Private Tour: Talk show with N.K. Defector and Short Hiking | 8 hours

8 Reviews | Seoul
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Private Tour: Talk show with N.K. Defector and Short Hiking
2 Adults x $300.00
$600.00
Approx Total
$600.00
Pickup included

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: Japanese, English
  • Air conditioned vehicle
  • Lunch
  • DMZ specialized tour guide.
  • Personal expenses

Overview

Due to lots of request from our guests who already have experienced our DMZ & JSA tour programs, we finally launched a new tour program including a interview with a N.K. defector. We understand there are other tour companies having N.K. defector tours. What is the difference then? Unlike other DMZ bus tours, we offer private tours. You can freely ask any questions to a DMZ specialized tour guide and N.K. defector. And the N.K. defector Jae-Pyoung, Seo, he is the director of the association of the North Korean Defectors in S.K.. You will get information regarding : 1. His life back in N.K. 2. How he escape from North to South. and why? 3. His life in S.K. now 4. Lots more information about other N.K. defectors. 5. Q&A session with him.

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Itinerary

  • The Blue House (Pass By)

    You will pass by presidential blue house and you will get to see the main building where current S.K. president stays.

  • Bugak Skyway

    From Bugak Skyway, you will see breath taking sights of Bukhansan Mountain and Seoul city view. You will get an idea of N.K. spy route from here and we will go short hiking to Bugak mountain to see a battle sight between S.K. soldiers and N.K. spies.

    1 hour

  • Odusan Unification Tower

    This is the ONLY observatory where you can see N.K. farm land and civilians. You will hear about modern history of Korea from small exhibition hall which is located on 1st floor. On 3rd floor, there is an observatory deck where you can see N.K. farm land the other side of Im Jin river. Through telescope, you can see N.K. village, elementary school, threshing site and Kim il sung Museum.

    1 hour

  • The War Memorial of Korea

    There are two different section(indoor and outdoor) and you can experience Korean War from A to Z. After this, you will have a chance to see N.K. defector (Jae-Pyoung Seo) in a coffee shop which is located in Museum. Jae-Pyoung Seo, he is not just an ordinary N.K. defector but he is the director of the association of the N.K. Defectors. He will not only explains to you about life in N.K. and how he escape from, but also he will answer everything about questions you have.

    3 hours

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Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Free Cancellation

June 18100% refund
June 19No refund

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  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Once in a lifetime experience

Published on Nov, 2023

Tour guide, Surag, picked us up promptly and was very informative on everything we asked him about. He also adjusted the itinerary due to the weather that day which worked best for us! The highlight of the tour was meeting Ms. Juon whose incredible story about her life back in NK leading to her human trafficking experience to her dangerous journey to SK to a life of freedom. She answered all of our questions even when we went over our alloted time. Also included in the tour is getting a taste of NK cuisine. This was also a delight also made memorable with our personable tour guide. The view of fall foliage from Bugak Pavillion and was amazing. I recommend this tour for history enthusiasts (the war museum gave us a better understanding of the UN's involvement in the Korean War), foodies, and for anyone who wants to talk to a NK defector.

Wow...best tour we have ever taken!!!

Published on Dec, 2019

I booked this tour for myself, my husband, and a friend that was traveling with us. I had originally booked a different tour that would take us to the JSA Freedom House, but due to the African Swine Fever, we were unable to do that tour. Not going to lie, we were super bummed, but this tour was suggested instead. We decided to go ahead and proceed with this tour and boy, we were NOT disappointed. This tour turned out to be one of the best tours we have ever taken on our travels. Our guide, Alfonso, was amazingly knowledgeable from start to finish and SOOOOO personable. We had great fun with him all day. The tour took us from a morning hike with great views of Seoul to the DMZ for some great shots of North Korea. Then, on to a traditional Korean bbq lunch which was fantastic!!! We finished the day off at The War Memorial where the day ended with us meeting with a North Korean defector. It was so wonderful speaking with him and he was quite humorous and personable even though we didn't speak the same language. I 1,000% suggest this tour and suggest requesting Alfonso as your guide. You will NOT regret it!!!

Look no further. Book this tour right now.

Published on Nov, 2019

If you hate educational and informative content delivered in a thoughtful and meaningful way by a great human who cares about your experience and well-being then you won't like this tour.

No spy tour

Published on Nov, 2019

Alfonso is the man, legit legend I'd go again in a second. If you are thinking about going don't think just book

Very informative and enjoyable tour

Published on Nov, 2019

Due to a swine flu outbreak we were unable to go to the JSA but this was a suitable substitute. Alfonso was a great host, very knowledgeable and friendly. Having a personal guided tour was the best way to explore and learn about this aspect of South Korean history, and meeting and talking with a North Korean defector was an honour. A highlight of the tour was our lunch, which we never would have been able to do on our own. We dined on grilled duck with the locals near the Odusan Reunification Centre and it was delicious. This is a must-do for any trip to Seoul.

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