365-day DMZ Special Tour including Monday & National Holiday
This 7-hour tour which is operating in 365-day including Mondays & National Holidays, take you to the Korean DMZ which is located about an hour away from Seoul.
You will see the Third Tunnel, the DMZ Exhibition Hall, the Dora Observatory and pass by the Unification Village on the way back to Seoul. It will be an educational experience to learn about the Korean War and its history.
The Third Tunnel, Dora Observatory and Unification Village are closed every Mondays & National Holidays. But you can join the Monday & National Holiday tour which you will visit another places instead such as Jangsan Natural Observatory (you can see North Korea propaganda village), Gamaksan Chulleong Bridge (Suspension Bridge).
Options
Meeting at City Hall
Exit 6 of City Hall Station: Meeting time (Peak Season: 06:30am / Low Season: 07:30am) It is nearby the Plaza Hotel.
What's included in 365-day DMZ Special Tour including Monday & National Holiday
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Seoul
Pickup Location: Varies based on the selected option. (3 meeting points only) >>06:00am~06:50am - Peak season (Beg. of Mar. ~ End of Jun / Beg. of Sep. ~ Beg. of Jan.) >>07:00am~07:50am - Low season (Mondays & National Holiday / End of Jun. ~ End of Aug. / Beg. of Jan. ~ Beg. of Mar.) **Passport Requirement: A valid original passport is required. (Copies are not accepted) Meet your guide at the designated meeting point. Once all guests have arrived, we will move on. All of the tour attractions listed below are places you shouldn't miss on your DMZ itinerary in Korea.
Imjingak Pyeonghoa-Nuri Park
This park was created to allow people to experience both the tensions and hopes for peace in Korea while gaining insight into its history and future. It is also a potential site for an international peace park. You can see the Freedom Bridge, the Monument of Soldiers, the Peace Bell, the Mangbaedan monument, and an old steam locomotive that vividly illustrates the devastating tragedy of the Korean War.
The Third Tunnel
[Visit on Tuesday ~ Sunday] This tunnel, located 52 kilometers from Seoul in a straight line, was discovered in 1978. It was built for the purpose of invading the South Korea. Measuring 1,635 meters in length, 2 meters in height, and 2 meters in width, it has the capacity to move an entire division per hour. Interestingly, when the tunnel was discovered, North Korea claimed that the South Korea had built it for a surprise attack. However, the evidence strongly suggests otherwise.
Inclusions
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Pickup (at limit places on the list)
- Lunch
- Individual hotel pick-up & drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- The tour departs in time at every meeting point. Please be ready in 10 minutes before.
- Visiting the 3rd Tunnel and Gamaksan Heroes Bridge is physically demanding, so it is not recommended for individuals with heart conditions, other serious medical issues, or pregnant women.
- This tour does not operate on regular safety inspection days(On the first Monday of March, June, September, and December)
- **Mondays and National Holidays Itinerary : Depart from Meeting points - Imjingak Peace Nuri Park - DMZ Peace Gondola - Jangsan Natural Observatory or Odusan Unification Observatory - Gloster Hill Memorial Park – Heroes Suspension Bridge - Drop off at City Hall Station
- **Tuesday to Sunday Itinerary : Depart from Meeting points - Imjingak Peace Nuri Park - The 3rd Infiltration Tunnel. - Theater or Exhibition Hall - Dorasan Observatory. –Unification Village - Drop off at City Hall Station
- This tour requires a minimum of 5 participants to operate. If the minimum is not met, the tour may be revised, modified, or canceled.
- In case of heavy rain, snow, or security restrictions, Gloster Hill Memorial Park and the Heroes' Suspension Bridge may be closed. If this happens, you will visit the Odusan Unification Observatory or the War Memorial of Korea instead.
- The itinerary and details may be adjusted due to unforeseen circumstances, such as DMZ military schedules, traffic, or weather conditions.
- The DMZ is a military zone and may be suddenly closed without prior notice. In such cases, the tour will be adjusted to visit a similar site without prior notification, and refunds will not be provided.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- - Exit 3 of Hongik univ. station - last departure point (next to “Olive Young” store / 183 YangHwa-ro, Mapo-gu) Pick up time will be informed on 1 day before tour day via e-mail or whatsapp. (The pick up time can be earlier or later than showed time by DMZ situation.)
- - Exit 6 of City hall station (nearby The Plaza hotel / 119 Sogong-ro, Jung-gu) Pick up time will be informed on 1 day before tour day via e-mail or whatsapp. (The pick up time can be earlier or later than showed time by DMZ situation.)
- - Exit 10 of Myeongdong station (in front of Sejong hotel / 145 Toegye-ro, Jung-gu) Pick up time will be informed on 1 day before tour day via e-mail or whatsapp. (The pick up time can be earlier or later than showed time by DMZ situation.)
End Points
- Ending around 3:30pm
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
• There is no specific dress code (not recommend to wear sandal or heels) • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel • Not recommended for participants with back problems • Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions • Not recommended for pregnant women or elderly who have problem to walk