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+Mt. Bridge] Hongdae Stn
Duration: 9 hours
[DMZ+Mt. Bridge] : 7:30 or 9:30 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): Myeongdong subway station (Exit 5 outside)
Starting point:
Myeongdong subway station Exit 5, 115 Toegye-ro, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea
[DMZ Essential] Hongdae stn.
Duration: 6 hours: This is DMZ only tour. Expected drop off time is 1:30 or 3:30 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
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: 7:00 AM from Myeongdong Subway Station (Exit 8 outside)
[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: 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)
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: 7:00 or 9:00 AM Departure from Myeongdong Subway Station (Exit 8 outside)
Reviews
21,510 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Awesome tour with Jay
Thi Bang H,,Feb 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a wonderful time with Jay on the DMZ, Third Tunnel and the Gamaksan Bridge tour. Everything was very well organised and Jay was very informative as well as very funny with her commentary at each site! Highly recommend you doing this tour as you don’t need to plan anything!
Five Gold Stars
taylorbY2842JE,,Feb 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jay gave us an incredible tour of the DMZ! She was so knowledgeable, kind, and funny. She also gave perfect amounts of time at each stop, so we could take in the experience.
Thank you, Jay!
RubenCardell,,Feb 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The trip was great! Our guide Jay explained everything very well and we had enough time at all the stops. She even shared pictures with us, as you aren’t allowed to take photos in some military zones.
Would definitely recommend!
komacrn2010,,Feb 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fun, informative and a fantastic guide, Jay who made the tour so enjoyable. Bus was comfy, lunch stop was really nice, there were plenty of mementos to explore solo a bit at each destination.
Perfect DMZ day tour
rubymT3089VL,,Feb 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing tour with Jay! Hit all the cool spots in the DMZ, with a mix of history and scenery. Such a fun day exploring with a lovely guide.
Best day at the DMZ with JAY the best tour guide!!!
Roving13242544863,,Feb 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I loved Jay. The tour was great as well but mainly because we had the best travel guide Jay! The lunch was really good and affordable, too. The tour took a day but it was a day well spend. Thank you Jay, we loved you!!
Amazing
192driesv,,Feb 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a very pleasant day, filled with diverse sightseeing and storytelling - and Jay was a knowledgeable and fun guide!
Jay is the BEST!
Jet55212536636,,Feb 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was really great and was even better with our tour guide Jay! Everything was very interesting, entertaining and very thought out. All of Jay’s information and personal stories really made the trip more memorable. The food at the buffet was also really delicious and great value - definitely recommend trying the rice wine!
Great tour!
CarmoS53,,Feb 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such an interesting experience! The tour guide Jay was also really nice! I enjoyed my time and highly recommend the tour! There is a lot of walking up and down so don’t forget to bring comfortable shoes :)
Jay was amazing!
Chelseaheidish,,Feb 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jay was an absolutely amazing DMZ guide—so funny, friendly, and full of energy! She made learning fun and was the best hype woman for photos on the bridge. I learned so much and loved seeing everything in the DMZ. Highly recommend!
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