DMZ and 3rd Tunnel Tour from Seoul with North Korean Defector and Hotel Pick-Up
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Highlights
Enjoy convenient hotel pick-up from central Seoul before heading to the Korean Demilitarized Zone
Gain invaluable insight from a North Korean defector who will join the tour
Discover the history of the divided Korea from a specialist of the area
Access the infamous 3rd Infiltration Tunnel, created by North Korean forces in the 1970s
Peer into North Korea from the Dora Observatory and see the Dorasan Station
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Reviews
Definitely a must do when you are in Seoul! The North Korean defector and tour guide were unforgettable!
Karen
Posted on:
2019/09/19 | Karen
Unforgettable and so important
Mon
Posted on:
2019/09/12 | Mon
Overview
Seoul
6.5 - 7 hour(s) incl. transportation
Available Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
English
Pick-up available
What to expect
See a full picture of the Korean Demilitarized Zone on this DMZ tour that will take you to the 3rd Tunnel, Dora Observatory and Dorasan Station. Take the rare opportunity to converse with a defector and learn about the reality of life in North Korea.
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Reviews
Definitely a must do when you are in Seoul! The North Korean defector and tour guide were unforgettable!
2019/09/19
Friends
Karen
The DMZ tour with the North Korean defector was a memorable and unforgettable experience. Definitely a must do when visiting Korea for the first time. This tour gained me more knowledge and a better understanding about t...
moreUnforgettable and so important
2019/09/12
Solo Travelers
Mon
On its own the DMZ may be no more than a set of monuments and memorials, but there are so many stories to uncover. Thanks to our guide Mr Han, he brought the Korean War back to life and it's so important to understand th...
moreActivity Provider Cosmojin Travel Agency
Activity Provider
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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
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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.
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 is available at an additional fee of 10,000 KRW per person payable on site.
- The tour 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.
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.
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 is available at an additional fee of 10,000 KRW per person payable on site.
- The tour 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.
DMZ and 3rd Tunnel Tour from Seoul with North Korean Defector and Hotel Pick-Up
See a full picture of the Korean Demilitarized Zone on this DMZ tour that will take you to the 3rd Tunnel, Dora Observatory and Dorasan Station. Take the rare opportunity to converse with a defector and learn about the reality of life in North Korea.