From Seoul: DMZ, 3rd Tunnel, and Gamaksan Bridge Guided Tour Private Tour (Majang Course) with Hotel Pickup/ Dropoff
ID: GYG430077-O-775050
Category:
Country: South Korea
Duration:
09:00 hours
Description
Visit the 3rd infiltration tunnel, Dora Observatory, and Gamaksan Bridge for scenic views and its war story. See South Korea's DMZ and learn about the two Koreas with your guide.
Choose options of pickup, private tour, or meet your guide before traveling together to the DMZ. See Freedom Bridge, Mangbaedan Altar, and a historical steam locomotive. Travel to a tunnel dug by North Korea, see observatories and visit the unification villages in the DMZ.
Drop by 3 stops at Imjingak - Freedom Bridge, Mangbaedan Altar, and a steam locomotive that was destroyed during the Korean war. Board a bus with your guide (or group) and continue on to the DMZ.
Visit four different places within the DMZ. First, arrive at The 3rd Infiltration Tunnel by monorail and see a tunnel dug by North Koreans to invade South Korea. Next, explore Dorasan Observatory, the northernmost observatory of North Korean territory.
Then arrive at Dorasan Station, which is the northernmost station in South Korea, connected to Pyeongyang Station. You’ll also have a chance to visit some Unification Villages during your tour of the DMZ.
Finally, visit the suspension bridge at Gamaksan, where the allied forces fought a fierce battle in the Korean War. Take a 15 to 20-minute hike and marvel at the stunning natural beauty at the top of the bridge.
For a private tour, you can select to visit the Majang Suspension Bridge at beautiful Majang lake which was the scene of a battle in the Korean War. It has now been turned into a scenic destination with the longest suspension bridge in South Korea, where you can walk the 256-meter bridge.
Highlights
- Visit Suspension Bridge which was a fierce battle field during the Korean War
- Explore the 3rd infiltration tunnel and learn how North Korea planned to attack
- Enjoy a private tour on a lake of Majang Suspension Bridge (if option selected)
- See tunnels that were built to invade South Korea from the North side
- Learn about the battle at Gamaksan suspension bridge, and take in the scenery
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• All guests must bring a valid passport to access DMZ
• DMZ is a military area and can be closed suddenly without any notice. It could also have military presence. An alternative tour will be provided or a refund offered if the DMZ is closed
• Bounded by DMZ regulations, tours in DMZ are group tours, while your private guide will accompany you if you select the private tour of the DMZ
• Traffic may affect the transfer times
Accommodation pickup and drop-off services are available for Seoul City only.
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
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
