TRANSPORT AND TRAVEL |
The Geoje Guide Book is free and issued once a year. The Guide book and maps can be found at the Geoje Tourist Information Centre, located on the left hand side of Route 14 before crossing the bridge to Tongyeong. They also available from City Hall in Gohyeon, hotels and Agent offices.
There are also some blogs which provide a useful source of information when looking for things to do on and off the island: https://whatididonmyholiday.com/2014/05/15/geoje-do-south-korea/ http://www.1adventuretraveler.com/day-trips-geoje/ https://geojetravels.home.blog/ https://okpohousewife.wordpress.com/category/sightseeing/ https://www.citynomads.com/geoje-island-tongyeong-south-korea/ Travel Helpline: Call 1330 for information and assistance related to travel in Korea. Staff provide assistance in Korean, English, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, Vietnamese, Thai or Malay. They can also provide an interpretation service. https://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/TRV/TV_ENG_3_1.jsp |
TRAVEL AGENTS
When you plan trips away from Korea, make sure that you have a valid Alien Registration Card (arc). The expiry date on your card should be valid after the return date on your ticket. Some countries require this to issue a Visa.
There is a Travel Agent located in the Admiral Complex in Okpo (Welliv Tour) who can assist you. Staff speak reasonable English.
Tel: 055-687-0505.
When you plan trips away from Korea, make sure that you have a valid Alien Registration Card (arc). The expiry date on your card should be valid after the return date on your ticket. Some countries require this to issue a Visa.
There is a Travel Agent located in the Admiral Complex in Okpo (Welliv Tour) who can assist you. Staff speak reasonable English.
Tel: 055-687-0505.
WAEGOOK TRAVEL
Tel: 010 5293 3775 (Sugi)
Email: funtrips@waegooktravel.com
Web: www.waegooktravel.com
This Geoje-based travel agency offers group or customised tours, beach accommodation and activities that include ATVs, kayaking, fishing, visits to Sea World, Oedo Botanical Island and more.
Tel: 010 5293 3775 (Sugi)
Email: funtrips@waegooktravel.com
Web: www.waegooktravel.com
This Geoje-based travel agency offers group or customised tours, beach accommodation and activities that include ATVs, kayaking, fishing, visits to Sea World, Oedo Botanical Island and more.
ACCOMMODATION
There are many hotels and pensions on the island. For more information, please visit: www.geoje-island.com
GEOJE ART NOUVEAU HOTEL
13 Jangpyeong-ro, Geoje. Located in new building next to D-Cube. www.hotel1212.com/
Tel: 055-731-1234.
ADMIRAL HOTEL (DSME) www.admiralhotel.co.kr
This hotel is located near ISK and Lotte in Okpo.
HOTEL RIVIERA http://www.hotelriviera.co.kr/geoje/main/main.asp
Tel: 055 730 5000
Hotel C Palace is located on the Wahyeon beach.
GEOJE ISLAND HOTEL http://gih.geojeinfo.com/english/index.html
The Geoje Island Hotel is located near Okpo harbor.
BENIKEA HOTEL GEOJE www.kitcoabidore.com
Hotel overlooking the town centre and harbour area, in Okpo.
CnC BIZTEL www.cnchotel.co.kr
548-170 Okpo 1-dong, Geoje
Business hotel located near Mom's & Pop's restaurant in Okpo.
OKPO BUSINESS HOTEL
43 Okposeongan-ro, Geoje
Business hotel located very close to the main DSME Harmony building.
SAMSUNG GEOJE HOTEL (SHI) www.sghotel.co.kr
Luxury hotel located in Gohyeon. It is located near the SHI shipyard.
RADIANCE HOTEL - Deokpo
Located past Deokpo beach on the hill on the left.
There are many hotels and pensions on the island. For more information, please visit: www.geoje-island.com
GEOJE ART NOUVEAU HOTEL
13 Jangpyeong-ro, Geoje. Located in new building next to D-Cube. www.hotel1212.com/
Tel: 055-731-1234.
