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Overview
This tour will take you from Seoul to the DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) that is a very unique, educational and contemporary historical place. Also if you choose full day tour, you will visit Gamaksan Suspension Bridge where was fierce battle field during Korean War and now turned to beautiful places where you can see beauty of Korea nature at the top. At the Imjingak Park, the vehicle takes you to the 3rd Infiltration Tunnel. After seeing the 3rd Tunnel, you will watch a brief film at the DMZ Exhibition Hall to get more information on the Korean Peninsula. Then you will move to the Dora Observatory to see North Korea over telescope. You will pass the Unification Village, on the way to go back to the entrance then go to Gamaksan Suspension Bridge. Our tour runs year-round, with slight variations on Mondays and public holidays when some attractions are closed. On those days, you'll still enjoy a rich itinerary including the DMZ Gondola, Gloucester Hill Memorial, and more.
Meeting and Pickup
- Exit 3 of Hongik univ. station (next to “Olive Young” store / 183 YangHwa-ro, Mapo-gu) Meeting time (Peak Season: 06:50am / Low Season: 07:50am)
End Point
The tour ends around 4:50pm
Redemption Instructions
• Please see "Additional info" for more information Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation. Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.
Language Offered
English-GUIDE
Itinerary
1. 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. [DMZ Theater & Exhibition Hall] The DMZ Theater and Exhibition Hall offers videos and key artifacts that help visitors understand the painful history of Korea’s division. With displays of photographs, documents, and remnants from the past, visitors can gain a deeper and clearer insight into the historical events that led to the division of the Korean Peninsula.
2. Imjingak Park, originally established as a place of solace for refugees from North Korea during the Korean War, features several symbolic monuments such as the Freedom Bridge, the Soldiers’ Memorial, and the Peace Bell. Adjacent to it, Imjingak Pyeonghoa-Nuri Park offers visitors a chance to reflect on Korea’s history, the ongoing tensions, and hopes for peace. With monuments like the Mangbaedan, a war-damaged steam locomotive, and open spaces dedicated to remembrance and harmony, the area holds strong potential to be designated as an international peace park.
3. [North Korea Experience Hall] The North Korea Experience Hall is a newly popular attraction in the DMZ tour, offering a deeper and more educational way to satisfy curiosity about North Korea. Beyond a simple exhibition of the division, it provides an immersive experience that presents North Korea, a mysterious space, in a fact-based educational manner. The hall features fact-driven content, including real testimonies from defectors and audiovisual documentaries, to help visitors gain a serious understanding of North Korea. This attraction creates a strong synergy with the DMZ tour by offering Q&A sessions with defectors, allowing visitors to experience content that naturally leads to a deeper understanding of North Korean society.
4. Dora Observatory is one of the few places where you can directly witness the reality of Korea’s division. On clear days, the flagpole in Kijŏng-dong, the southernmost village in North Korea, can be seen from Dora Observatory with the naked eye, and even more clearly through a telescope. Dora Observatory has indoor and outdoor areas. Depending on the weather or security situation, the outdoor area may be closed, allowing observation of North Korea only from indoors.
5. The Third Tunnel, discovered in 1978, is a secret infiltration tunnel built by North Korea in the 1970s as part of its military strategy to invade the South. Located just 52 kilometers from Seoul, the tunnel measures 1,635 meters in length, approximately 1.95 meters in height, and 2.1 meters in width—large enough to allow the passage of armed troops. Dora Park features sculptures that convey historical significance and a message of peace to visitors.
6. Opened in 2016, this bridge — the longest mountain suspension bridge in South Korea — offers a thrilling experience, as if walking above the clouds. The bridge is named The Gloucester Heroes Bridge in honour of the heroic achievement of the soldiers of the Gloucestershire Regiment who fought against the Chinese Communist Army during the Korean War in order to defend Seolmari to the last and block the Chinese advance on Seoul for three days.
Inclusion
Professional guide
All Fees and Taxes
Pickup (at limit places on the list)
Exclusion
Drinks
Hotel pick up & drop-off
Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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
Our tour operates year-round. For Mondays, public holidays, or days when the 3rd Infiltration Tunnel and Dora Observatory are closed due to military or weather conditions, we offer a special DMZ tour course. On such days, the tour includes visits to the North Korea Experience Center, Imjingak Pyeonghwa-Nuri Park, DMZ Peace Gondola, Gloster Hill Memorial Park, and the Suspension Bridge. Please note that the itinerary is subject to change without prior notice.
*DMZ Signature Tour [Tuesday to Sunday] The most popular and standard DMZ tour course, available from Tuesday to Sunday. Highlights include the North Korea Experience Hall, Imjingak Park, Dora Observatory, The Third Tunnel, and Suspension Bridge.
*DMZ Special Tour [Mondays, Public holidays, or when the Third Tunnel and Dora Observatory are closed] Highlights include the North Korea Experience Hall, Imjingak Park, DMZ Peace Gondola, Gloster Hill Memorial Park, and Suspension Bridge.
If access to the Suspension Bridge and Gloucester Memorial Park is restricted on the day of the tour due to military operations or weather conditions, the itinerary will be adjusted to include a visit to the DMZ Peace Gondola, Odusan Unification Observatory, or the War Memorial of Korea.
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Children must be accompanied by an adult
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Do not need passport copy in advance
Wear comfortable shoes to walk down and up for narrow tunnel
Not recommended for seniors who have any problem to walk
The duration can be delayed or shorter following the DMZ situation
Not provide 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 or Majang Lake Suspension Bridge.
The tour starts in time at every meeting point. Please be ready in 10 minutes before.
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