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+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+Mt. Bridge] Myeongdong
Duration: 9 hours
DMZ+Mt. Bridge: Departure from Myeongdong Subway Station (Exit 8 outside)
[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 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: Departure from Myeongdong Subway Station (Exit 8 outside)
[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+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+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
Reviews
21,688 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
our DMZ visit was not only educational but also memorable and meaningful.
asiec2026,,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing experience on our DMZ tour thanks to Simba! She was incredibly knowledgeable, engaging, and very professional throughout the entire trip.
Informative, exciting, history.
J5027WFcameronb,,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00This was my second time at the DMZ. Simba was a good guide and was very energetic and caring. I found I got more in depth information about the DMZ and the war from my previous tour guide but over all she had great stories and information to share.
DMZ TOUR
samornes,,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great guide Simba. She was well informed on everything and made the experience really enjoyable.
Great tour
isabelletravel2022,,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Simba was amazing! Very kind tour guide and made the experience really great.
Tunnels into the Fog
snowcrash 77,,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was lively and funny thanks to our guide Simba. We were a bit unlucky with the fog and couldn’t look far into North Korea. But the Third Tunnel was impressive. The food was also great value for money.
Great day trip
R8062ZYjoannal,,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Simba was a great guide and the tour was great.
Dmz was a cool experience!
811dainel,,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Simba was very knowledgeable! What a great experience with the dmz and a little hike with nature. The only thing I advise is to book during spring, I went during winter and it was foggy. Very hard to see to North Korea and the mountains.
Simba our tour guide
nicholasfJ7353UR,,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide Simba was very kind and made the whole trip really fun. She emitted so much positive energy. I can only recommend you Simba for your next trip.
Pleasant and informative tour
Jonathan L,,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very educational and entertaining. The guide (Simba) was very friendly and helpful. Really recommend for things to do when visiting seoul
Great experience! 👍🏽👍🏽
K7342OAfabiank,,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great trip Simba is the best guide!
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