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DMZ Tour for Sokcho Cruise Travelers in South Korea
A shared 7-hour DMZ day the operator wrote for Sokcho cruise passengers: the Goseong Unification Observatory, a North Korean lunch stop and the Wanggok village.
US$153 each · US$306 for two · Pickup offered
1 / 12The DMZ and the North Korean Territory over the Military demarcation linePhoto: tour operator, via Viator
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- The record says 'you can visit the DMZ on the edge of East Korea while disembarking at the Sokcho cruise terminal'. It is customised for cruise travellers.
- 23 reviews average 5.0.
- The pickup type is pickup for everyone, and the vehicle and all areas are listed as wheelchair accessible.
Passengers who want the DMZ at a group price and do not mind a coach of up to 30.
Only the air-conditioned vehicle is listed as included; lunch, fees and a guide are not listed either way, so ask. The record names no pickup place, so confirm the cruise-terminal pickup in writing. Entry to the observatory area goes through a security registration that asks for your passport, which the record does not mention. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure.
The day, stop by stop
- Goseong Unification Observatory · 2 hrFirst, you will visit the Korean War exhibition and learn how the war was terrifying. Second, you will move to the observatory and view the DMZ and real North Korean territory.
- 1 hrThis area used to be the North Korean territory before the Korean War. Enjoy the genuine North Korean cuisine.
- Goseong Wanggok Maeul · 2 hrYou will look around the traditional village, where everything is preserved in traditional architectural style.
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Guide languages: English. Cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. Run by chan.
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Booked through Viator (a Tripadvisor company). There is rarely a tour desk at the pier, so book before you sail.
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Before you book
Is the DMZ Tour for Sokcho Cruise Travelers in South Korea worth it from the Sokcho cruise port?
A shared 7-hour DMZ day the operator wrote for Sokcho cruise passengers: the Goseong Unification Observatory, a North Korean lunch stop and the Wanggok village. Best for: Passengers who want the DMZ at a group price and do not mind a coach of up to 30.
How long a port call do I need for this tour?
About 9 hours. The tour runs 7 hr; add half an hour to get off the ship and keep the hour before all-aboard free. 420 minutes plus 90 minutes is 8.5 hours, with no travel added because the record describes pickup at the cruise terminal. It fits the 10-hour Westerdam call.
Can I cancel if my ship skips the port?
The operator's policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. The operator may cancel for bad weather, with a refund.
What should I know before booking?
Only the air-conditioned vehicle is listed as included; lunch, fees and a guide are not listed either way, so ask. The record names no pickup place, so confirm the cruise-terminal pickup in writing. Entry to the observatory area goes through a security registration that asks for your passport, which the record does not mention. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure.
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