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South Korea Demilitarized Zone, DMZ Tour from Seoul

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South Korea Demilitarized Zone, DMZ Tour from Seoul
South Korea Demilitarized Zone, DMZ Tour from Seoul
South Korea Demilitarized Zone, DMZ Tour from Seoul
South Korea Demilitarized Zone, DMZ Tour from Seoul
South Korea Demilitarized Zone, DMZ Tour from Seoul
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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

Tour Options

+Mt Gamak Bridge(City Hall)
  • Mt. Gamak Suspension bridge: Includes the Mt. Gamak suspension bridge and it takes about an hour extra Meeting Point: Meet right outside Exit 7 of City Hall Station. Starting point: City Hall Station Exit 7, 92 Sejong-daero, Taepyeongno 2(i)-ga, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea
DMZ Tour(Hongik Univ. Station)
  • Meeting Point: Meet right outside Exit 2 of Hongik Univ. Station. Starting point: Hongik Univ. Station, Seoul, South Korea
DMZ Tour(Gangnam Station)
  • Meeting Point: Meet right outside Exit 12 of Gangnam Station. Starting point: Gangnam Station Exit 12, Seoul, South Korea
+Mt Gamak Bridge(Myeongdong)
  • Mt. Gamak Suspension bridge: Includes the Mt. Gamak suspension bridge and it takes about an hour extra Meet right outside Exit 10 of Myeong-dong Station. Starting point: Myeongdong Station Exit 10, 61-7 Chungmuro 2(i)-ga, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea
+Mt Gamak Bridge(Gangnam)
  • Mt. Gamak Suspension bridge: Includes the Mt. Gamak suspension bridge and it takes about an hour extra Meet right outside Exit 12 of Gangnam Station. Starting point: Gangnam Station Exit 12, Seoul, South Korea
+Mt Gamak Bridge(Hongik Univ.)
  • Mt. Gamak Suspension bridge: Includes the Mt. Gamak suspension bridge and it takes about an hour extra Meet right outside Exit 2 of Hongik Univ. Station. Starting point: Hongik Univ. Station, Seoul, South Korea
DMZ Tour(Myeongdong Station)
  • Meeting Point: Meet right outside Exit 10 of Myeong-dong Station. Starting point: Myeongdong Station Exit 10, 61-7 Chungmuro 2(i)-ga, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea
+Human Rights Exhibition Hall
  • N.K. Human Rights Exhibition: A portion of your booking supports the work of the center, and guests may also choose to donate on-site. Duration: 1 hour: Entry ticket includes access to the exclusive immersive exhibition “Myungju’s Room / Her Day in North Korea” (1 hour) Meeting & Drop-off: Meet outside of exit 10, Myeongdong Station The DMZ tour concludes near the NKDB, and the exhibition starts at 16:00 Starting point: Myeongdong Station Exit 10, 61-7 Chungmuro 2(i)-ga, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea
DMZ Tour(City Hall Station)
  • Meeting Point: Meet right outside Exit 7 of City Hall Station. Starting point: City Hall Station Exit 7, 92 Sejong-daero, Taepyeongno 2(i)-ga, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea

Itinerary

Admission included60 min

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.

Admission included30 min

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.

Admission included40 min

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.

Admission included30 min

From this observatory, tourists can overlook North Korea and various locations including Gaeseong, Songaksan, Kim Il-Sung Statue, and Cooperation Farm (Geumamgol).

Highlights

Admission fees
Air-conditioned vehicle
Transportation
Professional tour guide

What's included

Included
Admission fees
Air-conditioned vehicle
Transportation
Professional tour guide
Not included
Hotel pickup & drop-off
Lunch
Gratuities
Travel insurance
Visit to the Joint Security Area (JSA)

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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.

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