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[Limited Availability] Half-Day DMZ Tour from Seoul + Meet Defectors | South Korea

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DMZ tour - Meeting place: President Hotel - guide: With North Korean defectors

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Regardless of departure location, the drop-off location is the President Hotel.


*Depending on local circumstances in the DMZ, the tour may end at 18:00.


Next availability: Wed, Dec 4

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DMZ tour - Meeting place: Designated accommodations in Seoul - guide: With North Korean defectors

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Regardless of departure location, the drop-off location is the President Hotel.


*Depending on local circumstances in the DMZ, the tour may end at 18:00.


Next availability: Wed, Dec 4

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Highlights

  • The world's only DMZ tour provides a special experience by allowing you to meet North Korean residents and their vivid stories.
  • Meet an expert guide who provides insight into Korean War history and international affairs

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reflect the actual information, please take this into consideration before
booking.


— What You Can Expect —


Venture out from Seoul to the mysterious DMZ for a glimpse of the war-torn
history between North and South Korea. Get whisked away to Imjingak Resort.
Located 7 km from the Military Demarcation Line, the resort is dedicated to
the 10 million South Koreans separated from their families. The three-storied
Imjingak is surrounded by several monuments, among them Unification Park and
North Korea Center. Outside Imjingak, 12 unique tanks and warcrafts are
displayed in memorial of the war. Here also lies The Freedom Bridge, where
13,000 POWs were exchanged in 1953.


Continue to The Third Tunnel of Aggression, first discovered by South Koreans
in 1978. Similar to the Second Tunnel yet much closer to Seoul (only 52 km
away), the Third Tunnel signifies the real military threat from the North.
Overlook North Korea and various locations including Gaeseong, Songaksan, Kim
Il-Sung Statue, and Cooperation Farm (Geumamgol) from Dora Observatory. The
slogan on the facade, "End of separation, beginning of unification," is the
epitome of the Korean people's hope for a unified nation. The observatory
allows a clear view of the North Korean region near the DMZ with the help of
binoculars.


As the northernmost stop on South Korea's railway line, Dorasan Station is the
living reminder of the North-South separation. Located 56 kilometers from
Seoul and 205 kilometers from Pyeongyang, the station was opened as a tourist
attraction on April 4, 2002 right before the 2002 Korea-Japan World Cup.


— Important Info —


  • Only valid for selected dates


  • Meeting point: President Hotel 1st floor lobby

    • Korean Address: 서울시 중구 을지로 16

    • English Address: 16 Eulji-ro, Myeong-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul


  • How to Get There: 4-min walk from Seoul Subway Line 2 Euljiro 1-ga Station (Exit 8)


  • Duration: ~7 hrs
  • Vehicle Type: Bus or minibus (dependent on the number of travelers)

— Additional Info —


  • The tour does not include lunch and will end at 2:30 pm
  • Touring services are provided in English
  • The defector will be present during the tour but speaks Korean only
  • There will be a 40-minute shopping break at either Amethyst Factory or Ginseng Center, please consider before booking
  • In the event that itinerary is changed due to weather conditions, refunds will not be provided
  • Please follow touring rules when in the Demilitarized Zone
  • In the event where DMZ is closed on the day of tour, alternative itinerary will be arranged as follows: DMZ Iron Fence - Ganghwa Peace Observatory - Northern Limit Line - The War Memorial of Korea

Itinerary

  • 07:00

    Meet up at President Hotel 1st floor lobby
  • 09:00

    Begin your tour at Imjingak
  • Travel to the DMZ

  • Learn about past conflicts at the Third tunnel

  • .

  • See far into the distance at Douro Observatory

  • Visit Dorasan Station, the living reminder of the North and South separation

  • 16:00

    Shop for souvenirs at Amethyst or Ginseng Center
  • 17:00

    Return

What's included

INCLUDED

Transportation
Entrance fee
English-speaking guide

NOT INCLUDED

Lunch
Personal expenses
Other expenses not mentioned above
Designated drop-off location

Additional information

Reminders
In the event of inclement weather such as typhoons or snowstorms, a decision on whether to cancel the tour will be made 1 day(s) before departure (local time 17:00). Notifications will then be sent via email
Please arrive at the designated location 10 minute(s) before the scheduled departure time, as the tour will depart on time
Please wear comfortable shoes or sneakers during the trip
Travelers may leave the tour or wait in the bus during the shopping break
Depending on the on-site conditions of the DMZ, the tour may end at 6:00 pm
You must bring your original passport. Passport copies are not accepted
How to Use Your Voucher
Please present your e-voucher and passport on-site

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