On this tour of the Korean Demilitarized Zone from Seoul, feel the reality of Korea’s turbulent history as you explore the line that divides North Korea and South Korea. Travel by comfortable coach and learn fascinating history from your expert guide about the role this zone played in the Cold War and the Korean War, and how it now stands as a symbol of both division and unification. Sites you’ll visit include Imjingak Park, the Freedom Bridge, the 3rd Infiltration Tunnel and the DMZ exhibition hall.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Transport by comfortable, air-conditioned coach
✔ Expert guide
✔ Hotel pickup
✖ Hotel drop-off
✖ Tram
✖ Gratuities
✖ Lunch
Pickup Locations
1. Grand Mercure Ambassador Hotel and Residences Seoul Yongsan
2. Sheel Hotel
3. Lotte City Hotel Mapo
4. Hotel At Home
5. Hotel Skypark Myeongdong 3
6. Euljiro CO-OP Residence
7. Hotel Crescendo Seoul
8. Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun
9. M Hotel
10. E7 Place Dongdaemun
11. D Seven Suites
12. Hotel Samjung
13. Yoido Hotel
14. Shilla Stay Mapo
15. Andaz Seoul Gangnam
16. Hotel Rian
17. ibis Styles Ambassador Seoul Myeongdong
18. California Hotel
19. Keumkang Motel
20. Nine Tree Premier Hotel Myeongdong II
Additional Info: Hotel pick up is avilable only in Seoul. (depending on the pick up location, pick up time is different)
And only the hotel where the bus can park is available for pick up.
If not, we will suggest some place for pick up.
In case of guest house, air bnb, hostel, and private accomodation, pick up is not available. In that case, we will suggest some place for pick up.
** The last minutes booking 12 hours in advance, pick up is only available at hongik univ. station exit no 3 at AM 08:00 or 10am (no exception)
Itinerary
1
Imjingak Pyeonghoa-Nuri Park
Stop first in Imjingak, a park located in the banks of Imjin River where you’ll see artillery and war artifacts that were used during the Korean conflict. Proceed to Freedom Bridge, crossed by nearly 13,000 Korean POWs on their return back to freedom. As you explore by foot, learn from your guide about the powerful significance of this bridge.
Duration: 15 minutes
2
The Third Tunnel
Re-board the coach and head to the 3rd Infiltration Tunnel, located beneath the border of North Korea and South Korea. Here, learn about the role of these tunnels, which are believed to have been planned as a military invasion route by North Korea. See where the South Koreans have blocked the actual Military Demarcation Line with concrete barricades.
Duration: 30 minutes
3
Dora Observatory
You’ll then be taken to the Dora Observatory, where you can use binoculars to scope out North Korea. Listen to your guide explain the lifestyle across the river as you observe the village of Kijongdong.
Duration: 15 minutes
Additional info
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• A current valid passport is required the day of travel.
• A moderate amount of walking through a steep and narrow tunnel involved - Comfortable clothes and shoes are recommended
• Participants must be physically fit to walk about 1300 feet (400 meters) at an 11 degree gradient
• You do not need to send a copy of your passport
• Japanese / chinese speaking tour guide require at least 4 people
