Korea DMZ Tour with Gloster Memorial & Heroes Suspension Bridge
This tour will take you from Seoul to the DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) that is a very unique, educational and contemporary historical place.
Also if you choose full day tour, you will visit Gloucester Hill Battle Memorial and Gamaksan Suspension Bridge where was fierce battle field during Korean War and now turned to beautiful places where you can see beauty of Korea nature at the top.
At the Imjingak Park, the vehicle takes you to the 3rd Infiltration Tunnel. After seeing the 3rd Tunnel, you will watch a brief film at the DMZ Exhibition Hall to get more information on the Korean Peninsula.
Then you will move to the Dora Observatory to see North Korea over telescope.
You will pass the Unification Village, on the way to go back to the entrance then go to Gloucester Hill & Gamaksan Suspension Bridge.
Options
Meeting at City Hall station
at 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 Korea DMZ Tour with Gloster Memorial & Heroes 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
- All Fees and Taxes
- Professional guide
- Pickup (at limit places on the list)
- Drinks
- Hotel pick up & drop-off
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- 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
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Do not need passport copy in advance
- Wear comfortable shoes to walk down and up for narrow tunnel
- Not recommended for seniors who have any problem to walk
- The duration can be delayed or shorter following the DMZ situation
- Not provide pick-up from Airport and Cruise port
- The itinerary can be changed by military control
- In case of heavy rain, snow or security control, Suspension bridge can be closed. Instead, you will visit Odusan Unification Observatorry or Majang Lake Suspension Bridge.
- The tour starts in time at every meeting point. Please be ready in 10 minutes before.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- - Exit 3 of Hongik univ. station (next to “Olive Young” store / 183 YangHwa-ro, Mapo-gu) Meeting time (Peak Season: 06:50am / Low Season: 07:50am)
- The tour ends around 4:50pm
- - 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)
- - 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 12 of Gangnam station (in front of “McDonald’s” / 107 Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu) Meeting time (Peak Season: 06:00am / Low Season: 07:00am)
End Points
- The tour ends around 4:50pm
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
• Please see "Additional info" for more information Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation. Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.