DMZ: 3rd Tunnel and Suspension Bridge Tour From Seoul
Understand one of Korea’s most significant historical sites without losing time to shopping stops or unnecessary detours. This afternoon DMZ experience from Seoul focuses on the border region’s history, symbolism, and modern relevance in a streamlined format. It’s a practical choice for travelers who want meaningful context and efficient use of their day.
Highlights
- ✓Focus your time on history, not shopping stops
- ✓Gain perspective on Korea’s divided past
- ✓Fit a major landmark into an afternoon
- ✓Return with context beyond the headlines
What you'll see & do
- ✓Imjingak was built in 1972 with the hope that someday unification would be possible. The three-storied Imjingak is surrounded by several monuments, Unification Park and North Korea Center.
- ✓Mangbaedan is a place where people who left their families in north visits on New years day.
- ✓The 3rd Tunnel was discovered by South Korea in 1978. It spans over 1,635m in length, 2m in width, and 2m in height and is located 52km from Seoul. It is estimated that approximately 30,000 soldiers could move through the tunnel per hour.
- ✓From this Dora Observatory, you can overlook North Korea and various locations including Gaeseong, Songaksan, Kim Il-Sung Statue, and Cooperation Farm (Geumamgol).
- ✓Gamaksan Chulleong Bridge, a suspension bridge has 150m length and 1.5m width locates in Solma-ri where Battle of Solma-ri, aka Battle of Gloster Hill held in 1951. The battle of Solma-ri is one of the representative battles fought by UN forces in the Korean War and has important meaning as it is recorded as a representative battle of isolation defense. During the battle, about 650 British troops sacrifice themselves against 25,000 Chinese troops for three days and it allows the UN forces to redeploy their troops to stop the Chinese invasion of Seoul.
What's included
- ✓In-vehicle air conditioning
- ✓Porfessional Tour guide
- ✓Admission Tickets
What's not included
- ✓Hotel pickup&drop-off
- ✓Meals and beverages
- ✓Travel insurance
- ✓Visit to the Joint Security Area (JSA)
Good to know
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Since the DMZ is operated by the military, the trip may be canceled without prior notice.
This tour does not stop at any shopping centers like ginseng center or amethyst factory.
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
It's highly recommended to bring some snacks & drinks to boost your energy
Pick-up will be arranged according to your selected designated meeting point
Strongly recommended that individuals refrain from wearing flip-flops, slippers, or shoes with heels.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
DMZ: 3rd Tunnel and Suspension Bridge Tour From Seoul
Understand one of Korea’s most significant historical sites without losing time to shopping stops or unnecessary detours. This afternoon DMZ experience from Seoul focuses on the border region’s history, symbolism, and modern relevance in a streamlined format. It’s a practical choice for travelers who want meaningful context and efficient use of their day.
Highlights
- ✓Focus your time on history, not shopping stops
- ✓Gain perspective on Korea’s divided past
- ✓Fit a major landmark into an afternoon
- ✓Return with context beyond the headlines
What you'll see & do
- ✓Imjingak was built in 1972 with the hope that someday unification would be possible. The three-storied Imjingak is surrounded by several monuments, Unification Park and North Korea Center.
- ✓Mangbaedan is a place where people who left their families in north visits on New years day.
- ✓The 3rd Tunnel was discovered by South Korea in 1978. It spans over 1,635m in length, 2m in width, and 2m in height and is located 52km from Seoul. It is estimated that approximately 30,000 soldiers could move through the tunnel per hour.
- ✓From this Dora Observatory, you can overlook North Korea and various locations including Gaeseong, Songaksan, Kim Il-Sung Statue, and Cooperation Farm (Geumamgol).
- ✓Gamaksan Chulleong Bridge, a suspension bridge has 150m length and 1.5m width locates in Solma-ri where Battle of Solma-ri, aka Battle of Gloster Hill held in 1951. The battle of Solma-ri is one of the representative battles fought by UN forces in the Korean War and has important meaning as it is recorded as a representative battle of isolation defense. During the battle, about 650 British troops sacrifice themselves against 25,000 Chinese troops for three days and it allows the UN forces to redeploy their troops to stop the Chinese invasion of Seoul.
What's included
- ✓In-vehicle air conditioning
- ✓Porfessional Tour guide
- ✓Admission Tickets
What's not included
- ✓Hotel pickup&drop-off
- ✓Meals and beverages
- ✓Travel insurance
- ✓Visit to the Joint Security Area (JSA)
Good to know
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Since the DMZ is operated by the military, the trip may be canceled without prior notice.
This tour does not stop at any shopping centers like ginseng center or amethyst factory.
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
It's highly recommended to bring some snacks & drinks to boost your energy
Pick-up will be arranged according to your selected designated meeting point
Strongly recommended that individuals refrain from wearing flip-flops, slippers, or shoes with heels.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.