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Seoul Private Tour - 3rd Infiltration Tunnel entrance
3rd Infiltration Tunnel entrance
Seoul Private Tour - Peace Train
Peace Train
Seoul Private Tour - Gamaksan Suspension Bridge
Gamaksan Suspension Bridge
Seoul Private Tour - 3rd Infiltration Tunnel entrance
3rd Infiltration Tunnel entrance
Seoul Private Tour - Gamaksan Suspension Bridge 2
Gamaksan Suspension Bridge 2
Seoul Private Tour - War Memorial of Korea
War Memorial of Korea
Seoul Private Tour - freedom bridge
freedom bridge
Seoul Private Tour - 3rd Tunnel exhibition
3rd Tunnel exhibition
Seoul Private Tour - passenger car for transport
passenger car for transport

DMZ tour to 3rd tunnel, Imjingkak, Gamaksan Suspension Bridge

Car Tour (driving guide)
Seoul Tour Guide - Paul K.

Joined 2023

Paul K.
5.00 / 5
(23 reviews)
Identity Verified
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Seoul
English, Japanese, Korean (Native)
8 hours
Private tour (only you and Paul K.)
Up to 10 people

DMZ tour offers your exploring of the dark side of Seoul, featuring intense tensions, violent confrontations and the constant risk of war between North and South Korea.


During DMZ tour, you will visit the 3rd Infiltration Tunnel to see the reality of North's threatening provocation and Imjingak to see the scars & sorrowful memories of the Korean War. On your way back to Seoul, you will visit Gamaksan to enjoy beautiful natural scenery.

Itinerary

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07:00 AM

Meeting Point

at your hotel

- Guide pick up tourist and move to Imjingak by passenger car for about one hour. Greetings and pick-up at hotel.

08:30 AM

Registering of tour to 3rd infiltration tunnel and Dorasan Observatory in DMZ with passport of tourist

Tourist present their passport to register the tour.

10:30 AM

Tour to 3rd infiltration tunnel and Dorasan Observatory

1. 3rd infiltration tunnel and Imjingak tour:


1). Tour to Imjingak resort, which is the unique tourist site, featuring of wounds of the Korean War and division, The resort preserves the Freedom Bridge and Imjingang rail bridge from the Korean War.

2). The tour to 3rd Tunnel takes 2.5 hours. First visit to 3rd infiltration tunnel and then goes to Dorasan Observatory, where we can look across village and city of North Korea.

01:50 PM

Lunch

Lunch around Imjingak

02:00 PM

Tour to Gamaksan Suspension Bridge or War Memorial Museum

Gamaksan suspension bridge

Gamaksan Mountain Suspension Bridge is 150m long and 1.5m wide bridge connecting the valley of Seolmari. It is called Gamaksan, because dark blue rock walls are developed in Gamaksan. Gamaksan is 675m high above sea level, where the mountains are rough and waterfalls, valleys, and rock walls are developed.


War Memorial Museum, instead of Gamaksan Suspension bridge

The War Memorial of Korea exhibits and preserves materials related to the Korean War and serves as a national moral educational venue. It was established on June 10, 1994 by the War Memorial Service Korea Society to commemorate the noble sacrifice of patriotic martyrs. The museum houses approximately 33,000 artifacts with about 10,000 on display at indoor and outdoor exhibitions.

03:00 PM

End of the tour

Return to your hotel

Ending Point

at your hotel

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Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

guide fee, transportation for DMZ tour.

car fee, gasoline fee and toll fees,

guide provide passenger car shown on photo, to go to Imjingak and return to hotel.

What‘s not included

meal/lunch, drinks

entrance fee for DMZ tour

Tour Important Information

At DMZ tour, you will take a break from Seoul's fascinating traditional culture and its vibrant metropolitan landscape. Instead, we'll explore the dark side of Seoul; intense tensions, violent confrontations and the constant risk of war between North and South Korea.


You will visit the 3rd Tunnel to see reality of North's threatening provocation and Imjingak to see scars of Korean War and Gamaksan Suspension bridge.

During DMZ tour, all tourists have to tour by limousine bus which government agency provide.


Before tour starts, guide will share brief history of Korean division and Korean war.


1. 3rd Infiltration Tunnel:

Tour to 3rd Tunnel takes 2.5 hours. First visit to 3rd infiltration tunnel and then goes to Dorasan Observatory, where we can look across village and city of North Korea.


3rd Tunnel is one of four discovered tunnels that were built under the border between South Korea and North. The location of third tunnel is away from only 52km north of Seoul.

3rd Infiltration Tunnel is apparently designed for a surprise attack on Seoul from North Korea and 30,000 soldiers per hour could be moved through tunnel.


2. Imjingak resort, the unique tourist site, featuring of scars and tension of the Korean War and division. The resort preserves the Freedom Bridge and Imjingang rail bridge from the Korean War.


