Private DMZ tour with North Korea Defector Meetup

4.8
(48 reviews)
Seoul, South Korea

6 to 8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Experienced DMZ tour guide will be with you all the time , make your tour more memorable and enjoyable on the comfortable private AC Mini Van!

You will explore DMZ, visiting Imjingak peace park with freedom brdige, Mangbaedan and getting into DMZ , visiting 3rd Tunnel that N.Korean dug, Dora observatory where you can see N.Korea through the border, Unification village, Dorasan observatory,etc.

During tour, tour guide will give you narration about DMZ and Korea war! Plus you will have chance to meet North Korea Defector at North Korea Experience Hall

Lunch time - tour guide will give you time for lunch with suggestion of good local food or menu you want to

After DMZ tour, there's optional tour, which is free of charge

1. Susp. Bridge at Mt.Gamaksan
2. Susp. Bridge over Majang Lake
3. Hongdae shopping street
4. Gwangjang food market
5. Just back to the hotel after DMZ tour

After all, You will be dropped off at your hotel or any other place in Seoul

What's Included

Private transportation
Hotel pickup and Dropoff
Entrance fee to DMZ
Bottled water
English speaking tour guide
Defector meeting
Cost for tour vehicle : fuel, parking, toll fee, etc
Meals
Personal Expense

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We can pick up and drop off at Any hotel in Seoul

Itinerary

Duration: 6 to 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Imjingak Pyeonghoa-Nuri Park

    It's the must visit place to join DMZ peace tour visiting three places , 3rd infiltration tunnel, dora observatory and Unification village(farmers' market) 3hours only allowed in Civilian Control Zone

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Bridge of Freedom

    It's located at Imjingak peace park, which is connected to N.Korea

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    DMZ

    Hotel Pickup in Seoul at 09:00 and Head to Paju for DMZ tour - The Demilitarized Zone(DMZ) is a weapons-free buffer zone between North and South Korea. The area was established on July 27, 1953 when the Armistice Agreement was signed during the Korean War, and includes the 2km-wide stretch of land both north and south of the line. Dorasan station, a railway station on the Gyeongui Line, is the northernmost stop on South Korea's railway line. Located 56 km from Seoul and 205 km from Pyeongyang/Dora Observatory Situated in Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do and at the northernmost point of the Military Demarcation Line, Dora Observatory replaced the previous Songaksan Observation Post. From the observatory, visitors can overlook North Korea and various locations including Gaeseong, Songaksan, Kim Il-Sung Statue, and Cooperation Farm (Geumamgol)/The 3rd Tunnel was discovered in 1978 by South Korean forces.It is estimated that approximately 30,000 soldiers could move through the tunnel Unification Village *Closed - Mondays & Public holidays (Excluding weekends, Seollal/Chuseok)

    5 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 4
    The Third Tunnel

    N.Korea dug the tunnel after Korean War to invade S.Korea! You can get down the tunnel by yourself and check the reality of Korean History You can watch Documentary film about Korean war and DMZ

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 5

    It's the last stop in DMZ tour for souveniors and snacks

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Dora Observatory

    located in DMZ, where you can see N.Korea with your naked eyes Propaganda village,

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Please add country code to your phone number at time of booking
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
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Cancellation Policy

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