Seoul: South Korea Demilitarized Zone Half & Full Day Tour Half-Day Tour, Meet at Samseong Subway Station
ID: GYG63099-O-767065
Category:
Country: South Korea
Duration:
07:30 hours
Description
Visit the Korean Demilitarized Zone from South Korea, and learn about the war between the North and South that produced this symbolic location. Get a glimpse of North Korea from the Dora Observatory.
Journey to one of the most meaningful tourist destinations in the world at the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) on the border of South and North Korea. Gain an understanding of Korean history and culture.
First, visit Imjingak Park. See the Bridge of Freedom, used by prisoners of war who were repatriated from the North. Next, head to the 3rd Infiltration Tunnel, an incomplete passage built by North Korea that runs under the Demilitarized Zone. Discovered in 1978, the tunnel passes through bedrock 240 feet (73 m) below ground. Go inside the tunnel on foot.
Once you're back on the surface, go up the slopes of Mount Dora for a look across the country from the Dora Observatory. In good weather, see all the way to North Korea without using the observatory's telescope. Look out at the 2.4-mile (4 km) stretch of the DMZ that has divided Korea since 1953.
The last stop will be Unification Village, located near the DMZ in South Korea. Browse a variety of souvenirs and items that reflect the theme of peace and reconciliation. They often have goods from North Korea too. Pick the great souvenirs and snacks before you return to Seoul. Finally, conclude the tour with a drop-off at either Myeongdong or City hall station, depending on your preference.
Enhance the experience with an optional shooting range add-on. After returning to Seoul, visit an indoor shooting range and practice your shooting skills.
If a full day option is selected, you will have a lunch from authentic Korean restaurant, and have a tour of Gyeongbokgung palace and Insadong. You can learn more from your guide while you are walking the palace and enjoy the beauty of Josun.
*Arrival time to Seoul can be different depending on the number of tourists and traffic on the day.
Highlights
- Explore the exeptional Demilitarized Zone that separates North and South Korea
- Get a rare glimpse of North Korea from the Dora Observatory
- Experience one of the world's most unusual tourism destinations
- Select the shooting range add-on to make your experience unforgettable
- Visit the Gyeongbokgung palace with a full-day option
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Since the DMZ is operated by the military, the trip may be canceled without prior notice
• The itinerary is subject to weather, military, and government regulation factors. A refund will not be offered. Instead, you will visit: Imjingak, Art Space BEAT 131, Odusan Unification Observatory, War Memorial of Korea, City Hall or Myeongdong
• Passengers who are intoxicated will not be permitted and will not be entitled to a refund
• Infants under 24 months old are free of charge, but no seats will be provided
• The pickup time will be notified with a booking confirmation email. Please look at your email a day before the tour date, if there is a notice about pickup time change.
• Transfer to the DMZ shuttle bus is required, If there are less than 30 people in the car by the government policy.
• The 3rd tunnel has a steep slope and takes 30-40 minutes for a round trip on foot. It can be challenging for children and the elderly, and it is possible to wait in front of the tunnel.
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Please meet outside exit #5 of Samseong subway station.
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