ADMIRAL HOTEL (DSME) www.admiralhotel.co.kr
This hotel is located near ISK and Lotte in Okpo.
HOTEL RIVIERA http://www.hotelriviera.co.kr/geoje/main/main.asp
Tel: 055 730 5000
Hotel C Palace is located on the Wahyeon beach.
GEOJE ISLAND HOTEL http://gih.geojeinfo.com/english/index.html
The Geoje Island Hotel is located near Okpo harbor.
BENIKEA HOTEL GEOJE www.kitcoabidore.com
Hotel overlooking the town centre and harbour area, in Okpo.
CnC BIZTEL www.cnchotel.co.kr
548-170 Okpo 1-dong, Geoje
Business hotel located near Mom's & Pop's restaurant in Okpo.
OKPO BUSINESS HOTEL
43 Okposeongan-ro, Geoje
Business hotel located very close to the main DSME Harmony building.
SAMSUNG GEOJE HOTEL (SHI) www.sghotel.co.kr
Luxury hotel located in Gohyeon. It is located near the SHI shipyard.
RADIANCE HOTEL - Deokpo
Located past Deokpo beach on the hill on the left.
KOREAN DRIVING LICENCE
TELEPHONE 055 240 8100
ADDRESS 90-1 Jinbuksan-upro, Jindongmyeon, Habpogu, Masansi.
During the first year of residency in Korea, it is permitted to use an international driver's licence. However, after the first year, Korean law requires that you have a Korean driving licence. This can be obtained in Masan-si about 60 minutes drive from Okpo. Bring your drivers' licence (international licence if you have one), three passport photos, passport, alien registration card, W12.500 and most importantly, a document from your Embassy with an official stamp on it confirming that your licence is genuine. The EMBASSY STAMP is very important!
You will have to take a quick sight and colour blindness test after the application has been approved. The whole process takes about an hour.
Your original driving licence will be kept at this office until you need it if travelling abroad, unless you provide a ticket or travel document when applying for the Korean drivers' licence. To get your original licence back you must visit in person with your travel documents, alien registration card, Korean drivers' licence and your passport. Once you have your original licence you do not need to visit this office again.
TELEPHONE 055 240 8100
ADDRESS 90-1 Jinbuksan-upro, Jindongmyeon, Habpogu, Masansi.
During the first year of residency in Korea, it is permitted to use an international driver's licence. However, after the first year, Korean law requires that you have a Korean driving licence. This can be obtained in Masan-si about 60 minutes drive from Okpo. Bring your drivers' licence (international licence if you have one), three passport photos, passport, alien registration card, W12.500 and most importantly, a document from your Embassy with an official stamp on it confirming that your licence is genuine. The EMBASSY STAMP is very important!
You will have to take a quick sight and colour blindness test after the application has been approved. The whole process takes about an hour.
Your original driving licence will be kept at this office until you need it if travelling abroad, unless you provide a ticket or travel document when applying for the Korean drivers' licence. To get your original licence back you must visit in person with your travel documents, alien registration card, Korean drivers' licence and your passport. Once you have your original licence you do not need to visit this office again.
PARKING
Most places have free parking. At the supermarket you can park for up to one hour for free, but be prepared that sometimes the car park barriers will be down and you will have to produce your shopping receipt to exit the car park for free. If you have no receipt they will charge you for parking.
Along the shopping streets you pay an attendant for parking. The attendant will leave a note on your screen with your arrival time. When you leave they appear and tell you how much to pay. This is generally W1000 per 30 minutes. Parking is free where there is no attendant. At night time parking is free.
There are also small Parking lots around. You can find a space to park but on busy days the car attendant may park the vehicle for you. Do not be surprised if you are requested to leave your keys in the car. This just means the attendant can double park your car and move it when necessary.
