Explorer Jeju
Official ICMDA 2026 Tour Program
ICMDA 2026 Jeju offers attendees custom-designed half-day and full-day tour that explore the island's key attractions. Experience Jeju comfortably and efficiently with these officially organized tours.
If you wish to participate, please check the details and sign up on the 'Conference Tour' tab of this website.
1. Themes of Jeju
Experience the diverse facets of Jeju according to your interests.
A. UNESCO World Natural Heritage
- Hallasan Mountain: The highest mountain in South Korea, offering various hiking courses of different difficulty levels
- Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak: A massive volcanic crater rising from the sea. The view from the top, especially at sunrise is spectacular.
- Manjanggul Cave: One of the world's longest lava tubes, offering a unique and cool experience even in the summer.
B. Beautiful Beaches & Islands
- Hyeopjae Beach: Famous for its picturesque scenery with white sand and a view of Biyangdo Island.
- Hamdeok Beach: A great place to relax with many unique cafes and restaurants located right in front of the beautiful shoreline.
- Udo Island: On this "island within an island," you can rent an electric car or bicycle to ride along the coast and experience another side of Jeju's charm.
C. Culture, Art & Relaxation
- Jeju Olle Trail: A series of 27 beautiful walking paths that circle the island. Choose a course that appeals to you and take a stroll on the Official Website.
- Coastal Road Cafe Tour: Enjoy a cup of coffee with an ocean view at the famous cafes lining the coastal roads of Aewol and Woljeongri. (Go to Website)
- Art Museums & Galleries: There are many art spaces integrated with nature, such as the Lee Jung-seop Art Museum, Bonte Museum, and Arte Museum. (Go to Website)
D. Must-Try Food
- Grilled Black Pork: Jeju's signature dish, famous for its chewy texture and savory flavor.
- Fresh Seafood: Savor dishes made with freshly caught seafood, such as braised cutlassfish (Galchi-jorim), abalone porridge (Jeonbok-juk), and sea urchin seaweed soup (Seongge-miyeok-guk).
- Pork Noodle Soup (Gogi-guksu): A local specialty featuring noodles in a rich pork-bone broth, topped with slices of boiled pork.
2. Destinations by Region
Plan an efficient trip based on your time and accommodation location.
- East Jeju: Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak → Seopjikoji → Manjanggul Cave → Woljeongri Beach
- West Jeju: Aewol Coastal Road → Hyeopjae Beach → Osulloc Tea Museum → Camellia Hill
- South/Seogwipo: Cheonjiyeon/Jeongbang Falls → Lee Jung-seop Street → Jusangjeolli Cliffs → Jungmun Tourist Complex
3. Suggested Itineraries for Private Tours
(Note: The itineraries below are based on a departure from the Jungmun Tourist Complex, the conference venue.)
- Half-Day Trip (3-4 hours):
- Admire the Jusangjeolli Cliffs → Stroll around Cheonjeyeon Falls → Enjoy coffee at Jungmun Saekdal Beach.
- Full-Day Trip (7-8 hours):
- (East Course) Depart from Jungmun → Hike Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak → Lunch (seafood) → Visit Seopjikoji → Travel to Jeju City for dinner (black pork).
- (West Course) Depart from Jungmun → Visit the Osulloc Tea Museum → Lunch → Relax at Hyeopjae Beach → Drive along the Aewol Coastal Road and visit a cafe.
4. Useful Links
You can find more detailed and extensive information on these official tourism websites.
- Visit Jeju – Official Jeju Tourism Portal: https://www.visitjeju.net/en
- Visit Korea – Korea Tourism Organization: https://english.visitkorea.or.kr/svc/main/index.do
Planning Your Visit
Post Congress