DMZ 3rd Tunnel & Nature Walk Tour

Overall this tour experience was very poor for several reasons. These include: - being told by the tour leader that it’s my fault that I’m not enjoying it, even though everything was very poorly explained - we were picked up initially on Jackie’s tour with two different tour groups of approx 10-12 people in each. We arrived at the DMZ and subsequently told we’d be getting on a different coach with a new guide. Later on we were then passed on to somebody else and in another new vehicle, it was awful - our second group we were with a group of 25 students, whilst they weren’t an issue, it felt uncomfortable and was very much organised for them - Ron Han as a tour leader was poor, showed lack of understanding and enthusiasm. When I raised issues with him, whilst he initially apologised but he then preceded to blame me and that I hadn’t joined in, I’m sorry I didn’t feel like joining a bunch of kids on a tour that I’d paid for with my own money! - at the DMZ you can’t take photos, this wasn’t explained anywhere or advised. Ron Han basically said if they stated it nobody would come! Sadly it’s true as it was a waste of a day as we visited 5 shops/places to buy things and the tour extension, whilst pretty, wasn’t that great - as me and my partner got on the bus, the driver very specifically targeted us telling us no food or drinks yet other people behind us preceded to bring theirs… completely unfair and unnecessary - at the DMZ we were told there was a restaurant to eat at and given an hour to explore the site yet upon getting back on the bus just 12 minutes afterwards we stopped at another row of restaurants where we were given a further 20 mins. Absolutely ridiculous and according to Ron Han set up by the government and they’re forced to go there. Would never go with this company again due to such a poor overall experience. Other tourists also seemed annoyed at their experience too.

Had a great day with Jackie the storyteller on our tour. Couldn’t have asked for a better experience

DO NOT BOOK - DANGEROUS CRASH Our driver was driving recklessly and crashed the tour van, resulting in injuries and shock. Despite this, the tour continued in a new van and we were pressurised into signing an agreement to minimise the impact of the crash. We did not sign and were promised compensation at the time and in follow up messages. This never materialised and the company has ignored all my messages since August. Avoid this tour at all costs - it’s dangerous are irresponsible.

Rose was one of the best tour guides I’ve had. Super thorough, very knowledgeable engaging and humorous. Learned so much more about Korean history around all things Korean time. Warning- 3rd tunnel descent and scent are not for the faint of heart. Prepare with the right sneakers and should be relatively fit to do it comfortably. Suspension bridge was beautiful and autumn was the perfect time to go with sun and breeze keeping temps cool!

My family and I had an amazing time on this adventure! Molly is an amazing tour guide who provided a brilliant narrative of the Korean War. I highly recommend this tour with Molly- you will have a wonderful time!