Most places have free parking. At the supermarket you can park for up to one hour for free, but be prepared that sometimes the car park barriers will be down and you will have to produce your shopping receipt to exit the car park for free. If you have no receipt they will charge you for parking.
Along the shopping streets you pay an attendant for parking. The attendant will leave a note on your screen with your arrival time. When you leave they appear and tell you how much to pay. This is generally W1000 per 30 minutes. Parking is free where there is no attendant. At night time parking is free.
There are also small Parking lots around. You can find a space to park but on busy days the car attendant may park the vehicle for you. Do not be surprised if you are requested to leave your keys in the car. This just means the attendant can double park your car and move it when necessary.
APPROXIMATE CAR DISTANCES IN HOURS
Okpo-Tongyeong: 45 minutes
Okpo-Busan: 60-90 minutes
Okpo-Ulsan: 2.5 hours
Okpo-Seoul: 5 hours
Okpo-Tongyeong: 45 minutes
Okpo-Busan: 60-90 minutes
Okpo-Ulsan: 2.5 hours
Okpo-Seoul: 5 hours
ALCOHOL LIMIT
BAC under 0.05-0.1%: KRW1,500,000-KRW3,000,000 fine and 100 days suspension of drivers' licence.
BAC 0.1 - 0.2: KRW3,000,000-KRW5,000,000 fine and loss of licence for one year.
BAC 0.2-0.35 KRW5,000,000- KRW10,000,000 fine and loss of license for one year.
If you refuse to take a sobriety test, you will pay KRW5,000,000-KRW10,000,000 fine.
In addition, if you inflict an injury upon someone, you will pay an extra KRW5,000,000-KRW30,000,000 fine.
BAC under 0.05-0.1%: KRW1,500,000-KRW3,000,000 fine and 100 days suspension of drivers' licence.
BAC 0.1 - 0.2: KRW3,000,000-KRW5,000,000 fine and loss of licence for one year.
BAC 0.2-0.35 KRW5,000,000- KRW10,000,000 fine and loss of license for one year.
If you refuse to take a sobriety test, you will pay KRW5,000,000-KRW10,000,000 fine.
In addition, if you inflict an injury upon someone, you will pay an extra KRW5,000,000-KRW30,000,000 fine.
BUSAN (GIMHAE) AIRPORT
Transport to and from the airport can be arranged through your agent or one of the other agents on the island (for list of agents, see General Information - Other Services). If you drive you can park at the Gimhae long term parking and use the free shuttle bus between the parking lot and the airport. There are also some cheaper private car parking companies in the vicinity of the airport. Look for the blue 'P' signs.
AIRPORT CALL VAN
TELEPHONE 010 6305 8585
This company offers small package transportation and long distance airport pick up service.
Transport to and from the airport can be arranged through your agent or one of the other agents on the island (for list of agents, see General Information - Other Services). If you drive you can park at the Gimhae long term parking and use the free shuttle bus between the parking lot and the airport. There are also some cheaper private car parking companies in the vicinity of the airport. Look for the blue 'P' signs.
AIRPORT CALL VAN
TELEPHONE 010 6305 8585
This company offers small package transportation and long distance airport pick up service.
INTERNATIONAL FERRY
There is a choice of two services on the route between Fukuoka (Hakata), Japan and Busan. The journey between Fukuoka and Busan on the high 'Beetle' Hydrofoil takes 2 h 55 minutes. The Hydrofoil operates daily. Camellia Line Ferries operate three times a week on the same route. The journey takes approximately 15 hours and 40 minutes. Check www.seejapan.co.uk for more details.
There is a choice of two services on the route between Fukuoka (Hakata), Japan and Busan. The journey between Fukuoka and Busan on the high 'Beetle' Hydrofoil takes 2 h 55 minutes. The Hydrofoil operates daily. Camellia Line Ferries operate three times a week on the same route. The journey takes approximately 15 hours and 40 minutes. Check www.seejapan.co.uk for more details.
