DMZ(De-Militarized Zone)-North Korea's infiltration underground tunnel) Tour
Joined 2025
This is one of the must-tours to understand better KOREA.
You will understand the background of split of the South & the North, how the Korean war broke out, how the relations of both countries has been and what Koreans are currently thinking about the North.
I will tell you as many as interesting episodes if you would like to listen to.
We will enter the infiltration underground tunnel and you will feel what it looks like in person.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At the lobby of your Hotel
- Where the reception desk is located.
Imjingak Peace Park
The ticketing office is located in this park. There are war monuments, relics old bridges and souvenior shops related to Korean war and the division of KOREA. You will listen to pertaining stories.
Here, as for light lunch You need to grab something to bite before going into DMZ(which is about 3 hours tour)
Going into DMZ
We will go into DMZ by tourism suttle bus. (We park our private car in Imjingak peace park)
Then, we will visit 4 places.
1) DMZ exibition hall
- watching short video clip about Korean War
- looking at relics, displays related the war
2) the infiltration tunnel
- either walking or riding monorail
(It depends on whether monorail tickets are available or not)
* monorail takes you through the inclined acess path (358m) only to the front of the entrance of the underground tunnel. Then, after the point, you have to walk in the tunnel(265m).
3) specialty products shop at unification village known as an enviromently clean village
- bean, rice, tofu related products etc
4) observatory tower
- located 1.5 km from MDL(military demarkation line), you can see North Korea area. You will listen to what are in the area.
- souvenior shop
Imjingak peace park
Return to imjingak peace park.
Then, transfer to our vehicle and go back to your Hotel.
It takes about 1 hour 15minutes more or less if there is no traffic jam to get to hotel.
Ending Point
Your hotel
Want to personalize this tour?
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Guide fee
Transportation with Hyundai Staria(2025)
Fuel cost
Parking fee
Toll fee
* DMZ Admission fee : 12,200Korean Won per person (in case of monorail), 9,200 Won per person (in case of walking), 4,200 Won (for Guide)
* light lunch & drink (for you & guide)
* Travelers' insurance (Please subscribe it for you by yourself. Please note that Guide shall not be responsible for your injury, damages and loss of belongings)
Tour Important Information
1. In order to book DMZ admission ticket, you need to let me know your passport details(name, birthday, passport number, nationality) in advance.
And you must have your passport (validaty should have more than 6 months) with you on the day when you enter DMZ.
2. In certain areas, you are not allowed to take photos (inside of infiltration tunnel, toward North Korea, toward soldiers etc. I will tell you about where they are at the spot)
3. We are not going to JSA(Joint Security Area) in DMZ. This area is prohibited for tourism.
4. If your health condition is not good, it is recommended for you not to enter the infiltration tunnel (which is located 73meters from ground. And it requires about 30minutes walking). You can stay at the lobby. We can meet each other after the 30minutes. And continue our tour together.
5. This is car tour, The car is 11 passengers mini van(new car delivered in 2025). But, I set 6 people at max in this program for comfortability. In case your group is large number, maybe total 9 people can on board. In this case, we can discuss it together.
* DMZ tour closes every Monday, a weekday Holiday, Lunar New Year day and Chuseok day(Korean thanks giving day, October 6 in case of year 2025)
* depending on on-line booking status, the meeting time & itinerary may change accordingly. In this case, I will let you know. (If no tickets afternoon, we would need to leave hotel at 07:30 ~ 08:00)
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2025
About Tour Guide Andy P.
Who you travel with is as important as where you go and what you see.
Here I am for you!
I have obtained official tour guide certificate in 2018.
I appreciate a lot of good reviews and kudos directly to me or indirectly through multi-national or Korean travel agencies.
Here are some extracts from the reviews.
