South Jeju with a Choice on Hallasan: Climb the Trail or Stay in the Gallery

The south coast in the morning, the mountain in the afternoon, and one decision to make at the end of the day. Jeongbang Falls drops straight into the ocean, which no other waterfall in Asia does. When rain or rough tides close the path, the day goes to Cheonjiyeon instead, which is a woodland fall rather than a coastal one. Oedolgae is a rock 20 metres tall standing alone off the cliffs, and Olle Trail Route 7 runs past it: a 20-minute stretch along the top of the coast. Hueree Nature Life Park is where the pink muhly grass grows, up in autumn and the reason most people photograph the place. Feeding the island's black pigs costs 2,000 KRW on the spot, and it is optional. Yakcheonsa Temple is a large Buddhist complex of stacked halls over the sea, with gold Buddha figures inside. O'sulloc sits in the tea fields on volcanic soil. Hallasan finishes the day, and here the tour splits. Anyone who wants the climb takes the Eoseungsaengak trail, which is short and steep and ends in a view that takes in the volcanic summit and the northern sea at once. Anyone who does not stays at the Eorimok Visitor Center with its nature gallery. Both options are included, and nobody has to justify their choice. The day ends at Dongmun market, where the black pork barbecue Jeju is known for is served nearby. The order of stops can change with weather and traffic. Cancel at least 24 hours before departure for a full refund.