Korea DMZ Tour with Gloster Memorial & Heroes Suspension Bridge

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Itaewon Station Exit 1, Hamilton Hotel

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Embark on a unique and educational DMZ tour from Seoul. Explore Gloucester Memorial, Gamaksan Suspension Bridge, and other historical sites. Witness the beauty of Korea’s nature and get a glimpse of North Korea.

Duration: 9 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

DMZ - The DMZ is a unique area where you can observe one country being divided into two. With this tour, you will visit the 3rd Tunnel, DMZ Exhibition hall, Dora observatory and Unification village. Experience the tension but hope for peace in Korea and learn about their history and future. - Imjingak Pyeonghoa-Nuri Park - You can see the Freedom Bridge, Monument of Soldiers, Bell of Peace and an old steam locomotive that shows the extremity of the tragedy that was the Korean War. - The Third Tunnel - North Korean Army built to infiltrate South Korea in 1970s. You will walk down to the tunnel (about 500m) wearing a safety helmet. After tunnel, you will have some time to look around the DMZ Exhibition Hall which shows the Korean War, old weapons and you can watch a short film about Korea’s history and other information of Korea. - Dora Observatory - The highlight spot in DMZ is Dora Observatory where you can see North Korea’s propaganda village through onsite telescopes. - Gloster Hill Memorial Park - [Option 1] - Hill 235 Hill 235, where the 1st Battalion, the Gloucestershire Regiment (the Glorious Glosters) was ordered to “Hold on where you are”, is remembered as “Gloster Hill”. The memorial stands at the foot of Gloucester Hill beside the Seolmacheon stream. There is a memorial garden on the east side of the stream containing a large sculpture of the Gloucester’s beret, a set of life sized Gloucester soldiers patrolling away from the Imjin River and a memorial wall. The stream is crossed by Gloucester Bridge and a path leads round to a flight of steps that takes you to the memorial stones set into a wall built into the side of the hill. Four plaques on the original memorial still show the crest of the United Nations, the badges of the Gloucestershire Regiment and of the Royal Artillery This is a popular park for local Koreans. According to Lee In-jae, the mayor of Paju who raised money among local citizens to expand the park, “Freedom is not free – it is earned with blood”. - Gamaksan Chulleong Bridge - [Option 1] -Gamaksan Suspension Bridge 1.7 kilometers away from the Gloucester Hill Memorial is a rope bridge known as The Gloucester Heroes Bridge. The insignia of the regiment is also on a marble effect wall towards the beginning/end of the bridge, depending on which side the walk is started. It is one of longest suspension bridge of Korea with 180 meter length. It was fierce battle field during Korean War. After short hiking (15min), you will reach to the great view point at the mountain Gamaksan which is in the list Gamaksan is in the list of BEST 100 Mountains in Korea, rises 675 meters above sea level and is oft described as the ‘closest mountain to the DMZ’ but it is probably the most popular one to hike near the DMZ. Gamaksan is close to the ceasefire line so, once you climb up to the peak, you will be able to see the Imjingang River and Songaksan Mountain in Gaesong.

What's Included

Professional guide
All fees and/or taxes
Pickup (at limit places on the list)

What's Not Included

Drinks
Hotel pick up & drop-off
Lunch
Gratuities

Additional Information

This tour will take you from Seoul to the DMZ (Demilitarized Zone), a unique, educational, and contemporary historical site.

Opting for the full-day tour includes visits to the Gloucester Hill Battle Memorial and the Gamaksan Suspension Bridge, both significant battlefields during the Korean War that have since transformed into beautiful spots showcasing Korea’s natural beauty.

At Imjingak Park, you’ll be transported to the 3rd Infiltration Tunnel. After exploring the tunnel, you’ll watch a short film at the DMZ Exhibition Hall to learn more about the Korean Peninsula.

Next, you’ll head to the Dora Observatory to view North Korea through telescopes.

On the return journey, you’ll pass by the Unification Village before heading to Gloucester Hill and the Gamaksan Suspension Bridge.

Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Children must be accompanied by an adult
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Do not need passport copy in advance
Wear comfortable shoes to walk down and up for narrow tunnel
Not recommended for seniors who have any problem to walk
The duration can be delayed or shorter following the DMZ situation
Not provide pick-up from Airport and Cruise port
The itinerary can be changed by military control
In case of heavy rain, snow or security control, Suspension bridge can be closed. Instead, you will visit Odusan Unification Observatorry or Majang Lake Suspension Bridge.
The tour starts in time at every meeting point. Please be ready in 10 minutes before.

Location

Itaewon Station Exit 1, Hamilton Hotel

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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765kirstinh

Aug 31, 2024

Great tour experience - The tour had the most amazing views and Mr. Young gave a great deal of information into the history of North and South Korea.