Uncover Korean War History DMZ Tour with Lunch

Really well organized tour. Contact with the guide via WhatsApp. Our tour guide was Gina. She explained everything really well, spoke very good English and was funny. On the way there we had hodu-gwaja (walnut cookies) at a rest stop. The DMZ is a unique experience. Afterwards on the way back we stopped for lunch with a bibimbap.

Highly recommend going to the DMZ on this fabulous tour to Cheorwon, which is much further north than other tours go, but well worth the extra time and was way less crowded, and gives you an insight into the struggle for peace and reunification. Great value (all day tour with lunch included). I loved the scenery on the drive, hardly anyone around at any of the stops, no queues, and great tour guide explanations along the way. Easy booking and pickup, lovely 2.5 hour drive to Cheorwon (a great break from all the walking in Seoul!), and excellent viewing at the 2nd tunnel, Peace Observatory with the monorail trip and observation tower where we could see the North Korean soldiers at the fort moving about, Woljeong-ri train Station and the traditional houses at the Cheorwon History & Culture Park - really interesting houses. Also would be great to come in November when the cranes are around. The International Crane Centre was very interesting as well - so you could learn about the wildlife and the WWF efforts in conservation of migratory birds. Our guide was excellent and everything went really smoothly. Lunch was delicious. Very small group which was a bonus and so easy to book through Klook (no voucher or extra pickups required - just turn up on the day). Recommend to take snacks with you as lunch isn't until 2pm, but there are also options to buy food at various locations on the tour as well. Easy to get to the pick up location - we were staying very close by, so walked there. You won't regret doing this tour.

Our guide, Mr Kim was excellent! His hometown is at the DMZ although he has travelled the world during his younger days so he can tell us all about stories around the DMZ area, with much passion. Besides the DMZ attractions we also saw lots of cranes and geese flying in V formation. A word of caution: do not attempt the 2nd tunnel if your fitness level is subpar or if you are claustrophobic. There is a waiting area and a small exhibition where you can wait for the group.

The tour was a true once-in-a-lifetime experience! We thorougly enjoyed Gina's expertise and insightful knowledge. She really went above and beyond to make things happen! We felt truly privileged to be on a tour with Gina.

My friends and I enjoyed our tour with Sam! He was very knowledgeable about Korean history and provided valuable information for the DMZ tour. We had a really fabulous time visiting all the different sites (tunnel, observatory, bridge). Would 100% recommend this tour which brings you to the second tunnel that is really close to the North Korea border and Sam’s and the driver’s service was commendable :)

Guide Jade is excellent at and dedicated to her job. The highlight of the tour would be the 2nd tunnel which you can walk down into DMZ and the furthest point is only 300m away from north korean border. From the observatory, you can watch live outposts with north korean soilders, and also listen to the propaganda broadcasting as well. at the end of the tour yummy lunch is provided (veggie bibimbap)

Our guide was Jade and she was very knowledgeable and spoke very good English. I'm really glad I chose Cherowon as my DMZ destination as it didn't feel overly busy. We learnt a lot about the history of Korea and the War and it was delivered in a respectful manner. Going into the second tunnel was very exciting. You need good walking shoes and a moderate amount of fitness. Definitely recommend this tour as it was well organised

You must get up early to meet at Seoul Subway City Hall or Myeongdong Station and rush to Cheorwon County, Gangwon Province. However, the road was congested along the way and there was a slight delay when we arrived at Cheorwon. The second tunnel really requires people with good physical strength to walk, and it is more difficult to walk than the third tunnel. If you are not in good physical condition, it is recommended not to choose this tour, otherwise you will feel the feeling of walking fast in the tunnel but not being able to breathe. , there is a sense of tension. The whole group was probably mostly white, and I was the only one with an Asian face from Taiwan. All communication is in English, so you need to be able to basically understand English. The scenery in Cheorwon, Gangwon-do is beautiful, but I would like to remind you to join this group if you are in good physical condition, otherwise taking the second tunnel will make you doubt your life XD

Nice DMZ Tour in Cherwon. Our Guide Jade was very nice and toll us a lot about the History of the tour. Lunch Was really tasty.

The itinerary is well arranged. There are free local snacks in the morning and lunch is also good. The tour guide is very serious and patient. It is highly recommended!