Private DMZ Insider Tour: Meet a NK Defector, 3rd Tunnel & Bridge Discount Tickets

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location pin icon 148-40 Imjingak-ro, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
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DMZ Tour by Ex-Army Officers
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DMZ Only Halfday Tour: Led a Retired Military Officer. NOT including both suspension bridge & N.Korean defectors talk in the course at all Pickup included
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DMZ Tour & Lake Bridge
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Lake Bridge+ Defector talk: This include Lake Majang suspension bridge & N.Korean's defectors talk Pickup included
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DMZ Tour & Mountain Bridge
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Mountain Bridge +Defector talk: This include Mt. Gamaksan suspension bridge & N.Korean's defectors talk Pickup included
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DMZ Half-day Tour
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DMZ with N.K Defector Talk: Visit the DMZ, explore the tunnel and observatory, and meet a North Korean defector. The best choice for those short on time. Pickup included

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.

Pickup Information

We pick up customers 1 time at Seoul Area. And drop off back to same location

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. DMZ
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.
Duration: 30 mins
2. Mangbaedan
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.
Duration: 15 mins
3. The Third Tunnel
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.
Duration: 40 mins
4. Dora Observatory
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.
Duration: 20 mins
5. Imjingak Pyeonghoa-Nuri Park
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. Gamaksan Chulleong Bridge
[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.
Duration: 60 mins
7. Majang Lake
[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.
Duration: 40 mins

Inclusion

Private transportation

Private tour

In-vehicle air conditioning

Professional Driving Tour Guide

Exclusion

Travel Insurance

Gratuities

Anything not mentioned in details

Lunch

Cancellation Policy

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

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

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

Supplied by PLK TRAVEL

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