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Viator · Private tour

Half-Day DMZ Tour Led by a Retired Military Officer from Seoul

5.0(3,377)1 hour
VIATOR4.9(245)TRIPADVISOR5.0(3,132)

Description

This is operated by PLK Travel - the BEST DMZ tour agency 1. The only DMZ tour in Korea led by retired military officers. Real soldiers, real stories – Agent SJ: Special Forces Major, Iraq war veteran (707 Battalion) – Agent Tiger: Former artillery commander with 20+ years on the front line – Agent Eddie: Infiltration tunnel expert, DMZ briefer to U.S./Korean brass – Agent Jason : A 31-year veteran ROK intelligence officer, retired at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. - Agent Leo : Served in the Special Forces and the 705th Special Mission Regiment 2. A Clear View into North Korea Enjoy the clearest view of North Korea from Dorasan and hear the real history from our special & expert guide. 3. Compact yet powerful Step into the most heavily armed border in the world, where history and real-time tension collide. This compact tour skips the fluff-Half Day, No Shopping, just unforgettable insight. *For groups of 10 +, free hotel pick-up is included*

Tour Options

Myeongdong station (Exit 8)
  • 8:00 am departure : Group tour departing from Myeongdong Subway station (exit 8 outside) Starting point: Myeongdong subway station exit 8, 125 Toegye-ro, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea
Private Tour(Hotel pickup)
  • Private DMZ Tour : Please let us have your hotel name with address. We are available to offer hotel pick up /drop off in Seoul area at one area
Hongik univ. station (Exit 3)
  • 8:30 am departure from : Group Tour departing from Hongik univ. subway station (Exit 3 outside) Starting point: Hongik Univ. Station Exit 3, 183 Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Itinerary

Admission included30 min

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.

Admission included40 min

■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.

Admission included40 min

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!

10 min

Mangbaedan in Paju is a symbolic altar where separated families pay tribute to their ancestors in North Korea, facing north across the DMZ.

5 min

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

Highlights

Admission fees to DMZ
*For groups of 10 +, free hotel pick-up is included*
Roundtrip Trasnfer from Seoul
Licensed Professional Tour Guide

What's included

Included
Admission fees to DMZ
*For groups of 10 +, free hotel pick-up is included*
Roundtrip Trasnfer from Seoul
Licensed Professional Tour Guide
Not included
Lunch
Traveler's insurance
Anything not mentioned in details

Traveller Ratings

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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.

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