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DMZ Infiltration Tunnel Tour with North Korean Cuisine

Fromâ‚©80
6 hours
Seoul, South Korea

About this activity

Discover Korea's divided history with a guided tour of the DMZ, including the Third Infiltration Tunnel and a North Korean meal.

Highlights

  • Explore the historic DMZ border area
  • Descend into the Third Infiltration Tunnel
  • Experience authentic North Korean cuisine
  • Learn about the Korean War history
  • Capture panoramic views from Dora Observatory

Full description

Step into the heart of Korea's complex history with this immersive DMZ tour. Traverse the Demilitarized Zone, a poignant symbol of the Korean War's legacy. Descend into the Third Infiltration Tunnel, a clandestine passageway dug by the North. Savor a traditional North Korean meal, offering a unique culinary experience. This tour provides a profound understanding of Korea's past and present, making it a must-do for history enthusiasts and curious travelers alike.

Included / Excluded

  • Guided tour of the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)
  • Visit to the Third Infiltration Tunnel
  • Authentic North Korean meal experience
  • Personal expenses and gratuities

Itinerary

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Imjingak is the most representative place that symbolizes Koreans’ desire to reunify two Koreas. It is a small theme park with rides at one side and barbed wire fences at the other side, making it a bizarre place. The park is a place to pray for the reunification of Korea. There are two historical things in the park site. One of them is a bridge called Freedom Bridge. It is an eighty three meter long wooden bridge used by 13,000 POWs who came down to South Korea seeking freedom. Another one is an original steam locomotive smokestack from the Korean War. The train was used by the South Army before being destroyed in 1950. It was deserted for 55 years with 1,020 bullet.

Duration: 1 hourAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
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Constructed on the back of Mangbaedan on Imjingang River, it is symbolic of “return to freedom” because war prisoners crossed the bridge in 1953 during the Korean War. The bridge was used by 13,000 POWs who came down to South Korea seeking freedom.

Duration: 30 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
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- The Unification Bridge The bridge is more like a symbolic bridge built back in 1998, wishing unification between two Koreas. It was built by Hyundai Business Group of South Korea. Underneath the bridge you can see a river which is called Imjingang, coming down from North Korea. The founder of Hyundai whose name was Jung Juyoung crossed this bridge and went to North Korea back in 1998 with precisely 1,001 cows. - DMZ theater and exhibition hall - The Third Tunnel,

Duration: 1 hourAdmission: YES
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*The highlight of the DMZ tour is to explore a tunnel dug by North Korea. The tunnels are believed to have been planned as a military invasion or infiltration route. Each tunnel is large enough to enable the passage of thirty thousand soldiers in one hour. The 3rd tunnel discovered in 1978 penetrates into South Korea by 435 meters beyond the ceasefire line. You are going to hear how the tunnel was discovered with more detailed information. After listening to the story, you will enter into the actual tunnel to find the ambition of North Korea to make another sudden invasion. In addition, you are going to watch a short documentary film at the DMZ theater, and look around relics and reproductions of Korean War at its small exhibition hall.

Duration: 1 hourAdmission: YES
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Dora observatory *Dora Observatory, or OP Dora is the closest observation post to North Korea. From the observation platform, North Korean scenery is visible, and so are the outskirts of Gaeseong City, the 3rd largest city of North Korea. Especially, you can view the Gaeseong Industrial Complex operated by both Koreas. If you use the binocular, a statute of Kim Il-sung can be found near the Gaeseong City. You can also observe a fake North Korean border village. Within DMZ of North side, there’s a small village called “Propaganda Village.” On a clear day, you can view through binocular that it is actually a deserted town. Like a multi-million dollar Hollywood filming set, some lights flicker on and off at set times to create the illusion of people living there.

Duration: 1 hourAdmission: YES

Meeting point

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Important information

Know before you book

  • Tour availability may vary; check the latest schedule
  • Confirm the meeting point and time upon booking
  • Be prepared for security checks at DMZ entry points

Know before you go

  • Wear comfortable walking shoes for the tour
  • Bring a valid passport for DMZ access
  • Carry a camera to capture memorable moments

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

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

Accessibility

  • Infants Required On Laps

Good to know

  • 1. Passport is required.
  • 2. Every tourist has to use the authorized bus and follow the time & photo regulation.
  • 3. If there’s an unannounced military training or official event in the DMZ, the tour will be cancelled on the day of the tour without notice.
  • 4. The 3rd Tunnel is quite steep and requires good physical. Also, requires to lean forward.

Traveler reviews

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Great experienceđź‘Ťđź‘Ť

Our tour guide ps is knowledgeable and has given us good explanation about North Korea. It was overall a very good experience and worth visiting place except for the weather was a bit foggy, everything else was great^^

KhorRichardDec 12, 2019TRIPADVISOR

DMZ to do but...

The guide is very friendly, the tour was shortened because the military authorities blocked the access, this seems common but we were warned at the time of departure. So no possibility of cancellation. The only reproach is the obligation to visit a gemstone factory without any interest except pushing our tourist friends to buy and for the agency to take a percentage!

Frederic BJul 30, 2019TRIPADVISOR

Additional information

1. Passport is required. 2. Every tourist has to use the authorized bus and follow the time & photo regulation. 3. If there’s an unannounced military training or official event in the DMZ, the tour will be cancelled on the day of the tour without notice. 4. The 3rd Tunnel is quite steep and requires good physical. Also, requires to lean forward.
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