Half Day Korea DMZ Tour/ opt: suspension bridge
Description
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. U
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Itinerary
After pickup at your Seoul hotel in the morning or afternoon, drive to the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). En route, your guide shares expert commentary on the dividing line between North and 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.
Re board 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.
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.
Your tour ends with a drop-off at City Hall.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- You MUST get the exact meeting place and time from the local tour operator prior to departure
- A current valid passport is required the day of travel
- You do not need to send a copy of your passport
- Please follow the instructions of your tour guide about when and where you may take photos
- 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
- A minimum of 2 adults is required to book the afternoon tour
- If you miss the tour bus because of late or confusing tour date, there will be no refund.
Reviews(335)
Wonderful, fun filled and educational day. Tour guide June was amazing and made the time fun and he was very educational with every stop along the way.
Very informative tour, would recommend if you are visiting South Korea. AJ was a fantastic tour guide.
Our tour guide, AJ, was very charming and funny. She made our tour very fun and engaging. I learned a lot about the history of South Korea.
AJ did a great job! She was very insightful with the history of the war, gave great answers to questions, and she was very funny.
The guide was very friendly and humorous and the experience was very good overall.
Great tour, funny and easy to follow instructions from expert guide AJ. Had a lovely experience. Highly recommended
Very interesting tour. The tunnel was my favorite but seeing into N. Korea was also very interesting. The history gave us a better understanding and was very helpful getting the full context.
Hello! This is Jane from Seoul City Tour. Thank you for your thoughtful feedback. It was our pleasure to show you around Korea. We sincerely hope to see you again on your next visit!
AJ is the best tour guide, she explained well in English and our family enjoyed her trip so much... must join her tour group, well done and God bless.
AJ is a very entertaining, experienced and beautiful tour guide! She well explained about the entire history between SK and NK, it really widened my perspective towards DMZ! It’s always worth to spend your day with AJ!!
We really appreciate the tour. We learned a lot about Korean history. AJ is a really friendly, communicative and well prepared guide. We really recommend a tour with AJ! Thank you for this experience! :-)
Hello! This is Jenny from Seoul City Tour. Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We're delighted that everything met your expectations. We look forward to welcoming you back in Korea!
