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Overview

[Product Feature] Experience the DMZ in a small group of up to 13 travelers in a comfortable minibus or van. Enjoy more interaction with your guide and visit the 3rd Infiltration Tunnel, Dora Observatory, and Unification Village, with an optional visit to Majang Lake Suspension Bridge. [Optional: North Korean Defector Live Talk] Explore exhibits and a short documentary about everyday life in North Korea, followed by a personal escape story and Q&A. [Optional: Majang Lake, Bogwangsa Mountain Temple & Local Mountain Food, Meat option available] Enjoy scenic views of Majang Lake and suspension bridge. Visit Bogwangsa traditional mountain temple and experience local mountain-style cuisine featuring seasonal wild greens. [Pick Up Service] Free hotel pickup is available upon request for groups of 4 or more guests staying in Seoul. Pickup depends on your hotel location and schedule. Please provide accurate contact details when booking. Drop-off is at Hongik Univ. or Myeongdong.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Imjingak Pyeonghoa-Nuri Park

Imjingak Peace Park is the symbolic gateway to the DMZ and a place that offers deep insight into the Korean War. Here, you’ll see important historical sites such as the Freedom Bridge—once used by around 13,000 refugees seeking freedom—as well as Mangbaedan, where North Korean defectors pay tribute to their hometowns. You’ll also view the Jangdan Station steam locomotive, which was used to transport military supplies during the war.

Duration: 40 mins

2. Imjingak Tourist Information Center

[Optional: North Korean Defector Live Talk] Explore exhibits showcasing everyday life in North Korea and watch a short documentary. Then, hear a North Korean defector share their personal escape story, followed by a Q&A session where you can ask questions and learn more about life in North Korea.

Duration: 30 mins

3. Mangbaedan

Mangbaedan is a memorial altar built for people who were separated from their families during the Korean War. Since they could not return to their hometowns in North Korea, they used this site to bow toward their ancestral homes. It is still visited, especially during traditional holidays, by those wishing to honor their families.

Duration: 10 mins

4. The Third Tunnel

The Third Tunnel is one of the most well-known sites in the DMZ. Stretching 1,635 meters long, 2 meters wide, and 2 meters high, it was secretly built by North Korea as an invasion route into South Korea. The tunnel is large enough for an entire military division to pass through at once and was designed to transport troops, weapons, and ammunition. Remarkably, it was excavated using only basic tools and dynamite and was discovered in the 1970s following information from a North Korean defector.

Duration: 60 mins

5. Dora Observatory

Dorasan Observatory offers a rare opportunity to observe North Korea from a distance. From this mountaintop observatory, you can view parts of North Korea, including the Kaesong Industrial Complex, a propaganda village near the massive North Korean flagpole, and buildings in the Joint Security Area on clear days.

Duration: 40 mins

6. Unification Village

Unification Village is the final stop of the DMZ tour. Established in the 1970s with government support, the village was originally created as part of international propaganda efforts. Its structure was inspired by Israel’s kibbutz system. Today, around 400 residents live here, most of whom work in agriculture.

Duration: 20 mins

7. Bogwangsa Temple

[Local Mountain Food Experience included in the Majang Lake Option] Stop at a local Korean restaurant near Bogwangsa and experience traditional mountain-style cuisine featuring seasonal wild greens and local dishes. Your guide will accompany you and help you choose and order your meal, with lunch at your own expense.

Duration: 60 mins

8. Bogwangsa Temple

[Included in the Majang Lake Option] Visit Bogwangsa, a traditional mountain temple nestled in the forested mountains of Paju. Take a peaceful walk around the temple grounds and learn briefly about its history, architecture, and role in Korean Buddhist culture.

Duration: 30 mins

9. Majang Lake

[Optional: Majang Lake Suspension Bridge] Majang Lake Suspension Bridge is one of Korea's longest suspension bridges, stretching 220 meters across the lake. Opened in 2017, it connects walking trails on both sides of the lake and offers views of the surrounding forest and water. It is the final stop before returning to Seoul.

Duration: 40 mins

Inclusion

Air-conditioned and Comfortable Mini Bus & Van

Up to 13 Guests

All admission charge

Professional Tour Guide

Exclusion

Beverage and Snack

Travel Insurance

Tips

Lunch

Cancellation Policy

Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Guests must bring and keep a valid passport for DMZ entrance

The DMZ is a military area and might be closed suddenly without any notice on the day. If it happens, an alternative tour will be provided (Alternative. Odusan Observatory and Korean War Memorial Museum)

Minimum 6 participants are required for this tour to operate. If the minimum number of participants is not met, guests will be offered an alternative date, a private tour upgrade option, or a full refund.

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