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DMZ Tour from Seoul: Explore Korea's Divided History & Visit Imjingak Park, Freedom Bridge

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Hongik Univ. Station

Discover Korea's divided history on a half-day DMZ tour from Seoul. Visit Imjingak Park, Freedom Bridge, and more. Upgrade for lunch or a full-day itinerary with shopping.

Duration: 7 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Seoul - Your friendly guide will come to pick you at your centrally located hotel in Seoul in the pointed schedule. After all guests are collected, you will be transfer directly to DMZ.
Imjingak Park - Get out at Imjingak Park along the banks of Imjin River to see artillery and war artifacts that were used during the Korean conflict before proceeding to Freedom bridge, where nearly 13,000 Korean POWs crossed on their return back home to South Korea.
DMZ - DMZ Theater & Exhibition Hall
Dorasan Station - Continue by coach to Dorasan Station, a historic spot that not only marks the division, but also serves as a gateway for exchanges between the north and south.
Dora Observatory - Your next stop is Dora Observatory, where you can use binoculars to get a glimpse of North Korea. Listen to your guide explain daily life in the village of Kijongdong across the river.
Tongilchon-gil - Stop by the Unification Village, a small farming community that specialized in creating soybean milk, traditional soy sauce and corn goods.
The Third Tunnel - Reboard the coach and head to the 3rd Infiltration Tunnel, located beneath the border of North Korea and South Korea. See where the South Koreans have blocked the actual Military Demarcation Line with concrete barricades, and browse photographs and war artifacts at the DMZ exhibition hall.
Seoul City Hall - After a half-day DMZ tour, you will be dropped off at City Hall Station.

What's Included

Transport by comfortable, air-conditioned coach
Admission fee included
Hotel pickup service
Guidance from a knowledgeable guide

What's Not Included

Gratuities
Tram
Hotel Drop Off
Breakfast
Lunch

Additional Information

Discover the contrasting past of Korea at the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) via a half-day guided tour. Opt for a morning or afternoon departure from Seoul to the DMZ, a symbol of the nation’s partition since the Korean War, and explore significant locations such as Imjingak Park, the Freedom bridge, the 3rd Infiltration Tunnel, and the DMZ exhibition hall. From the vantage point of Dora Observatory, use binoculars to get a glimpse of daily life in North Korean villages. Enrich your experience by adding a meal or choose a full-day schedule incorporating a shopping spree at Insadong Antique Market.

A current valid passport is required the day of travel.
You do not need to send a copy of your passport
If a part of the tour itinerary is cancelled by unexpected military conditions or local circumstances, there will be no refund
A moderate amount of walking through a steep and narrow tunnel involved - Comfortable clothes and shoes are recommended
Please contact the local operator for exact pickup time
Incheon is not available for pick up

Location

Hongik Univ. Station

Last Departure place : Hongik Univ. Subway Station exit no 3

Cancellation Policy

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

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Alexandrept6669zs

Jun 14, 2024

Good tour and experience - It was a nice tour! The guide, Honey, was great. We got to see all around the DMZ. She talked about history about the 2 Koreas and stories about the different places and monuments. Highly recommend!