Best of · SOUTH KOREA
The good south korea bus tours sell their front seats first and the great ones sell out entirely. Below: the 9 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Spend a full day touring East Jeju with an English-speaking guide such as Elin or Zin. Entry fees and transport are included as you visit Micheongul Cave, Seongeup Village, Seongsan Ilchulbong, a haenyeo show, and Hamdeok Beach. Lunch is your own expense.
“Amazing trip, Elin is a great guide! Highly recommended 😃”
Spend a full day in southwest Jeju with an English-speaking guide such as Elin, Angela, or Kate. Ride between Hallasan viewpoints, Cheonjeyeon Falls, Jusangjeolli Cliff, O’sulloc, Songaksan, and Bomunsa Temple, with entrance fees and hotel drop-off included.
“We had an unforgettable trip with Elin. She is such an amazing and caring guide. We were lucky to have a small group, just about a dozen people on a minibus (on busier days you can expect to be a part of a larger group on a regular tour bus), so we enjoyed a more intimate experience. Elin really goes above and beyond to make sure everyone is taken care of. Not only was she fun and informative, but she supplied us with complimentary cold drinking water throughout the day, fed us local sweets, offered sun umbrellas to those in need, and we even got to win some tiny Jeju…”
Use a mobile ticket on Seoul’s Downtown Palace Course to reach major royal sites by hop-on hop-off bus. Ride the full loop in about 90 minutes, then get off at places such as Changdeokgung, Deoksugung, and Gwanghwamun. Audio is offered in 12 languages, but palace admission is extra.
“Great way to get to know the city and visit so many landmarks. You can tour the different areas at your own pace.”
Join English-speaking guide Fabio for a nine-and-a-half-hour small-group trip from Seogwipo into eastern Jeju. Visit Seongeup Folk Village, climb Seongsan Ilchulbong, learn about haenyeo culture, stop at Woljeongri Beach, and visit Manjanggul Cave when open. Weather and cave closures may change the route.
“A huge thank you to Fabio for his kindness, professionalism, and contagious passion for Jeju. Thanks to him, we discovered stunning and sometimes hidden spots in the eastern part of the island, enriched by his clear and insightful explanations that brought each place to life. This tour is an absolute must for anyone wishing to explore Jeju stress-free, while benefiting from local insights and anecdotes that make the experience truly unique. Perfect organization, breathtaking landscapes, unforgettable moments… I highly recommend this experience with my eyes closed!”
Spend a full day exploring southern Jeju with a live English or Chinese-speaking guide. Hike the gentle Eoseungsaengak Trail, taste green tea at O’sulloc, view volcanic cliffs, and walk to Cheonjiyeon Waterfall. Guides may include Peter, Chloe, Steven, or Jason.
“I had such a great time today on this tour! Our tourguide Peter was amazing, he was very fun, helpful and gave us lots of information about Jeju. I even forgot my jacket at the waterfall and he managed to get it back for me. We always had sufficient time at the different stops to stroll around and even made an unplanned photostop on the way. I totally recommend this tour!”
Spend 10 hours exploring eastern Jeju with an English or Chinese-speaking guide. Visit Hamdeok Beach, Seongsan Ilchulbong, Seongeup Folk Village, Ilchul Land, and a volcanic cave, with admissions and transport included. Guides such as Chloe, Sam, and Steven are noted for clear explanations and friendly service.
“Sam was an excellent guide. We did the tour in heavy rain and he managed to keep the tour calm and so we had a great time. Very kind and friendly. I recommend it!”
Spend about 9.5 hours exploring west Jeju from Seogwipo with English-speaking guide Fabio. Visit Camellia Hill, O’sulloc, Aewol, Hyeopjae, Sinchang, and one southern coast stop, with hotel pickup, admission, transport, and plenty of time to walk.
“Our tour with Fabio was awesome! He is so kind, knowledgeable, and professional. We loved the WEST tour and if we ever came back to Jeju, we would absolutely book the EAST too.”
Join guide Suyang from Dongnae Station at 3:30 pm for an evening at Jinju Namgang Yudeung Festival. A small group, air-conditioned transport, traditional lantern, snacks, photo lighting, and return stops at Sasang, Seomyeon, and Busan Station make this a practical way to see the festival without arranging your own trip.
“Highly recommended Suyang samchon tour! Suyang reached out to us before the tour to check if we wanted to stay until midnight for the tour! He came with lanterns and flashlight to help us take beautiful photos at night! Suyang speaks English and Mandarin well! Will definitely rebook with him when we visit Busan again!”
Use a one-day Daegu City Tour Bus ticket to reach 12 stops, including Apsan Observatory, Seomun Market, E-World, Suseongmot, and Kim Gwang-seok Road. You get multilingual audio, onboard WiFi, and the freedom to board or leave at any listed stop.
“THe HOHO bus in Daegu is kind of a waste. The timing online also didn't match the posted times, so I ended up waiting almost 40 minutes at the first stop (30 minutes on the bus) before the route started. It was far more time-efficient and coRead more”
A loop, an open deck, a night run or a whole day on the coach.
