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148-40 Imjingak-ro, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
Get your discount tickets for the Private DMZ Insider Tour: Meet a NK Defector, 3rd Tunnel & Bridge, save up to 9% !
Overview
This is operated by PLK Travel -the BEST DMZ tour agency Meet a North Korean defector and hear her raw, firsthand escape story, where survival was never guaranteed. Then join a live Q&A to ask anything and get honest answers about life on the other side of the border. 100% No-Shopping Guarantee: No forced stops or unnecessary detours—your time is 100% yours. Expert Storytelling: Deep historical insights from specialized, fluent English-speaking guides (not just drivers). True Private Comfort: Stress-free door-to-door hotel pickup and drop-off in a premium, air-conditioned vehicle. Iconic DMZ Sites: Explore the Third Infiltration Tunnel, Dora Observatory, and Imjingak Park. Scenic Serenity: A personalized choice between the Gamaksan Mountain or Majang Lake Suspension Bridge. Flexible & Personalized: A private itinerary that moves at your preferred pace, ideal for families, couples, and solo travelers.
Redemption Instructions
• A current valid passport is required on the day of travel • This is Private tour. Private tour guide and private vehicle is provided. However on DMZ, all customers are required to take designated group bus following Korean Military no matter your group type (private/ group). Your private tour guide will escort you all the time. • DMZ is military area and can be closed suddenly without any notice on the day on site. If it happens, alternative tour will be provided. And no refunds. • This is DMZ tour not JSA. • The tour includes hotel pick up from ONLY Seoul area. • Not recommended for participants with back problems • The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions • Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation. • Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.
Pickup Information
We pick up customers 1 time at Seoul Area. And drop off back to same location
Language Offered
English-GUIDE
Itinerary
1. Before we go into DMZ area and do ID Check, will look through 3 stops - Brdige of freedom, Mangbaedan Altar, Steam locomotive destroyed during Korean war in Imjingak Park. Imjingak was built in 1972 for the benefit of displaced North Koreans. It is at the end of National Road No. 1, which civilians can access.
2. Mangbaedan is an altar where North Korean refugees in the South hold ancestral rites on the two biggest national holidays to their parents and grandparents left behind in the North.
3. The third tunnel refers to one of the tunnels dug by North Korea southward under the DMZ. It is located 12km from Munsan and 52km from Seoul and was discovered on October 17, 1978. The tunnel measures 2m wide, 2m high, and over 1,635m long—large enough to accommodate some 30,000 soldiers per hour. It was discovered at a site four kilometers south of Panmunjom in 1978. Will go down and look around on foot. Also, after you come out of tunnel, will go watch short video clip at The DMZ theater demonstrate the history of Korean division and the natural ecosystem around the DMZ.
4. Dora Observatory, the northernmost observatory on the west side of the Republic of Korea, opened in January 1987 atop Mt. Dora. On clear days, the Gaeseong Industrial Complex, Mt. Songak in Gaeseong, statues of Kim Il Sung, Kijeong-dong in the North, the outskirts of Gaeseong, and Geummamgol (cooperative farm) can all be viewed through the numerous telescopes installed on the rooftop.
5. This is constructed for wishing reunification and peace in Korea peninsula. It's constructed to transform Imjingak, a symbol of division and tension, into a symbol of reconciliation, co-prosperity, peace and unification. Various performances, exhibitions, film screenings and festivals are held here throughout the year.
6. [Option 1] This is first stop of your short hiking course need 15 min walking to the up. It is one of longest suspension bridge of Korea with 150 meter length and used to be fierce battle field during Korean War. After short hiking to the top, you will reach to the great view point at the mountain Gamaksan.
7. [Option 2] This is where the Allied Forces fought a fierce battle in the Korean War.Many Allied soldiers lost and sacrificed their valuable lives here during the Korean War. In April 1951, there was a fierce battle to build a defense line (delta defense line) to protect Seoul against Communism Army May 1951, where there was a battle to advance the Kansas Line.
Inclusion
Private tour
Professional Driving Tour Guide
Exclusion
Travel Insurance
Anything not mentioned in details
Cancellation Policy
Refundable tickets
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Schedule and details can be changed due to unexpected situations including military training schedule changes, traffic, weathers
Dress code is smart casual
Adult pricing applies to all travelers except Infants
Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
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