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+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+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]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. 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 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)
This tour does not include the suspension bridge.
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: 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
23,105 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Dennis DMZ Your Guide is Your Guide!
Andrew B,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00You should be able to walk a couple of steep inclines, narrow tunnel passage and steps to suspension bridge. It is somewhat strenuous but doable. Good walking shoes is a must. Dennis the guide was energetic, entertaining, great historical knowledge and accommodating! Ask for Dennis.
DMZ tour
Alexander A,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fun and interesting experience! I loved touring with Happy Sam! He made the experience very engaging and excited and I learned a lot from it
If you’re reading this review, just click book ☺️
K4140XKcourtneym,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely phenomenal tour, Charles was a sensational tour guide. He was always going above and beyond to make sure we had the best time. He was so knowledgable, friendly and had a great sense of humour. Our departure time was moved up to ensure we had priority as the military had restricted numbers for the day and our group ended up beating the crowds every time! It was well worth the earlier time call, Charles was always motivated to get us top rank in every stop and we have never been so grateful for an early wake up. Such an insightful experience, and would highly recommend the tour.
Awesome DMZ tour with our great guide Chloe
P3042IUoscara,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a lot of fun with our guide Chloe. Apart from all the tour information, she also shared very nice pictures and a collection of tips for our stay in Korea. We had plenty of time at each stop to take pictures and wander a bit on our own.
Excellent experience !
W3439ICthomasd,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A very well organised trip, Dennis was a really nice guide and I learned a lot about Korea history. I recommand to do it without hesitation ! Thank you !
Our guide Chloe couldn’t of been better
henrywZ8067RD,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was an amazing experience seeing the DMZ and learning all about it with our amazing guide Chloe, she couldn’t have been better and a great character. The trip consisted of many different activities and it was all amazing still with plenty of opportunities to explore the areas on our own too. Exclusive souvenirs on the bus itself were a great touch
Great DMZ tour with Charles
Shannal C,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a great DMZ tour. Charles was excellent! Knowledgeable, informative, friendly and very helpful. The tunnels and suspension bridge walk is tough but well worth it. Earlier times are better to get to the places first. Really had a great day. Thanks Charles for a 5 out of 5 day!
Sexy Dennis
pakuv2023,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sexy Dennis!!! Sehr informativ und positiv!!!
Dennis
607lindym,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour guide. Dennis is a passionate informative fun tour guide. If you get his bus he won’t disappoint. We are from Australia and he was easy to understand.
DMZ and Suspension bridge
Freedom25220403264,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Dennis was dynamic and polite. He was full of energy and made our DMZ trip an enjoyable experience. We had a bit of a blip and he handled it all calmly. I totally recommend him and the trip.
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