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,
**Unique & Unforgettable experience meeting a North Korean defector**: 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.
**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+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+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 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
[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+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 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+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
Reviews
23,001 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Jin, tour guide DMZ experience
Elaine L,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Jin was amazing ! One day tour to DMZ, great guide Jin , very informative , very good on history , good English
An outstanding and memorable experience
Wander50053402091,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The DMZ tour was very interesting, and I truly enjoyed it. What I especially appreciated was that we didn’t simply travel from one place to another. Jin, our guide, enriched the experience by sharing the fascinating backstories behind each location. Jin was also consistently helpful and very attentive. During our free time, when we were given the opportunity to explore on our own, she always knew exactly who belonged to her group, even without name tags. Considering the number of people and the fact that she leads tours daily, this was truly impressive. Overall, it was a wonderful and memorable experience. Thank you Jin for this insightful experience. I will definitely recommend this tour.
Fabulous DMZ tour!
Susan F,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Chloe was an amazing tour guide! Extremely knowledgeable about Korean history and the current situation and was able to clearly explain it to people with no prior knowledge. The opportunity to hear directly from a North Korean woman who defected 10 years ago about her journey from prison in NK to freedom in South Korea was incredible. And Chloe was also very energetic and kind and fun which made the day even more enjoyable HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
Lovely Bubbly Chloe: The ONLY way to DMZ!
corycH3978II,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Chloe was the best guide, so friendly and knowledgeable! She is also very good at hiking the mountain trail!
Great trip with Chloe
Loisahobbs,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great trip with Chloe to the DMZ, a once in a lifetime trip. It was fun and informative, a must do in South Korea. Highly recommend!
10/10 trip to DMZ
784elliottp,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Chloe was exceptional. Informative, helpful and always smiling! Great trip would recommend
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Jenazza5,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Chloe was a brilliant tour guide, very sweet and energetic and was full of knowledge. Happy to answer all of the groups questions and I had a brilliant day, so glad I managed to fit it into my trip and I thank Chloe for the wonderful experience!
Chloe
therese b,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Chloe was great full of life and joy great experience i had a lot of fun and so did my mum thank you chloe. 🥰
Chloe is the DMZ tour master.
Compass07813418448,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Chloe was such a delight. Nothing was too much trouble for her. Her enthusiasm and dedication really brought the tour alive. Thankyou so much for a job well done.
Best DMZ tour!
Siouxzen13,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Chloe was an amazing tour guide!!!! She gave very interesting history of the war and relationship between north and South Korea as well as clearly explaining each place we visited… and in bite size pieces so it was easy to follow. She also was very nice and energetic and fun! The woman who defected from North Korea who joined us on the bus shared a fascinating personal story! Highly recommend!!!
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