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Private DMZ Tour from Sokcho near Seoraksan Mt.
The best-reviewed Sokcho listing: a 7-hour private day to the Goseong Unification Observatory, the DMZ Museum, a North Korean lunch and the Wanggok traditional village.
US$161 each · US$322 for two · Meets at the pier
1 / 12The DMZ and North Korea over the military demarcation linePhoto: tour operator, via Viator
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- 49 reviews average 5.0, the most of any tour at this port.
- Lunch, all fees and an air-conditioned vehicle are included, and the record says the duration includes travel time.
- The record allows a custom pickup point, and the vehicle and all areas are listed as wheelchair accessible.
A group of up to 4 who want the east-coast DMZ in one vehicle with lunch included.
The listed start is the Sokcho express bus terminal, 2.3 km from the cruise terminal. A wharf pickup is possible but must be agreed in writing. Entry to the observatory area goes through a security registration that asks for your passport, which the record does not mention. The record also says 'the tour may have more than 2 teams'. Coffee and tea are extra. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure.
The day, stop by stop
- Goseong Unification Observatory · 40 minYou are going to visit the Korean War exhibition hall before exploring the border of North Korea. It would be much better meaningful to look at the North territory after you felt how the war was terrifying.
- Goseong Unification Observatory · 1 hrYou will explore the border with North Korea in the Gangwondo area and view the most hostile land in the world out of the observatory.
- DMZ Museum · 1 hrThe DMZ became a symbol of the final divided nation in the world. You will learn how the DMZ was set up after the war, how much pain people have been feeling due to the separation, and what perspectives toward the North exist in South Korea.
- Goseong-gun · 1 hrEnjoy the North Korean cuisine. This area used to be North Korean territory before the Korean War and a lot of people who evacuated from North settled out. You can enjoy genuine North food(Vegetarian food available)
- Goseong Wanggok Maeul · 1 hrThis is a special village where you can observe the Korean traditional architecture. People living here keep their house traditional way instead they get subsidize from the government. It is hard to see Korean traditional architecture because most of the traditional was destroyed since the Korean War in South Korea.
- Lunch
- All Fees and Taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Coffee and/or Tea
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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Before you book
Is the Private DMZ Tour from Sokcho near Seoraksan Mt. worth it from the Sokcho cruise port?
The best-reviewed Sokcho listing: a 7-hour private day to the Goseong Unification Observatory, the DMZ Museum, a North Korean lunch and the Wanggok traditional village. Best for: A group of up to 4 who want the east-coast DMZ in one vehicle with lunch included.
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. Add a 5-minute taxi each way to the express bus terminal if no wharf pickup is agreed and it is 9 hours. That fits the 10-hour Westerdam call with an hour in hand.
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?
The listed start is the Sokcho express bus terminal, 2.3 km from the cruise terminal. A wharf pickup is possible but must be agreed in writing. Entry to the observatory area goes through a security registration that asks for your passport, which the record does not mention. The record also says 'the tour may have more than 2 teams'. Coffee and tea are extra. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure.
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