DMZ Insider Tour: 3rd Tunnel, NK Defector Meet& Suspension Bridge
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This is operated by PLK Travel -the BEST DMZ tour agency. Award-winning PLK Travel - 2024 Viator Experience Award Winner
During tour,
Step inside our North Korea Experience Center for a rare glimpse beyond the border. Displays, videos, and real defector stories bring it to life. Meet a North Korean defector in person and hear real escape stories firsthand. Join a live Q&A about life in North Korea. Rare North Korean items and select souvenirs are also available for purchase.
**Explore Korea’s DMZ: Visit the 3rd Invasion Tunnel, Dora Observatory** with views into North Korean territory, Unification Village, and other key sites.
**Enhance your tour with optional experiences**: visit a** Suspension Bridge at Lake Majang or Mt. Gamaksan,** once fierce Korean War battlefields, now offering breathtaking panoramic views. Or choose the Korean Traditional Boat option and cruise along the Imjin River.
**Free hotel pick-up is included for groups of 10 or more.**
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
Schedule and details can be changed due to unexpected situations including military training schedule changes, traffic, weathers
It is not recommended/restricted to those who have health issue
On Mondays, the DMZ tour visits **2nd Tunnel** instead of 3rd Tunnel
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
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.
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.
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
Options
[DMZ+Lake Bridge] Hongdae Stn
Duration: 9 hours DMZ + Lake Bridge: Departure from Hongik Univ. Subway Station - Exit 3 outside Starting point: Hongik Univ. Station Exit 3, 183 Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea
[DMZ+Lake Bridge] Myeongdong
Duration: 9 hours DMZ+Lake Bridge: Departure from Myeongdong Subway Station (Exit 8 outside) Starting point: Myeongdong subway station exit 8, 125 Toegye-ro, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea
[DMZ+Time leap Boat]Myeongdong
Duration: 9 hours: DMZ + Boat Tour * Including Boat riding at Imjin River forbidden to access last 50 years after Korean War DMZ + Boat (Myeongdong): Myeongdong subway station (Exit 5 outside) Starting point: Myeongdong subway station Exit 5, 115 Toegye-ro, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea
[DMZ Essential] Myeongdong stn
Duration: 6 hours: This is DMZ only tour and NO bridge. Expected drop off time is 2:00 or 4:00pm roughly depending on your departure time. DMZ only Tour: 7:00 or 9:00AM departure from Myeongdong Subway station (Exit 5 outside) This tour does not include the suspension bridge. Starting point: Myeongdong subway station Exit 5, 115 Toegye-ro, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea
[DMZ+Time leap Boat]Hongdae
Duration: 9 hours: DMZ + Boat Tour * Including Boat riding at Imjin River forbidden to access last 50 years after Korean War DMZ + Boat (Hongdae): Hongik Univ. subway station (Exit 3 outside) Starting point: Hongik Univ. Station Exit 3, 183 Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea
[DMZ+Mt. Bridge] Myeongdong
Duration: 9 hours DMZ+Mt. Bridge: Departure from Myeongdong Subway Station (Exit 8 outside) Starting point: Myeongdong subway station exit 8, 125 Toegye-ro, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea
[DMZ+Mt. Bridge] Hongdae Stn
Duration: 9 hours [DMZ+Mt. Bridge] : Departure from Hongik Univ. Subway Station - Exit 3 outside Starting point: Hongik Univ. Station Exit 3, 183 Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea
[DMZ Essential] Hongdae stn.
Duration: 6 hours: This is DMZ only tour and NO bridge. Expected drop off time is 1:00 or 3:00 pm roughly depending on your departure time. DMZ Only Tour: 7:30 or 9:30 AM Departure from Hongik Univ. Subway Station - Exit 3 outside This tour does not include the suspension bridge. Starting point: Hongik Univ. Station Exit 3, 183 Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Reviews
24,454 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Jin (PKL Tours) is a great guide
P H,May 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jin of PKL Tours guided us on a fantastic day long tour, heading up to the DMZ, observation building, tunnel and suspension bridge/mini hike. She gave us many interesting facts about Korea's history and culture at all the spots. The airconditioned bus was very welcome as the day got warmer. The heads up to pay for your lunch with cash instead of queuing to pay by card made or lives easier. All in all, we highly recommend Jin for your tour guide.
DMZ Tour guide
Nolwenn G,May 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Julie is the best tour guide ever. She made this day really interesting with her explanations, tips and her sense of humor. Really great day I highly recommend ! 안녕 !!
Professional Service
C5819UKsamirk,May 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Chloe was amazing and very professional. I would give 10 stars if it was available. She is very kind and hospitable. And is really good at her job. If I ever do this activity again I will be booking it through her.
Great experience !
divitac2017,May 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The experience was great, we didn't really know what to expect but Chloe was very nice and fun, and she gave us many information to understand the context better. We highly recommand the DMZ tour as it is something unique to do from Seoul ! Eygo Gamsamnida !
Great DMZ tour
644harshils,May 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing tour guide Chloe. Very energetic and engaging. Highly recommend!
Chloe is the best ❤️
S7422ULbs,May 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had an amazing day! Learned so much about South Korea history! Thank you so much Chloe! The best tour guide of DMZ❤️
Amazing experience
439lihib,May 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very interesting and educational tour, we had a great time! Chloe was our tour guide and she was amazing! Answered all our questions, was extremely nice and gave us the best experience possible, highly recommend.
Fantastic experience
327chantelled,May 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour is fantastic, Chloe was an absolute amazing tour guide - so professional and full of knowledge. Would definitely recommend to anyone visiting South Korea
Amazing tour / Chloe!
T7639ZHtomw,May 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A definite must see tour! Our tour guide Chloe was absolutely incredible! Really funny, attentive and knowledgeable! She did an amazing job all day
DMZ Tour with Jin
707smilee,May 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jin from PLK Travel was very sweet and explained everything in an interesting and engaging way. I would recommend it!
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