Overview
Enjoy this Morning DMZ private tour without any hassle. After designated location you insert (central Seoul), we will contact you through a message. Please confirm the pick up location and time. you will visit the Demilitarized Zone(DMZ) in Paju just with your group. Step into the 3rd Infiltration tunnel, look out across the country from the Dora observatory, and get a look at the unresolved history of the Korean War. You will also visit Dorasan Station which is located in the northernmost place in South Korea. You will get a detailed explanation from your own guide. *All traveler needs to transfer to the DMZ shuttle at the DMZ, Imjingak. *Pickup is offered from centrally-located hotels in Seoul such as Gangnam, Myeongdong, Gwanghwamun, Itaewon, Dongdaemun. If your hotel/guesthouse is difficult to access or not centrally-located, the guide will meet you in front of the nearest central hotel or nearest subway station.
Why travelers book this
What's Included
- Air-conditioned Transportation
- Hotel Pick up & Drop off
- Admission fees
- Tour Guide
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Personal Expenses
- Travel insurance
- Visit to the Joint Security Area (JSA)
Meeting & Pickup
Meeting point, pickup options and start time are confirmed on Viator before checkout.
Itinerary
Stop 1
Imjingak Park, located 7 km from the Military Demarcation Line, is now at the forefront of tourism related to the Korean War. Imjingak was built in 1972 with the hope that someday unification would be possible.
Stop 2
From this observatory, tourists can overlook North Korea and various locations including Gaeseong, Songaksan, Kim Il-Sung Statue, and Cooperation Farm (Geumamgol).
Stop 3
The 3rd Tunnel was discovered by South Korea in 1978. It spans over 1,635m in length, 2m in width, and 2m in height and is located 52km from Seoul. It is estimated that approximately 30,000 soldiers could move through the tunnel per hour.
Stop 4
Dorasan Station, a railway station on the Gyeongui Line, is the northernmost stop on South Korea's railway line. Located 56 km from Seoul and 205 km from Pyeongyang.
Important Information
- 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
- Since the DMZ is operated by the military, the trip may be canceled without prior notice.
- All schedules are subject to change due to road conditions(roadworks, traffics etc.), weather conditions (storms, hurricanes, dense fog, heavy snow, etc.) and the government order, strike, and any other unforeseen reasons for the military reason such as military training, visiting higher level of military personnel etc. In this case, we reserve the right to cancel and/or alter any/all part of the itinerary which may result from circumstances beyond our control. We will do our utmost to improve that situation. However, we can NOT grant refunds. * Alternative itinerary Imjingak park > Art Space BEAT 131 > Odusan Unification Observatory > The war memorial of Korea > Dismissal at City Hall or Myeongdong.
- This tour does not stop at any shopping centers
- During the pandemic situation, visiting some places may be prohibited by government or military.