Seoul: DMZ with Retired Military Officer & North Korean Defector

5.0(5,648)8 hFree cancellationBy PLK TRAVEL

DMZ View Hunt Tour with Retired Military Officers from Seoul_plktravel

About this activity

Meet retired Korean military officers and a real North Korean defector on a unique DMZ tour where you hear both sides of the story.

1. Real Soldiers, Real DMZ Stories

Your guides are Korean military veterans who served near the DMZ.

- Agent SJ: Special Forces Major, Iraq war veteran

- Agent Tiger: Artillery commander, 20+ years on the front line

- Agent Eddie: DMZ tunnel expert and military briefer

- Agent Jason: 31-year intelligence officer, retired Lt. Colonel

- Agent Leo: Special Forces, 705th Special Mission Regiment

- Agent Richard: 10-year Air Force rescue pilot, official delegate to North Korea

2. Meet a Real North Korean Defector

Talk face-to-face with someone who escaped North Korea in a live Q&A and hear what life there is really like.

3. See North Korea From Dora Observatory

Look into North Korean territory while your veteran guide explains the history and military tension of the DMZ.

*Free hotel pick-up for groups of 10+*

Return to Myeongdong around 3:00–3:30 PM.

What's 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

Meeting and pickup

Hongik univ. subway station (Exit #3 outside)
Myeongdong subway station (Exit # 8 outside)

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.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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