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Mount Seorak and Goseong DMZ Observatory from sokcho

Recommended by 100% of travelers
Sokcho, South Korea
  • 5 to 6 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

    What's Included

    • Admission Fee - Admission fee
    • Meals
      Meals are not included, but we will provide designated free time for you to eat at your own convenience.

    Meeting and Pickup

    Pickup points

    Select a pickup point

    Pickup details

    Pickup at your location is mainly available in the Sokcho and Goseong areas. In Yang yang and Gangneung area, pick-up and drop-off are only available for groups of 2 or more.

    Operating hours
    .8:30 am

    Itinerary

    1

    Seoraksan National Park

    2 hours Admission Ticket Free

    2

    Goseong Unification Observatory

    1 hour Admission Ticket Included

    3

    DMZ Museum

    2 hours Admission Ticket Included

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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    Reviews

    5.0
    based on 10 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

    Another Excellent Tour With Tony

    Michael_E, Apr 2026
    This was the 2nd consecutive day tour with Tony where I was the only person booked but he still went ahead, which I respect. This one focused on 2 sites, the Seorak National park and the DMZ observatory so there was plenty of time at both. The National park was beautiful in the spring sunshine and we had a nice walk around and lunch. The DMZ excursion to the observatory was more sobering but there is a lot to see including the museum where you learn a lot about the history and this unusual area. Doing this in the Sokcho area rather than nearer Seoul probably makes it a quieter and more pleasant experience and it’s also by the sea. I really appreciated Tony who is very kind, calm, a safe driver and informative about the sites. After spending 2 days together without others it was like being friends at the end!

    Outstanding tour

    Edward_F, Oct 2025
    Tony led an outstanding tour, saw more than we anticipated and catered to our interests. It was a rainy day, and he offered cancellation/refund, but we decided to press on as we would only be in Sokcho that day, and it was pretty amazing. Great vehicle and commentary with good English, highly recommend.

    Recommended tour to Goseong DMZ and Hwaamsa Temple

    Jennifer_M, Jul 2025
    Wonderful day tour with Tony from Sokcho to Hwaamsa Temple in Seoraksan National Park with optional grueling 2 hour hike up to a peak with beautiful views and back down to temple. Then to DMZ zone on this coast - very interesting to see this view rather than the normal one from Seoul. Great views from the observation tower and then the DMZ museum, really emphasizing the desire for unification. Tony was wonderful guide and driver. We had three people in this personalized tour. Highly recommend.

    Insightful DMZ / History / North Korean food tour

    Ruiteng_L, Jun 2025
    We thoroughly enjoyed our tour today with Tony! We could choose when our tour started between 9am - 1pm with a direct pick up (and drop off) from our hotel in Sokcho. Tony spoke good English and was very friendly. We drove to the Goseong DMZ observatory, the DMZ museum, followed by a self-paid North Korean lunch at Abai village (which was delicious) and finished with a visit to Sokcho city museum (which also contained the displaced refugee village). Our day started at 9.30am and we were finished by 4.30pm. Tony helped us to translate (including our lunch orders) and answered any questions we had. We were Tony’s second tour group, but the whole experience was seamless. At no point did we feel rushed while reading the museum exhibits or eating lunch. Overall, we were glad to have Tony as our guide today. We highly recommend going with Tony. Please note it appears to be very challenging to reach Goseong DMZ observatory and the DMZ museum without a car as the area is controlled by the South Korean military. Tony made the whole experience effortless - he filled in some forms and got us through a military checkpoint without any delay. We considered getting a taxi and public transport, but found both alternative options to be too tricky (a taxi was as expensive as the tour + it would’ve been v challenging finding a taxi going back) and public transport doesn’t travel as far as the Goseong DMZ observatory. Going with Tony meant we could see more.

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