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

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

By PLK TRAVEL

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7h
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Overview

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
The best view—chosen on the spot
We don’t guess—we decide. Each morning, we assess weather, visibility, and live CCTV to choose either Odusan or Dora Observatory, depending on which offers the clearest view into North Korea that day.
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.

Activity location

DMZ
- Munsan-eup, Majeong-ri, Imjingak Tourist information center
- Paju, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea

Meeting/Redemption Point

Hongik Univ. Station Exit 3
- 183 Yanghwa-ro
- 04051, Yanghwa-ro, Seoul, South Korea

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Myeongdong station (Exit 8)

7h
English

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

Travelers

Language options: English

Starting time: 8:00am

Price details

$45.00 x 1 Adult$45.00

Total

Until Thu, Oct 30

Hongik univ. station (Exit 3)

7h
English

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

Travelers

Language options: English

Starting time: 8:30am

Price details

$45.00 x 1 Adult$45.00

Total

Until Thu, Oct 30

What's included, what's not

Admission fees to DMZ
One of observatory to see north Korea territory - Odusan or Dora Observatory
Roundtrip Trasnfer from Seoul
Licensed Professional Tour Guide
Lunch
Traveler's insurance
Anything not mentioned in details

Know before you book

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.

Activity itinerary

DMZ

30m
Admission ticket included

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.

The Third Tunnel

40m
Admission ticket included

■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.

Dora Observatory

40m
Admission ticket included

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!

Mangbaedan

Mangbaedan in Paju is a symbolic altar where separated families pay tribute to their ancestors in North Korea, facing north across the DMZ.

Steam Locomotive at Jangdan Station of the Gyeongui Line

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

Bridge of Freedom

Mangbaedan in Paju is a symbolic altar where separated families pay tribute to their ancestors in North Korea, facing north across the DMZ. Mangbaedan in Paju is a symbolic altar where separated families pay tribute to their ancestors in North Korea, facing north across the DMZ. Mangbaedan in Paju is a symbolic altar where separated families pay tribute to their ancestors in North Korea, facing north across the DMZ.

Odusan Unification Observation Deck

40m
Admission ticket included

This observation deck is just 2 km from North Korea. It's the closest point from Seoul where you can clearly view North Korea with your own eyes. We will visit one of observatory to see North Korea territory between Dora Observatory or Odusan Observatory according to visibility on the date.

Location

Activity location

DMZ
- Munsan-eup, Majeong-ri, Imjingak Tourist information center
- Paju, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea

Meeting/Redemption Point

Hongik Univ. Station Exit 3
- 183 Yanghwa-ro
- 04051, Yanghwa-ro, Seoul, South Korea
Myeongdong subway station exit 8
- 125 Toegye-ro
- 04536, Toegye-ro, Seoul, South Korea

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