Overnight DMZ village stay : DMZ tour, Canyon trekking and Pool Party!
Overview
- Trip Date : August 27-28
- Location : Cherwon county in Gangwondo *Map Click!!
- Guide Language : English
- Minimum Traveler : 15
- Price : 145,000won by August 12
Have you ever been curious about what the DMZ is, and what North Korea looks like from the South Korean border? Now’s your chance! We will be going on an overnight trip to a unique village right next to the DMZ! Learn more about the ongoing conflict between North and South Korea by seeing these historic locations and monuments in person.
You can take a peek into the North from an observatory that is almost on the edge of the demarcation zone, only a few km from the border. Walk underground inside the second infiltration tunnel out of four other known tunnels in South Korea. Visit the last train that used to connect the North and South, the sites of devastating ruins, the shockingly calm landscape of the bloodiest battlefield in the war, and so much more! During our stay, we will experience a mixture of nature and history in Cherwon. You will leave this trip with a whole new perspective about the Korean War and how it affects us today.
To end our day, there will be a private poolside party at our accommodation, and the pool will be filled with clean, refreshing mountain spring water. We will also have a bonfire in the evening and roast s’mores!
Our meals will be prepared by the villagers using the local area’s ingredients, including a delicious Korean BBQ dinner. We’ll also learn how to make and decorate Korean rice cakes in a fun cooking class at the village community center.
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- Stay in a pension house that is just 5 km from the border. You’ll be able to see into North Korea from here, but don’t worry, it is completely safe.
- Take a scenic and unique walk along the 4 km long trail built along a canyon that was created by volcanic eruptions.
- Explore the 2nd Infiltration Tunnel, the second tunnel out of four found by South Koreans that North Koreans secretly dug into the country
- Visit the Unification Observatory that overlooks the Iron Triangle Battlefield, North Korean villages, military bunkers and outposts that you can see through binoculars
- We’ll visit Woljeongri Train Station and the ruins of the “Last Train to North Korea” that used to connect both sides of the Korean Peninsula
- Examine the Labor Party Building ruins, also known as Nodongdangsa, where the area around it used to be part of Northern Korea in 1946 before the war
- Eat meals prepared by the villagers using locally-grown ingredients of Cherwon
- Learn how to make and decorate Korean rice cakes
- Chill at the private pool party at our pension
- Take plenty of photos at all these historic and beautiful sites
What to expect
Take in the breathtaking views of the valley and the Goseokbawi Rock that sits in the middle of the Hangtangang River at Goseokjeong Pavilion. Many famous K-Dramas were filmed in this area because of how scenic it is!
Walk through the 2nd Infiltration Tunnel that was secretly built by North Korea shortly after the armistice of the Korean War. You will see evidence of how it was created and its purpose. At some point, you will be only 300 meters from the border!
Get an amazing and shockingly close view of North Korea at the Unification observatory through binoculars. Try to find the bunkers and outposts from both countries in the hillsides, and observe the North Korean homes in the distance.
Enjoy delicious Korean BBQ prepared by the villagers and other homemade food made from their locally-grown ingredients!
Visit Woljeongri Station, one of the northernmost train stations in Korea. It used to connect both sides of the Korean Peninsula and even reached Moscow, Russia! Now, it is the site of the ruins of the “Last Train to North Korea.”
Walk around the Labor Party Building
Take in the shockingly serene view of the Baekmagoji battlefield. It was one of the bloodiest battles during the Korean War, and because of how severe it was, the mountain it was fought on lost its original shape. It was said to resemble a white horse (baengma) lying down.
Walk along the 4km long canyon trail while taking in the beautiful scenery
End the day on a sweet note by roasting s’mores over a fire together and having fun through the night.
Cool down in the pool at our pension and enjoy our private pool party!
Make and decorate traditional Korean rice cakes.
ITINERARY
Day 1 (Saturday, August 27 )
Day 2 (Sunday, 28)
Payment Detail
Price is only 145,000 won by August 12 and covers all the expenses below::
1.DMZ tour fee including 2nd infiltration tunnel
2.Round trip limousine bus
3.Special Korean BBQ(삼겹살) dinner
*Vegetarians are okay because the side dishes with vegetables are served with rice and soup
4.Canyon trekking entry fee(10,000won)
5.Delicious 2 local meals(Saturday dinner & Sunday breakfast)
6.Staying at a pension house
7.Rice cake make experience fee
8.English speaking tour guides
*How to Pay for Trips
1.You can use ATM machines or online banking to wire payments directly from your bank account to Adventure Korea’s account, NH(NongHyup) Bank account no: 317-0017-2500-41 under the name of (주)더에이케이트래블
2.Otherwise, you can visit any bank in Korea and have a teller wire the funds on your behalf.
3.You can pay via paypal to adventurekoreatrip@gmail.com
If you use paypal, 1 USD is the same as 1,000won.
*How to sign up for the trip
Please pay the full amount in order to reserve your seat and email to webmaster@adventurekorea.com with the information below;
1.Trip name
2.Your full name including middle name.
3.Contact number
4.How much was deposited
5.What bank you sent it from
6.Time and date you sent it
7.Pick up site
8.Gender & Nationality
9.Provide the number of people in your group and their full names
Cancellation Policy
We have to pay deposits for these trips with the different accommodations and activity places. If you cancel at the last minute, we are losing money as well. Therefore, we have put into place this cancellation policy. By paying for the trip you agree to this cancellation policy.
If you have paid and would like a refund we have a three week policy. This policy is as follows:
5 days before the trip: Full refund (120 hours from departure time)
3 days before the trip: 50% refund(72 hours from the departure time)
0% refund ( 72 hours or less from the departure time)
Pick up site
07:00am Pick up at Osan college subway station(exit 2)
07:30am Pickup at Cheongmyeong subway station(Exit 1) *6 stops away from Jukjeon and 7 stops away from Suwon subway station
08:00am Pick up at Express bus terminal Subway station( Sub line 3,7,9 Exit 8)
08:30am Dongdaemun History & Culture Park station(Subway line 2,4,5/Exit 9)
Additional Information
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What to bring:
– Hiking shoes
– Comfortable clothes for hiking
– Hat
– Sunglasses
– Sunscreen
– Jacket
– Towel
– Toiletries
– Water bottle