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Half-Day DMZ Tour Led by a Retired Military Officer from Seoul

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6 hours - 7 hours
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Duration: 6 hours - 7 hours
Private tour
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Offered in: en
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About This Tour

This is operated by PLK Travel - the BEST DMZ tour agency

1. The only DMZ tour in Korea led by retired military officers. Real soldiers, real stories
– Agent SJ: Special Forces Major, Iraq war veteran (707 Battalion)
– Agent Tiger: Former artillery commander with 20+ years on the front line
– Agent Eddie: Infiltration tunnel expert, DMZ briefer to U.S./Korean brass
– Agent Jason : A 31-year veteran ROK intelligence officer, retired at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.
- Agent Leo : Served in the Special Forces and the 705th Special Mission Regiment

2. A Clear View into North Korea
Enjoy the clearest view of North Korea from Dorasan and hear the real history from our special & expert guide.

3. Compact yet powerful
Step into the most heavily armed border in the world, where history and real-time tension collide.
This compact tour skips the fluff-Half Day, No Shopping, just unforgettable insight.

*For groups of 10 +, free hotel pick-up is included*

What's Included

✓ Included

  • Admission fees to DMZ
  • *For groups of 10 +, free hotel pick-up is included*
  • Roundtrip Trasnfer from Seoul
  • Licensed Professional Tour Guide

✗ Not Included

  • Lunch
  • Traveler's insurance
  • Anything not mentioned in details

Itinerary

1
Stop
Before we go into DMZ area and do ID Check, will look through Bridge of Freedom, Mangbaedan Altar which is historical sites related to Korean War.
2
Stop
■DMZ(Demilitarized Zone) The 3rd Invasion Tunnel.
This is walking course into the tunnel. Take your step into the 3rd tunnel which is one of thrilling tunnel as close to 1.95 meters high, 2.1 meters wide and 1,635 meters long. It was thought to be more threatening as an invasion tool than the 1st and 2nd Tunnels.
3
Stop
It's the northern-most point of the western front, and offers the chance to see Gaeseong Industrial Complex and Songhaksan Mountain in a single view. Take a look at North Korea Territory with your eyes for real!
4
Stop
Mangbaedan in Paju is a symbolic altar where separated families pay tribute to their ancestors in North Korea, facing north across the DMZ.
5
Stop
It was destroyed by U.S. forces during the Korean War in 1950 to block the Chinese advance while transporting UN supplies northward—now a lasting symbol of war and division. The locomotive still bears over 1,200 bullet holes and visible scars from bombings

Tour Options

This tour is available in multiple formats. Choose your preferred option when booking:

Private Tour(Hotel pickup)

Private DMZ Tour : Please let us have your hotel name with address. We are available to offer hotel pick up /drop off in Seoul area at one area

Hongik univ. station (Exit 3)

8:30 am departure from : Group Tour departing from Hongik univ. subway station (Exit 3 outside)
Starting point:
Hongik Univ. Station Exit 3, 183 Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Myeongdong station (Exit 8)

8:00 am departure : Group tour departing from Myeongdong Subway station (exit 8 outside)
Starting point:
Myeongdong subway station exit 8, 125 Toegye-ro, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea

Select your preferred option on the booking page. Prices may vary by option.

Good to Know

  • 🚌 Public transportation options are available nearby
  • 👶 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
  • Schedule and details can be changed due to unexpected situations including military training schedule changes, traffic, weathers
  • It has minimum number of guest to proceed the tour.
  • The total duration is including traffic hours on the bus
  • One of observatory which is the best view on the date to be visited.
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