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Top 4 Cable Car Rides in the DMZ

4 tours  ·  from $35

Good cable car rides in the DMZ fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 4 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Ultimate Korea DMZ Tour from Seoul (Gondola & Suspension Bridge) - Meeting in Seoul and riding north
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Ultimate Korea DMZ Tour from Seoul (Gondola & Suspension Bridge)

1.Ultimate Korea DMZ Tour from Seoul (Gondola & Suspension Bridge)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,396 reviews · from $35Our pick

Spend about 7.5 hours visiting the DMZ, Imjingak Peace Park, the Third Tunnel, Dora Observatory, and a Korean War suspension bridge. You’ll ride the Paju Peace Gondola, cross military checkpoints, and hear clear historical commentary from guides such as Nancy, Emily, Diane, and Alex. Expect an early start, a full schedule, walking, and no hotel drop-off.

“An opportunity to see on of the most unique places on earth with the most passionate, knowledgeable, and energising tour guide, Nancy! We enjoyed getting to see around and in the DMZ (looking into the North Korean side as well) even on a rainier day, and getting our steps in the walk up to the hanging bridge, and down into the tunnel with Nancy's encouragement! Nancy was also incredibly helpful highlighting for us shopping options for some truly unique souvenirs and gifts. Team Nancy for Life!”

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DMZ Guided Tour with Suspension Bridge / Gondola from Seoul - Walking the DMZ itself
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DMZ Guided Tour with Suspension Bridge / Gondola from Seoul

2.DMZ Guided Tour with Suspension Bridge / Gondola from Seoul

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 876 reviews · from $35

Travel from Seoul in an air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide such as Patrick, Roy, or Ki. Visit the DMZ, the Third Tunnel, Dora Observatory, and Dorasan Station from Tuesday through Sunday, with Monday switching to the Second Tunnel route. Add a gondola or Gamaksan Chulleong Bridge for views and extra walking.

“Great tour and a very different experience! Our guide April was very knowledgeable and friendly. Could see into North Korea as it was a bit rainy but otherwise a great day!”

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Seoul: DMZ Guided Tour with Suspension Bridge and Gondola - The gondola offers a different view of the border
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Seoul: DMZ Guided Tour with Suspension Bridge and Gondola

3.DMZ Guided Tour with Suspension Bridge and Gondola

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 553 reviews · 7 - 9 hours · from $48

Spend 7 to 9 hours exploring the Korean DMZ from Seoul with an English-speaking guide such as Roy, Patrick, Sean Kim, or Ki. Visit the 3rd Tunnel, Dora Observatory, Imjingak, and Unification Village, with optional gondola and suspension bridge stops. Bring your passport and expect a full, tightly timed day.

“We had a wonderful time on the tour!! Our guide, Sean Kim, was fantastic! He was very friendly and knowledgeable, and we learned a great deal!! Our group got merged with another group and we ended up with a very large crowd. Surprisingly, it worked out well but I would have preferred our smaller group. I would still highly recommend this tour and any other led by Mr. Kim!!”

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DMZ Guided tour from Seoul with Suspension Bridge or Gondola

4.DMZ Guided tour from Seoul with Suspension Bridge or Gondola

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 319 reviews · from $45

Spend 7 to 11 hours exploring Korea’s tense border zone with an English-speaking guide such as Patrick, Roy, or April. Visit Imjingak, the 3rd or 2nd Tunnel, Dora Observatory or Peace Observatory, and Unification Village. Add a gondola ride, suspension bridge, or North Korean defector lecture when available.

“The experience overall is great. A bit crunch on time so don't be late at any stop of the tour. I took the cable car tour, but I didn't have the chance to explore the whole place, could only do either the observatory, or the camp base. Becaúe I chose the cable car, I couldn't explore the whole Imjingak, which a bit let down for me. So, if you're into history then skip the cable car and explore the Imjingak; if you're into the experience of crossing the CCL then choose the cable car and go straight to the base camp. And a shout out to our guide Roy did…”

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