Quote;
"Our tour guide Andy, in south Korea was exceptional, making the experience both educational and entertaining. His in-depth knowledge about the history and culture of the area was impressive, and he shared fascinating stories that brought the sites to life. His passion for the job was extremely good, leaving us with wonderful memories and a deeper appreciation for Korea." ; Unquote
On this ocassion, I would like to express gratitude from my warm heart to all the travelers whom I have met.
And, more about myself, I was born and raised in Seoul. Before becoming a tour guide, I had been working in Petrochemical Industry for major Korean conglomerates for quite a long timeframe. And, for developing overseas business projects of the enterprises. I resided in Indonesia and Vietnam as an expatriate for about 9 years.
Working in an international business environment and in a big organization gave me chances to broaden my views of the world and better understand diverse perspectives, cultures, religion, economics and politics as well. And, as I like reading books, my understanding about Korean history and human beings have been deepened with time.
You will see real Korea with the unviased vision through the eyes of real Korean.
Multiple days tour is also recommended. I can organise it reflectimg your tastes!
Come and enjoy with me!
Sincerly,
Andy
*Qualification/License :
Official English interpreting tourist guide (Korea Tourism Organization)
Korean History Evaluation Test 1st Grade certificate.
Driver's license(Sedan and Van)
*Academic background :
Master degree (Business & Administration)
Bachelor's degree (engineering chemical dept.)
Reviews
Howard P.
“Seoul Guided Tour”
Andy was incredibly knowledgeable & accommodated what we wanted to see & do perfectly, but more importantly his enthusiasm energy & care he took to make sure we had a great time was second to none. I can’t recommend him highly enough, he’s a great guide & great guy. Thanks Andy for a great day in Seoul & Incheon. Howard & Heather
Andy P.
Thank you for the time sharing with me. I really enjoyed the timw with you. I Hope that you will have wonderful and unforgetable memories from your cruise trip! And, cheers all the best including your good health and happiness. Andy
Sarai T.
“A very unexpectedly great and fun time with Andy! ”
I just landed in Korea and booked with Andy 1 day before the tour. I messaged 10 other tour guides & Andy was the 2nd to respond, but with the most warm message ever. When we landed, the language barrier was so hard that a taxi driver denied us because we couldn't communicate. It made me feel defeated, and I realized how much I may need a personal translator. I requested a customizable tour where Andy could show me how to use the metro system, eat, and shop around. Andy genuinely made me feel like I was going to be taken care of. He may not know this, but he comforted me a lot with his words. Andy was also VERY flexible when it came to changing things up last minute and going with the flow in the moment. The most unexpected thing that made this trip was that I thought after a while Andy would get tired like my mom, and want to move fast, but I was wrong! I'm a 20 yr old girl who LOVES to shop. Not only was he spending HOURS with me in the shops, he's giving me ideas, and it's GIRLY things like skincare, purses, jewelry, and clothes. He also has GREAT taste! It was like I went shopping with my friend who is genuinely happy to be there & wants to help me find the best thing for my taste. It truly changed my perspective on him. I just thought he may be a guide immersed in history and culture of Korea, which is true as well - but he is also well-rounded apparently! The tour I booked with Andy was only 8 hours, but he spent the WHOLE day with us and didn't charge us at all. I truly feel as though Andy is just having a good time as well. Not only did I have a guide with me, but a friend. Andy was cracking so much jokes, and genuinely made me laugh. Me & Andy were always together, but somehow my mom would wander off and walk VERY far away from us. We both would have to aggressively scream "MOMMM!" to get her attention, but even then she could not hear us. Every time it happened, it was we made a joke about it. It was so much fun...
Andy P.
THANK you, Sarai so much for your kind review. I really enjoyed the time I spent with you and your mom. The weather was a bit cold. However, It could not block our JOURNEY. I'm so glad that you had a really fun time. I will pray for you and your family. Feel the NEW life and ENJOY the life! I will be any assistance for you anytime. Cheers for YOU and MOM. Thanks with LOVE. :)
$510/ per group
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