Best DMZ Tour from Seoul – Mt. Gamaksan Bridge or Lake Bridge
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Award-winning PLK Travel — 2024 Viator Experience Award Winner — offers a flexible DMZ Tour with options for Mountain Gamaksan Suspension Bridge or Majang Lake Suspension Bridge. Travelers can also choose a Half-Day tour or add a Boat Tour for a unique experience. Enjoy your journey with expert guides and no forced shopping stops, ensuring a comfortable and authentic visit to one of Korea’s most historic and scenic regions.
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DMZ and optional choice
-[Option 1] DMZ Only Essential Tour (Halfday) with no option
-[Option 2] DMZ + Mt.Gamaksan Suspension Bridge
-[Option 3] DMZ + Lake Majang Suspension Bridge
-[Option 4] DMZ + Imjin River Boat riding
***Essential tour doesn't include suspension Bridge, Boat Riding at all
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Admission fees to DMZ
Roundtrip Trasnfer from Seoul
Licensed Professional Tour Guide
Lunch
Travel insurance
Anything not mentioned in details
What To Expect
DMZ
Before we go into DMZ area and do ID Check, will look through Bridge of Freedom, 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.
Options
[DMZ+Mt. Bridge] Hongdae Stn
Duration: 9 hours
[DMZ+Mt. Bridge] : 7:30 AM 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+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): 7:00 AM Myeongdong subway station (Exit 5 outside)
Starting point:
Myeongdong subway station Exit 5, 115 Toegye-ro, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea
[DMZ+Lake Bridge] Myeongdong
Duration: 9 hours
DMZ+Lake Bridge: 7:00 AM from Myeongdong Subway Station (Exit 8 outside)
[DMZ Essential] Myeongdong stn
Duration: 6 hours: Expected drop off time is 2 pm roughly.
DMZ only Tour: 7:00 AM departure from Myeongdong Subway station (Exit 5 outside)
Starting point:
Myeongdong subway station Exit 5, 115 Toegye-ro, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea
[DMZ+Lake Bridge] Hongdae Stn
Duration: 9 hours
DMZ + Lake Bridge: 7:30 AM 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+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): 7:30 AM 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: 7:00 AM Departure from Myeongdong Subway Station (Exit 8 outside)
[DMZ Essential] Hongdae stn.
Duration: 6 hours: This is DMZ only tour. Expected drop off time is 1:30 pm roughly.
DMZ Only Tour: 7:30 AM 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
15,768 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent tour with Jay...
Jenny P,
Aug 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00Excellent tour with Jay from PLK Travel. Thank you! Very informative and organised. Visited many interesting sights. Jay very knowledgeable and funny.
Full actioned pack day on...
Shane S,
Aug 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00Full actioned pack day on DMZ Tour with our Tour Guide Moon Young at PLK Travel. Honestly one of the best tours I have been on and Moon Young was one of the best tour guides I have had on any tour. Really recommended tour.
Dmz Tour
Myles B,
Aug 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our DMZ tour with Jay was unforgettable. She combined deep knowledge of history with personal stories that made each stop meaningful. Jay kept the group organized, explained everything clearly, and struck the perfect balance of professionalism and humor. She made a heavy subject approachable and ensured we felt comfortable the entire day. Her passion, warmth, and attention to detail turned the tour into a truly memorable experience. Highly recommend Jay!
Highly recommend this experience!
Kenna R,
Aug 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00This was a great day out. Lots of learning and opportunities to see different places. Jay from PLK was charming and generous with her time and knowledge. Glad to have experienced the DMZ!
Thanks SJ!
Chris B,
Aug 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00A huge thank you to SJ who was very informative, interesting and passionate about the DMZ, the history of the Korean war and the eternal conflict with the North. Such a fantastic trip and well worth doing
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