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 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+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 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+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
[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+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
Reviews
23,444 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Cindy was amazing
Explorer34587277128,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Cindy was amazing, so much fun, uphill walking but definitely do able. Cindy answered all questions with lots of info. Really lovely getting to talk to the NK defector
Tour with Cindy
B5502VFoliviar,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Cindy was our guide— she was very informative and was very kind!
Dmz with the best guide
Discover58172815745,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Visited the dmz and was blessed with the best guide CHLOE! Her English was amazing, she was very knowledgeable and very fun to be around! The tour was just the right amount of time, group of about 30 people.
Valuable and enjoyable experience
lauralupin,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Chloe is an amazing guide and she showed us a completely different side to Korea. We would not have learnt or experienced anywhere near as much as we did if we had not taken this tour. The day was packed with sites to visit, with an easy pick up point near Myeongdong Station. I don't normally do guides tours but this is a must when visiting Seoul!
DMZ Experience
mollasame,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lovely bubbly Chloe lived up to her name during the tour! Amazing experience and lots to see and do, cheers Chloe!
Memorable trip to DMZ
U6897FMjamieb,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Chloe was fantastic! Amazing attitude, friendly, communicative, and informative. Would definitely recommend her. Lunch was a very affordable buffet with traditional Korean food. The defector interview was my favorite part, but be aware lots of photos/videos are restricted depending on the part of the tour.
Lovely and Bubbly!
Dominic C,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Chloe is very knowledgeable about the material and very well spoken in English. She keeps the tour moving and timely. Chloe lives up to her name: Lovely Bubbly Chloe!
DMZ Tour
amandalA5072MX,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00DZM tour was super informative and our guide Julie was amazing! She made the tour funny ja super interesting. Best tour guide ever!
Great Tour Experience
vickyrL7831LJ,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour experience! Enjoyed Julie's lively and engaging storytelling.
Very cool tour
F8045AOliamm,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really interesting tour. Julie took it from 10 to an 11. Great guide!
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