Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) Tour from Seoul- Hotel Pick Up & No Shopping

Learn about Korea’s divided history at the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) on a half-day tour, led by an informative guide. In the morning or afternoon, travel from Seoul to the DMZ, where the country has been split since the Korean War, to visit fascinating sites such as Imjingak Park, the Freedom bridge, the 3rd Infiltration Tunnel and the DMZ exhibition hall. At Dora Observatory, you can even peer through binoculars to observe village life in North Korea. Upgrade to include lunch or select a full-day itinerary that includes shopping at Insadong Antique Market.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Seoul, South Korea

Your friendly guide will come to pick you at your centrally located hotel in Seoul in the pointed schedule. After all guests are collected, you will be transfer directly to DMZ.

Duration: 50 minutes

Stop At: Imjingak Park, Majeong-ri Munsan-eup Paju Gyeonggi Korea Południowa, 마정리 문산읍 파주시 경기도 South Korea

Get out at Imjingak Park along the banks of Imjin River to see artillery and war artifacts that were used during the Korean conflict before proceeding to Freedom bridge, where nearly 13,000 Korean POWs crossed on their return back home to South Korea.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: DMZ, Munsan-eup, Majeong-ri Imjingak Tourist information center, Paju, Gyeonggi-do South Korea

DMZ Theater & Exhibition Hall

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Dorasan Station, 307, Huimang-ro, Jangdan-myeon, Paju, Gyeonggi-do 10800 South Korea

Continue by coach to Dorasan Station, a historic spot that not only marks the division, but also serves as a gateway for exchanges between the north and south.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Dora Observatory, Jeomwon-ri, Gunnae-myeon, Paju, Gyeonggi-do 413-920 South Korea

Your next stop is Dora Observatory, where you can use binoculars to get a glimpse of North Korea. Listen to your guide explain daily life in the village of Kijongdong across the river.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Tongilchon-gil, Gunnae-myeon, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea

Stop by the Unification Village, a small farming community that specialized in creating soybean milk, traditional soy sauce and corn goods.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: The Third Tunnel, Nosang-ri, Jangdan-myeon, Paju, Gyeonggi-do 10800 South Korea

Reboard the coach and head to the 3rd Infiltration Tunnel, located beneath the border of North Korea and South Korea. See where the South Koreans have blocked the actual Military Demarcation Line with concrete barricades, and browse photographs and war artifacts at the DMZ exhibition hall.

Duration: 1 hour

Pass By: Seoul City Hall, 31 Taepyeongno 1-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul South Korea

After a half-day DMZ tour, you will be dropped off at City Hall Station.



Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"A current valid passport is required the day of travel."
"You do not need to send a copy of your passport"
"Stroller accessible"
"If a part of the tour itinerary is cancelled by unexpected military conditions or local circumstances, there will be no refund"
"A moderate amount of walking through a steep and narrow tunnel involved - Comfortable clothes and shoes are recommended"
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Please contact the local operator for exact pickup time"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Duration: 6 Hours
Start location: Hongik Univ. Station, Seoul, South Korea
Traveler pickup is offered
We only pick up all travelers from the central Seoul area located hotels.
Depending on your hotel location, meeting time is all different. So, you MUST confirm the exact meeting place and meeting time with the local tour operator.
If you stay in Airbnb or a local residential area, please let us know your accommodation name (with address). Then, we will arrange a meeting place for you.

** last departure place will be Hongik Univ. Subway Station exit no 3
** For the last-minute booking (12 hours prior to the tour start), please also meet up at Hongik Univ. Subway Station exit no 3 directly as we are not able to make hotel pick up arrangements for you. Please call us to get the exact meeting time.

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

• Knowledgeable guide
• Transport by comfortable, air-conditioned coach
• Hotel pickup
• Admission Fee
• Entry/Admission - Dora Observatory
• Entry/Admission - DMZ
• Entry/Admission - The Third Tunnel
• Entry/Admission - Dorasan Station

Not Included

• Gratuities
• Tram
• Hotel Drop Off
• Breakfast
• Lunch

Facilities