Tour group at DMZ observatory using binoculars to view North Korean village and flag.
Tourists crossing a red suspension bridge over a forest on the DMZ tour.
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Highlights

  • A full-day tour of DMZ, a neutral zone between North & South Korea, and an interaction with a North Korean defector with pick-ups & and an English guide.
  • Stroll through Imjingak Park, where history comes alive with the Mangbaedan Altar, a bullet-riddled steam locomotive, and other war memorials.
  • View North Korean landscapes and cities from Dora Observatory, and walk through the dim 3rd Infiltration Tunnel, a passage once capable of moving 30,000 soldiers per hour.
  • Visit Unification Village, which offers a glimpse into resilient farmers' peaceful lives under special security, learning their stories and way of life.
  • Upgrades: Add hotel pick-ups from Seoul to your experience, or visit Gyeongbokgung Palace, the grandest of the five palaces constructed during the Joseon Dynasty.

Inclusions & Exclusions

  • Full-day shared tour of DMZ
  • Expert English-speaking guide
  • Interaction with a North Korean defector
  • **Entry to:**
  • DMZ Theater
  • 3rd Infiltration Tunnel
  • Dora Observatory
  • Imjingak Pyeonghoa-Nuri Park
  • Bridge of Freedom
  • AC vehicle pick-ups from the meeting point/hotel (drop-offs at Exit 7, City Hall Station) (as per option selected)
  • Gyeongbokgung Palace tour (as per option selected)
  • Meals

This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.

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  • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
  • Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.

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The tour includes a full-day shared exploration of the DMZ, an English-speaking guide, and interaction with a North Korean defector.

Tripod and flash photography are not allowed during the tour.

You need your passport for entry, and children must be accompanied by an adult. Comfortable shoes are required when entering the 3rd Infiltration Tunnel.

The experience is not accessible for wheelchair users.

You'll explore Imjingak Park, Dora Observatory, and Unification Village as part of your itinerary.

Meals are not included in the tour package.

Yes, you can opt for an upgrade that includes hotel transfers from Seoul.

An expert English-speaking guide will accompany the group throughout the tour.

Imjingak Park features historical sites like the Mangbaedan Altar and a bullet-riddled steam locomotive, along with other war memorials.

Gyeongbokgung Palace is an optional addition you can include in your tour package for a more comprehensive Seoul exploration.

The experience is not accessible for wheelchair users. Note that the following are not allowed on this tour: tripod, and flash photography.

Bring along your passport. Child must be accompanied by an adult, and comfortable shoes are required to enter the 3rd Infiltration Tunnel.

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