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(4,272)
It's a very special trip. I learned about history. There is a very novel experience.
Had a great experience with Jason as a guide, very exciting tour. Would highly recommend it!
Jason is a very dedicated tour guide with in-depth knowledge of history and politics, as well as personal anecdotes. I learnt a great deal and would highly recommend the tour, especially with him as your guide.
Jason from PLK was an excellent guide during the DMZ tour! He made the experience really interesting by providing lots of information and answering all of our questions
Jason from plk was a great guide, the tour was interesting but not boring. Everything run smoothly throught all the stops of the DMZ visit.
Jason was an awesome guide for us today. We enjoyed his stories from army and also the defector story. The entire tour was an extraordinary history lesson and we’ve learned a lot about Korea history and it’s challenges. Thank you for such an amazing tour!
Great experience! Our guide Jason from PLK was amazing. He explained Korean history in such an engaging way, sharing plenty of interesting details and insights throughout the tour. Highly recommended!
We had an amazing tour with Jason from PLK! From start to finish, he was incredibly friendly, engaging, and enthusiastic. His explanations were always clear and well-timed, making the entire experience smooth and educational.
Great story telling and profesionalism by Jason! Great experience, I absolutely recommend the tour to anyone interested to really understand Korean people.
Jason is very polite, friendly, and funny. The DMZ tour was an amazing experience, and he made it even better with his explanations, interesting stories, and great sense of humor. It was awesome to have him as our guide, and I would definitely recommend the tour with him.
