Tour Description

Embark on an immersive cultural journey to discover the legendary Jeju Haenyeo Museum, a tribute to the resilient female divers recognized as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. This tour offers more than just history; it is a rare opportunity to bridge the gap between past and present. You will explore the rich traditions of these "Mothers of the Sea" through expert-led museum exhibits and then engage in a private talk with a real Haenyeo. Hear firsthand stories of their life beneath the waves, their unique community spirit, and why this vanishing culture remains a vital treasure for the world today. This tour is for up to 5 people. Please contact directly for more people. This tour is unavailable on the museum closing day. Tour Itinerary: 1. Tour guide meets you at formerly discussed place(your hotel or airport) and drives to Haenyeo Museum 2. Guided tour of three exhibition halls covering Haenyeo history, fishing tools, and their traditional "Bulteok" resting areas. 3. An intimate 1 ~ 1.5 hour session to meet a Haenyeo, hear her personal life stories, and ask questions about her diving experiences. 4. If the time & schedule permits, watch Haenyeo performance at Seongsanilchulbong The participating Haenyeo may change each tour depending on their schedules Included Transportation (7 seater van) Entrance fee of museums at Haenyeo Museum Licensed Tour guide (English/Korean) Excluded Beverage/Water Gratitude Insurance Additional Information: - This tour involves walking in the village and it might not be suitable for people on wheelchair - The transportation is a rented car and we might request your passport information for the process. - This tour is unavailable on Mondays and some public holidays due to museum close. - Please disregard the default Tour starting time at our booking site and input your pick up time in the booking form. Pick up time around 10:00am.