South Korea Demilitarized Zone from Seoul
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4.2
Based on 5 Reviews
- Booking Type Instant booking
- duration 6 hours
- tour type Group
- age requirement 5-79 yrs
- max group size 50
- guiding method Fully guided
- Tour Code BM-11277
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- Operated in English
HIGHLIGHTS
- A fully-narrated tour, the perfect introduction for first-time visitors
- No hidden shopping agenda
- Entrance fees are included
- Roundtrip shared transfer (Koreana Hotel)
If you are interested in learning about war history between North and South Korea, this tour is for you! Visit the DMZ area, the closest district to North Korea. Depending on the weather, you might be able to see North Korea through a telescope at the Dora observatory.
Your tour starts from Myeongdong Station at 06:40 am. After meeting your guide at Exit #10, outside of Myeongdong station, you will visit Imjingak Pyeonghoa-Nuri Park, located about 4 miles (7 km) from the Demarcation Line. En route to the DMZ, pass Imjingak Park where many statues and monuments regarding the Korean War can be seen. Discover the "Bridge of Freedom" used by repatriated POWs and soldiers returning from the North. Pass through Unification Village and see the DMZ Theatre and Exhibition Hall. Continue to the Third Tunnel for one of the main highlights of your tour. Here, you will have an opportunity to enter on foot.
Next, stop at Dora Observatory, located on the South Korean side of the 38th parallel (another name for the DMZ). Situated on top of Dora-san (Mt. Dora), the observatory looks across the Demilitarized Zone. It is the part of South Korea closest to North Korea, and you can catch a rare glimpse of the country through binoculars from the 500-person-capacity observatory. You'll get a look at the North Korean propaganda village situated in the DMZ, a remnant of the old prosperity of the North, and see as far as the city of Kaesong. The observatory is very close to the 3rd Tunnel. Dorasan Station, also nearby, is designed to be the station that connects the railroads of the South and North one day in the future.
The tour is 7-hours(9.5-hours for suspension bridge option), including transport time.
But, it could be later than scheduled time if there are too many visitors in the DMZ or the traffic situation is not good.
**Visiting Dorasan Station may be prohibited by government or military.
**JSA / Panmunjom has been blocked after US soldier unauthorized crossing to North Korea.
Your tour starts from Myeongdong Station at 06:40 am. After meeting your guide at Exit #10, outside of Myeongdong station, you will visit Imjingak Pyeonghoa-Nuri Park, located about 4 miles (7 km) from the Demarcation Line. En route to the DMZ, pass Imjingak Park where many statues and monuments regarding the Korean War can be seen. Discover the "Bridge of Freedom" used by repatriated POWs and soldiers returning from the North. Pass through Unification Village and see the DMZ Theatre and Exhibition Hall. Continue to the Third Tunnel for one of the main highlights of your tour. Here, you will have an opportunity to enter on foot.
Next, stop at Dora Observatory, located on the South Korean side of the 38th parallel (another name for the DMZ). Situated on top of Dora-san (Mt. Dora), the observatory looks across the Demilitarized Zone. It is the part of South Korea closest to North Korea, and you can catch a rare glimpse of the country through binoculars from the 500-person-capacity observatory. You'll get a look at the North Korean propaganda village situated in the DMZ, a remnant of the old prosperity of the North, and see as far as the city of Kaesong. The observatory is very close to the 3rd Tunnel. Dorasan Station, also nearby, is designed to be the station that connects the railroads of the South and North one day in the future.
The tour is 7-hours(9.5-hours for suspension bridge option), including transport time.
But, it could be later than scheduled time if there are too many visitors in the DMZ or the traffic situation is not good.
**Visiting Dorasan Station may be prohibited by government or military.
**JSA / Panmunjom has been blocked after US soldier unauthorized crossing to North Korea.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Professional English guide
- Transport by air-conditioned coach or minivan
- Entrance fees
- Drop off at City Hall(Seoul)
- Hotel pickup&dropoff
- Lunch
- Beverages
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
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Th dmz is important part of a trip to Korea to understand. We went with our 12ysYear old child and she found it interesting too. The tunnel I dont recommend for taller people as you have to hunch over much of the way. But its... Read more
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CANCELLATION
Cancellation for this product is free up to 48 hours before the chosen start date - full refund will be given. If cancelling less than 48 hours before the chosen start date no refund applies.
Other Practical InformationNot recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions Not recommended for pregnant women Due to the nature of this tour and the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund. Since the DMZ and JSA are operated by the military, the trip may be canceled without prior notice.
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