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  • Duration: 9 Hrs
  • Language:
    English
  • Departure Time :
    Morning tour-8:20am (pick-up in 7:10am ~ 08:10am), Afternoon tour-11:20am (pick-up in 10:10am ~ 11:10am) Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verif.. read more
  • Return Details :
    • Dress code is smart casual • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel • Not recommended for participants with back problems • Not recommended for participants with heart com.. read more
  • Cancellation Policy :
    This activity is non-refundable Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.

Overview

This half-day tour will take you to the Korean DMZ that is located about an hour away from Seoul.You will see the3rd Infiltration Tunnel,the DMZ Exhibition Hall, theDora Observatory, the Dorasan Station and passthe Unification Village on the way back to Seoul. It will be an educational experience to learn about the Korean War and its history.

Know More about this tour


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 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.
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.
The highlight spot in DMZ is Dora Observatory where you can see North Koreas propaganda village through onsite telescopes.
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". -MemorialThe 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 ArtilleryThis 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 Suspenstion Bridge1.7 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 listGamaksan 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.

Itinerary:


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 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.
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.
The highlight spot in DMZ is Dora Observatory where you can see North Korea’s propaganda village through onsite telescopes.
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 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.

Inclusions

  • Professional guide
  • Pickup (Provided at limit places on the list)

Exclusions

  • Food and drinks
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pick-up
  • Hotel drop-off

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adults lap

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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.

Traveler Reviews

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  • 18-Aug-2023

    Sadie and Oliver were our guides. Both kind and experienced guides. Overall recommended but time at spots are a bit quick as there is much too see in a day. So time will fly by. Lots of souvenirs shops to choose from. Oliver is a enthousiastic tour guide.

  • 18-Aug-2023

    It was really fun and informative tour. Really enjoyed it and the explanation was excellent. Sadie and Oliver both were amazing guides. Very knowledgeable and organised. Highly recommended

  • 17-Aug-2023

    Very Nice tour with clear and interesting explanations. Can be done with young children(even baby except for the tunnel)

  • 12-Aug-2023

    Super organised tour with a super friendly tour guide, Oliver. Pick up and drop-off also super organised - overall a lot of information about South Korea and the history of the Korean War and the separation

  • 12-Aug-2023

    Our tour guide Oliver is amazing! Very knowledgable and made sure we were looked after. He made the tour very enjoyable. Thank you!

  • 11-Aug-2023

    Sadie was a great guide, she taught us a lot about the history of the DMV and the current state of affairs between north and South Korea. The experience overall was fantastic!

  • 11-Aug-2023

    Very good visit, Sadie was nice and she responds to all our questions. I also appreciate the introduction of Korean history in the bus.

  • 11-Aug-2023

    Our guide, Sadie, was really nice. We enjoyed a lot. It was interesting to see the DMZ and enter the tunnel.

  • 11-Aug-2023

    The tour guide was really accommodating, and the tour was at a good pace to see the sites and take photos.

  • 11-Aug-2023

    A very impressive place full of history. Our guide Sadie was dynamical, enjoyable and professional. Thanks to her. Shame that because of the frog we could not have a view to all the check points from the observatory.

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