Korean DMZ Tour with Expert Tour Guide from Seoul - No shopping

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Duration:7 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Location: Seoul, South Korea

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This DMZ expert tour will take you to the Korean DMZ that is located about an hour away from Seoul. You will see the Third Tunnel, the DMZ Exhibition Hall, the Dora Observatory, the Dorasan Station (closed temporally by military) and pass by the Unification Village on the way back to Seoul. It will be an educational experience to learn about the Korean War and its history.

If you choose suspension option, you will visit Gloster Hill Memorial garden which was battle field during the War and Gamaksan Chulleong (Suspension) Bridge which is one of longest suspension bridge in Korea and the nearest Mountain to the DMZ.

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WHAT TO EXPECT

1. DMZ
The DMZ is a unique area where you can observe one country being divided into two. With this tour, you will visit the 3rd Tunnel, DMZ Exhibition hall, Dora observatory and Unification village. Experience the tension but hope for peace in Korea and learn about their history and future.
2. Imjingak Pyeonghoa-Nuri Park
You can see the Freedom Bridge, Monument of Soldiers, Bell of Peace and an old steam locomotive that shows the extremity of the tragedy that was the Korean War.
3. The Third Tunnel
North Korean Army built to infiltrate South Korea in 1970s. You will walk down to the tunnel (about 500m) wearing a safety helmet. After tunnel, you will have some time to look around the DMZ Exhibition Hall which shows the Korean War, old weapons and you can watch a short film about Korea's history and other information of Korea.
4. Dora Observatory
The highlight spot in DMZ is Dora Observatory where you can see North Korea’s propaganda village through onsite telescopes.
5. British Military Seolmari Battle Memorial Park
(Optional) Hill 235, where the 1st Battalion, the Gloucestershire Regiment (the Glorious Glosters) was ordered to "Hold on where you are", is remembered as "Gloster Hill". -Memorial The memorial stands at the foot of Gloucester Hill beside the Seolmacheon stream. There is a memorial garden on the east side of the stream containing a large sculpture of the Gloucester's beret, a set of life sized Gloucester soldiers patrolling away from the Imjin River and a memorial wall. The stream is crossed by Gloucester Bridge and a path leads round to a flight of steps that takes you to the memorial stones set into a wall built into the side of the hill. Four plaques on the original memorial still show the crest of the United Nations, the badges of the Gloucestershire Regiment and of the Royal Artillery This is a popular park for local Koreans. According to Lee In-jae, the mayor of Paju who raised money among local citizens to expand the park, "Freedom is not free – it is earned with blood".
6. Gamaksan Chulleong Bridge
(Optional) Gamaksan Suspenstion Bridge 1.7 kilometers away from the Gloucester Hill Memorial is a rope bridge known as The Gloucester Heroes Bridge. The insignia of the regiment is also on a marble effect wall towards the beginning/end of the bridge, depending on which side the walk is started. It is one of longest suspension bridge of Korea with 180 meter length. It was fierce battle field during Korean War. After short hiking (15min), you will reach to the great view point at the mountain Gamaksan which is in the list Gamaksan is in the list of BEST 100 Mountains in Korea, rises 675 meters above sea level and is oft described as the ‘closest mountain to the DMZ’ but it is probably the most popular one to hike near the DMZ. Gamaksan is close to the ceasefire line so, once you climb up to the peak, you will be able to see the Imjingang River and Songaksan Mountain in Gaesong.

ADDITIONAL INFO

• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
• The duration can be delayed or shorter following the DMZ situation
• Not provided pick-up from Airport and Cruise Port.
• In case of heavy rain, snow or security control, Suspension bridge can be closed. Instead, you will visit Odusan Unification Observatorry
• The itinerary can be changed by military control
• Not recommended for travelers with claustrophobia for the 3rd Tunnel. Instead, the traveler may wait outside.
• Not recommended for elderly for the 3rd Tunnel as slope way. Instead, they may wait outside.
• Not recommended for travelers with acrophobia (fear of height) for the suspension bridge . Instead, they may wait at the view point.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Posted By : corazonc762
Well,
Good location, staff is good, my wife so happy in here.
I will return in the future. thank you so much.
Bridge is good!
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Posted On : 2024-05-07 10:45:45

Posted By : 618melc
We had Sadie as our tour guide. Sadie spoke English well and was very knowledgeable. Sadie was also very organised and made sure we stuck to the schedule without feeling rushed. Lots of free time between each stop. Unfortunately went on a rainy day and could not see anything from the observatory. Would recommend this tour if you want to know a little bit more about the divide/history between South Korea and North Korea.
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Posted On : 2024-05-05 02:15:55

Posted By : C7631UDmilanv
Mr. Young was a very good tour guide. He was funny and knew a lot of information. You get to go close to the border, but it’s very safe
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Posted On : 2024-05-03 01:02:32

Posted By : W6617PBlottev
Young is een mooie baas, right?
Actually do you know, Japan invaded Korea many times, right?
Please buy giftshop, right?
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Posted On : 2024-05-03 01:02:05

Posted By : Seaside67868802062
The tour was amazing and Young did a great job. He was super enthusiastic and really got a lot of information about the situation. Thanks a lot Young!
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Posted On : 2024-05-03 01:01:51

Posted By : 868ilonah
We were accompanied by mr Young, who told us a lot about the history of North-Korea and South-Korea. Would defenitely recommend him!
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Posted On : 2024-05-03 01:01:50

Posted By : Dreamer44203117903
We had a great time. Mr. Young told al lot of background information abt the war! He also gave us enough time for snack an toilet breaks
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Posted On : 2024-05-03 01:01:11

Posted By : 728priyankap
It was an amazing experience. Our tour guide Mr Young was very knowledgeable and told us a lot about the Korean history, the best part of the trip was the walk through the infiltration tunnel.
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Posted On : 2024-05-03 01:01:03

Posted By : H973AWgeorgiap
Guide was great, very informative of Korean history. Young was friendly and helpful. Timings of the tour just right. Thoroughly enjoyed.
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Posted On : 2024-05-03 01:00:41

Posted By : padyy8
Young was an amazing tour guide who gave us a great history of Korea and the Korean War. He was always smiling and very happy and made the tour a good day out.
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Posted On : 2024-05-03 01:00:24