365-day Korean DMZ 9-Hour Special Tour Including Monday & Public Holiday Visits
by Seoul N Tour
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This 365-day Korean DMZ 9-Hour Special Tour operates every day of the year, including Mondays and public holidays. The tour starts with pickup from one of three designated meeting points in Seoul between 6:00 and 7:50 AM, depending on the season. The first stop is Imjingak Pyeonghoa-Nuri Park, where visitors see monuments such as the Freedom Bridge, Soldiers’ Memorial, Peace Bell, and the Mangbaedan steam locomotive. From Tuesday to Sunday, the tour continues to the Third Tunnel, a 1,635-meter-long underground tunnel built by North Korea for infiltration, followed by Dorasan Peace Park. At Dorasan, guests watch an 8-minute film about the Korean War at the DMZ Theater and explore the DMZ Exhibition Hall, which displays artifacts and documents related to the conflict. Next is Dorasan Observatory, which offers views across the border toward the Gaeseong Industrial Complex and Songhaksan Mountain, with telescopes available for closer observation. The tour then passes through Unification Village and visits Tongilchon Village, known for its high-quality soybeans grown within the Civilian Control Zone. On Mondays and public holidays, when the Third Tunnel, Dorasan Observatory, and Unification Village are closed, the itinerary changes. Instead, guests ride the DMZ Peace Gondola, Korea’s first gondola crossing the Imjin River, traveling 850 meters from Imjingak to small observatories with views of Freedom Bridge, Dokgae Bridge, and the Jangdan Peninsula. The tour then visits Jangsan Natural Observatory, which offers panoramic views of North Korea’s mountains and the Jangdan Peninsula; if weather conditions prevent this, the Odusan Unification Observatory is visited instead. The British Army Seolmari Battle Memorial Park commemorates the 1951 Battle of Imjin River and honors the British Gloucester Regiment. The Gamaksan Chulleong Suspension Bridge, a 220-meter-long suspension bridge and former battlefield, is reached by a 15-minute uphill hike. If weather or security issues close this site, the War Memorial of Korea is visited as an alternative. The tour ends at Seoul City Hall Station or Hongik University Station if City Hall is inaccessible due to events or traffic. A professional English-speaking guide accompanies the entire tour. Pickup at selected locations is included. Lunch, gratuities, and individual hotel transfers are not included. The tour requires a minimum of five participants and may be canceled or modified if minimum numbers or security conditions are not met. The itinerary and stops may change due to weather, military schedules, or security restrictions. Physical activity includes walking up to 15 minutes and navigating the tunnel visit, which may not be suitable for guests with heart conditions or pregnant women.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Seoul
Guests meet the guide at one of three meeting points depending on the selected option. During peak season (early March to late June and early September to early January), pickup occurs between 6:00 and 6:50 AM. On low season days including Mondays, national holidays, late June to August, and early January to early March, pickup is between 7:00 and 7:50 AM. After all guests have gathered, the tour departs.
60 min
Imjingak Pyeonghoa-Nuri Park
Originally created as a refuge for Korean War refugees, Imjingak Park includes monuments like the Freedom Bridge, Soldiers’ Memorial, and Peace Bell. Adjacent Pyeonghoa-Nuri Park offers open spaces and monuments such as the Mangbaedan and a war-damaged steam locomotive, reflecting on Korea’s division and peace efforts.
60 min
North Korea Experience Hall
This recently added attraction presents factual information about North Korea using testimonies from defectors and audiovisual documentaries. It offers educational content and a question-and-answer session with defectors to deepen understanding of North Korean society beyond typical exhibitions.
30 min
The Third Tunnel
Discovered in 1978 and located 52 kilometers from Seoul, this infiltration tunnel was built by North Korea to invade the South. It is 1,635 meters long, 2 meters high, and 2 meters wide, capable of moving a full division of troops per hour. North Korea disputed its origin, but evidence confirms its purpose. This stop is available Tuesday through Sunday.
30 min
Dorasan Peace Park
At the DMZ Theater, visitors watch an 8-minute film covering the Korean War, the DMZ's origin, and the tunnels dug by North Korea. Nearby, the DMZ Exhibition Hall displays photographs, documents, and relics that provide insight into the Korean conflict. Visiting is available Tuesday through Sunday.
30 min
DMZ Peace Gondola
On Mondays and national holidays when the Third Tunnel is closed, guests ride Korea’s only gondola crossing the Imjin River for 850 meters from Imjingak to Camp Greaves in the Civilian Control Line area. The ride leads to small observatories with views of the Jangdan Peninsula, Freedom Bridge, Dokgae Bridge, and Imjingak.
