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DMZ Tour: Defector Q&A, Tunnel & Suspension Bridge /Hotel pick up

5.0(27,130)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 27130 reviews7 hFree cancellationBy SEOUL CITY TOUR CO. LTD.
DMZ Tour: Defector Q&A, Tunnel & Suspension Bridge /Hotel pick up

About this activity

This tour offers more than a standard visit to the Korean DMZ — it is a journey into one of the most historically significant and divided places in the world. The DMZ stands as a powerful symbol of the Korean War and the ongoing separation between North and South Korea.

During the tour, you will visit key landmarks including Imjingak Park, the 3rd Infiltration Tunnel, and Dora Observatory, where you can look across the border into North Korea. These sites bring history to life and provide a deeper understanding of the Korean Peninsula.

What truly sets this tour apart is the rare opportunity to meet a North Korean defector and hear their powerful firsthand story. This personal perspective offers insight far beyond what typical tours can provide.

With no shopping stops and optional visits to Gamaksan or Majang Lake Suspension Bridge, this tour combines history, authenticity, and unforgettable scenery into one meaningful experience.

What's included

  • ✓North Korean Defector Meet up
  • ✓Admission Fee
  • ✓Hotel pick up (only downtown seoul area) / only listed one
  • ✓Transport by comfortable, air-conditioned coach from Seoul
  • ✓Optional: Mountain or Lake suspension bridge (if you chose susepsnion bridge option)
  • ✓Professional and Friendly Tour Guide

Not included

  • ✕Tram
  • ✕Hotel drop Off
  • ✕Lunch
  • ✕Travel Insurance

Meeting and pickup

  • DMZ tour only 7:35am / 9:35am - city hall station exit no 6 *DMZ with susepsnion bridge 7:35am - city hall station exit no 6
  • DMZ tour only 7:25am / 9:25am - Myeongodng Subway Station exit no 9 *DMZ with susepsnion bridge 7:30am - Myeongodng Subway Station exit no 9
  • *DMZ tour only 8am / 10am - Hongik Univ. Subway Station exit no 3 *DMZ with susepsnion bridge 8am - Hongik Univ. Subway Station exit no 3

Good to know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A current valid passport is required the day of travel. (Military ID or ARC is available)
  • A moderate amount of walking through a steep and narrow tunnel involved - Comfortable clothes and shoes are recommended
  • Please contact the local operator for exact pickup time
  • Incheon is not available for pick up
  • If the tour is cancelled due to military issue or some unexpected issue, we will provide alternative course related with DMZ. / No refund
  • Chinese / japanese tour requires minimum 3 people. If we don't meet the minimum pax, the tour will be in English

Cancellation policy

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

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