I Toured Jeju Attractions for 1/4 the Price with This Pass | Jeju Tour Pass vs NOWDAGO
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I live on Jeju. Because of that, a lot of the forests and famous attractions here are either free for me or discounted as a resident.
But places run by companies or private owners are a different story. Even with the resident discount, some of them are still expensive enough that I just never get around to visiting.
Then I found out about a pass that let me use several attractions and experience facilities for 24 hours without paying extra admission each time. I picked a day, started early in the morning, and spent the whole day hitting places I'd been putting off.
I went to Sanghyowon Garden, took the Seogwipo cruise, visited Camellia Hill, stopped by Noh-hyeong Supermarket, and grabbed a coffee at Nowoo Cafe — where I redeemed a free drink coupon for an Americano that would normally cost 5,500 won.
When I planned the route, I picked places I don't usually visit because the admission fees are high. Otherwise the pass doesn't really pay off.
The pass I used was open to anyone — Korean residents and foreign visitors alike. Then recently I saw news about a new pass called NOWDAGO, made specifically for foreign tourists. I decided to compare the two.
Two Ways to Get Discounts on Jeju
Among the discount passes available for Jeju travel, this post compares the time-based Jeju Tour Pass with NOWDAGO, a pass exclusively for foreign tourists.
One is a time-based pass like the Jeju Tour Pass. You use it within a set window (24 to 120 hours) at participating attractions and experience facilities. Anyone can buy it — Korean residents or foreign visitors.
The other is NOWDAGO, run by Jeju Special Self-Governing Province and the Jeju Tourism Organization. It's exclusively for foreign tourists — Korean nationals can't purchase or use it. Instead of a time window, it's based on a fixed number of attractions (3 or 5).
Jeju Tour Pass: Use Multiple Places Within a Set Time
The pass I used was time-based.
As of August 2026, there are two versions: a standard pass and a "Time Zero" version that appears to remove the interval restriction between visits.
The standard pass runs from 15,900 won for 24 hours up to 50,900 won for 120 hours. You can't use the same facility twice, and there's a required 1-hour gap between visiting different facilities.
The Time Zero version costs a bit more — from 21,900 won for 24 hours up to 58,900 won for 120 hours. Based on the name, it seems to remove that interval restriction, but I'd recommend double-checking the exact difference on the purchase page.
How it works is simple. After buying, you get a barcode. The clock starts counting down from your first check-in, based on whatever duration you bought. At each place you visit after that, you show the same barcode to check in.
One thing worth noting: not everything included is completely free. Some facilities charge an additional fee, and some require advance reservations. You can check which facilities are included and under what conditions through the mobile ticket you receive after purchase — it's worth checking again right before you go.
The Seogwipo cruise required a phone reservation in advance — I booked mine by calling after getting guidance on-site. The boat runs on a fixed schedule, so you'll need to plan around it, and you also need to fill out a boarding form before getting on, so give yourself extra time.
One thing worth noting: not everything included is completely free. Some facilities charge an additional fee, and some require advance reservations. You can check which facilities are included and under what conditions through the mobile ticket you receive after purchase — it's worth checking again right before you go.
The Pass Price vs. What I Actually Got
I worked out what it would have cost to visit each place separately, without the pass.
| Place | Regular Adult Price |
|---|---|
| Sanghyowon Garden | 9,000 won |
| Seogwipo cruise | 24,000 won |
| Camellia Hill | 12,000 won |
| Noh-hyeong Supermarket | 15,000 won |
| Nowoo Cafe Americano | 5,500 won |
| Total | 65,500 won |
The 24-hour pass I bought cost 15,900 won. Just from that one day, I got over four times the value of what I paid.
Noh-hyeong Supermarket is also a media art space, similar in concept to Arte Museum. Personally, if you've already been to Arte Museum, this one might feel underwhelming by comparison. I hadn't been before, so I was curious — but next time, I'd probably spend that time at Arte Museum instead.
NOWDAGO: Pick 3 or 5 Places
NOWDAGO isn't time-based — it's based on the number of places you pick. There are two options: Pick 3 and Pick 5.
As of the August 2026 opening discount, Pick 3 starts at 34,000 won for adults, and Pick 5 starts at 62,000 won. Youth and child rates are lower. This is a limited-time launch discount, though, so the price may go up later.
Free admission is capped at 3 or 5 places, depending on which pass you choose. But unlike the tour pass, the discount-only partner facilities can be used as many times as you like within the validity period.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Jeju Tour Pass | NOWDAGO | |
|---|---|---|
| How it works | Time-based | Count-based |
| Duration / Scope | 24–120 hours | Pick 3 / Pick 5 |
| Who can buy | Anyone | Foreign tourists only |
| Core benefit | Access to partner facilities | Free admission to chosen places |
| Discount partners | Varies by facility | Unlimited within validity |
| Price | From 15,900 won | From 34,000 won |
Which One Fits Your Trip
If you have a more relaxed schedule and want to spread a few well-chosen places across your whole trip, NOWDAGO might suit you better. It's also a good excuse to finally visit places you've been putting off because of the entrance fee.
If you're traveling with a Korean companion, keep in mind NOWDAGO won't cover them — the tour pass is simpler in that case.
When a Pass Isn't Worth It
A pass isn't automatically a good deal. If you're only planning to visit one or two attractions at a relaxed pace, the cost of the pass might not be worth it.
If you mostly visit free attractions, or you're not that interested in cafes and experience facilities, you probably don't need one. It pays off best when you're deliberately targeting places you've avoided because of the price — like I did.
A Few Things to Know Before You Go
For the tour pass, the official terms say each facility can only be used once, with a required 1-hour gap between visits. In practice, this can vary by location — when I visited Sanghyowon around March 2026, staff let me step out and come back in without issue. I can't say whether that's still the case now, so if you need to re-enter somewhere, it's worth asking staff directly.
Some facilities charge extra or require advance booking, so check the conditions listed on your mobile ticket before heading out.
For NOWDAGO, benefits can't be combined with other coupons or promotions. It can't be used for guided bus or taxi group tours, and the free-admission facilities can't be visited more than once each.
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