Seoul: DMZ with Retired Military Officer & North Korean Defector
Description
Meet retired Korean military officers and a real North Korean defector, the only DMZ tour where you hear both sides of the story. 1. Real Soldiers, Real Stories Your guides are not actors. They are real veterans who served at the DMZ. - Agent SJ: Special Forces Major, Iraq war veteran - Agent Tiger: Former artillery commander, 20+ years at the front line - Agent Eddie: Tunnel expert, DMZ briefer for U.S. and Korean military - Agent Jason: 31-year intelligence officer (retired Lieutenant Colonel) - Agent Leo: Special Forces, 705th Special Mission Regiment 2. Meet a Real North Korean Defector The heart of the tour. Talk face-to-face with someone who escaped North Korea. Ask any question. Join a live Q&A and learn what life in North Korea is really like. 3. See North Korea With Your Own Eyes From Dora Observatory, look directly into North Korean territory. Your guide explains the real history from someone who lived it. *For groups of 10+, free hotel pick-up is included*
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Itinerary
Before we go into DMZ area and do ID Check, will look through Bridge of Freedom, Mangbaedan Altar which is historical sites related to Korean War.
■DMZ(Demilitarized Zone) The 3rd Invasion Tunnel. This is walking course into the tunnel. Take your step into the 3rd tunnel which is one of thrilling tunnel as close to 1.95 meters high, 2.1 meters wide and 1,635 meters long. It was thought to be more threatening as an invasion tool than the 1st and 2nd Tunnels.
It's the northern-most point of the western front, and offers the chance to see Gaeseong Industrial Complex and Songhaksan Mountain in a single view. Take a look at North Korea Territory with your eyes for real!
Meet a North Korean defector, hear a real escape story and join a live Q&A. Learn the reality of North Korean society through a critical lecture, then explore rare items of North Korea.
It was destroyed by U.S. forces during the Korean War in 1950 to block the Chinese advance while transporting UN supplies northward—now a lasting symbol of war and division. The locomotive still bears over 1,200 bullet holes and visible scars from bombings
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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
- Schedule and details can be changed due to unexpected situations including military training schedule changes, traffic, weathers
- It has minimum number of guest to proceed the tour.
- The total duration is including traffic hours on the bus
- One of observatory which is the best view on the date to be visited.
Reviews(3,787)
I booked the [Group/Private] Best DMZ Half-Day Tour Led by a Retired Military Officer from Seoul for two people, and we really enjoyed the experience. Our guide, Eddie, served in the military for seven years, and his firsthand experience added a unique perspective to the tour. He was very knowledgeable and explained the history and current situation of the DMZ in a clear, engaging way. He also shared personal stories from his military service, which made the tour feel much more authentic and gave us a deeper understanding of life near the border. Throughout the tour, Eddie was friendly, professional, and happy to answer questions. He did a great job balancing historical facts with personal insights, making the experience both educational and memorable. The itinerary was well organized, transportation was smooth, and everything ran on time. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Seoul, especially if you’re interested in learning about this period of history.
Our guide Jason park is an excellent tour guide, with his many years of experience in the military side, he gives us assurance and keep us safe whenever the tour starts. Very knowledgeable, and we get to listen to his past stories related to the tour we went. Activities was planned really well by him and I would strongly recommend him as the preferred tour guide when it comes to DMZ tour. Good job!
This trip was very enjoyable, although it was hot, my guide Jason gave me all the information needed. He was detailed in explaining it, kind, and had a sense of humour. I 100% recommend him as your tour guide if you’re planning to book!
I enjoyed the tour. Our guide, Jason, spoke the entire time during our bus ride about Korea’s history and used a tablet to show pictures which I thought was engaging and educational. There was only one stop that I thought we didn’t have quite a lot of time to spend, but that was mostly because we chose to get something to eat. Overall, Jason did a great job!
Retired Officer Jason was very informative throughout the tour, he gave us incredible in-depth information and knowledge no one else could give because of his military experience.
Have very positive reviews on the DMZ tour with Jason as our guide. His English is very good. With his background as a military officer, he can talk a lot about DMZ so he is fit to guide this tour. Highly recommended!
Jason was a very informative guide, he was very friendly and I learned a lot from him. This trip helped me sympathize more with the Korean people, and opened my eyes to the strugglea they have overcome over the years.
I had a wonderful day!! Jason was an amazing tour guide and did a very good job explaining everything!
Jason is 10/10 guide. Good english and friendly guide
Jason from PLK was excellent. Very friendly, diligent, patient and knowledgeable. I am sure his 30+ years in the military gives him unique insight beyond many of the other your guide. Highly recommend him and his tour!
