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.
Tour duration time might be changed depends on site and traffic condition.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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.
What‘s Included
Interview with North korean defector
English Guide with DMZ license
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch & Personal Expense
Options
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 /
DMZ Highlights – Only DMZ
Duration: 7 hours
DMZ Tour: Defector Interview and Suspension Bridge are not included
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
Reviews
4,311 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Informative, professional and captivating tour with a great tour guide!
ashleighe381,,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00From Australia: Han Ron or “Han Solo” was our tour guide and was a truly a delightful man. So knowledgeable and amazingly well spoken, his English was great. I truly believed I learnt a lot visiting the DMZ, standing on the roof of the Look Out was an incredibly sombering moment that I believe I could only truly appreciate the gravity of thanks to Han’s depth of knowledge and willingness to answer any question, no matter how difficult or obscure, he had numbers and stats I was able to double check and his accuracy was phenomenal. Visiting the Peace Village, we got to see the Rusty Locomotive, a large wrought iron train with scars from the Korean War, seeing the damage was polarising. Chunks torn and bullet holes scattered about, seeing it up close was an eye-opening experience of how violent Korea was during the 1950s. If you are from Australia and you have the notion of the north as a whacky and wild place with silly rules with fantastical propaganda, this is an experience that will leave you with a heavy heart and an appreciation for the atrocities the south has endured. If you are curious, please ask for Han and experience the tension in the air along the DMZ, the bizarre comfort the people working there have, and remember, if you are going into Tunnel 3, be prepared for a hard walk back.
Good tour!
T47RQreginam,,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Han ( tourist guide) was really kind and helpful! He talking with us about North Korea, and translating many things! It’s was safe and interesting travel ! And it’s really interesting, who like historical places and like history or just traveling ok special places it will be unique for you guys !
A Somber Reminder of the Tragedy of War
ammoni2025,,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The DMZ tour proved to be a wonderful experience while traveling South Korea. We would never have had as amazing of a time if not for our knowledgeable and friendly guide, Han Solo! He clearly illustrated the vivid history that is the DMZ. Hopefully one day, there won’t be a need for a DMZ, and there will be, as we sing every Christmas season, “peace on earth; good will to men.”
Excellent tour guide
930tercelm,,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mr. Han was very informative about the tour. We learn a lot on both South and North Korea’s history. Really good tour guide.
Perfect DMZ travel package
sunwoo521,,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was amazing. I am korean, and I joined this package for my partner. Even i felt it was interesting, and our guide Mr. HAN did full tour in English, so everyone can understand what each place are. Highly recommend this tour,and if you can get Mr. HAN as your tour guy, omg you are so lucky!!!! Thank you.
Learned a lot of this tour
GrandTour26978048213,,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour to DMZ was great! Han was very knowledgeable and easy to understand like where just having fun on a field trip. All of our questions during our trip been answered and even gave us trivia sometimes. It’s just one minor issue. There are other group of people had to ride with our bus after the first stop and took our seats and I have to seat away with my family. But it was worked out. But overall the tour was great with Han handling us. Thank you and definitely will recommend to others.
DMZ with Han
R7809BMyvonnel,,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour guide, Ron Han, is very knowledgeable and provides a lot of information. He was also very helpful and polite. While keeping to the time, he didn’t make us feel rushed. The whole experience is very pleasant. Timing of the tour is just nice as well, not too long or draggy. Very good experience.
Fascinating
RemzoS2,,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing. Our guide Han was fun and good with sharing his knowledge and history. He made sure everyone was including and gave good advice and tips.
DMZ Tour
358finns,,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Interesting, informative, and entertaining trip, worth going for any tourist in Seoul. Han was the greatest guide!!!
Amazing tour with an amazing tour guide, Han Solo
MelisaHro,,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We’re very happy that we got to go on the tour with Han Solo as our guide! Such a great experience and with a lot of interesting information. He made sure everyone was included and taken care of! 10/10 would recommend!
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