As an alternative destinations, guest can choose one of War Memorial Museum or Gamaksan Mountain Suspension Bridge.


1). Gamaksan Suspension Bridge:

Gamaksan Suspension Bridge is 150m long and 1.5m wide bridge connecting the valley of Seolmari. It is called Gamaksan, because of dark blue rock walls are developed in Gamaksan. Gamaksan is 675m high above sea level. Gamaksan was a fierce battleground during the Korean War.


2). War Memorial Museum, as alternative destination of Gamaksan Suspension Bridge.

The War Memorial of Korea exhibits and houses approximately 33,000 artifacts with about 10,000 on display at indoor and outdoor exhibitions.

Important message from the supplier

My primary tourist destination is Seoul and metropolitan area, consisting of 5 palaces, Royal Ancestral Shrine, Bukchon Hanok Village, National Museum of Korea, War Memorial of Korea and other museums & galleries and contemporary architectures, and Namsan Mt. with N-Seoul Tower, traditional & trendy market places such as Gwangjang market & Hondae street, and also Korean Folk Village & DMZ tour.

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
Seoul Tour Guide - Paul K.

Joined 2023

Paul K.
5.00 / 5
(23 reviews)
Identity Verified
Interview-Based Quality Checks

About Tour Guide Paul K.

Hello everyone, I am Paul, a state-licensed English tour guide in Seoul. I am professional tour docent with proven record track of over 200 tours for international tourists.


Seoul is a fascinating destination that seamlessly blends the traditional with the modern.


My tour is to explore Korea’s unique cultural identity and beauty!


Center of tour is architecture. Architectural style represents spirit of times. We can see as much as we know. For example, without knowledge about Christianity, the spirit of medieval Europe, we cannot fully appreciate beauty and value of Romanesque and Gothic architecture, but are just fascinated by its superficial beauty.


Confucianism is the spirit of Joseon Dynasty. Confucianism is Korea's cultural identity, that is basis for Korean traditional architecture.


Based on understanding of Confucianism, your appreciation will create intense impression and long-lasting memory of your tour in Korea. I am the only tour docent-guide in Korea who introduces Korean traditional culture based on Confucianism.


My primary tourist destinations are focusing on Seoul and metropolitan area, consisting of 5 palaces, Royal Ancestral Shrine, Bukchon Hanok Village, National museum of Korea, War Memorial of Korea, other museums & galleries and contemporary architectures, and Namsan Mt. with N-Seoul Tower, traditional & trendy market places such as Gwangjang market & Hongdae street, and COEX-Starfield library & Bongeunsa Buddhist temple & Sunjeongneung Royal Tomb in Gangnam area, and also Korean Folk Village & DMZ tour in neighboring cities.


Alongside, I am specialist for hiking to Bukhansan Mt. and Inwangsan Mt. that are located in downtown Seoul, where you can enjoy beautiful natural sceneries and stunning view of Seoul.


With my hands-on experiences and deep knowledge of Korea's culture & history, you can discover true discoveries in Korea.

Thank you for your interest!

As your guide, I hope to see you soon in Seoul!

Reviews

Paul was an outstanding guide!

When Paul started put with a lesson in Confucianism and the history of Korea, my wife and I didn't quite know what to think. When we got to the first palace, everything came together and made great sense. Our day with Paul was educational (a tenant of Confucianism), fun, and delicious. It was a great way to start our journey.

Josh W.

Paul K.

The center of culture and center of tour is architecture. Architectural style represents spirit of times. Confucianism was the spirit of Joseon Dynasty. Confucianism culture of Joseon Dynasty is unique characteristic of Korean culture, compared to Chinese, Japanese and European culture. Tourist information is based on Confucianism for your full appreciating of entire Korean architecture and cultural places.

2 day Tour of Korean culture Highlights

My husband and i had a short visit to Korea at the end of a cruise and booked Paul to show us the highlights of the city in 2 days. Paul was very knowledgeable about the Korean culture and history with regard to confucius culture. This information gave us a better understanding of the sights that we visited. Paul was very punctual and got us around the city with confidence. We visited two places, the secret gardens, two museums, Seoul Tower and experienced tradition Korean street food as well as a restaurant. Our tour was busy and we did a lot of walking as well as using the train system, which is amazing, and we also used the bus. Overall we got a great taste of Seoul in a short time. There is so much more to see and do, perhaps on our next visit. Thank you Paul

Sandra M.

Paul K.

Guest's good review is great rewarding to my dedication to tour and my study. Appreciation of architecture, art and craft requires background knowledge. We can see as much as we know about background knowledget. Confucianism is Korea's culturual identity. Korean traditional culture as well as Gyeongbokgung and Changdeokgung palaces represent Confucianism. I appreciate Sandra's full appreciation of Korean traditional culture. Paul

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