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Amazing DMZ TOUR with Exclusive North Korean Defector Meet-Up
4.8
1,213 Ratings
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Embark on a captivating 7-hour tour of Korea’s demilitarized zone, exploring its divided history and meeting a North Korean defector. Witness stunning views of North Korea and visit iconic landmarks like the 3rd Infiltration Tunnel and Dora Station. Book now!
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Imjingak Pyeonghoa-Nuri Park - Imjingak, a symbol of Korean reunification desire, is a unique theme park featuring rides alongside barbed wire fences. It houses historical relics like the Freedom Bridge, used by 13,000 POWs for freedom, and a steam locomotive smokestack from the Korean War, abandoned for 55 years.
Read more about DMZ guided tour with North Korean Interview Program - https://www.viator.com/tours/Seoul/DMZ-TOUR-from-Seoul-with-English-Guide/d973-58847P1?mcid=56757
- Bridge of Freedom - Bridge on Imjingang River, crossed by 13,000 POWs in 1953 during the Korean War, symbolizes their “return to freedom.”
- DMZ - Korea’s DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) is a military demarcation zone between North and South Korea, where military activities are prohibited. It remains a significant symbol of division on the Korean Peninsula since the Korean War.
- The Third Tunnel - The DMZ tour’s highlight includes exploring a North Korean tunnel, possibly for military purposes, with the 3rd tunnel extending 435 meters into South Korea. Visitors can also watch a documentary, view Korean War relics, and learn about the tunnel’s discovery.
- Dora Observatory - Dora Observatory provides a close-up view of North Korea, including Gaeseong City and the Gaeseong Industrial Complex. Visitors can also see a fake North Korean border village called “Propaganda Village,” where lights are manipulated to create the illusion of activity.
- Imjingak Pyeonghoa-Nuri Park - Imjingak Pyeonghwa Nuri Park ( Pass By)
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Gamaksan Chulleong Bridge - [OPTION]
The Gamaksan Chulleong Bridge, once Korea’s longest suspension bridge at 220 meters, offers stunning views over Silmari Valley. Opened in 2016, it’s a popular spot for its scenic beauty and thrilling experience, enhancing the hiking journey to Gamaksan Mountain.
What's Included
- Interview with North Korean defector
- English Guide with DMZ license
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- All fees and/or taxes
What's Not Included
- Lunch & Personal Expense
Additional Information
★ A journey to understand the world’s only divided country
★ View of North Korea from nearest observatory!
★ Visit the 3rd Infiltration Tunnel, Dora Station and Imjingak
★ Key Locations: Visit significant DMZ sites including Dora Observatory,
Dorasan Station, Imjingak Park, and the Third Tunnel, along with the often-missed Gamaksan Chulleong Suspension Bridge.
Experience the most popular tourist spot of Korea on this 7-hour tour of the demilitarized zone. The DMZ Area is the only place that you can see the reality of the most divided area in the world. Enjoy the following sights: Imjingak Park, the Unification Bridge, ID Check, DMZ theater and exhibition hall, the Third Infiltration Tunnel, Dora Observatory, Dorasan Station, and suspension bridge, Amethyst or Ginseng Center.
Tour can be extended up to 10 hours depending on local condition.
- Comfortable shoes are required to enter 3rd infiltration tunnel.
- If there’s an unannounced military training or official event in the DMZ, the tour will be replaced with a tour of Tomorrow’s Whistle-Bunker Beat 131-Odusan Unification Tower-The War memorial of Korea
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel (only original, No copy)
- The Mt. Suspension Bridge tour option requires a minimum number of participants to proceed. If the required minimum is not met, we will inform you of the need to revise, change, or cancel the tour.
- The itinerary and details may be adjusted in response to unexpected changes such as DMZ military schedules, traffic, or weather conditions.
- No changes or refunds will be given for those who fail to arrive on time for departure, regardless of the reason.
- DMZ is military area and can be closed suddenly without any notice. If it happens, alternative tour will be provided and no refunds.
- Visiting the 3rd Tunnel is not recommended for those with heart conditions or other serious medical issues due to its physically demanding nature.
