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A group of people taking a selfie in front of a sign with Korean text. 1
A family in traditional attire in front of blue buildings with uniformed guards. 2
A group of people posing in front of a blue building with a cable car in the background. 3
A lake surrounded by mountains and a small island with buildings. 4
A cable car system with multiple gondolas, a metal tower, and a green landscape with hills in the background. 5
By Here Korea Travel

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Free cancellation available
Price is AU$70 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • This tour is designed to make sure the tour go smooth for those who are the senior, someone with disability or mobile issue to maximise their experience of DMZ

    See North Korea with your own eyes, without the rush. This relaxed DMZ tour is made for travellers who want to truly understand the Korean War and the divided Korea, without strict early meeting times, long hikes, or tunnel descents. Ride the Peace Gondola into the Civilian Control Zone, look across the border from the observatory, and meet a North Korean defector at the North Korea Museum. A DMZ expert guide explains the history, the people, and the present reality of North Korea at a comfortable pace.

    No rush: no early-morning meeting time
    Easy walking: no strenuous hiking , Peace Gondola: Float over the Imjin River into the Civilian Control Zone, Meet a defector: Hear a real storey from a North Korean defector
    DMZ expert guide, Real views of North Korea: See North Korean from Odusan Unification Observatory

Activity location

  • 파주 민간인통제구역선(검문소)
    • 598-11 Majeong-ri
    • Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Hongik Univ. Station Exit 3
    • 183 Yanghwa-ro
    • 04051, Yanghwa-ro, Seoul, South Korea

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

Check availability

Hongdae Station Pickup

  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English

EXIT 3 of Hongdae station Pickup (Hongik University Station)

Language options: English
Starting time: 9:00 AM
Price details
AU$69.90 x 2 AdultsAU$139.80
Total
Price is AU$139.80
Until Tue, 10 Nov

Myeongdong Pickup

  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English

Myeongdong Station Pickup: 09:00am at Myeongdong Station EXIT 9

Language options: English
Starting time: 9:00 AM
Price details
AU$69.90 x 2 AdultsAU$139.80
Total
Price is AU$139.80
Until Tue, 10 Nov

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Pickup and dropoff at designated place
  • Inclusions
    DMZ, NK Defector meetup, peace gondola, observatory
  • Inclusions
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Inclusions
    English speaking tour guide
  • Exclusions
    Meals

Know before you book

    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
    • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • These activities require participants to be at least for Airsoftgus , kids to youth : aitsoft experienced excluded

Activity itinerary

파주 민간인통제구역선(검문소)

  • 5m
  • Admission ticket included
The Civilian Control Zone (CCZ) in Paju is a restricted area located just south of the Korean Demilitarised Zone (DMZ). It was established after the Korean War to ensure security near the border. Unlike the DMZ, civilians are allowed to live and work in this zone, but access is strictly controlled by the military. Visitors entering the CCZ must pass through checkpoints and are usually required to join authorised tours. Photography and movement can be limited depending on security rules. Interestingly, because human activity is restricted, the area has become an important ecological zone with well-preserved nature and wildlife. At the same time, it remains a powerful reminder of the ongoing division of Korea and the need for peace.

Imjingak Pyeonghoa-Nuri Park

  • 1h
Imjingak Pyeonghwa Nuri Park (Imjingak Peace Park) is a symbolic site located near the Korean Demilitarised Zone (DMZ), in Paju. Every DMZ visitors must stop by here to by DMZ tickets, only 3000 people are allowed in a day! Once you arrive here, you will have some free time for breakfast and coffee and then tour guide will bring you around the park! It was built to commemorate the division of Korea and to promote peace and reunification. The park features important landmarks such as the Freedom Bridge, war memorials, and a steam locomotive damaged during the Korean War. Visitors can enjoy wide open spaces, art installations, and scenic views of the surrounding area, making it both a historical and relaxing place to visit.

Bridge of Freedom

  • 10m
Freedom Bridge stands over the Imjin River at Imjingak Peace Park. After the Korean War armistice in 1953, prisoners of war crossed this bridge on their way home to the South, which is how it got its name. Today it is a place of remembrance and hope. Visitors tie ribbons with messages of peace to the fence beside it, and your guide will share the stories behind the bridge. Take your time, take photos, and enjoy a quiet moment at one of Korea’s most meaningful places.

Imjingak Pyeonghoa-Nuri Park

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Step inside for a rare chance to understand North Korea beyond the headlines. Here you can meet a North Korean defector in person, hear their storey, and ask your own questions about what life in the North was really like. You will also watch videos that show North Korea as it truly is, giving you a deeper and more honest picture of daily life, society, and the people. Your DMZ expert guide will help put everything in context, connecting what you see and hear to the history of the Korean War and the divided peninsula. It is a thoughtful, moving stop, and for many travellers it becomes the highlight of the tour.

Paju Imjingak Peace Gondola

  • 1h
Ride the Peace Gondola from Imjingak Peace Park and glide over the Imjin River into the Civilian Control Zone (CCZ), an area just south of the DMZ that is normally closed to the public. From your cabin, enjoy wide views of the river, the quiet countryside, and the border region, while your DMZ expert guide explains the history and the meaning of this landscape. It is an easy, comfortable way to get close to the border with no hiking and no steep walking. What You’ll Experience Scenic gondola ride: A smooth, enclosed cabin ride over the Imjin River with panoramic views. [Ride time: approx. X minutes] Entering the Civilian Control Zone: Cross into an area under military control, where farmland and nature have been preserved for decades. Your guide explains the rules and history of the zone. JSA Replica: See a replica of the Joint Security Area (Panmunjom), including the blue conference buildings and the border line, and learn how the real site works.

Mangbaedan

  • 20m
Mangbaedan is a memorial altar located at Imjingak, near the Korean Demilitarised Zone (DMZ). It was built for people who were separated from their families during the Korean War. Since many could not return to their hometowns in North Korea, they come to Mangbaedan to bow, pray, and honour their ancestors. The name “Mangbaedan” means “a place to bow while looking towards the north.” On special holidays like Lunar New Year and Chuseok, many visitors perform traditional rites here, expressing their longing for family reunification. Today, it stands as a powerful symbol of separation, remembrance, and hope for peace. After going around Mangbaedan, you will see Freedome Bridge, Derailed locomotive, Dokgaedari, Imjingak peace park itself! Don't forget to buy some special souvenir which is real north Korea money bill!

Odusan Unification Tower

  • 1h
Odusan Unification Observatory stands where the Han River and the Imjin River meet, and the closest point across the water is North Korea. On a clear day, you can see villages, farmland, and hills on the other side of the river with your own eyes, or through the observation binoculars. Inside, exhibits introduce daily life, culture, and history in the North, and your DMZ expert guide will explain what you are looking at, along with the storey of the Korean War and the divided peninsula. It is a calm, easy stop with wide views, perfect for taking your time and taking photos.

Location

Activity location

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    파주 민간인통제구역선(검문소)
    • 598-11 Majeong-ri
    • Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Hongik Univ. Station Exit 3
    • 183 Yanghwa-ro
    • 04051, Yanghwa-ro, Seoul, South Korea
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    Myeongdong Station Exit 9
    • 62-10 Chungmuro 2(i)-ga
    • 04537, Chungmuro 2(i)-ga, Seoul, South Korea

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