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Highlights
- Explore a full-day DMZ tour with an English-speaking guide and pick-ups included. This neutral zone between North & South Korea features an interaction with a North Korean defector.
- Explore history at Imjingak Park, where the Mangbaedan Altar stands alongside a bullet-riddled steam locomotive and other war memorials.
- From Dora Observatory, witness stunning views of North Korean landscapes and cities. Then explore the dimly lit 3rd Infiltration Tunnel, once capable of moving 30,000 soldiers per hour.
- Visit Unification Village to see resilient farmers living peacefully under special security. Learn about their stories and way of life in this unique setting.
- Optional upgrades: Add hotel pick-ups from Seoul or visit the grand Gyeongbokgung Palace, one of the five palaces built during the Joseon Dynasty.
Your Experience
Welcome to Seoul's DMZ Full-Day Tour with North Korean Defector Interview! This exciting journey takes you through the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), a neutral area between North and South Korea. With an English-speaking guide by your side, explore historical sites like Imjingak Park where history comes alive at landmarks such as the Mangbaedan Altar and a bullet-riddled steam locomotive.
Experience stunning views of North Korean landscapes from Dora Observatory, then venture into the 3rd Infiltration Tunnel. This tunnel once had the capacity to move up to 30,000 soldiers per hour! Continue your tour at Unification Village where you'll meet resilient farmers living under special security and learn about their way of life.
As part of this full-day shared experience, enjoy entry into key attractions including DMZ Theater, Imjingak Pyeonghoa-Nuri Park, and the Bridge of Freedom. You’ll also have a unique opportunity to interact with a North Korean defector who will share personal insights about their journey from North Korea.
For added convenience, consider upgrading your tour for hotel pick-ups in Seoul or adding a visit to Gyeongbokgung Palace, known as the grandest of the five palaces built during the Joseon Dynasty. Your transportation is covered with AC vehicle services picking you up at your meeting point or hotel and dropping you off near Exit 7, City Hall Station.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Full-day shared DMZ tour
- Expert English-speaking guide included
- Interaction with a North Korean defector arranged
- Entry to:
- DMZ Theater visit
- 3rd Infiltration Tunnel exploration
- Dora Observatory experience
- Imjingak Pyeonghoa-Nuri Park entry
- Bridge of Freedom stopover
- (Optional) AC vehicle pick-ups from the meeting point/hotel (drop-offs at Exit 7, City Hall Station)
- (Optional) Gyeongbokgung Palace tour
- Meals are not included.
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Must Know
- Ensure you have your passport with you for this tour.
- Tripods and flash photography are not permitted during the DMZ visit.
- The experience is not suitable for wheelchair users, so plan accordingly if accessibility is a concern.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult throughout the tour to ensure their safety and comfort.
- Wear comfortable shoes as you will need them when exploring the 3rd Infiltration Tunnel.
Ticket Delivery
- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
- Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.
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