DMZ Tour from Seoul: NK Defector, 3rd Tunnel & Suspension Bridge
Why we love it?
The DMZ Tour from Seoul offers a unique opportunity to explore the demilitarized zone between North and South Korea, focusing on the experiences of a North Korean defector. Over the course of seven hours, participants will visit significant sites such as the 3rd Tunnel, which was built by North Korea for potential military incursions, and the Suspension Bridge, providing a view of the stark divide. This tour is well-suited for history enthusiasts, those interested in Korean geopolitics, and travelers seeking a deeper understanding of the region's complex dynamics. Led by an expert guide, the experience combines historical insights with personal narratives, making it a distinctive educational journey.
Inclusions
- Expert guide
- Transport by comfortable, air-conditioned coach
- Admission Fee
Exclusions
- Tram
- Hotel picku p / Drop Off
- Gratuities
- Lunch
Itinerary
Step 1
After pickup at your Seoul hotel in the morning or afternoon, drive to the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). En route, your guide shares expert commentary on the dividing line between North and South Korea.
Get out at Imjingak Park along the banks of Imjin River to see artillery and war artifacts that were used during the Korean conflict before proceeding to Freedom bridge, where nearly 13,000 Korean POWs crossed on their return back home to South Korea.
Reboard the coach and head to the 3rd Infiltration Tunnel, located beneath the border of North Korea and South Korea. See where the South Koreans have blocked the actual Military Demarcation Line with concrete barricades, and browse photographs and war artifacts at the DMZ exhibition hall.
Your next stop is Dora Observatory, where you can use binoculars to get a glimpse of North Korea. Listen to your guide explain daily life in the village of Kijongdong across the river.
Continue by coach to Dorasan Station, a historic spot that not only marks the division, but also serves as a gateway for exchanges between the north and south. Pass by the Unification Village, a small farming community that specialized in creating soybean milk, traditional soy sauce and corn goods.
Please Note
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- Infant seats unavailable
- A current valid passport is required the day of travel
- You do not need to send a copy of your passport in advance
- Please follow the instructions of your tour guide about when and where you may take photos
- If a part of the tour itinerary is cancelled by unexpected military conditions or local circumstances, there will be no refund
- A moderate amount of walking through a steep and narrow tunnel involved - Comfortable clothes and shoes are recommended
- If you miss the tour bus because of late or confusing tour date, there will be no refund.
- 1. A current valid passport is required the day of travel
- 2. Pick up time is all different depending on the hotel location.
- You MUST contact to the tour operator to get the exact meeting time.
- * The tour operator will contact you the day before the tour date to give the exact meeting time.
- If you don't get the contact from tour operator until the day before the tour date 15:00, please contact to [ ] (whats app, kakao are available too)
Know Before You Go
- Public transportation nearby
- Infants must sit on laps
Cancellation Policy
Fully refundable until 1 day before start
Non-refundable after 1 day before start
