[Small Group] Aegibong and DMZ Closest Views of North Korea
Begin your tour with a pick-up service to the DMZ, a powerful symbol of Korea’s division and hope for reunification. At Imjingak Park, explore poignant monuments and relics that tell the story of the Korean War. Cross the Unification Bridge after an ID check to enter a restricted area steeped in history. Visit the DMZ Theater & Exhibition Hall for insights into the Korean War, armistice agreements, and peace-building efforts. Descend into the 3rd Infiltration Tunnel, a Cold War-era passageway, and enjoy rare views of North Korea from the Dora Observatory.
Next, head to Aegibong Peace Ecopark, the closest point to North Korea, where you’ll marvel at clear, unobstructed views of North Korean villages, farmlands, and daily life. The park combines stunning scenery with exhibits on the region’s historical significance. Conclude your tour with a drop-off, leaving with a memorable and impactful understanding of Korea’s division and hope for reunification.
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[Small Group] Aegibong and DMZ Closest Views of North Korea
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What's included in [Small Group] Aegibong and DMZ Closest Views of North Korea
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Imjingak Pyeonghoa-Nuri Park
Imjingak is a unification and security tour complex comprised of Imjingak Pavilion, North Korea Center, Unification Park, and several monuments and memorial sites. Pyeonghwa Nuri Park hosts many events, performances, and exhibitions to promote peace and reunification. The most popular attractions within the park are Hill of Music, a large grassy slope, and Pinwheel Park, featuring over 3,000 colorful pinwheels spinning freely in the wind.
ID Check (Please bring your passport)
The Third Tunnel
The 3rd Tunnel is the third of its kind built by North Korea for the purpose of invading South Korea. It was discovered in 1978. Among the four tunnels located so far, it is closest to Seoul (about 52 km). It has a total length of 1.6 km and a width of 2 m. It is estimated that nearly 30,000 personnel can move through the tunnel every hour. Visitors to the 3rd Tunnel must reserve the tour in advance. The tour starts from the Imjingak Pavilion. All visitors are required to bring their identification, such as passports or Alien Registration Card (ARC).
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Admission Fee (Listed on the itinerary)
- English guide
- Lunch
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Personal Expense
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 20 minutes before departure time.
Meeting Points
- At Imjingak Pyeonghwa Nuri Park by 08:40
End Points
- We will drop you off at Myeongdong. The tour would end at Aegibong Peace Ecopark around 15:00. The estimated arrival time at Myeongdong is 16:00.
