DMZ Insider Tour: Defector Q&A, 3rd Tunnel & Bridge Options

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(26,384 reviews)
Seoul, South Korea

6 to 9 hours (approximately)
Offered in: Japanese and 1 more

See North Korea up close on the DMZ tour from the team that first created Korea's DMZ and suspension bridge tours.

At our own North Korea Experience Center, meet a real North Korean defector face to face. Hear a real escape story, learn what life in North Korea is really like, then join a live Q&A and ask anything about life across the border.

From Dora Observatory, look straight into North Korea with your own eyes. Walk deep into the 3rd Tunnel, which North Korea dug toward Seoul. It is one of the closest spots you can get to North Korea.

Then pick the tour that fits you. Half-day & Short shows the main DMZ highlights in a shorter day. Most Popular adds the amazing Mt. Gamaksan suspension bridge and a short hike. Scenic & Relaxed adds an easy walk across the beautiful Lake Majang bridge.

Round-trip transfer from Seoul, a licensed guide in English or Japanese, and a comfortable air-conditioned bus are all included. No forced shopping. Just a high-quality DMZ experience.

What's Included

Admission fees to DMZ
*For groups of 10 +, free hotel pick-up is included*
Roundtrip Trasnfer from Seoul
Licensed Professional Tour Guide
Lunch
Travel insurance
Anything not mentioned in details

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 6 to 9 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    DMZ

    Meet a North Korean defector and hear her raw, firsthand escape story, where survival was never guaranteed. Then join a live Q&A to ask anything and get honest answers about life on the other side of the border. Before we go into DMZ area and do ID Check, will look through Mangbaedan Altar which is historical sites related to Korean War. Through a critical lecture on North Korea’s system, visitors learn about the cruel reality of North Korea and listen to a firsthand defection story.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 2
    The Third Tunnel

    ■DMZ(Demilitarized Zone) The 3rd Invasion Tunnel. This is walking course into the tunnel. Take your step into the 3rd tunnel which is one of thrilling tunnel as close to 1.95 meters high, 2.1 meters wide and 1,635 meters long. It was thought to be more threatening as an invasion tool than the 1st and 2nd Tunnels.

    40 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Dora Observatory

    It's the northern-most point of the western front, and offers the chance to see Gaeseong Industrial Complex and Songhaksan Mountain in a single view. Take a look at North Korea Territory with your eyes for real!

    40 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Gamaksan Chulleong Bridge

    [Option 2] This is first stop of your short hiking course need 15 min walking to the up. It is one of longest suspension bridge of Korea with 150 meter length and used to be fierce battle field during Korean War. After short hiking to the top, you will reach to the great view point at the mountain Gamaksan.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Majang Reservoir Suspension Bridge

    [Option 3] Lake Majang Bridge This is where the Allied Forces fought a fierce battle in the Korean War.Many Allied soldiers lost and sacrificed their valuable lives here during the Korean War. In April 1951, there was a fierce battle to build a defense line (delta defense line) to protect Seoul against Communism Army May 1951, where there was a battle to advance the Kansas Line.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • Imjingak Pyeonghoa-Nuri Park (Pass by)

    The beautiful park was constructed for wishing reunification and peace in Korea peninsula

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
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Cancellation Policy

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

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