Guided Morning JSA (Panmunjeom) Tour from Seoul (Tuesday to Saturday)
Overall Rating
4.50
JSA canceled... but SP saved the day!
Reviewed by: Mark Halley, 2019/03/22Unfortunately the JSA leg of our tour was canceled by the UNC. However, our tour guide, SP, made the trip am unforgettable experience. His good nature and wisdom really made the tour enjoyable. I highly recommend this tour. It's worth every penny!
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Activity Date: | 2019/03/20 |
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Amazing trip to world's most militarized - demilitarized zone.
Reviewed by: Beniamin Kalinowski, 2017/09/07The trip began by pick up from our hotel. The pick up time was really precise and the buses were convenient and really spatious. Later we have been introduced to our guide - SP, who was amazing - charismatic, cheerful and very talkative, full of news and informations. He told us a lot about history of Korean War, places we were visiting and explained current politics situation in both countries.
Our first stop was Camp Bonifas, the UN/South Korean military base, where we were introduced to out military guide - private Gomez. After brief introduction to the Joined Security Area, Demilitarized Zone and limited-access Civil Control Zone, we have been taken to see the Pan Mun Jeom, Military Armistice Commission Conference Room and Freedom House. We could feel the pressure of the proximity of the North Korean soldiers and could watch them standing on the other side of the border, which was really impressive.
Unfortunately, due to security reasons and the big tension between Koreas, we were not able to see the UN Guard Post 3 and Bridge of No Return, which only showed us, that this military zone is still far from being a peaceful place. In PanMunJeom we were able to stand at the North Korean side of the border and make pictures.
After JSA we were taken back to Camp Bonifas to bought some gifts and souvenirs. Then we went for the lunch to the area of the closed in 2013 entrance to Kaesong Industrial Region. The lunch was very tasty, we ordered traditional bulgogi and there was way more food than anyone could eat.
Our last stop in the DMZ area was Imjingak with the Mangbaeddan monument, Bridge of Freedom and beautiful and spatious park.
Overall, I really appreciate and recommend this trip. Altogether with the large dose of the history and visiting historical places, we received a real image of how looks the world most militarized - Demilitarized Zone. I thinki this is an amazing connection of entertainment and visiting with learning history. Strongly recommend.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2017/09/01 |
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Dear. Beniamin Kalinowski
Warm Greeting from Cosmojin Travel Agency.
Thank you for your detailed review including photos.
We are so happy you enjoyed your tour with us.
Wish this trip would stay with you as a happy memory.
And wish you safe flight back to your hometown.
Look forward to seeing you again next time.
Thank you.
Best Regards
Minji, Kim