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Best DMZ Tour Seoul: Defector Q&A, 3rd Tunnel & Suspension Bridge

5.0(31,569)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 31569 reviews9 hFree cancellationBy PLK TRAVEL
Best DMZ Tour Seoul: Defector Q&A, 3rd Tunnel & Suspension Bridge

About this activity

See North Korea up close with PLK Travel, running DMZ tours from Seoul since 2016. We created Korea's first DMZ suspension bridge tour and run our own North Korea Experience Center.

There you meet a real North Korean defector face to face. Hear a firsthand escape story, learn what life in North Korea is really like, then join a live Q&A and ask anything about life across the border.

From Dora Observatory, look straight into North Korea with your own eyes. Walk deep into the 3rd Tunnel, which North Korea dug toward Seoul.

No forced shopping. Round-trip transfer from Seoul, a licensed guide in English or Japanese, and an air-conditioned bus are included.

Choose your option. Half-day & Short covers the main DMZ highlights in a shorter day. Most Popular adds the Mt. Gamaksan suspension bridge and a short hike. Scenic & Relaxed adds an easy walk across the Lake Majang bridge. Premium Small Group caps the group at 13 travelers in a van, so the defector Q&A feels like a conversation.

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

Not included

  • ✕Lunch
  • ✕Travel insurance
  • ✕Anything not mentioned in details

Meeting and pickup

  • [DMZ Only with NO Bridge option] Myeongdong subway station (Exit 5 outside)
  • Hongik Univ. Subway station - Exit 3 Outside
  • Myeongdong Subway station - EXIT 8 Outside

Good to know

  • 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
  • Half day tour with 7am(7:30am) pick up will finish around 1:30~2pm
  • Half day tour with 8am(8:30am) pick up will finish around 2:30~3pm
  • Half day tour with 9am(9:30am) pick up will finish around 3:30~4pm
  • The time can be changed due to DMZ or road condition.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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