Imjingak Tourist Area
The DMZ's signature peace-themed park, with the Hill of Music, a windmill park, Korean War memorials and Unification Park: a place for the whole family to read the history of the two Koreas.
Departs from Seoul · Private day charter
DMZ Korean Border Day Tour
A day of history at the inter-Korean border, with scope for nature photography along the way.
Overview
Tour Overview
A day of history at the inter-Korean border, with scope for nature photography along the way. Your private vehicle links each stop along the suggested route, cutting down on transfers and walking, and the pace can be fine-tuned to the day's traffic and your party.
Suggested route: Hotel → Imjingak Tourist Area → Third Infiltration Tunnel → Lunch → Odusan Unification Observatory → Return to Seoul
Highlights
Highlights
- Door-to-door pick-up at Seoul city hotels, saving time on transfers and finding your way
- Hotel → Imjingak Tourist Area → Third Infiltration Tunnel → Lunch → Odusan Unification Observatory → Return to Seoul
- Ideal for history lovers, a look at the inter-Korean border and nature photography
- Private driver commentary on board, with time at each stop adjusted to conditions on the day
Itinerary
Day by Day
DAY1
DMZ Korean Border Day Tour
- Depart from hotelYour private driver collects you at your hotel. DMZ visits depend on entry time slots and ID checks, so an early start is recommended.
- Imjingak Tourist AreaBegin outside the controlled zone at Imjingak, reading the history of the two Koreas as you take in the peace park and the windmill landscape.
- Third Infiltration TunnelPut on a helmet and walk into a tunnel dug by North Korea for infiltration to the south, feeling the tension of the Cold War era for yourself.
- Lunch (local Gyeonggi-do cuisine)Lunch in the Paju area to recharge before heading on to the observatory.
- Odusan Unification ObservatoryClimb the observatory and look through the telescopes across the Imjin River to North Korean villages, capturing a rare view of the border.
- Free time around the DMZDepending on what is open, stroll and take photos at the unification-themed facilities (Panmunjom is currently closed to visitors).
- Return to SeoulDrive back to the city along Jayu-ro, the Freedom Road.
- Arrive at hotelYour driver drops you back at your hotel, bringing the DMZ history tour to a close.
The times above are a guide only; actual arrival times are adjusted to the weather, traffic, crowds and how long you stay at each stop.
Inclusions
What's Included
Every charter is quoted individually. Share your travel dates and party size for a quote within 24 hours.
Included
- Private vehicle for the itinerary as listed
- Licensed private driver with on-board commentary (for vehicles of 25 seats or more, a Korean driver plus a licensed guide)
- Driver's meals
- Fuel, round-trip tolls and parking fees
- One bottle of mineral water per person per day
Not Included
- Attraction admission and experience fees
- Lunch, dinner and personal expenses
- A guide escorting you on foot at every stop (available as an add-on)
- Overtime beyond the standard service hours
Good to Know
- Service hours and overtime: the standard charter service in the Seoul area is 10 hours; DMZ entry and ID checks take extra time, and overtime beyond the standard hours is charged extra, with the actual amount stated in your quote.
- Itinerary advice: some DMZ sites (such as the Third Infiltration Tunnel and the observatory) require passport checks, and some must be applied for in advance; please provide passport details for all travellers when booking so that we can arrange this for you.
- Season and opening status: Panmunjom (JSA) is currently closed to visitors, so the itinerary focuses on open sites such as Imjingak, the Third Infiltration Tunnel and Odusan Unification Observatory; actual access follows the latest official announcements.
- Pick-up and drop-off: if your hotel is outside central Seoul, an out-of-town start surcharge applies and is quoted with the itinerary; please give us your accommodation address when requesting a quote.
- Airport transfers: if the tour starts or ends at Incheon or Gimpo Airport, an airport surcharge applies and is quoted with the itinerary; please send your flight details in advance.
- Quotes and currency: the information on this site is for reference only; the final itinerary and fees are as stated in the quote from your travel consultant.
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Stops
Featured Stops
Third Infiltration Tunnel
One of the tunnels dug by North Korea for a southward invasion, discovered in 1978. Wearing a helmet, you go deep underground to see this Cold War relic; the passage is steep and narrow, so judge your own fitness.
Odusan Unification Observatory
The closest vantage point to Seoul for looking into North Korea. Through the telescopes you can see villages and guard posts across the Imjin River, making it a popular photography spot.
Panmunjom (JSA)
The Joint Security Area, the only place where soldiers of North and South Korea stand face to face, and the venue of several summits. It is currently closed to visitors; whether a visit can be arranged depends on the latest official announcements.
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