From Busan: Oedo Botania Private Day Tour with Geoje Coast Highlights

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Overview A private day trip from Busan to Oedo Botania, a garden island off the coast of Geoje, combined with scenic stops on Geoje's southern coast. The drive to the pier takes about 1 hour 40 minutes to 2 hours (to be confirmed). Island access depends on weather and the ferry sailing schedule, so we have a backup plan ready for every departure. Recommended Course A: Oedo + Hill of the Wind Stops: Haegeumgang sightseeing cruise and Oedo Botania Island (boarding at Dojangpo), lunch on Geoje, Hill of the Wind and Shinseondae. 08:00 Depart Busan 10:00 Arrive at the pier 10:30 Board the boat, sail past Haegeumgang and land on Oedo 13:30 Return to the pier, lunch on Geoje 14:30 Hill of the Wind (about 45 min) 15:15 Depart for Busan 17:15 Arrive back in Busan (about 9 hours 15 minutes in total) Seasonal note: Autumn is clear and mild, spring has tulips and camellias, summer has palms and hydrangeas, and winter shows evergreen tropical plants and camellias. Sailings depend on sea conditions. Recommended Course B: Hill of the Wind first, then Oedo Stops: Hill of the Wind and Shinseondae, boat to Oedo Botania Island from Dojangpo, lunch in Hakdong or Gujora. 08:00 Depart Busan 10:00 Hill of the Wind (about 20-40 min) 11:00 Board the boat 12:30 Oedo Botania Island (about 90 min, to be confirmed) 14:50 Return to the pier 15:00 Lunch 16:30 Depart for Busan 18:30 Arrive back in Busan (about 10.5 hours in total) Seasonal note: Same as Course A. Recommended Course C (optional, longer day): Oedo + Tongyeong Stops: Oedo Botania Island (boarding at Hyeon), lunch on Geoje, Tongyeong Jungang Market and cable car. 08:00 Depart Busan 10:00 Arrive at the pier 10:30 Oedo Botania Island (until about 13:00) 13:30 Lunch on Geoje 14:30 Drive to Tongyeong 15:30 Jungang Market and cable car 17:00 Depart for Busan 19:00 Arrive back in Busan (about 11 hours in total) Seasonal note: The Tongyeong cable car pauses on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. Without Tongyeong, the return to Busan is around 16:30 (about 8.5 hours). What's Included Private van and English-speaking driver-guide Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Busan city Fuel, tolls, parking and vehicle insurance Bottled water A recommended itinerary that you can adjust on the day within the time available Oedo Botania ferry and garden admission (to be confirmed) What's Not Included Lunch and drinks Personal expenses Course C only: Tongyeong cable car, about KRW 17,000 per person Note: If the Oedo ferry and garden admission is not included in the final price, it is approximately KRW 28,000-34,000 per person (to be confirmed). Meeting & Pick-up Departure city: Busan. Hotel pick-up: available at hotels in Busan city (Busan Station, Haeundae, Seomyeon and similar areas); exact pick-up time to be confirmed after booking. Meeting point: your hotel lobby, or another point in Busan city to be confirmed with your guide. Good to Know Island access depends on weather and the ferry sailing schedule. In strong wind, high waves or fog the ferry may pause; your guide will then take you to another scenic stop on Geoje, and you may choose a full refund if you prefer not to join the changed plan. Sailing times and the island's winter opening hours vary by season and are to be confirmed before your tour date. Please bring your passport for boarding. The garden path is hilly with stairs, so comfortable walking shoes are recommended. The order of stops may change with weather and traffic to keep your day running smoothly. Please let us know about dietary requests when you book; vegetarian options are to be confirmed. Food on the island is mostly snacks, so lunch is enjoyed on mainland Geoje.