Lava tube systems<\/strong>, where molten lava flowed underground and hardened into tunnels. The more famous one is Manjanggul Lava Tube that we’d be visiting, assuming that it’s re-opened to the public in June [it’s currently closed].<\/p>\n Oreums<\/strong>, or small volcanic cones. There are literally hundreds on the island. We’d be visiting two key ones: Seongsan Ilchulbong, and Saebyeol Oreum.<\/p>\n Dramatic volcanic coastlines<\/strong> that are lava cliffs shaped by the sea. We’d be visiting Jusangjeolli Cliffs, and Yongmeori Coast.<\/p>\n Lava forests<\/strong> that grow on porous lava rock, nurturing opportunities for unique insect ecosystems like fireflies. We’d be visiting Cheongsu Gotjawal Forest specifically for opportunities to see fireflies.<\/p>\n Haenyeo<\/strong> divers i.e. the female free divers who harvest seafood without oxygen tanks. This was completely absent from our 2006 visit, so we made sure to include it this time, with two opportunities to see them.<\/p>\n Waterfalls<\/strong>. Three are in the itinerary: Cheonjiyeon Waterfall (we visited this in 2006), Cheonjeyeon Waterfall, and the unique Jeongbang Waterfall as the waterfall flows directly into the sea.<\/p>\n Scenic coastal walking trails<\/strong>. The island has a number of interconnected coastal trails that run around the circumference of the island. We’d be visiting two: Jeju Olle Trail route 7, and the Handam Coastal Walk.<\/p>\n Hydrangea-lined coastal roads<\/strong>. We included the Gimnyeong Hydrangea coastal path, and two other places where hydrangeas are expected to be seen.<\/p>\n
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