DMZ & Gondola & Suspension Bridge Full Day From Seoul

Experience Korean history and the tense atmosphere of the Imjin River DMZ with a gondola ride. Explore the tragic past and witness the heavily armed area of South Korea.

Duration: 11 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • DMZ - The DMZ, or Demilitarized Zone, serves as a buffer between North and South Korea. Stretching 248 km from Jeongdong-ri in Paju-si to Myeongho-ri in Goseong-gun, it encompasses a 2 km area on both sides. Outside the DMZ, this region is considered the most heavily militarized in the world.

  • The Third Tunnel - Discovered by South Korea in 1978, the 3rd Tunnel is 1,635m long, 2m wide, and 2m high, located 52km from Seoul. It could potentially allow 30,000 soldiers to pass through per hour. Though similar in scale to the 2nd Tunnel, it posed a greater invasion threat than the 1st and 2nd Tunnels. Situated 4km southwest of Imjingak and 3.5km from Tongilchon, it is about a 45-minute drive from Seoul.

  • Dora Observatory - The DMZ tour includes a visit to Dora Observatory, where you can see North Korea on clear days, the 3rd Tunnel, and Dorasan Station, the last station in South Korea, with Pyeongyang station 205km away. Dorasan Station is currently closed. If Dora Observatory is closed, it can be replaced.

  • Gamaksan Chulleong Bridge - If you choose the Suspension Bridge option, the tour will first visit Gamaksan Chulleong Bridge before heading to the DMZ. This bridge spans the valley of Gamaksan Mountain, offering views of black and blue lights among the rocks. The 150m swinging bridge provides beautiful mountain scenery year-round.

  • Haneul Park - For the Silver Grass option (available in October only), the tour will visit Haneul Park after the DMZ. Here, you can enjoy the autumn silver grass and take photos along the paths. The tour ends at Haneul Park, allowing you to explore without a guide, and does not return to the meeting point.

What's Included
  • Climate-controlled vehicle interiors
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Gondola is optional(you can select when you book)
  • Suspension Bridge visit is optional.
  • Silver Grass Park(Haneul Park) visit is optional(Oct. only).
Additional Information

Experience the profound tragedy of Korean history and witness the most tense and heavily fortified area in South Korea. On clear days, you might even catch a glimpse of North Korea.

Take in the view of the Imjin River from the Gondola (an option available when booking).

During the autumn season, explore the Suspension Bridge and the Silver Grass field.

Join us for a full day of unforgettable experiences!

  • Please bring valid passport for each participant. If passport is not ready and not valid, you cannot join the tour.
  • Infants should be counted as 1 person for the tour.
  • The drop off time and location can be changed for traffic situation.
  • If you have heart disease/leg/back/respiratory problem, you cannot enter 3rd tunnel. It needs intermediate level of hiking.
  • Monorail is not available.
  • Silver Grass Park visit is self guided without the guide. This option will end at Haneul park(Silver Grass Park). You need to come back to the meeting location by yourself after the tour if you need We do not come back to the meeting point.
  • For Suspension Bridge option, we will visit Suspension Bridge first and then DMZ.
  • Tour can be cancelled for weather or political situation. In this case, the tour will be rescheduled or be fully refunded.
  • If you have any leg or heart problem, you may not go down to the 3rd tunnel. It is the same level of 30 mins hiking.
Location
Hongik Univ.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Matthew_l
Aug 1, 2024
Patrick was the best Tour Guide! - The trip was great from beginning to end. Patrick was an excellent tour guide. He reached out the day before to clarify the location and time of pickup. He was very interactive and knowledgeable. I would definitely book another similar tour the next time I am in Seoul!
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Cole_w
Jul 14, 2024
A Truly Amazing Experience - On this trip, it was my dad’s first time and my second time in Korea and I couldn’t wait to see the DMZ more in depth and this tour provided a great experience of it. While there were some struggles coming up from the Third Tunnel, it was a great experience nonetheless and our tour guide provided the history behind the DMZ amazingly. I would highly recommend!
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Majed
Jul 12, 2024
Amazing trip that you dont want to miss - The trip was amazing and our guide “Roy” is really professional. He told us all the information, details and the stories that helped us know more about that this area. I’m really highly recommended to go to this trip with “Roy” and discover many secrets and stories that never been heard before.
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284ritchieg
Jul 10, 2024
Korea Time Tour - Our guide was very informative and knowledgable. The experience was also very enlightening. I would recommend you choose Korea Time Tour for a personal experience too.
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Anniec955
Jul 3, 2024
DMZ Tour - The tour had a good itinerary and lots of interesting information. The tour guide was energetic and spoke English well.
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Dmh280959
Jun 22, 2024
Fantastic Guide - Patrick - This DMZ trip was made great because of our guide, Patrick. He was so helpful and knowledgeable. We thought we had booked for the gondola ride, however we had not but straight away Patrick said he can make it happen - and he did. He went out of his way to ensure we had a great experience. Fantastic day and a sobering reminder of conflict.
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Jack_c
Jun 10, 2024
Must-Do Experience at DMZ - The Demilitarization Zone (DMZ) tour in Seoul was a great experience. distance. With our guide, Patrick, his expertise and passion for the subject were evident throughout the tour. He was able to answer all our questions and provided us with a deeper understanding of the complex relationship between North and South Korea. The comfortable transportation and well-planned itinerary made the experience smooth and enjoyable. Regarding the stops, the Third Tunnel and the Dorasan Observatory were truly remarkable. The Third Tunnel was one of the discovered tunnels that North Korea dug in an attempt to invade Seoul. This unique perspective upon the efforts and motives of the North Koreans was emotionally touching. A once in a lifetime opportunity, the Dorasan Observatory allowed us to witness the landscape of North Korea and behold its citizens in the flesh from an outside platform, the Seoul DMZ tour was a deeply moving and educational journey. It’s a must-visit for anyone interested in Korean history and geopolitics. I highly recommend this tour for its excellent organization, knowledgeable guide, and the unique opportunity it offers to witness one of the most significant and sensitive areas in the world.
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Seondong_k
Jun 10, 2024
Kim Sun is such a cute... - Kim Sun is such a cute and passionate guide. The war story she explained was very sad and sad. Thank you so much for explaining it so well. The highlight was the DMZ cable car. It's a special area. It is not a normal area. Cross the area called CCL by DMZ cable car. Please make sure to take the DMZ cable car. Many people were disappointed because they couldn't ride the DMZ cable car.
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Kleonardersmart
May 29, 2024
Great tour worth doing - Our Guide was amazing very knowledgeable explained every stop. The day was perfect weather wise, clear viewing, enough time for each spot. So much to do but it flowed perfectly
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Susantater
May 20, 2024
👍🏻 - We thoroughly enjoyed this day trip, learned a lot, and were thankful for the opportunity for a discounted tour for using this tour company for two excursions
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