DMZ Tour from Seoul with North Korean Defector Meet-up and 3rd Tunnel Visit
by KOREA TOUR (DMZ TOUR)
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$100Overview
This 6.5-hour bus tour from Seoul takes you to key sites along the Korean Demilitarized Zone. You begin by meeting your expert guide in Seoul before heading to Imjingak Pyeonghoa-Nuri Park, the closest civilian area to the DMZ. Here, you will see landmarks like the Freedom Bridge, Mangbaedan Altar, and a war-damaged steam locomotive while learning about the Korean War and division. Next, the tour continues to the Dora Observatory, where you can use binoculars to view North Korea’s village of Kijongdong across the border and hear about life there. Afterward, the coach brings you to the 3rd Infiltration Tunnel beneath the border, a tunnel believed to have been dug by North Korea for military invasion. You will see the concrete barricades that block the Military Demarcation Line. Additional stops include Gamaksan Chulleong Bridge, a red suspension bridge, and Majang Lake, both offered as options in the DMZ and North Korean Defector meet-up program. The tour concludes back in Seoul with drop-off at City Hall. Transportation is by comfortable, air-conditioned coach with all admission fees and the guide included. Note that hotel pickup, tram rides, lunch, and gratuities are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Seoul
Meet the professional tour guide at the designated meeting point in Seoul before departure.
30 min
Imjingak Pyeonghoa-Nuri Park
Explore Imjingak Park, the closest civilian point to the DMZ, known for its symbolic role in Korea’s division and hopes for reunification. See landmarks including the Freedom Bridge, Mangbaedan Altar, and a war-damaged steam locomotive while hearing about the Korean War’s impact.
60 min
Dora Observatory
Visit the Dora Observatory where binoculars are available to look across the border into North Korea. Observe the village of Kijongdong and listen to explanations of life on the other side of the river.
50 min
The Third Tunnel
Return to the coach and travel to the 3rd Infiltration Tunnel beneath the North-South border. Learn about the tunnel’s origin as a military invasion route and see where South Korea has blocked the Military Demarcation Line with concrete barricades.
50 min
Gamaksan Chulleong Bridge
Optional stop at Gamaksan Chulleong Bridge, a red suspension bridge included in the DMZ and North Korean Defector meet-up option.
60 min
Majang Lake
Optional stop at Majang Lake offered with the DMZ and North Korean Defector meet-up program.
60 min
Seoul City Hall
The tour finishes with drop-off at Seoul City Hall.
1 min
Meeting point
DMZ tour only 7:35am / 9:35am - city hall station exit no 6 DMZ tour with suspension bridge 7:35am - city hall station exit no 6
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
DMZ Tour from Seoul with North Korean Defector Meet-up and 3rd Tunnel Visit
by KOREA TOUR (DMZ TOUR)
Choose from 5 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$100Overview
This 6.5-hour bus tour from Seoul takes you to key sites along the Korean Demilitarized Zone. You begin by meeting your expert guide in Seoul before heading to Imjingak Pyeonghoa-Nuri Park, the closest civilian area to the DMZ. Here, you will see landmarks like the Freedom Bridge, Mangbaedan Altar, and a war-damaged steam locomotive while learning about the Korean War and division. Next, the tour continues to the Dora Observatory, where you can use binoculars to view North Korea’s village of Kijongdong across the border and hear about life there. Afterward, the coach brings you to the 3rd Infiltration Tunnel beneath the border, a tunnel believed to have been dug by North Korea for military invasion. You will see the concrete barricades that block the Military Demarcation Line. Additional stops include Gamaksan Chulleong Bridge, a red suspension bridge, and Majang Lake, both offered as options in the DMZ and North Korean Defector meet-up program. The tour concludes back in Seoul with drop-off at City Hall. Transportation is by comfortable, air-conditioned coach with all admission fees and the guide included. Note that hotel pickup, tram rides, lunch, and gratuities are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Seoul
Meet the professional tour guide at the designated meeting point in Seoul before departure.
30 min
Imjingak Pyeonghoa-Nuri Park
Explore Imjingak Park, the closest civilian point to the DMZ, known for its symbolic role in Korea’s division and hopes for reunification. See landmarks including the Freedom Bridge, Mangbaedan Altar, and a war-damaged steam locomotive while hearing about the Korean War’s impact.
60 min
Dora Observatory
Visit the Dora Observatory where binoculars are available to look across the border into North Korea. Observe the village of Kijongdong and listen to explanations of life on the other side of the river.
50 min
The Third Tunnel
Return to the coach and travel to the 3rd Infiltration Tunnel beneath the North-South border. Learn about the tunnel’s origin as a military invasion route and see where South Korea has blocked the Military Demarcation Line with concrete barricades.
50 min
Gamaksan Chulleong Bridge
Optional stop at Gamaksan Chulleong Bridge, a red suspension bridge included in the DMZ and North Korean Defector meet-up option.
60 min
Majang Lake
Optional stop at Majang Lake offered with the DMZ and North Korean Defector meet-up program.
60 min
Seoul City Hall
The tour finishes with drop-off at Seoul City Hall.
1 min
Meeting point
DMZ tour only 7:35am / 9:35am - city hall station exit no 6 DMZ tour with suspension bridge 7:35am - city hall station exit no 6
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.