Signature DMZ Tour: Exclusive NK Defector Talk +Suspension Bridge

4.9

based on 4,631 reviews

| Seoul, South Korea

Reviews Summary

Most reviewers found the DMZ tour informative and a must-see, praising the unique opportunity to meet North Korean defectors. However, one reviewer felt it was shallow and touristy, lacking emotional depth.

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Features

Free Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Instant ticket delivery

Mobile Ticket

Pickup available

Duration

7 hours

Wheelchair accessible

Audio guide

Live guide

Interview with North korean defector
English Guide with DMZ license
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle

Lunch & Personal Expense

Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Comfortable shoes are required to enter 3rd infiltration tunnel.
If there’s an unannounced military training or official event in the DMZ, the tour will be replaced with a tour of Tomorrow's Whistle-Bunker Beat 131-Odusan Unification Tower-The War memorial of Korea
Children must be accompanied by an adult
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel (only original, No copy)
The Mt. Suspension Bridge tour option requires a minimum number of participants to proceed. If the required minimum is not met, we will inform you of the need to revise, change, or cancel the tour.
The itinerary and details may be adjusted in response to unexpected changes such as DMZ military schedules, traffic, or weather conditions.
No changes or refunds will be given for those who fail to arrive on time for departure, regardless of the reason.
DMZ is military area and can be closed suddenly without any notice. If it happens, alternative tour will be provided and no refunds.
Visiting the 3rd Tunnel is not recommended for those with heart conditions or other serious medical issues due to its physically demanding nature.
Tour duration time might be changed depends on site and traffic condition.

Walk the tense border between North and South Korea and hear a firsthand story from someone who lived it. This DMZ tour from Seoul includes major sites such as the 3rd Infiltration Tunnel, Dora observatory, Freedom Bridge, and Imjingak Park. The highlight is a rare face-to-face meeting with a North...

Duration from 7 Hours to 9 Hours
Group Tour
Max 40 people in the group

1
Seoul
Meet your guide at the designated meeting place. Once all guests have arrived, you'll be transferred directly to the DMZ.
- Duration 1 Hour•
- No Admission Ticket Required
2
Imjingak Pyeonghoa-Nuri Park
Imjingak, a symbol of Korean reunification desire, is a unique theme park featuring rides alongside barbed wire fences. It houses historical relics like the Freedom Bridge, used by 13,000 POWs for freedom, and a steam locomotive smokestack from the Korean War, abandoned for 55 years.
- Duration 1 Hour•
- No Admission Ticket Required

1400-6

Bridge on Imjingang River, crossed by 13,000 POWs in 1953 during the Korean War, symbolizes their "return to freedom."

No Admission Ticket Required•
Drive-By Only

DMZ

Korea's DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) is a military demarcation zone between North and South Korea, where military activities are prohibited. It remains a significant symbol of division on the Korean Peninsula since the Korean War.
DMZ Theater
The DMZ Theater, often located within or near the DMZ Exhibition Hall in DMZ...

Duration 40 Minutes•
Admission Ticket Included

The Third Tunnel

The DMZ tour's highlight includes exploring a North Korean tunnel, possibly for military purposes, with the 3rd tunnel extending 435 meters into South Korea. Visitors can also watch a documentary, view Korean War relics, and learn about the tunnel's discovery.

Duration 1 Hour•
Admission Ticket Included

Dora Observatory

Dora Observatory provides a close-up view of North Korea, including Gaeseong City and the Gaeseong Industrial Complex. Visitors can also see a fake North Korean border village called "Propaganda Village," where lights are manipulated to create the illusion of activity.

Duration 1 Hour•
Admission Ticket Included

Imjingak Pyeonghoa-Nuri Park

Imjingak Pyeonghwa Nuri Park ( Pass By)

Duration 5 Minutes•
No Admission Ticket Required

Gamaksan Chulleong Bridge

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The Gamaksan Chulleong Bridge, once Korea's longest suspension bridge at 220 meters, offers stunning views over Silmari Valley. Opened in 2016, it's a popular spot for its scenic beauty and thrilling experience, enhancing the hiking journey to Gamaksan Mountain.