be among Jeju’s top three beaches. The beach is well-known for its stunning view of emerald-blue waters, tropical breeze, tall palm trees, and white sandy shore. Seeing this beach might convince you that Jeju Island is the ‘Hawaii of Korea’.
► SEOPJIKKOJI
The seacoast’s scenic view with a lighthouse is what makes Seopjikoji famous. Seongsan Ilchulbong serves as a popular backdrop for filming.
O’Seollok Green Tea Fields (One of the popular tea fields)
TRIP LOGISTICS
► BUS RIIDE FROM SEOUL TO FERRY TERMINAL
We have a comfortable chartered bus that allows you to relax and take a nap until we arrive at the ferry terminal. While you can leave your belongings on the bus, make sure to take important items with you.
► FERRY RIDE TO JEJU ISLAND
The sea breeze will be a great part of the journey to Jeju island. The relaxed atmosphere allows for a great time to converse with friends and take in the ocean. You can take a nap on the ferry. It takes only 2 hours to reach Jeju Island.
► ACCOMODATION and BREAKFAST
Our hotel offers comfort, cleanliness, and a delicious breakfast buffet. You will be assigned to a room with three people of the same gender. If you sign up with your friends, you will remain in the same room. If you wish, you can reserve your own room at an extra cost (kindly inform us in advance).
► ITINERARY
January 27( Monday)
7.00pm: Depart from exit 3, Hongik University Station. You’ll need to turn right immediately when coming out from exit 3 and walk about 70 meters. Our bus will be in front of /near the CU convenience store on the side of the main street.
7.25pm: Depart from Exit 1, Samgakji station (Line 4 & 6)
7.35pm: Depart from Exit 8, Express Bus Terminal station
7.55pm: Depart from Dongcheon Ex-Hub Transfer Center. Once you get out of Exit 1 at Dongcheon station, you need to turn left and walk for about a couple of minutes to reach the Dongcheon Ex-Hub Transfer Center (bus stop) on the side of the highway.
8.10pm: Depart from Exit 1, Yeongtong station in front of HomePlus( Bundang line) in Suwon
8.45pm: Depart from Anseong Rest Stop (For those of you who live in the Pyeongtaek area)
January 28( Tuesday)
02.30am: Depart from ferry terminal
05.30am: Arriving on Jeju(muffins given out for breakfast)
Let’s chill out at Hamdeok beach, Seongsan Illchulbong Sunrise peak, Udo Island, lunch ( Sandwich provided)
6.00pm: Jeju Black pork BBQ party (Included). For vegetarians, an alternative food will be provided.
Hotel check in
► January 29 ( Wednesday)
7.00am-7.50am: Breakfast (tasty buffet)
8.00am: Leave our hotel
O’Solok Green Tea Plantation & Museum
Jusangjeolli cliffs
12.00pm: Lunch – included (delicious buffet)
Oedolgae seacoast trail
Jeongbang waterfall
Hallasan Snow Hiking
You have the option to go hiking in Hallasan. We will give you all the necessary information for hiking. We can form a hiking group to stay together until we finish the hike.
For those who are not doing Hallasan hiking, we will check out Jeju downtown and have dinner at Jeju arboretum, where you can enjoy the beautiful arboretum with various food vendors available.
► January 30(Thursday)
7.00-8.00am: Breakfast
8.30am: Departing the hotel
Yongduam Dragon Rock, Saryeoni Forest, Horseback riding, and Dongmun Market Tour
1.30pm: Back to the mainland
5.50pm: Arriving at ferry terminal
10.45pm: Drop off at Jukjeon bus stop
11.15pm: Drop off in Seoul
THINGS ARE INCLUDED IN THE PRICE;
Touring UNESCO World Natural Heritage sites such as Seongsan Ilchulbong Crater, and Hallasan Mountain is an option.
Snowy Hallasan hiking (optional)
Round trip Ferry: Mainland <-> Jeju
Chartered bus from Seoul to Ferry Terminal
Chartered bus from Ferry Terminal to Seoul
A 4-day bus tour in Jeju that includes all the must-see tourist spots.
Charter bus service to and from the hotel.
Entrance fees for the places mentioned in the itinerary except for February 11- free time.
A 3-night stay in a hotel that is both comfortable and clean, and offers a delicious buffet breakfast.
Jeju Black BBQ dinner, two lunches, and four breakfasts with a delicious buffet at the hotel
Professional tour guides who speak English
Group discounts of 20-30% are available for optional activities
►SIGN UP & PAYMENT
To sign up, please email gohtravelkorea1@gmail.com with the following information once you transfer the funds:
Your full name
Date of birth
Nationality
Your pick up point
Your gender
Trip name
Your contact number
The amount of money you deposited
The name of the bank you used
The date you sent the deposit
If you have friends and deposited for them please mention their names too.
PRICE:
The price is 350,000 Won (247.00 USD via PayPal) paid before or on January 5, 2025.
370,000(302.00 USD via Paypal) paid before or on January 27,2025
► Bank Information
– Name of bank: KB( Kookmin Bank)
– Account no. : 469901- 04- 262190
– Name of bank account holder: Goh, Jonghwan( Goh Travel Korea)
– Bank code : 04
When sending a payment, you should use your name, not the name of the trip.
Please transfer the fee from your Korean bank account via internet banking or an ATM.
Also, you can go into any bank in Korea to pay your trip fee by bank transfer even though you don’t have a Korean bank account. Once we receive the payment from you, you will receive a confirmation email from us.
You can pay via PayPal and gohtravelkorea1@gmail.com is our email address for PayPal payment.
►What to bring
Your Passport or ARC, comfortable clothes and walking shoes, money, toiletries.(shampoo, hair dryer, toothpaste and towels are provided). Crampons (a metal plate with spikes fixed to a boot for walking on snow or ice) for hiking is necessary. You can buy one in Hallasan as well.
SPECIAL DISCOUNT FOR FREQUENT TRAVELERS
If you have joined one of our trips and want to join again, you will get a discount on your next trip.
– 1st trip with us (You pay the full amount on your first trip)
– 2 trips: 1,000 Won off
– 3-4 trips: 2,000 won off
– 5-6 trips: 3,000 Won off
– 7-9 trips: 4,000 Won off
– Over 10 trips: 5,000 Won off
To apply, please email us with a list of trips you have attended so far.
Note: Please be advised that we will do our best to keep the itinerary as scheduled. However, due to unforeseen circumstances, the itinerary may be subject to change.
► Disclaimer of Liability
We cannot be held responsible for your health, safety, any injuries, illnesses, belongings and/or losses incurred as a result of your participation in these events.
► Cancellation policy
12 days or more before departure = 100 %
11-8 days before departure = 50 %
7 days or less before departure = 0 %