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+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_No Defector Interview
Duration: 7 hours
DMZ Tour: Defector Interview and Suspension Bridge are not included
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
4,407 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Unmissable!
elisabetep2026,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The DMZ visit with "Han Solo" (Mr. Han Ron) was excellent. Very detailed and clear information. A true Discovery :) I Highly recomend it to everyone!
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nicolasvI7261IS,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience very much appreciated the quality of the acknowledgment of the DMZ tour Han Solo is very good communicator very kind human.
DMZ tour
ellynney2026,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I learned a lot from our tour guide Mr Han. He explained well the history of the DMZ. You can see the tunnel made by the North Koreans
I do not walk with ease, he made sure I saw everything I wanted to see.
jdh32017,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Hans Solo, the tour guide was amazing. Very accommodating to my very specific needs. I would certainly recommend this company and Hans.
Brilliant tour with a lovely tour guide Hans!
JessR1107,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A really interesting tour with many different parts to it. Excellent value for money! Hans our tour guide was excellent!! Extremely knowledgeable and kept the tour moving at a great pace. Would recommend this tour to anyone and would definitely ask for Hans to be the tour guide. 10 out of 10!
General Review
arghyak2026,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Han was great! He made the experience very memorable and it was an incredible trip. The pace was not too fast so we were able to enjoy it properly.
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andrewbH5608IG,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Han was an amazing tour guide! This was a great experience and I highly recommend including it as part of your visit to Seoul.
Han Solo for the win
Andres E,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Han Solo did an amazing job explaining everything and keeping the tour group engaged on the DMZ tour with his knowledge of the entire area.
Han is the best tour guide!
670miyal,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Han was amazing!!! He was our tour guide and wow wow! Great tour! Great explanations. He was so knowledgeable, so great at explaining the history, very clear and easy to hear with his speaker. We did the DMZ tour. Communication before the trip is very easy and quick too if you have questions
Cool
philipbA2568MF,,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was interesting. Han was our tour guide and he was very informative and helpful. Unfortunately we couldn't go to the jsa.
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