South Korea Demilitarized Zone, DMZ Tour from Seoul
Description
Enjoy the DMZ tour without stopping at any shopping center. After meeting your guide at the designated meeting location, you will visit the Demilitarized Zone in Paju. Step into the 3rd Infiltration tunnel and the Dora observatory. First, you will see the Bridge of Freedom. Next, head to the 3rd Infiltration Tunnel, built by North Korea that runs under the Demilitarized Zone. Once you're back on the surface, the tour takes you for a look across the country from the Dora Observatory. In clear weather, you can see all the way to North Korea by using the observatory's binoculars. This tour ends near the departure points
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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.
After short check your passport by soldiers, you might explore DMZ. There is a DMZ exhibition hall which provides a short video and exhibits. Those helps you to understand tragic history, division of Korea.
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.
From this observatory, tourists can overlook North Korea and various locations including Gaeseong, Songaksan, Kim Il-Sung Statue, and Cooperation Farm (Geumamgol).
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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
- 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.
- Tour can be canceled or rescheduled if the set minimum not matched.
- Pick-up will be arranged according to your selected designated meeting point
- Strongly recommended that individuals refrain from wearing flip-flops, slippers, or shoes with heels.
Reviews(2,747)
We had an amazing DMZ tour with Kenn! He was knowledgeable, friendly, and made the whole experience engaging for both adults and our children. Even our kids stayed interested and felt included throughout the tour. Thank you for giving our family such a memorable experience. Highly recommended! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Great, anna gave amazing energy throughout the trip
Had a very informative time… my tour guide Anna was very friendly 😊
A very comprehensive and fascinating tour, with detailed explanations provided between each site, helping us gain a deeper understanding of the history of North and South Korea and the DMZ. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable, clear in her explanations, and very engaging!!
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We had an amazing DMZ tour with Winnie! She was friendly, knowledgeable, and made every part of the trip interesting and easy to understand. She explained the history clearly, answered all our questions with patience, and kept the group engaged throughout the day. Winnie also made sure everyone was comfortable, organized, and on time, which made the whole experience stress-free. Her enthusiasm and positive energy made the tour even more enjoyable. I highly recommend Winnie to anyone visiting the DMZ. Thank you for making this such a memorable and educational experience!
Our guide, Kenny, was informative, knowledgable, easy to understand, and funny! 😄 I highly recommend this tour and it was appropriate for a family.
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.
Super funny and passionate guide. Gives a heartfelt and personal depiction of the situation and history. Always offers to take photos and is very funny!
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.
Winnie was funny, fantastic, and incredibly insightful. She kept us entertained throughout the tour while using humor brilliantly to explain the harsh realities of life in North Korea. Despite English not being her first language, she communicated with remarkable clarity and confidence. Her stories, perspective, and wit made the experience both engaging and thought-provoking. I would highly recommend anyone visiting to tour with Winnie!
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.
Such a good experience!! The tour guide named mama Winnie was informative and funny at the moment✌️I completely enjoy the trip with my family ❤️
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.
Thomas was the greatest tour advisor of all time. Truly, this was the most captivating and interesting showcase of the DMZ ever, with our magnificent, glorious tour guide Thomas reaching an awe-inspiring equilibrium between humor and seriousness. Oh Thomas, you were the most wonderful tour guide I have ever interacted with in my life, let alone in Korea. This rich cultural history that was once mere head knowledge has now been transformed by you into a living reality. I am a college student at UCLA, and throughout my time there, I have seen the highs and lows of what professors can do to present and share knowledge with the general public. Thomas, you have surpassed even the most passionate of professors by a wide margin. Being a CS major, I lack any natural interest for history, even so for the bits that pertain to Korea, my family's heritage. You however, sparked an interest in me that I will never forget. I can truly say that I was on the limits of civilization-the border between South and North Korea-because of you. To Thomas, thank you for this priceless, invaluable experience that you have gifted upon to me. (If I was your girlfriend, I would have never left you, even during COVID and your time in the army; I would have taken the examination so that I may have the privilege to serve alongside you) I wish you well for the rest of your life.
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.
