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Insightful conversations with a North Korean Defector
Visit one of the Five Grand Palaces: Gyeongbokgung or Changdeokgung
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Overview
Seoul
2 day incl. transportation
Available Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
English
Pick-up available
What to expect
Save money on these combo tours that will take you to the Korean Demilitarized Zone and famed Seoul landmarks such as Gyeongbokgung and Changdeokgung Palaces. Grab the rare chance to talk with a defector and gain insight into the life in North Korea.
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Activity Provider Cosmojin Travel Agency
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Payment / Cancellation Policy
Payment Methods
- Credit card payment
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Cancellation Policy
- Any cancellations made after 18:00 local time, 1 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 100% of the total amount.
Operation days
- Everyday
Payment / Cancellation Policy
Payment Methods
- Credit card payment
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Cancellation Policy
- Any cancellations made after 18:00 local time, 1 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 100% of the total amount.
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Restrictions
- The DMZ is under strict military jurisdiction. Scheduled tours may be changed or canceled without prior notice. In case of special situations (i.e. heavy rain or snow and military training), you will take the following tour instead:
Hotel → Odusan Unification Observatory → Imjingak (Mangbaedan Alter - Gyeongui Train Line Steam Locomotive - Bunker - The Bridge of Freedom) → The War Memorial of Korea → Drop-off at Myeongdong DMZ Area Special Tour.pdf - Guests with serious fear of enclosed spaces (claustrophobia), heart and cardiovascular issues, asthma or other respiratory problems are not permitted to enter the Third Tunnel. Walking through the Third Tunnel is not required. Guests may opt out and choose to stay in the bus, exhibition room or souvenir store.
Required items to bring & attire
- Passport
- Walking shoes
- ID card for Korean citizens
Other requirements
- Every tourist has to use the authorized bus and follow the time and photo regulations. The operator cannot be held responsible for any personal incidents or losses during the tour.
- The activities will be taken on different days. The DMZ Tour with North Korean Defector runs from Tuesdays to Sundays. The Seoul Morning Tour runs everyday. Please indicate your preferred dates per activity upon booking.
Additional notes
- The activity schedule is subject to change or cancellation due to weather or traffic conditions.
- Depending on the traffic in Seoul, the pick-up service may occasionally be delayed.
- Please note that pick-up from other hotels during the DMZ Tour with North Korean Defector is available at an additional fee of 10,000 KRW per person payable on site.
- The DMZ Tour with North Korean Defector is not available every Monday and during National Holidays (except Korean's New Year and Thanksgiving Day). However, if the National Holiday falls on a weekend, this tour might operate.
- Gyeongbokgung Palace will be replaced with a visit to Deoksugung Palace when it is closed on Tuesdays.
- The Royal Guard Changing Ceremony will be cancelled in the event of rain.
- There may be occasions when the tour might not be allowed to pass by the Presidential Blue House for security reasons.
Restrictions
- The DMZ is under strict military jurisdiction. Scheduled tours may be changed or canceled without prior notice. In case of special situations (i.e. heavy rain or snow and military training), you will take the following tour instead:
Hotel → Odusan Unification Observatory → Imjingak (Mangbaedan Alter - Gyeongui Train Line Steam Locomotive - Bunker - The Bridge of Freedom) → The War Memorial of Korea → Drop-off at Myeongdong DMZ Area Special Tour.pdf - Guests with serious fear of enclosed spaces (claustrophobia), heart and cardiovascular issues, asthma or other respiratory problems are not permitted to enter the Third Tunnel. Walking through the Third Tunnel is not required. Guests may opt out and choose to stay in the bus, exhibition room or souvenir store.
Required items to bring & attire
- Passport
- Walking shoes
- ID card for Korean citizens
Other requirements
- Every tourist has to use the authorized bus and follow the time and photo regulations. The operator cannot be held responsible for any personal incidents or losses during the tour.
- The activities will be taken on different days. The DMZ Tour with North Korean Defector runs from Tuesdays to Sundays. The Seoul Afternoon Tour runs everyday. Please indicate your preferred dates per activity upon booking.
Additional notes
- The activity schedule is subject to change or cancellation due to weather or traffic conditions.
- Depending on the traffic in Seoul, the pick-up service may occasionally be delayed.
- Please note that pick-up from other hotels during the DMZ Tour with North Korean Defector is available at an additional fee of 10,000 KRW per person payable on site.
- The DMZ Tour with North Korean Defector is not available every Monday and during National Holidays (except Korean's New Year and Thanksgiving Day). However, if the National Holiday falls on a weekend, this tour might operate.
- Changdeokgung Palace will be replaced with a visit to Namsangol Hanok Village when it is closed on Mondays.
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DMZ and Seoul Half Day Combo Tours with North Korean Defector
Save money on these combo tours that will take you to the Korean Demilitarized Zone and famed Seoul landmarks such as Gyeongbokgung and Changdeokgung Palaces. Grab the rare chance to talk with a defector and gain insight into the life in North Korea.
