DMZ stands for Demilitarized Zone, which refers to the area near the border barrier that runs across the Korean Peninsula. The DMZ is a place that can only be visited through tours and is an area that many people are curious about as it is an area in contact with North Korea. Don't miss the opportunity to tour the DMZ and have a chance to talk to defectors, an experience that can only be done in Korea!
DMZ Tour + Defector Interview
Information
Operating days: Every Tuesday to Sunday
Operating Hours: 06:30-15:00
Why We Recommend It
You can directly ask questions to defectors in an interview.
You can comfortably proceed with the tour with a private means of transportation.
Through the DMZ tour, you can get closer to North Korea, which can only be experienced in Korea.
It is a special tour where you can feel the pain of the Korean War.
Things to Keep In Mind
Available languages: Korean, English
Included: English tour guide, tour car, tickets, defector interview location, defector interview
Excluded: Lunch, personal expenses, traveler's insurance
All participants must bring their original passport/ID on the day of the tour.
Please make sure to arrive on time.
The itinerary schedule may be subject to changes based on traffic or weather conditions.
If the tour cannot proceed due to circumstances with the coordinator, our customer service team will inform you via email.
We recommend wearing comfortable shoes for the tour.
If you have any questions regarding your reservation, please contact us at help@creatrip.com.
Price
Please make a reservation at least 2 days before departure.
Children under the age of 3 are considered infants and can use the tour for free.
Hotel pickup tour includes pickup service but does not provide drop-off service.
Pickup is available in Seoul, with designated locations in Yeouido (07:30), Gangnam (07:30), Dongdaemun (07:30), and Jamsil (07:00).
Meet at President Hotel (City Hall) | Adult (12 years and older) | 68000 |
Child (3-11 years) | 63000 | |
Hotel Pickup (refer to 'How to Reserve' below) | Adult (12 years and older) | 130000 |
Child (3-11 years) | 117000 |
Refund Policy
| Cancellation 3 days before departure | 100% refund |
| Cancellation 2 days before departure | Non-refundable |
Tour Itinerary
07:30 | Pickup or meeting and move to Paju |
09:00 | Imjingak Park Tour |
11:00 | Security Media Center |
11:30 | Third Tunnel |
12:00 | Dora Observatory |
13:00 | Unity Village |
14:00 | Imjingak Park |
15:00 | Arrive in Seoul (1st Floor of Myeongdong President Hotel) |
How to Reserve
| Step 1 | Make a reservation on the Creatrip reservation page. Reserve Here |
| Step 2 | Enter Reservation Details. Please provide detailed information regarding options, pickup location, and date related to the reservation. Reservation will be confirmed within 1-2 days after completion. |
| Step 3 | Arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before. The tour departs on time. 07:00 Jamsil Area Hotels (Hotel Pickup Tour) 07:30 Yeouido Area Hotels (Hotel Pickup Tour) 07:30 Gangnam Area Hotels (Hotel Pickup Tour) 07:30 Dongdaemun Area Hotels (Hotel Pickup Tour) 07:30 President Hotel (Meeting Point Tour)
Exit 8 Euljiro 2-ga Station, Subway Line 2 > Straight ahead for 4 minutes > President Hotel entrance Exit 5 City Hall Station, Subway Line 1 > Straight ahead for 1 minute > Pass Seoul City Hall and cross the pedestrian crosswalk > BNK Busan Bank Seoul Branch > Cross the right pedestrian crosswalk > President Hotel |
| Step 4 | Departure |
What to Expect
The Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) is a border barrier that roughly divides the Korean Peninsula in half, established to serve as a buffer zone between the countries of North Korea and South Korea.
The area bordering North Korea is an interesting region for people around the world who cannot visit North Korea.
A professional guide will accompany you and provide detailed explanations.
It's probably easy to understand the region by explaining it, as it is deeply associated with Korean history.
Imjingak is a place where you can feel the Korean War and the subsequent situation.
In Imjingak, a train that used to run all the way to Sinuiju, at the northern end of the Korean Peninsula before the division between North and South, is on display.
When North Koreans who are diaspora want to see their families, they visit Imjingak, which is close to their hometown, and pay respects as a way of showing their loyalty.
The sadness of being a divided country is felt.
The third tunnel is a tunnel with traces of North Korea.
In a divided situation, the North and South are connected by a tunnel dug from North Korea to South Korea.
When you explore the low and deep third underground cave, you can feel as if you are in that era.
You can also see North Korean-related items only on the DMZ tour.
Not only that, you can also ask questions through interviews with actual defectors and listen to various stories related to North Korea.
Experience something that is not easily done elsewhere through this tour!
DMZ Tour + Defector Interview
We hope that you can enjoy this informational tour of the DMZ! If you have any questions or concerns, please leave a comment below or send us an email at help@creatrip.com! You can follow us on Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and Facebook to stay updated on all things Korea!
