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DMZ Tour with North Korean Defector

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Offered in : English

07:00~15:00
Educational and Student Tours
Bring Passport
Min 4 People
Air-Conditioned Bus and Professional Guide

Pickup Options

Free Pick Up

Pick up at the meeting point.
Please select one of the options below for your pickup.

Hotel Pick Up

Your designated driver will pick you up at your hotel.
Please clarify you hotel's location at the next page, then we will contact you by email for the exact pick-up time.

$10

Package Options

None

No options are available for this tour.

Overview

Reservation Notice:

Clients can make reservations for tours up to 6 months in advance. For reservations beyond 6 months, please contact us directly or leave an inquiry on our website. Thank you for your understanding!

예약 안내:

홈페이지에서는 6개월 이내의 투어 예약만 가능합니다. 6개월 이후의 예약은 직접 문의하거나 홈페이지에 문의를 남겨주시기 바랍니다.

CAUTION

* In the peak season, the pickup time may be earlier

* Except Monday and National holidays.

* It is essential to bring your passport on the tour day

* The itinerary may be adjusted to an alternative tourist attraction due to the DMZ area is in a restricted military area, which may be subject to changes caused by natural disasters or emergency military operations.

* Also, in case of emergency control, other circumstances, the waiting time for entry into the DMZ may be extended.

* If the tour is not possible due to an emergency, refund is not possible and security tours and limited alternative tours will be conducted.

BACKGROUND KNOWLEDGE

On July 27, 1953, an armistice agreement was signed to cease fire in the Korean War and establish a de facto military demarcation line along the 38th parallel, which resulted in the complete division of a once united nation. A war buffer zone was created along this demarcation line, a strip of land known as the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ).

The DMZ has always been a topic of interest among travelers to Korea for its historical significance, the Korean War aftermath that still affects the two countries even to this day. Although the DMZ is a heavily military-controlled border area, certain regions around the DMZ are made accessible to civilians as a way to remember the sacrifice and loss from the Korean War, appreciate the nature reserve left untouched for decades, and hope for a peaceful reunification. If you’re interested in visiting the DMZ yourself, read on to see answers to the most frequently asked DMZ-related questions.

Course Description

Day 1

Hotel: * Please select the pick-up location from the options above.

Imjingak: Imjingak is a unification and security tour complex comprised of Imjingak Pavilion, North Korea Center, Unification Park, and several monuments and memorial sites. Pyeonghwa Nuri Park hosts many events, performances, and exhibitions to promote peace and reunification. The most popular attractions within the park are Hill of Music, a large grassy slope, and Pinwheel Park, featuring over 3,000 colorful pinwheels spinning freely in the wind.

Q&A with N.Korean Defector: Explore one of the world’s most significant and heavily fortified borders—the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) between North and South Korea. This unique tour not only provides a closer look at the historic and political significance of the DMZ but also offers a rare opportunity to hear a firsthand account from a North Korean defector. Our guest speaker will share their personal journey and experiences from life in North Korea, giving you a deeper understanding of the challenges and realities faced by those living under the regime.

The Unification Bridge (ID Check): * Please bring your passport.

DMZ Theater & Exhibition Hall: DMZ Theater & Exhibition Hall is a place where you can watch a video which explains about the 3rd tunnel and other tunnels as well as history of the division of Korea.

The 3rd Infiltration Tunnel: The 3rd Tunnel is the third of its kind built by North Korea for the purpose of invading South Korea. It was discovered in 1978. Among the four tunnels located so far, it is closest to Seoul (about 52 km). It has a total length of 1.6 km and a width of 2 m. It is estimated that nearly 30,000 personnel can move through the tunnel every hour. Visitors to the 3rd Tunnel must reserve the tour in advance. The tour starts from the Imjingak Pavilion. All visitors are required to bring their identification, such as passports or Alien Registration Card (ARC).

Dora Observatory: Dora Observatory is the closest DMZ observatory to Panmunjeom. From Dora Observatory, one can see not only the Panmunjeom but also the village of Daeseong-dong within the DMZ, mountains and farmlands on the North Korean side, and the city of Gaeseong, a North Korean city and the historic capital of Goryeo (918-1392). Individual visits are not allowed. The observatory can only be accessed through the DMZ Peace Tour, which embarks from Imjingak Pavilion after reservation. All visitors are required to bring their identification, such as passports or Alien Registration Card (ARC).

Korean Special Products: Amethyst or Redpine or Ginseng Center

Drop Off: * Drop-off at Myeongdong

What's Included

Licensed Professional Tour Guide
Round-trip Transfer from Seoul
Admission Fee (Listed on the itinerary)
Q&A time with N.Korean Defector

What's Excluded

Lunch
Anything not mentioned in details

Review

5 / 5