Private Tour: DMZ Aegibong & Korean Culinary Workshop Experience

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Duration
6 hours 30 minutes
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Number of Guests
2 - 9 guests
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Language
English
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Explore Korea on a private tour to DMZ Aegibong. Experience history, culture, and cuisine with a personal guide. Craft Gochujang, enjoy Bibimbap lunch, and savor hand-dripped coffee.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

WHY US:


1. Embark on an extraordinary journey blending culture, history, and cuisine, guided by a professional English-speaking guide.


2. Private Vehicle & Convenient Pick-Up and Drop-Off Service


3. DMZ Aegibong: Military restricted area, the closest border point to North Korea, rich in history and renowned for its breathtaking views. You can see the North Korean villagers and soldiers with viewer


4. Premium Rice Factory & Gochujang Making Workshop: Visit a family-operated factory spanning three generations, participate in a hands-on workshop to craft your own 200g jar of Gochujang, unique and tasty souvenir to share with loved ones.


5. Authentic Bibimbap Lunch: Relish a traditional Bibimbap meal, prepared with organic, locally-sourced ingredients, offering a true taste of Korea.


6. Hand-Drip Coffee Experience: Grind and brew premium beans to create your own aromatic hand-drip coffee, providing a perfect, relaxing finish to your day.


For large groups please contact us directly!

What You Get

In-vehicle air conditioning
Air-conditioned vehicle
Tea and coffee
Hand Drip Coffee is optional
Lunch
Authentic Traditional Bibimbap
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Good To Know

  • The tour includes bibimbap for lunch, so guests with dietary restrictions should notify the company in advance.
  • Tour can cancelled due to of unpredictable reasons as Aegibong is the military restricted area.
  • The remaining 2 and half hours will be allotted for the travel time.
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

What You’ll Experience

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Aegibong Peace Eco Park

Aegibong Peak, located at the northern tip of Gimpo City, is about an hour’s drive from downtown Seoul. This historically significant mountain witnessed a fierce battle during the Korean War, marking the division of Korea into two nations. It is renowned for its panoramic views of both North and South Korea. The peak is also famous for the tragic love story of a Pyeongyang governor and his mistress, separated during the Sino-Korean War in 1636. The name 'Aegibong' combines ‘Ae’ (애) meaning love, ‘gi’ (기) meaning mistress, and 'bong' (봉) meaning peak, to honor their love. In 1968, President Park Chung Hee likened their separation to the pain of divided Korean families, a sentiment memorialized at the peak. The observatory serves for security training and houses the Mangbaedan Altar, where North Korean expatriates perform ancestral rites. It features a naval war monument and seasonal lights visible from North Korea.
2 hoursAdmission Ticket Included
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Gyeonggi-do

Nestled in rural South Korea, Rice Flower Farmer is a cultural and agricultural site dedicated to celebrating Korea’s rich farming heritage and honoring those who have shaped its agricultural traditions. Here, guests will take part in a Gochujang-Making Workshop, crafting their own batch of Korea’s iconic red chili paste to bring home. Following this, enjoy an authentic Bibimbap meal, featuring fresh, locally-sourced ingredients—a true taste of rural Korea. The site also offers cultural exhibits, hands-on farming activities, and seasonal festivals that bring Korean rural traditions to life. A farming museum further enriches the experience, preserving and educating visitors on sustainable farming practices and the historical roots of Korean agriculture. The experience includes a unique Hand-Drip Coffee Workshop: use a traditional stone grinder to grind locally grown, organic coffee beans, then brew your own hand-drip coffee to savor its freshness..
2 hoursAdmission Ticket Free

Meeting & Pickup

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Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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What People Are Saying
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Amazing, unique experience - highly recommended!
June 11, 2025
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This was a wonderful experience! First, we went to the Aegibong Peace Park where there is a clear view of North Korea. This was much better than the “standard“ DMZ area with a poor view and large c...read more

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Incredible DMZ tour with Xander
June 05, 2025
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Our experience visiting the DMZ was unforgettable, and a huge part of that was thanks to our amazing guide, Xander. From start to finish, he was incredibly knowledgeable, offering deep insights i...read more

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Great way to spend a day in Korea
April 20, 2025
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Chuck was an awesome guide! He picked us up at our hotel in the morning in a very comfortable vehicle for the trip out to the Aegibong Peace Ecopark, and did an excellent job on the way providing c...read more

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Amazing experience!
November 23, 2024
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Visiting the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) between North and South Korea was an incredible experience that I would highly recommend to anyone. The trip was well-organized, starting with a comfortable bu...read more

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Very good experience. Nice tour for everyone!.
November 13, 2024
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Jun was a great tour guide. Really appreciate the experience making Gochuchang and seeing N. Korea was a great experience. Thanks Jun!

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