Private DMZ Tour from Seoul, The 3rd Tunnel
Description
Enjoy this Morning DMZ private tour without any hassle. After designated location you insert (central Seoul), we will contact you through a message. Please confirm the pick up location and time. you will visit the Demilitarized Zone(DMZ) in Paju just with your group. Step into the 3rd Infiltration tunnel, look out across the country from the Dora observatory, and get a look at the unresolved history of the Korean War. You will also visit Dorasan Station which is located in the northernmost place in South Korea. You will get a detailed explanation from your own guide. *All traveler needs to transfer to the DMZ shuttle at the DMZ, Imjingak. *Pickup is offered from centrally-located hotels in Seoul such as Gangnam, Myeongdong, Gwanghwamun, Itaewon, Dongdaemun. If your hotel/guesthouse is difficult to access or not centrally-located, the guide will meet you in front of the nearest central hotel or nearest subway station.
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Itinerary
Imjingak Park, located 7 km from the Military Demarcation Line, is now at the forefront of tourism related to the Korean War. Imjingak was built in 1972 with the hope that someday unification would be possible.
From this observatory, tourists can overlook North Korea and various locations including Gaeseong, Songaksan, Kim Il-Sung Statue, and Cooperation Farm (Geumamgol).
The 3rd Tunnel was discovered by South Korea in 1978. It spans over 1,635m in length, 2m in width, and 2m in height and is located 52km from Seoul. It is estimated that approximately 30,000 soldiers could move through the tunnel per hour.
Dorasan Station, a railway station on the Gyeongui Line, is the northernmost stop on South Korea's railway line. Located 56 km from Seoul and 205 km from Pyeongyang.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pickup is offered from centrally-located hotels in Seoul such as Gangnam, Myeongdong, Gwanghwamun, Itaewon, Dongdaemun. If your hotel/guesthouse is difficult to access or not centrally-located, the guide will meet you in front of the nearest central hotel or nearest subway station.
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Since the DMZ is operated by the military, the trip may be canceled without prior notice.
- All schedules are subject to change due to road conditions(roadworks, traffics etc.), weather conditions (storms, hurricanes, dense fog, heavy snow, etc.) and the government order, strike, and any other unforeseen reasons for the military reason such as military training, visiting higher level of military personnel etc. In this case, we reserve the right to cancel and/or alter any/all part of the itinerary which may result from circumstances beyond our control. We will do our utmost to improve that situation. However, we can NOT grant refunds. * Alternative itinerary Imjingak park > Art Space BEAT 131 > Odusan Unification Observatory > The war memorial of Korea > Dismissal at City Hall or Myeongdong.
- This tour does not stop at any shopping centers
- During the pandemic situation, visiting some places may be prohibited by government or military.
Reviews(18)
A unique experience to see how communist propaganda creates a real sense of discomfort and anxiety about invasion between North Korea and the liberated South Korea. Many thanks to Grace, a professional and very friendly guide. She explained everything to us and provided us with a lot of information. We will come back to you again!!!
Thank you very much for your generous review. We are truly pleased to know that you had a memorable and enjoyable experience on our tour. We will continue to do our utmost to provide excellent service at all times. Once again, thank you for your kind recommendation and thoughtful feedback.
Grace was very kind and explained everything there is to know It was worth it
Thank you very much for your generous review. We are truly pleased to know that you had a memorable and enjoyable experience on our tour. We will continue to do our utmost to provide excellent service at all times. Once again, thank you for your kind recommendation and thoughtful feedback.
An expert and friendly guide, she took great care of us.
Thank you very much for your generous review. We are truly pleased to know that you had a memorable and enjoyable experience on our tour. We will continue to do our utmost to provide excellent service at all times. Once again, thank you for your kind recommendation and thoughtful feedback.
The tour was excellent and Grace was very knowledgeable and friendly. She worked hard to make sure we received the best experience possible and made extra efforts to bring our group to picture areas first and helped us ensure we made it to the observatory.
Thank you very much for your generous review. We are truly pleased to know that you had a memorable and enjoyable experience on our tour. We will continue to do our utmost to provide excellent service at all times. Once again, thank you for your kind recommendation and thoughtful feedback.
Unreal experience, grace gave us a great explanation of everything beforehand to help us better understand what we were looking at while there. She was consistently allowing us to ask any and all questions and always had an answer. She was very communicative, and super friendly as well. Overall phenomenal experience.
Thank you very much for your generous review. We are truly pleased to know that you had a memorable and enjoyable experience on our tour. We will continue to do our utmost to provide excellent service at all times. Once again, thank you for your kind recommendation and thoughtful feedback.
Amazing insights about Korean War and about DMZ from Grace. She is awesome.
Thank you very much for your generous review. We are truly pleased to know that you had a memorable and enjoyable experience on our tour. We will continue to do our utmost to provide excellent service at all times. Once again, thank you for your kind recommendation and thoughtful feedback.
Grace was an absolutely exceptional tour guide! Our tour through Korea and the DMZ was one of the highlights of our entire trip and truly one of the best tours we have ever experienced. From the beginning, Grace thoughtfully personalized the day and incorporated meaningful experiences that allowed us to learn so much about Korean history, culture, and the significance of the DMZ. She shared the information in a way that was engaging, insightful, and easy to understand, making the experience both educational and memorable. Her planning and timing were impeccable. Every detail was handled seamlessly, and the entire day flowed perfectly without ever feeling rushed. Grace was warm, knowledgeable, attentive, and genuinely committed to ensuring that we had an outstanding experience. We left with a much deeper understanding and appreciation of Korea. I highly recommend Grace to anyone looking for an unforgettable, well-planned, and personalized tour. She is truly the best!
Thank you sincerely for taking the time to share your wonderful feedback. We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed your tour and created special memories during your experience with us. Your kind words and recommendation truly encourage our team, and we will continue working hard to provide every guest with exceptional service and unforgettable experiences. We deeply appreciate your support and hope to welcome you again in the future.
Best tour for business group and it is very educational.
Thank you sincerely for taking the time to share your wonderful feedback. We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed your tour and created special memories during your experience with us. Your kind words and recommendation truly encourage our team, and we will continue working hard to provide every guest with exceptional service and unforgettable experiences. We deeply appreciate your support and hope to welcome you again in the future.
Amazing experience with Nara, she is great and explained very well !!
Thank you very much for taking the time to share your review of the tour. We are delighted to hear about your positive experience with us once again. Your continued support is sincerely appreciated and means a great deal to our team. We look forward to the opportunity to serve you even better in the future.
The guide explained it clearly and I was able to have a valuable experience at each famous spot. It was a very valuable time to get to know history firsthand.
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