Jeju Olle Walking Festival
Nov 5 – Nov 7, 2026 · Jeju
The 2026 edition ran Nov 5 – Nov 7, 2026. 2027 dates have not been announced yet; this page is updated automatically when the organizer publishes them. Check the official site for the latest.
Overview
The Jeju Olle Walking Festival is held every November, when Jeju's nature is at its finest. Participants walk the trails for three days while enjoying various cultural and artistic performances, traditional games, village programs, and Jeju cuisine. At times, concerts are held against the backdrop of the sound of waves, while at other times, traditional Jeju performances take place against the backdrop of the festival fields. Visitors can also enjoy food made with local agricultural and marine products that satisfy all five senses. With approximately 10,000 walkers participating annually , the Jeju Olle Trail Walking Festival is establishing itself as a global walking festival, with an increasing number of foreign participants from countries such as China, Taiwan, Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada each year.
Why go
The Jeju Olle Walking Festival is a three-day event each November when participants walk the Olle trails while enjoying cultural and artistic performances, traditional games, village programs, and local Jeju cuisine. Concerts are held against the sound of the waves and traditional Jeju performances take place in the festival fields, drawing roughly 10,000 walkers a year, including a growing number from China, Taiwan, Japan, the US, the UK, and Canada.
Getting there from Seoul
Jeju is an island, so there is no direct train from Seoul — take a flight from Gimpo or Incheon International Airport to Jeju International Airport (about an hour in the air). From the airport, use a local bus or taxi to reach the festival area around Jocheon-eup, Jeju-si, where the main venue (Jocheon Mansae Statue) is located.
Tips
- Book flights to Jeju early, as early November is a busy travel period on the island.
- Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring rain gear, since the festival centers on multi-day outdoor trail walking.
- Check the registration fee in advance: 30,000 won general, 25,000 won discounted for those born in 2008 or later.
Best for: hikers, nature lovers, cultural travelers, photographers.
Program
Music performances, traditional games, food booths, etc.
Photos
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization 
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization 
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization 
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization 
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization 
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization
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