Explore South Korea's recent history on this day trip to the Demilitarised Zone, a powerful journey along the border between the two Koreas. You'll also begin the tour with a boat trip along the Imjin River.
Day Trip Details
At the indicated time, we'll meet at the meeting point in Seoul and head north to explore one of the most symbolic sections of the Korean Demilitarised Zone.
After a journey of 1 hour, we'll arrive at the boarding point for a traditional boat trip on the Imjin River, which crosses the demilitarised zone from North Korea to the south. We'll sail for 50 minutes through this natural environment, allowing you to appreciate the beauty of the landscape as you enter a region steeped in historical significance.
After disembarking, we'll board a bus authorised by the South Korean army to enter the demilitarised zone. We'll visit Imjingak Park, where we'll see the Mangbaedan Altar, where millions of Koreans remember their relatives in the North on holidays such as Chuseok.
We'll have a truly special experience at the North Korea Experience Center, where we'll meet a North Korean defector and hear her real escape story firsthand, learn what life is like on the other side of the border, and ask her questions in a live Q&A session. You'll also get to see and even purchase rare North Korean objects.
Our tour will continue at the Third Tunnel of Aggression, an underground gallery excavated by North Korea for military purposes. We'll descend into the tunnel to explore part of its 1,635 m (5,364 ft) length. A breathtaking experience!
The next stop will be at the Dora Observatory, from where you can see the Kaesong Industrial Complex in North Korea and Mount Songhaksan. On clear days, the view is breathtaking.
La siguiente parada será en el Observatorio Dora, desde donde podréis ver el complejo industrial de Kaesong en Corea del Norte y el monte Songhaksan. En días despejados, la vista es impresionante.
During the trip, you'll have approximately 1 hour to have lunch on your own at a local restaurant, with a vegetarian menu option available. There will also be shops and stalls where you can buy snacks.
Finally, we'll begin our journey back to Seoul and say our goodbyes at the meeting point after between 8 and 9 hours in total.
Itinerary Changes
- In the event of adverse weather conditions, the boat trip will be replaced by a visit to the suspension bridge on Mount Gamaksan or Lake Majang.
- The order of visits, including the stop at the North Korea Experience Center, may vary and could take place before or after entering the DMZ. Your guide will inform you on the day depending on military checks and entry times.
Meeting Points
When booking, you'll have to choose one of the following pickup points to start the tour from:
- Myeongdong Subway Station at 7 am
- Hongik University Station at 7:30 am
Children Under 3
Although children under 3 may participate free of charge, they must remain seated on an adult's lap on both the bus and the boat, as they will not have their own seat.
