Guided Tours

From Seoul: Half-Day DMZ Guided Tour with Round Trip Transfers (by PLK Travel)

Name: From Seoul: Half-Day DMZ Guided Tour with Round Trip Transfers (by PLK Travel)
Start: 2025-01-24T07:00:00
End: 2025-01-24T16:00:00
Location: Seoul

Prayer ribbons tied on the fence at Imjingak Park, DMZ, South Korea

View of the Freedom bridge with Mangbaedan Altar in the foreground

Tour group at the Third Infiltration Tunnel entrance, DMZ, South Korea.

Tourists using binoculars at Dorasan Observatory, viewing the Korean Demilitarized Zone from Seoul.

Venture into the heart of the Korean DMZ. See the Freedom Bridge, explore the 3rd Infiltration Tunnel, etc. with an expert guide and round-trip transfers.

Highlights

With an expert guide, uncover the Korean War at Imjingak Park, and witness the bullet-riddled Freedom Bridge where many took their first steps to freedom.
Get round-trip transfers, and venture deep into the 3rd Infiltration Tunnel, a chilling 73m deep passage dug by North Korean forces, discovered in 1978.
From the Dora Observatory, gaze across the border at North Korea's towering 160m flagpole in Kijong-dong, nicknamed "Propaganda Village."
Discover unique treasures at peace-symbolic Unification Village, where your purchases help fund education for North Korean defectors.
Select one of two equally breathtaking suspension bridges—Lake Majang or Mt Gamaksan—to cap off your full-day guided DMZ Seoul tour with included transfers.
Did you know that the Bridge of Freedom was constructed in a mere 16 days using scavenged materials following the armistice?

Inclusions

Half-day tour of DMZ
Expert English-speaking guide
Round-trip transfers from Seoul
Entry to all the attractions
Visit Lake Majang or Mt Gamaksan Suspension Bridge (based on option selected)

cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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Adero

5/5

Nov, 2024

Had an amazing time as a part of Julie's team! She really gave insightful information on the history of Korea. She was fun and supportive. Very sad I was only able to go on one tour with her before I left Korea. I hope next time I am back in Seoul, I can tour with her again! Thankyou Julie!!!

Sharon

5/5

Oct, 2024

Emily was a brilliant guide and she was very informative. She gave us plenty of time to take photos and enjoy the trip. Would definitely go again. Thank you for a wonderful trip.

Maria

5/5

Sep, 2024

The guide, Joys was very nice and funny. She also gave very good explanations about the subject, answered all our questions in a very good english

Aobh

5/5

Sep, 2024

Emily was a great tour guide. She gave us so much information and I really enjoyed the whole day. It's so interesting to gain knowledge about North Korea and to go through one of the tunnels. I enjoyed the observatory also.

Picahureaux

3/5

Sep, 2024

First of all we had booked for the trip with the suspension bridge over the lake and it has been confirmed but a few hours we have told that there was not more seats available to this trip but the other one which is suspension bridge in the mountain so we didn't have any choice , then It was ok but nothing amazing, we had to wake up really early and we couldn't have a rest during the journey as the guide was currently speaking and so loud. We have seen the DMZ but nothing exceptional, it's a bit expensive for what it is and it takes nearly the whole day .

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Your experience

Shadows of conflict, glimmers of unity

Guide? Set. Round-trip transfers? Also, set.

Begin at Imjingak Park, where the weight of the past is palpable. Witness the Freedom Bridge, its bullet-scarred surface a testament to the courageous prisoners of war who crossed it to liberty in 1953.

Descend 73 meters into the depths of the Third Infiltration Tunnel, a 1.6 km long secret passage discovered in 1978. This subterranean marvel serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing tensions that divide the Korean peninsula.

What's that Dora?

At the Dora Observatory, powerful telescopes await, offering a glimpse into the surreal world of Kijong-dong, North Korea's "Propaganda Village." Spot the towering 160-meter flagpole and the meticulously crafted facades that conceal empty buildings.

Finally, visit the Unification Village, a unique farming community thriving within the DMZ. Here, you can acquire fascinating mementos like North Korean liquor and DMZ-themed souvenirs, knowing that your purchases support a noble cause – the education of North Korean defectors.

Itinerary

Rough itinerary of the experience
Pick-up from Seoul
Imjingak Park
3rd Infiltration Tunnel
Dora Observatory
Unification Village
Drop-off at Seoul

Know before you go

What to bring

Wear comfortable walking shoes as you walk through the tunnel and on different terrains.
Bring your valid passport, which the military officials at the entrance of DMZ will check.

What's not allowed

Luggage and large bags are not allowed on the tour.
Waving, pointing, signaling, or photography without permission are not allowed at the DMZ.
Strict Dress Code: No ripped pants, shorts, skirts, or camouflage.
DMZ is not the kind of place a traveler can just wander off. Tourists must stay with their guide and military escorts at all times.

Accessibility

This tour is not suitable for those with mobility issues.
This tour is not recommended for those who are pregnant, have medical conditions like high blood pressure, seniors, or those with mobility issues.

Additional information

DMZ is a military area and hence it can close without prior notice.
DMZ is closed on Mondays and military training days.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID during the pick-up.
Wait outside the pick-up point as the guides will not go into lobbies or stores to look for you.