DMZ Guided Tour with N.K., Gondola, Suspension Bridge from Seoul
Description
The "DMZ & Gondola & Suspension Bridge Full Day" tour offers a comprehensive exploration of the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) and surrounding areas, providing both historical insights and scenic experiences. DMZ Experience (Every Tue-Sun) * Visit to Imjingak Park & Freedom Bridge * Exploration of the 3rd Infiltration Tunnel * Tour of the DMZ Exhibition Hall * Observation of North Korean territory from Dora Observatory * Pass through Unification Village DMZ Experience (Every Mon) * Visit to the 2nd tunnel, Peace Observatory, and Suspension Bridge. [Options] 1. Gondola Ride & JSA Photo Zone * Scenic ride across Imjin River and Enjoy the photo zone of JSA(Panmunjeom) ** Not available on Mondays ** 2. Visit to Suspension Bridge * Trip to Suspension Bridge * Opportunity for stunning views and photography 3. Meet with a North Korean Defector * Attend a lecture led by a North Korean Defector ** Not available on Mondays **
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Itinerary
DMZ is demilitarized zone and a buffer zone between North Korea and South Korea. The lines reach 248 km in length from Jeongdong-ri, Paju-si to Myeongho-ri, Goseong-gun. At the present time, an area within 2 km in both the north and south side is designated as the DMZ (Demilitarized Zone). Excluding the DMZ, the overall area is considered to be the most heavily militarized region in the world.
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. The scale is similar to the 2nd Tunnel, but it was thought to be more threatening as an invasion tool than the 1st and 2nd Tunnels. Located only 4km away from Imjingak toward the southwest and 3.5km from the Tongilchon area, it is accessible by car in approximately 45 min from Seoul.
DMZ tour includes visiting Dora Observatory where you can see North korea if the weather is good, the 3rd tunnel, and Dorasan Station which is the last station in South Korea and there will be Pyeongyang station 205km away from this station. Dorasa Station is currently closed. It can be replaced if Dora observatory is closed.
If you select Suspension bridge option, we will visit Chulleong Bridge near DMZ area. It is a bridge that connects the valley of the mountain, where black and blue lights can be seen simultaneously between the rocks. You can enjoy the beautiful mountain scenery in all four seasons by crossing the 150m swinging bridge. Gamaksan Suspension Bridge can be replaced with one of other suspension bridges, Lake suspension bridge or Hantangang(river) suspension bridge.
Every Monday, we will visit the 2nd tunnel, Peace Observatory, and Suspension Bridge
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Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please bring a valid passport of every participant, including infants(0-3). If you do not have your passport with 6 months or longer validity, you cannot join this tour.
- Infants(0-3) should be counted as 1 person for the tour.
- The exact drop-off time and location can be changed depending on the traffic situation.
- If you have heart disease/leg/back/respiratory problems, you cannot enter the 3rd tunnel. It needs an intermediate level of hiking.
- Monorail is NOT available.
- This tour can be canceled because of weather or political situation. In this case, your tour will be rescheduled or be fully refunded.
- The type of vehicle can be changed depending on the number of participants.
- If the 3rd Tunnel is unavailable, it can be changed to another destination.
- Every Monday, we will visit the 2nd tunnel, Peace Observatory, and suspension bridge.
- Every Tue-Sun, we will visit the 3rd tunnel, Dora Observatory, Unification Village with gondola or suspension bridge options depending on what you select.
- The itinerary of this tour excludes the transportation time between destinations.
- Pets cannot be accommodated.
- The tour is operated in rainy or snowy or windy weather.
- Cancellation and refunds are not available within 24 hours of departure time for the following reasons: sudden illness, flight delay, weather changes such as rain, snow, or wind, personal reasons, incorrect booking, or other cases where there are no issues with the tour operation.
- If you have any leg or heart problem, you may not go down to the 3rd tunnel. It is the same level of 30 mins hiking.
Reviews(1,218)
This is a very interesting tour. If Danny is assigned to be your guide, you will have a blast. Plus, Danny is very knowledgeable, detailed oriented and very thorough. I even noticed other groups paying attention to Danny instead of their own guide. Starting from the bridge to the Unification village, you will feel amazed by the facts and the beautiful landscapes. We came in August and it was very humid and sunny. Bring an umbrella or hat, very good walking shoes and snacks because the restroom and restaurant stops are quick and sometimes crowded. Wear summertime outfits and sunscreen. Bring water. If you buy the tunnel portion, non slippery shoes. And don’t buy any souvenirs until the very end at Unification Village because you find there almost everything from the previous stops, at better prices as the village is located this is a special commercial zone. BDW Danny should train the other guides for customer service.
Spring was an amazing guide with great knowledge of Korean history!
Spring was wonderful!! You can tell that she truly enjoys her role and she made all the difference in our tour experience. I greatly appreciated the background information and insight she provided throughout the tour- it made the experience much more meaningful for us. Highly recommend :)
I highly recommend this tour! The guide, Spring Kim went above and beyond to make it a memorable experience. She was extremely knowledgeable. The tour itself is excellent and makes everything super simple for the user! 10/10!
Great guide, great activities
Miss Spring is very informative and jolly! The whole trip is very lovely.
Had an amazing experience with this tour! Our tour guide was very bubbly and informative. Enjoyed the day !
Good experience to know history of North and South Korea.
Great day! Driver sent a msg the night before via WhatsApp reminding us of time and pickup location. Roy was right on time. He provided us with information at every stop we made and made sure we had pictures where/when we could. Stopped at a bridge, the 2nd tunnel, an observatory and a train station. I went on a Monday and the DMZ site we went to was quite quiet compared to the other tunnel. We were picked up in a van as opposed to a large bus.
Danny was our tour guide and was incredibly informative! We really enjoyed listening to his stories at each stop and we learned so much about the history of the DMZ and impacts on Korean culture. He is incredibly friendly and so funny too. We highly recommend him as your tour guide for this excursion!
