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Day tour in Cheorwon with a Hantan river Unesco Geopark, DMZ
Cheorwon in Gangwondo province is a border city including DMZ where was belong to the North Korea before the Korea war ended in 1953, thus visitors can see some of traces of North Korea like Labor party's office building, and the Hantan river is an Unesco Geopark with Columnar joint on both sides and is Skywalk built on the river, while walking the Skywalk you will feel thrilling and be surprising of the stunning view. In Cheorwon there are other attractions like Dopiansa, battle field.
Hans K.
Meeting Point
At you hotel (in Seoul)
Meeting
Hotel pick up and move to Cheorwon
At Hantan river entrance.
Sundam or Dereuni ticket offcie are the entrance of the skywalk on river, need to buy the ticket there. Walking thru the skywalk on the cliff of the river is the unique and special moment to all visitors. The scenery consist of water, forest and columnar joints.. Approximate 4km trail would not be long and will be finished in a glampse.
Lunch here
Lunch with local foods
at Dopiansa temple
1000 years long Buddhist temple built by Silla Kingdom where we can see a seated iron Vairojana Buddha and Korean temple layout.
at the labor party's office building
Cheorwon was a territory of North Korea before the Korean War happened in 1950, So there are several buildings built by N. Korea during its ruling time and many of them are registered as a national heritage by Korean Government.. This Labor Party's office building is one of them we can see it in front, and it is just nearby the DMZ.
At Baekmagoji battle site
Baekmagoji in Korean means a "White-horse battle field" in English, and one of the famous battle fields during the Korean war, it is located inside the DMZ. While the ceasefire agreement underway among parties there was a severe pitched battles to occupy the site against the enemy. S. Korea troops won and got the site finally but there was lots of casualties in both side. Here we can visit and see the war memorial monument and peaceful land inside the DMZ.
At the Battle site
return to hotel in Seoul
End of the tour
Ending Point
At you hotel (in Seoul)
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Inclusions & Exclusions
1. Guide fee
2. Free transportation (Hyundai Starex Van with 10 seaters)
3. Free Photos by smartphone
4. Fuel, toll, parking
1. Meals and drinks
2. All entrance fees (10 USD a person)
3. Travel insurance
4. Personal expense if required
5. Mandatory manner tips
Important Information
If it is rainy day, then we have other indoor activity like museum tour etc upon agreementg by clients.
1. The Hantan river course is closed on Tuesday, so it is not available on Tuesday.
2. Handicap, chronical desease/stenophobia person are not allowed for this tour, only adult and good fitness one.
3. I can cover 7 guests with my mini-Van
4. The itinerary is a standard one for everyone, so it can be customized for you upon request.
5. All schedule is subject to change without prior notices upon local situations.
6. Tickets for Hantan river is 10$ a person.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Reviews
Sixto A.
“ “Excellent Experience” ”
The tour I had with Mr Hans I must say was an excellent experience. From the time I made my initial inquiry about the booking upto the time he dropped me off in Seoul Station was AMAZING! He always respond to my emails in a timely manner! He was a very knowledgeable, fun, attentive, hospitable and very professional. I enjoyed my short layover stay in Seoul. I will definitely come back to South Korea with my family and will 100% use Mr Hans again. I would definitely recommend him to our friends.
Hans K.
Thanks a lot for your excellent feedback, I was also happy to meet you as my valuable client....Keep in touch and good luck..
Sarah c. K.
“ Friendly and Knowledgeable Guide and Excellent Driver! ”
We booked a custom DMZ tour with Hans. I was very specific and detailed about the sites we wanted to see, which I recommend. Hans was incredibly kind and accommodating. He picked our group up at 2 different hotels and told us about the history of sites in Seoul as he drove through the city. His English is great, of course. He is very knowledgeable about the history of the city as well as the philosophy, which was wonderful to learn about. As we drove to Paju I was very pleased (and relieved after all of the taxi rides we'd had in Seoul) that he is a fantastic driver, we felt very safe and he drove very smoothly and not too fast or jerky. The van is large and can comfortably accommodate 9 passengers, I believe. Unfortunately one of the main tours we wanted to visit was not available which was very disappointing but he was very understanding about adjusting our tour which I appreciate very much. We continued on the tour and had a nice meal and visited several other sites. He was so kind to our children and very patient with the pace of the tour and stopping for bathroom and snack breaks. It was very hot!! Overall it was a lovely tour and I would definitely recommend Hans as a tour guide. He also does hiking and biking tours, which seems very unique, especially since Korea is quite different than the US when it comes to camping accommodations.
Hans K.
Thank you so much on your great review and I am happy to hear that you and your kids are enjoyed my tour, I just tried to do small things for your groups as I love all Koreans.. Thanks again.
P k L.
“ 7 days in Seoul and the surrounding areas with a family of 6 ”
At first we think 7 days might be a little bit long to stay in Seoul and the nearby areas, but Hans suggested an itinerary which turns out to be perfect. All my family members enjoyed the whole period of stay and the touring/hiking/activities. Hans is excellent in guiding us around, and he showed us both good places and good food. Have no reservation to recommend Hans to anyone who is looking for an experienced and attending guide.
Hans K.
Thank you vey much, it was my honor to guide so lovely family. Even I learned a lot from you and your family members.. hope we can see again in the future and god bless you.