Timeline
08:30
Arrive at Camp Bonifas, the US/South Korean military base that serves as the final briefing point before entering the DMZ. You will change buses and receive security instructions here.
09:30
Complete the security briefing and wait for the bus transfer. Use this time to review any required identification or documentation to ensure a smooth entry process.
10:00
Board the designated bus to proceed to the Joint Security Area. The military base stands 'in front of them all' should an attack come, marking the serious tone of this border region.
11:00
Return to Camp Bonifas after your DMZ tour. This is the standard exit point for visitors, allowing you to conclude the experience where it began.
11:30
Debrief and depart. Check the route for your onward transport from this location.
Local tip
Security procedures are strict. Arrive with all necessary documents ready and follow the instructions from the military staff at Camp Bonifas precisely.
Check before you go
- Camp Bonifas is the mandatory briefing and transit point for all Panmunjeom visits.
- There are no food or drink shops listed in the immediate vicinity of Camp Bonifas for this plan. Bring water and snacks if needed, as options are limited in this secure zone.
- Check the route for transport from Camp Bonifas after your visit.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Panmunjeom (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).