Location
President Hotel
Drop off in Myeongdong
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
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Celestecs5177az
Aug 4, 2024
Jaw-opening stellar tour! - I was utterly amazed, completely and whole heartedly blown away. One of the best tour I’ve ever been on. The content and history itself is so attention-grabbing and definitely something that needs to be talked about more. I can’t emphasise enough on how much you need to do this tour. Soul-captivating, eye-opening and jaw dropping are the simplest forms I can put it. Overall, once in a lifetime tour;- its not everyday that you get to see into North Korea! Loved our guide too! Funny, amusing and so entertaining. He has such a way to articulate heavy material to understandable language!
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Nellomavors
Aug 4, 2024
Very interesting tour on korea recent history - Nice tour by our guide Han! Enjoyed very much this chance to experience the border between the two koreas. Having the chance to speak with a North korea refugee was a nice surprice
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Yuvalhere
Aug 4, 2024
Unforgettable DMZ Experience - Our DMZ tour was an unforgettable experience, thanks in large part to our fantastic guide, Han. The highlight for me was definitely exploring the infiltration tunnel. It was incredible to see the underground network built by North Korea. The view from the observatory overlooking North Korea was also mind-blowing. But the most impactful part of the tour was hearing the story of a North Korean refugee. It provided a truly human perspective on the situation. Highly recommend this tour!
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858sukhbirs
Aug 4, 2024
DMZ visit - The tour is well organised and the experience was awesome
The guide Ron Han gave good information about the historical Importance of each site.
It was altogether new unforgettable experience
I would recommend people to never miss DMZ trip ever if you come to Seoul
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P8913xharunk
Aug 4, 2024
Wonderful DMZ trip - I recently joined a DMZ tour led by Mr. Han, and it was an exceptional experience. His extensive knowledge and passion for Korean history made the tour incredibly informative and engaging. Mr. Han provided a thorough historical context, enriching our understanding of the sites we visited, including the Third Infiltration Tunnel, Dora Observatory, and Imjingak Park.
The tour was well-organized, with a perfect balance of guided segments and free time to explore. Mr. Han managed the schedule efficiently, ensuring we had ample time at each location. His storytelling skills brought historical events to life, making complex topics accessible and interesting for everyone.
What stood out most was Mr. Han's ability to engage with the group. He was approachable, answering all questions with patience and clarity. The logistics were seamless, from transportation to ticketing, allowing us to focus on the experience without any worries.
I highly recommend this DMZ tour with Mr. Han to anyone visiting South Korea. It’s a unique opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the Korean Peninsula’s history through the lens of a knowledgeable and passionate guide. Thank you, Mr. Han, for an unforgettable tour
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G2921mvjulias
Aug 4, 2024
Dmz tour - Amazing facts and fun way of storytelling!! Han (Ron) was 10/10. We went by bus and all was organised well. We even saw north-korea!!
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C5066cpandreas
Aug 4, 2024
Something to remember - A new experience that was very informative and unique. Our guide Han was very helpful and informed us a lot about the history of the Korean Peninsula.
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Michelle
Aug 3, 2024
Highly recommend this very interesting tour! - Highly recommend this tour if you are interested in the DMZ and the history of North and South Korea. Our tour guide Ron Han was excellent! He provided very informative and interesting explanations of the history of Korea up to the present day. He was an expert on the culture of both countries as well as the different generations. He answered every question very thoroughly and with compelling stories that we will remember! The tour was planned out very well between the locations and we had enough time to see/learn and grab drinks and snacks. This tour was one of the more memorable activities you can do, we loved it!
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E4431lbvittoriac
Aug 3, 2024
Unforgettable experience - Excellent tour guide Han!! We will never forget all history told to us about DMZ and Korea separation. He was very helpful, courteous and a complete enciclopedia. Thank u Ron for making our vacations so special !!
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Resort789318
Aug 3, 2024
DMZ trip Korea - Amazing trip to DMZ with our guide Han. The trip was amazing and Han is an excellent guide with a lot of knowledge about the Korean War. Thank you Han.
From Tunisian Family
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