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Korea's Divide: DMZ & Defector Experience

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Korea's Divide: DMZ & Defector Experience

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Highlights

[Explore the DMZ with North Korean defector& Suspension bridge Tour from Seoul]


 Exclusive Insights: Dive into the mysterious world of North Korea through vivid tales delivered by defectors themselves, providing an exclusive and deeply personal glimpse into the realities of life across the border.


 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.


 Expert Guidance: Our tour guides, who specialize in national security, offer engaging commentary and deep historical insights into the Korean War and the complex international dynamics.


 Comfort and Safety: Enjoy the comfort of traveling in an air-conditioned bus and rest assured with our commitment to safety first, ensuring a secure and enlightening journey.

Itinerary

  • Seoul

    50 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Meet your guide at the designated meeting place. Once all guests have arrived, you'll be transferred directly to the DMZ.
  • Imjingak Pyeonghoa-Nuri Park

    1 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
    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.
  • Bridge of Freedom(Pass by)

    Admission Ticket Free
    Mangbaedan Bridge on Imjingang River, crossed by 13,000 POWs in 1953 during the Korean War, symbolizes their "return to freedom."
  • DMZ

    40 minsAdmission Ticket Included
    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. DMZ Theater The DMZ Theater, often located within or near the DMZ Exhibition Hall in DMZ serves as an immersive storytelling space where visitors can deepen their understanding of the Korean Demilitarized Zone and its significance. The theater offers a mix of educational and emotional experiences through carefully curated audiovisual content. DMZ Exhibition Hall An informative and symbolic space designed to educate visitors about the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), a unique buffer zone that separates North and South Korea. This exhibition hall is situated near the DMZ, offering a closer look at the history, conflict, and aspirations for peace on the Korean Peninsula.
  • The Third Tunnel

    1 hoursAdmission Ticket Included
    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

    1 hoursAdmission Ticket Included
    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.
  • Tongilchon-gil

    10 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Unification Village is located north of the Civilian Control Line. The village is also famous for its agricultural products, such as Jangdan ginseng, Jangdan soybeans
  • Gamaksan Chulleong Bridge

    1 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
    [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.
  • Seoul City Hall(Pass by)

    Admission Ticket Free
    You can get off at City Hall Station

What's included

INCLUDED

Interview with North Korean Defector
Air-conditioned vehicle
All Fees and Taxes
Certified English Guide

NOT INCLUDED

Travel insurance
Lunch
Hotel Drop off (Dropped off at City Hall)

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Additional information

Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
All participants must bring passport
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Comfortable shoes such as sneakers, are recomendable
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 the tour.
DMZ is military area and can be closed suddenly without any notice. If it happens, alternative tour will be provided and no refunds.
No changes or refunds will be given for those who fail to arrive on time for departure, regardless of the reason.

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