Dora Observatory
Located on Dorasan Mountain, this observatory offers panoramic views of the Gaeseong Industrial Complex and Songhaksan Mountain across the border. Telescopes allow closer observation. Visits occur Tuesday through Sunday.
30 min
Jangsan Natural Observatory
Available on Mondays and public holidays or when the Third Tunnel is closed, this observatory along Pyeonghwa Nuri-gil offers sweeping views from the Imjin River to North Korean mountains, including Gaeseong on clear days. It requires a 10-minute walk from the parking area. If weather prevents access, the Odusan Unification Observatory is visited instead.
Tongilchon Village
This settlement within the Civilian Control Zone is not widely mapped. It is known for Jangdan soybeans, grown in fertile soil with clean water from the Imjin River. The village supports itself by producing and selling various soybean-based products. This stop is included Tuesday through Sunday.
20 min
British Army Seolmari Battle Memorial Park
Visited on Mondays and national holidays when the Third Tunnel is closed, this park honors the British Gloucester Regiment who fought in the 1951 Battle of Imjin River. The regiment was surrounded by 42,000 Chinese soldiers, with only 67 survivors out of 652. The park was visited by Prince Charles in 1992 and Queen Elizabeth II in 1999. If weather restricts access, the War Memorial of Korea is visited instead.
Gamaksan Chulleong Bridge
On Mondays and national holidays when the Third Tunnel is closed, this 220-meter suspension bridge, once Korea’s longest, is part of a short hike requiring 15 minutes uphill. It overlooks Silmari Valley and Gamaksan Mountain. Opened in 2016, it is designed for safety and offers panoramic views. If closed due to weather, the War Memorial of Korea is visited instead.
Seoul City Hall
The tour ends at Seoul City Hall Station. If City Hall is inaccessible due to large events or traffic, the drop-off point changes to Hongik University Station. Guests are reminded to collect all belongings when leaving the vehicle.
60 min
Meeting point
- Exit 3 of Hongik univ. station - last departure point (next to “Olive Young” store / 183 YangHwa-ro, Mapo-gu) Pick up time will be informed on 1 day before tour day via e-mail or whatsapp. (The pick up time can be earlier or later than showed time by DMZ situation.)
End point
Ending around 3:30pm
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
365-day Korean DMZ 9-Hour Special Tour Including Monday & Public Holiday Visits
by Seoul N Tour
Choose from 3 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$118Overview
This 365-day Korean DMZ 9-Hour Special Tour operates every day of the year, including Mondays and public holidays. The tour starts with pickup from one of three designated meeting points in Seoul between 6:00 and 7:50 AM, depending on the season. The first stop is Imjingak Pyeonghoa-Nuri Park, where visitors see monuments such as the Freedom Bridge, Soldiers’ Memorial, Peace Bell, and the Mangbaedan steam locomotive. From Tuesday to Sunday, the tour continues to the Third Tunnel, a 1,635-meter-long underground tunnel built by North Korea for infiltration, followed by Dorasan Peace Park. At Dorasan, guests watch an 8-minute film about the Korean War at the DMZ Theater and explore the DMZ Exhibition Hall, which displays artifacts and documents related to the conflict. Next is Dorasan Observatory, which offers views across the border toward the Gaeseong Industrial Complex and Songhaksan Mountain, with telescopes available for closer observation. The tour then passes through Unification Village and visits Tongilchon Village, known for its high-quality soybeans grown within the Civilian Control Zone. On Mondays and public holidays, when the Third Tunnel, Dorasan Observatory, and Unification Village are closed, the itinerary changes. Instead, guests ride the DMZ Peace Gondola, Korea’s first gondola crossing the Imjin River, traveling 850 meters from Imjingak to small observatories with views of Freedom Bridge, Dokgae Bridge, and the Jangdan Peninsula. The tour then visits Jangsan Natural Observatory, which offers panoramic views of North Korea’s mountains and the Jangdan Peninsula; if weather conditions prevent this, the Odusan Unification Observatory is visited instead. The British Army Seolmari Battle Memorial Park commemorates the 1951 Battle of Imjin River and honors the British Gloucester Regiment. The Gamaksan Chulleong Suspension Bridge, a 220-meter-long suspension bridge and former battlefield, is reached by a 15-minute uphill hike. If weather or security issues close this site, the War Memorial of Korea is visited as an alternative. The tour ends at Seoul City Hall Station or Hongik University Station if City Hall is inaccessible due to events or traffic. A professional English-speaking guide accompanies the entire tour. Pickup at selected locations is included. Lunch, gratuities, and individual hotel transfers are not included. The tour requires a minimum of five participants and may be canceled or modified if minimum numbers or security conditions are not met. The itinerary and stops may change due to weather, military schedules, or security restrictions. Physical activity includes walking up to 15 minutes and navigating the tunnel visit, which may not be suitable for guests with heart conditions or pregnant women.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Seoul
Guests meet the guide at one of three meeting points depending on the selected option. During peak season (early March to late June and early September to early January), pickup occurs between 6:00 and 6:50 AM. On low season days including Mondays, national holidays, late June to August, and early January to early March, pickup is between 7:00 and 7:50 AM. After all guests have gathered, the tour departs.
