Signature DMZ Tour: Exclusive Defector Talk & Suspension Bridge
Overview
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Walk the tense border between North and South Korea and hear a firsthand story from someone who lived it. This DMZ tour from Seoul includes major sites such as the 3rd Infiltration Tunnel, Dora observatory, Freedom Bridge, and Imjingak Park. The highlight is a rare face-to-face meeting with a North Korean defector, offering insight into life in the North, their escape, and a human view of Korea’s division.
☑ Interview with North Korean Defector (Exclusive)
Cosmojin is the only operator offering an in-person session with a North Korean defector, providing perspectives unavailable elsewhere.
☑ DMZ Key Sites
Visit Imjingak Park, the 3rd Tunnel, Dora Observatory, Freedom Bridge, & optionally the Mt. Gamak Suspension Bridge.
☑ Expert Guides
Our guides — including Ron Han and Jackie — are known for their knowledge, passion, and engaging storytelling.
☑ Comfortable Round-Trip Transport
Enjoy a smooth ride in a modern, air-conditioned vehicle with convenient round-trip service from Seoul.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Comfortable shoes are required to enter 3rd infiltration tunnel.
If there’s an unannounced military training or official event in the DMZ, the tour will be replaced with a tour of Tomorrow's Whistle-Bunker Beat 131-Odusan Unification Tower-The War memorial of Korea
Children must be accompanied by an adult
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel (only original, No copy)
The Mt. Suspension Bridge tour option requires a minimum number of participants to proceed. If the required minimum is not met, we will inform you of the need to revise, change, or cancel the tour.
The itinerary and details may be adjusted in response to unexpected changes such as DMZ military schedules, traffic, or weather conditions.
No changes or refunds will be given for those who fail to arrive on time for departure, regardless of the reason.
DMZ is military area and can be closed suddenly without any notice. If it happens, alternative tour will be provided and no refunds.
Visiting the 3rd Tunnel is not recommended for those with heart conditions or other serious medical issues due to its physically demanding nature.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Interview with North korean defector
English Guide with DMZ license
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch & Personal Expense
What To Expect
Seoul
Meet your guide at the designated meeting place. Once all guests have arrived, you'll be transferred directly to the DMZ.
Imjingak Pyeonghoa-Nuri Park
Imjingak, a symbol of Korean reunification desire, is a unique theme park featuring rides alongside barbed wire fences. It houses historical relics like the Freedom Bridge, used by 13,000 POWs for freedom, and a steam locomotive smokestack from the Korean War, abandoned for 55 years.
Options
DMZ+Defector Talk+ Bridge Tour
Pick up Time & Location / : 07:30 AM : Subway Line No 1, 2 City Hall Station Exit No 7 ( Outside ) _92 Sejong-daero Joong Ku Seoul Korea.
/: Face-to-face talk with a North Korean defector / Mt. Gamak Suspension Bridge: scenic cliffside walkway near DMZ /
Duration: 9 hours: Includes DMZ Exhibition Hall ,Dora Observatory, 3rd Tunnel, Imjingak Park /
/: Best for those wanting a full-day historical + nature combo
DMZ Tour with Defector Talk
Pick up Time & Location / : 07:30 AM : Subway Line No 1, 2 City Hall Station Exit No 7 ( Outside ) _92 Sejong-daero Joong Ku Seoul Korea.
/: Face-to-face conversation with a North Korean defector / DMZ tour with expert commentary
Duration: 7 hours: Includes DMZ Exhibition Hall ,Dora Observatory, 3rd Tunnel, Imjingak Park /
Reviews
4,181 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
An Unforgettable DMZ Experience with Han
martadR5204SB,
Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We joined a truly unforgettable DMZ tour thanks to our guide, Han. With great knowledge and passion, he led us through the history of the Korean War, explaining in a clear and detailed way the events that led to the division of the country. One of the most powerful moments of the tour was meeting a North Korean defector. Thanks to Han, we were able to hear her firsthand testimony about the difficult living conditions in North Korea — a rare and deeply moving experience that gave us a much deeper understanding of the conflict and its human consequences. Han was attentive, well-prepared, and always willing to answer our questions. We highly recommend this tour to anyone who truly wants to understand the history and present of the Korean peninsula. An experience that will stay with us for a long time.
Great tour, great guide
175gerritf,
Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful tour with Han (Solo) today. He is such an excellent guide and a very nice guy. We've learned a lot today!
Excillen
244phongd,
Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Good experience to DMZ! Tour guide Mr Han is very friendly and knowleagleable. Will introduce to friends to go in the future
Amazing tour of the DMZ by Han!!
johnkK494RX,
Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ron Han was a great tour guide and did a great job! Very informative and made it very interesting. Would highly recommend to anyone wanting to tour the DMZ.
Highly Recommended
Healtht,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The DMZ tour with defector talk was excellent and was in no small part due to the professional but fun Jackie the Storyteller! Coach was comfortable and safely driven. My husband and I would highly recommend this tour for visitors to Seoul.
Best trip
Safari64220653002,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great trip with Jackie to DMZ. He was engaging, informative and funny. Would recommend friends and family to give this a try.
Great your guide
Susanti S,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00There is hike and comfortable shoes needed, lunch time is too short, the last location for civilian place has nothing to explore
Excellent
Richard H,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00So good. Excellent. Jackie is great. Highly Recommend. I don’t have enough words to express how good it was but I guess I need one hundred words .
Great Tour
diannemF7757QC,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Saw a great deal. Jackie had a great deal of information that he was willing to share with the your guests. This tour was well worth the money.
Good to know abt Korea war
suzanar778,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Got lot knowledge about DMZ tour with easy understanding tour guide have a good time with this tour keep it up a good service 😊
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