What is the DMZ – an exciting experience like no other While the Cold War happened a long time ago, Korea is the only country that still remains divided as a consequence. The DMZ lies on the border between the North and the South. This is the most heavily fortified border in the whole world, so don’t miss the chance to see it! You should expect a truly immersive and unforgettable trip on all our DMZ tours! What to expect – kickstart your trip with our seamless itinerary Your experience while visiting the DMZ depends mainly on the quality of your tour guide. The only way to truly understand the impact of the DMZ is to visit with a very knowledgeable guide. Besides the historical evidence of the war, there is a whole dimension of emotion to experience. Our professional tour guides are here to help you gain that more profound insight during our DMZ Tour.

This is operated by PLK Travel -the BEST DMZ tour agency. Award-winning PLK Travel — 2024 Viator Experience Award Winner During tour, **Unique & Unforgettable experience meeting a North Korean defector**: 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. **Explore Korea’s DMZ: Visit the 3rd Invasion Tunnel, Dora Observatory** with views into North Korean territory, Unification Village, and other key sites. **Enhance your tour with optional experiences**: visit a** Suspension Bridge at Lake Majang or Mt. Gamaksan,** once fierce Korean War battlefields, now offering breathtaking panoramic views. Or choose the Korean Traditional Boat option and cruise along the Imjin River. **Free hotel pick-up is included for groups of 10 or more.**

Walk the tense border between North and South Korea and hear a firsthand story from someone who lived it. This DMZ tour from Seoul includes major sites such as the 3rd Infiltration Tunnel, Dora observatory, Freedom Bridge, and Imjingak Park. The highlight is a rare face-to-face meeting with a North Korean defector, offering insight into life in the North, their escape, and a human view of Korea’s division. ☑ Interview with North Korean Defector (Exclusive) Cosmojin is the only operator offering an in-person session with a North Korean defector, providing perspectives unavailable elsewhere. ☑ DMZ Key Sites Visit Imjingak Park, the 3rd Tunnel, Dora Observatory, Freedom Bridge, & optionally the Mt. Gamak Suspension Bridge. ☑ Expert Guides Our guides — including Ron Han and Jackie — are known for their knowledge, passion, and engaging storytelling. ☑ Comfortable Round-Trip Transport Enjoy a smooth ride in a modern, air-conditioned vehicle with convenient round-trip service from Seoul.

The DMZ area is the closest district to North Korea. This is primarily held in the Imjingak peace park where you can see the freedom bridge and Mangbaedan. Then move to Dora observatory where you can take a glimpse look at North Korea. Weather permitting, you can observe North Korea through a telescope. The last stop will be the 3rd tunnel, which you will have the opportunity to enter the tunnel made by North Korean soldiers on foot. This tour is ideal for those interested in experiencing a unique glimpse into North Korea and the DMZ region.. We might need to take a DMZ shuttle at the Imjingak Park to enter the DMZ area by the government policy if less than 30 customers or all the spaces are taken. Recognized as a 2025 Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best experience, this DMZ tour ranks among the top 1% of activities worldwide, based on consistently excellent traveler reviews.

On this tour of the Korean Demilitarized Zone from Seoul, feel the reality of Korea’s turbulent history as you explore the line that divides North Korea and South Korea. Travel by comfortable coach and learn fascinating history from your expert guide about the role this zone played in the Cold War and the Korean War, and how it now stands as a symbol of both division and unification. Sites you’ll visit include Imjingak Park, the Freedom Bridge, the 3rd Infiltration Tunnel and the DMZ exhibition hall.

Learn about DMZ Area, as you sightseeing with a knowledgeable local guide.Travel by coach to several stunning landmarks in DMZ Area, including Imjingak Park and the DMZ Theater & Exhibition Hall, Dora Observatory. During your 5.5 hour tour, gape at the Korean Demilitarized Zone, and learn about Korean War (1950-1953) divided the Korean Peninsula into South and North Korea. Hotel pickup is included, with drop-off at City Hall or Itaewon, leaving you a free to explore more on your own.