60 min
Imjingak Pyeonghoa-Nuri Park
Originally created as a refuge for Korean War refugees, Imjingak Park includes monuments like the Freedom Bridge, Soldiers’ Memorial, and Peace Bell. Adjacent Pyeonghoa-Nuri Park offers open spaces and monuments such as the Mangbaedan and a war-damaged steam locomotive, reflecting on Korea’s division and peace efforts.
60 min
North Korea Experience Hall
This recently added attraction presents factual information about North Korea using testimonies from defectors and audiovisual documentaries. It offers educational content and a question-and-answer session with defectors to deepen understanding of North Korean society beyond typical exhibitions.
30 min
The Third Tunnel
Discovered in 1978 and located 52 kilometers from Seoul, this infiltration tunnel was built by North Korea to invade the South. It is 1,635 meters long, 2 meters high, and 2 meters wide, capable of moving a full division of troops per hour. North Korea disputed its origin, but evidence confirms its purpose. This stop is available Tuesday through Sunday.
30 min
Dorasan Peace Park
At the DMZ Theater, visitors watch an 8-minute film covering the Korean War, the DMZ's origin, and the tunnels dug by North Korea. Nearby, the DMZ Exhibition Hall displays photographs, documents, and relics that provide insight into the Korean conflict. Visiting is available Tuesday through Sunday.
30 min
DMZ Peace Gondola
On Mondays and national holidays when the Third Tunnel is closed, guests ride Korea’s only gondola crossing the Imjin River for 850 meters from Imjingak to Camp Greaves in the Civilian Control Line area. The ride leads to small observatories with views of the Jangdan Peninsula, Freedom Bridge, Dokgae Bridge, and Imjingak.
Dora Observatory
Located on Dorasan Mountain, this observatory offers panoramic views of the Gaeseong Industrial Complex and Songhaksan Mountain across the border. Telescopes allow closer observation. Visits occur Tuesday through Sunday.
30 min
Jangsan Natural Observatory
Available on Mondays and public holidays or when the Third Tunnel is closed, this observatory along Pyeonghwa Nuri-gil offers sweeping views from the Imjin River to North Korean mountains, including Gaeseong on clear days. It requires a 10-minute walk from the parking area. If weather prevents access, the Odusan Unification Observatory is visited instead.
Tongilchon Village
This settlement within the Civilian Control Zone is not widely mapped. It is known for Jangdan soybeans, grown in fertile soil with clean water from the Imjin River. The village supports itself by producing and selling various soybean-based products. This stop is included Tuesday through Sunday.
20 min
British Army Seolmari Battle Memorial Park
Visited on Mondays and national holidays when the Third Tunnel is closed, this park honors the British Gloucester Regiment who fought in the 1951 Battle of Imjin River. The regiment was surrounded by 42,000 Chinese soldiers, with only 67 survivors out of 652. The park was visited by Prince Charles in 1992 and Queen Elizabeth II in 1999. If weather restricts access, the War Memorial of Korea is visited instead.
Gamaksan Chulleong Bridge
On Mondays and national holidays when the Third Tunnel is closed, this 220-meter suspension bridge, once Korea’s longest, is part of a short hike requiring 15 minutes uphill. It overlooks Silmari Valley and Gamaksan Mountain. Opened in 2016, it is designed for safety and offers panoramic views. If closed due to weather, the War Memorial of Korea is visited instead.
Seoul City Hall
The tour ends at Seoul City Hall Station. If City Hall is inaccessible due to large events or traffic, the drop-off point changes to Hongik University Station. Guests are reminded to collect all belongings when leaving the vehicle.
60 min
Meeting point
- Exit 3 of Hongik univ. station - last departure point (next to “Olive Young” store / 183 YangHwa-ro, Mapo-gu) Pick up time will be informed on 1 day before tour day via e-mail or whatsapp. (The pick up time can be earlier or later than showed time by DMZ situation.)
End point
Ending around 3:30pm
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.