DMZ Private Tour (Departing from Seoul) | 3rd Infiltration Tunnel & Dora Observatory & Unification Village

• You can efficiently visit major attractions along the DMZ and border area, such as Imjingak, the 3rd Infiltration Tunnel, Dora Observatory, Aegibong Peace Ecological Park, the Kim Museum, and the Gamaksan Suspension Bridge.
• Offered at a reasonable price compared to similar DMZ tours, making it an accessible and enjoyable option for international travelers and families.
• As this is a private tour, there’s no need to wait for or adjust to other people. It will be a tour just for us, allowing us to continue our trip in the atmosphere we want.
• You can enjoy complete convenience from start to finish, as hotel pickup and drop-off are included—no need to travel to a meeting point.
• There are three options available, giving you a wide range of choices so you can select the course that best suits your preferences.
• You can enjoy the view of North Korea at Aegibong Peace Eco Park, experience wearing Hanbok and making gimbap and kimchi at Haechan Songhak Gim Museum, or relax while observing natural scenery at the Gamak Mountain Suspension Bridge.

Tour Information

Imjingak

Imjingak is a symbolic security tourism site where you can experience both the reality of Korea’s division and the hope for reunification. Facilities and relics from the war are well preserved here, making it one of the best places for foreign travelers to easily understand the history of the DMZ. During holidays, you can also see people paying respects while thinking of their hometowns in the North, making this a special place where you can feel both the painful history and the current reality of the Korean Peninsula.

[Image Slider]   

The 3rd Tunnel

The 3rd Tunnel is an underground tunnel that was secretly constructed by North Korean forces as an infiltration route for a potential invasion, and was discovered in 1978. It is a representative historical site that illustrates the tense situation on the Korean Peninsula after the Korean War. Today, it is open to tourists, allowing visitors to explore the tunnel firsthand and gain a deeper understanding of the Korean War and the history of the DMZ.

[Image Slider]   

Source: Paju City Homepage

Dora Observatory

Dora Observatory is the northernmost observatory, located just 1.5 km from the Military Demarcation Line. This area, which was once part of the Demilitarized Zone, has been opened to the public, making it a place of special significance. The newly built observatory, completed in 2018, offers a wider view and modernized facilities, allowing for easier observation of North Korean territory.You can see not only the DMZ, but also Kaesong city, the Kaesong Industrial Complex, North Korean propaganda villages, and even Mount Songak right before your eyes, giving you a firsthand experience of the reality of the Korean Peninsula.

[Image Slider]   

Source: Gyeonggi Tourism

Tongilchon (Unification Village)

Tongilchon Village is a unique community where 40 households of discharged soldiers from across the country and 40 households of displaced people have settled together. It is a special place where the reality of division and the hope for peace coexist.  Once you pass through the checkpoint, you’ll find wide open fields and tranquil rural scenery, creating such a peaceful atmosphere that it’s hard to believe you’re near the DMZ.

[Image Slider]  

Source: Korea Tourism Organization

Aegibong Peace Ecological Park

Gimpo Aegibong Peace Ecological Park, surrounded by rich nature, is a special place where you can experience the meaning of history and peace firsthand. From the observatory, you can look out toward North Korea and enjoy both beautiful nature and architecture. At the edge of the observatory, you can relax with a cup of coffee at the “most dangerous Starbucks,” taking in views of North Korea.

[Image Slider]  

Source: Aegibong Peace Ecological Park

Haechansonghak Gim Museum

As Korea’s first “Gim” (dried seaweed) exhibition hall, this is a place where you can learn about the history and production process of Gim, as well as its significance in Korean food culture. You can also wear hanbok and take photos, or try hands-on experiences such as making gimbap and kimchi yourself, making it a special space where you can enjoy both everyday Korean food culture and tradition all at once.

[Image Slider]   

Source: Korea Tourism Organization

Gamak Mountain Suspension Bridge

Gamak Mountain is one of the five famous mountains (O-ak) of Gyeonggi-do, named for the blue glow that was once said to shine from its rocks. O-ak refers to mountains renowned for their beautiful and impressive scenery. From the summit, you can take in sweeping views of the Imjingang River and even Songak Mountain in Gaeseong, North Korea. The Gamak Mountain Suspension Bridge, surrounded by the scent of pine trees and pristine natural landscapes, is the perfect place to enjoy a peaceful walk and refresh yourself with the clean mountain air.

[Image Slider]  

Source: Korea Tourism Organization