DMZ Tour, Expert Tour Guide from Seoul /Option: Suspension Bridge
This DMZ expert tour will take you to the Korean DMZ that is located about an hour away from Seoul. You will see the Third Tunnel, the DMZ Exhibition Hall, the Dora Observatory, the Dorasan Station (closed temporally by military) 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.
If you choose suspension option, you will visit Gloster Hill Memorial garden which was battle field during the War and Gamaksan Chulleong (Suspension) Bridge which is one of longest suspension bridge in Korea and the nearest Mountain to the DMZ.
Options
DMZ Expert at City Hall
Exit 6 of City Hall Station: Meeting time (Peak Season: 06:35am / Low Season: 07:30am) It is nearby the Plaza Hotel.
What's included in DMZ Tour, Expert Tour Guide from Seoul /Option: Suspension Bridge
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
DMZ
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.
Imjingak Pyeonghoa-Nuri Park
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 Third Tunnel
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.
Inclusions
- Professional guide
- Pickup (Provided at limit places on the list)
- Food and drinks
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Hotel pick-up
- Hotel drop-off
- 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 adult’s 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.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- - Exit 12 of Gangnam station (in front of “McDonald’s” / 107 Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu) Meeting time (Peak Season: 06:00am / Low Season: 07:00am)
- - Exit 1 of Itaewon station (in front of Hamilton hotel / 179 Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu) Meeting time (Peak Season: 06:10am / Low Season: 07:10am)
- - Exit 10 of Myeongdong station (in front of Sejong hotel / 145 Toegye-ro, Jung-gu) Meeting time (Peak Season: 06:20am / Low Season: 07:20am)
- DMZ Expert Tour - around 3:30pm DMZ + Suspension Bridge Tour - around 4:50pm
- - Exit 3 of Hongik univ. station - last departure point (next to “Olive Young” store / 183 YangHwa-ro, Mapo-gu) Meeting time (Peak Season: 06:50am / Low Season: 07:50am
End Points
- DMZ Expert Tour - around 3:30pm DMZ + Suspension Bridge Tour - around 4:50pm
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
• 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 complaints or other serious medical conditions • Not recommended for pregnant women