Half Day Korea DMZ Tour (hotel pick up) / opt: suspension bridge

from $35

Duration

6 hours

Type

Guided

Difficulty

Easy

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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

Inclusions

Expert guide
Transport by comfortable, air-conditioned coach

Exclusions

Gratuities
Tram
Hotel pick up / Drop Off
Tip or gratuity

Tour Plan

Itinerary

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Stage 1

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.

Stage 2

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.

Stage 3

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.

Stage 4

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.

Stage 5

Your tour ends with a drop-off at City Hall.

Meeting / Pickup

Meet on location: This experience has no pick-up service, customers have to make their way to our meeting point.

Know Before You Go

Public transportation nearby
Infants must sit on your lap

Please Note

Not wheelchair accessible
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
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
Infant seats unavailable
If you miss the tour bus because of late or confusing tour date, there will be no refund.
1. A current valid passport is required the day of travel 2. Pick up time is different depending on the hotel location. If you didn’t get the exact meeting time from Seoul City Tour, please contact to [ ] or call to [ ].