Half-Day DMZ Tour Led by a Retired Military Officer from Seoul Discount Tickets

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Overview

Meet retired Korean military officers and a real North Korean defector, the only DMZ tour where you hear both sides of the story. 1. Real Soldiers, Real Stories Your guides are not actors. They are real veterans who served at the DMZ. - Agent SJ: Special Forces Major, Iraq war veteran - Agent Tiger: Former artillery commander, 20+ years at the front line - Agent Eddie: Tunnel expert, DMZ briefer for U.S. and Korean military - Agent Jason: 31-year intelligence officer (retired Lieutenant Colonel) - Agent Leo: Special Forces, 705th Special Mission Regiment 2. Meet a Real North Korean Defector The heart of the tour. Talk face-to-face with someone who escaped North Korea. Ask any question. Join a live Q&A and learn what life in North Korea is really like. 3. See North Korea With Your Own Eyes From Dora Observatory, look directly into North Korean territory. Your guide explains the real history from someone who lived it. *For groups of 10+, free hotel pick-up is included*

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Hongik univ. subway station (Exit #3 outside)

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. DMZ
Before we go into DMZ area and do ID Check, will look through Bridge of Freedom, Mangbaedan Altar which is historical sites related to Korean War.
Duration: 30 mins
2. The Third Tunnel
■DMZ(Demilitarized Zone) The 3rd Invasion Tunnel. This is walking course into the tunnel. Take your step into the 3rd tunnel which is one of thrilling tunnel as close to 1.95 meters high, 2.1 meters wide and 1,635 meters long. It was thought to be more threatening as an invasion tool than the 1st and 2nd Tunnels.
Duration: 40 mins
3. Dora Observatory
It's the northern-most point of the western front, and offers the chance to see Gaeseong Industrial Complex and Songhaksan Mountain in a single view. Take a look at North Korea Territory with your eyes for real!
Duration: 40 mins
4. Imjingak-ro
Meet a North Korean defector, hear a real escape story and join a live Q&A. Learn the reality of North Korean society through a critical lecture, then explore rare items of North Korea.
Duration: 60 mins
5. Steam Locomotive at Jangdan Station of the Gyeongui Line
It was destroyed by U.S. forces during the Korean War in 1950 to block the Chinese advance while transporting UN supplies northward—now a lasting symbol of war and division. The locomotive still bears over 1,200 bullet holes and visible scars from bombings
Duration: 5 mins

Inclusion

Admission fees to DMZ

*For groups of 10 +, free hotel pick-up is included*

Roundtrip Trasnfer from Seoul

Licensed Professional Tour Guide

Exclusion

Lunch

Traveler's insurance

Anything not mentioned in details

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

A current valid passport is required on the day of travel

Schedule and details can be changed due to unexpected situations including military training schedule changes, traffic, weathers

It has minimum number of guest to proceed the tour.

The total duration is including traffic hours on the bus

One of observatory which is the best view on the date to be visited.

Supplied by PLK TRAVEL

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