Half-Day DMZ Tour from Seoul + Meet Defectors | South Korea

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— 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