DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) Day Tour from Seoul

I don't speak much English, so I was a little worried about joining an English and Chinese tour, but I really wanted to go to Jeondeungsa Temple, which is difficult to get to on your own, so I joined this tour. MAC, the tour guide, spoke a little Japanese and was very considerate to ease my anxiety, which I am very grateful for. We communicated in advance via LINE, he used LINE to give me detailed explanations in Japanese so that I could understand, and he showed me directions with photos so that I wouldn't get lost. I am very grateful. If I have the opportunity, I would like to join MAC's tour again. Thank you very much.

A truly unique and surprising tour! We had the chance to visit a lesser-known area of the DMZ, away from the typical tourist spots, and I have to say the experience went far beyond my expectations. In my opinion, it was even more interesting than the usual DMZ tour in Paju! Another highlight was the visit to a traditional market, full of authentic local street food plus, we were the only tourists there, which made the experience feel even more special and genuine. The tour ended with a visit to a beautiful temple surrounded by nature. A big shout-out to our guide, Sky, who was super informative, engaging, and fun. I definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for something authentic and off the beaten path!

This DMZ tour was different from the rest you can find on tour booking platforms like Klook - and it was worth it. In this tour, you are actually closer to the 38th Parallel than the rest. Literally the Hangang River was the only thing separating South Korea and North Korea. While it was enjoyable, it was also sobering espcially that you get to visit Gyongdo Island. It was also a grounded experience that makes you empathize with the families who were torn by the Korean War. On the other hand, our guide Sky was really accommodating and hilarious, kept us entertained throughout the trip. He also has a lot to share about the area so it was really a fulfilling trip. Would definitely recommend!

Our guide was awesome 🤩 He is very energetic and motivated! Be prepared to walk a lot including steep/inclined paths. Hence totally knackered at the end of the day.

Our guide, Sky, was very knowledgeable of the history of the places we visited. He was very attentive to our need’s & queries. A different option to the DMZ tour route.

It was an interesting experience, as we got to see the rural Korea. This course includes some climbing to the different locations, therefore come prepared :). Our guide, Jun, was really nice and attentive, and he also has very good English skills, therefore communication was easy.

This time in the DMZ, North and South Korea, although the participants were in a small group, the tour guide SKY still kindly introduced the explanations of each attraction in English/Japanese/Chinese. It was a pleasant trip.

One day during the Seoul trip, we joined the DMZ one-day tour group. In the end, we found that there were only four of us, including our guide Kevin. It was a private tour. Kevin was very enthusiastic. He has lived in Japan and South Korea for more than 10 years. He can speak Chinese, Japanese and Korean. He has also explored the culture of each place in depth. He was very talkative and enthusiastic during the trip. The Hwakai Garden on the Ganghwa Island route opened a mountain tram last year. We were too lazy to climb the mountain and added this project early in the morning. However, we didn't expect its speed to exceed everyone's expectations. After sitting on it, people with impatient temperaments will be anxious: "Isn't this cable car too slow?!" Hahaha, but every time you need to climb a very steep slope, you think it should be so slow, otherwise it will become a "roller coaster". The 60+ uncle who is in charge of order at the mountaintop cable car station is very energetic. He has been to many places in China and is planning to take 18 people to Datong, Shanxi in April next year. I have to say that I really admire him. We watched North Korea from across the river, only 2 kilometers from the demilitarized zone. The weather was very good that afternoon, and we even saw the "residents" walking on the other side through the telescope. The old market on the island was quite interesting. We tried some local snacks, which are said to have retained the traditional style of the 1970s and 1980s. The sugar cakes were delicious, and the carbohydrate happiness from oil and sugar.

We gathered at 7:00 in the morning. For this reason, we specially booked a taxi to get up early with the children. We couldn't have a good breakfast. The tour guide was more than an hour late and left us waiting in Myeongdong. We wanted to cancel, but we didn't want to continue, and we were not in the mood for traveling. My mood was greatly reduced and I was delayed in returning home. This is a day that needs compensation.

A route that feels relatively niche, but quite interesting. At the Peace Observatory in the DM Z area, you can see the rice fields and cyclists on the other side for 500 won per time, but it is said that they are all disguised 🥸 (? Dalong Market was a gathering place for North Korean refugees in the past. It has now become a traditional market. You can buy delicious glutinous rice cakes! A relatively small old restaurant, I ate a huge kimchi cake for 10,000 won. There are also some specialties that you can take a look at~ Jeondeungsa Temple feels more comfortable, with mountain breezes and pine trees. It should be a relatively large temple, and there are more local tourists. The driver is Mr. Xiao Shen, who is Korean~ We talked a lot along the way, switching seamlessly between Japanese, Korean and Chinese haha, let's play together again in the future! 😉