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DMZ Tour: Expert Guide from Seoul
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Itaewon Station Exit 1, Hamilton Hotel
Join our Korean DMZ Tour and explore the history of the Korean War with expert guides from Seoul. No shopping involved. Book now!
Duration:
7 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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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. - British Military Seolmari Battle Memorial Park - (Optional) 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”. Memorial 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 - (Optional) Gamaksan Suspenstion 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
- Pickup (Provided at limited places on the list)
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Hotel pick-up
- Hotel drop-off
Additional Information
This DMZ expert tour will take you to the Korean DMZ that is located about an hour away from Seoul. You will see the Third Tunnel, the DMZ Exhibition Hall, the Dora Observatory, the Dorasan Station (closed temporally by military) and pass by the Unification Village on the way back to Seoul. It will be an educational experience to learn about the Korean War and its history.
If you choose suspension option, you will visit Gloster Hill Memorial garden which was battle field during the War and Gamaksan Chulleong (Suspension) Bridge which is one of longest suspension bridge in Korea and the nearest Mountain to the DMZ.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- The duration can be delayed or shorter following the DMZ situation
- Not provided pick-up from Airport and Cruise Port.
- In case of heavy rain, snow or security control, Suspension bridge can be closed. Instead, you will visit Odusan Unification Observatorry
- The itinerary can be changed by military control
- Not recommended for travelers with claustrophobia for the 3rd Tunnel. Instead, the traveler may wait outside.
- Not recommended for elderly for the 3rd Tunnel as slope way. Instead, they may wait outside.
- Not recommended for travelers with acrophobia (fear of height) for the suspension bridge . Instead, they may wait at the view point.
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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R4749bytracyc
Sep 25, 2024
Junie and the 1/2 day DMZ tour - Amazing experience - so much knowledge - and we beat all the crowds every stop! Small group with a group atmosphere! So glad I did this!
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Lisa_d
Sep 19, 2024
Thank you Junie and Mr. Kim. - Our tour guide Junie was very knowledgable about the Korean history/war. Our driver, Mr. Kim was so accommodating and helping me in/out of the van. The tour was very interesting.
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Simon_k
Sep 16, 2024
Great DMZ tour - Nice and good tour guide, Young.
Pick-up worked well and got many reminders and quick responses.
It was a pretty effective tour, and there was not much waiting time.
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Nancy_p
Sep 14, 2024
Great Tour with Ms Junie - Ms Junie was an excellent guide! She kept the tour interesting at all times. She made the unique challenges associated with entry to the DMZ feel manageable and communicated clearly to our group. Thank you so much, Ms Junie!!
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Miko_ajn230
Sep 13, 2024
Cheaper, better - Best tour, we did everything that could be done in dmz for lower price than competition in very kind vibe. The guide, Ms Sookhee is excellent at doing her job :)
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Vacation14593058519
Sep 13, 2024
DMZ tour - Amazing guided tour with the amazing tour guide Ms. Sookhee. Everything went as planned and the vibe was really good. Recommend!
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Mariasf8185og
Sep 13, 2024
Great experience - It was raining but the tour was great. The tour guide is very helpful and amazing. The tunnel was a great cardio exercise.
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Lisadu8867qb
Sep 7, 2024
DMZ with Junie - Junie gave so much great information and history and we enjoyed her tour. She has such a fun personality and took very good care of us. She shared a lot of tourist information with us too. Thank you Junie!!
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Sadikekim35gs
Sep 7, 2024
It’s huge to see the tunnel and North Korea up close - Our guide gave us incredible information and stories about North Korea, and thank you very much!
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Bailey_j
Sep 4, 2024
Great Time, Easy and well organized - My family had a great time seeing the DMZ. Mr. Young made us laugh a lot and was very knowledgeable. I highly recommend this tour if you would like a more personal experience !!
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