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US Independent travel
An independent tour is a great way to travel to the country if
you don't want to travel as part of a group, or your travel dates
don't match our group tour dates. With an independent tour you
can choose your dates of travel
and also the itinerary can be tailored to suit your requests. As
with our group tours, we offer different standards of independent
tours for different cost. Independent tours are more expensive
than group tours but do offer more flexibilty.
Americans are only permitted to travel to the DPRK when the mass
games are on. We have not yet had confirmation of the 2009 dates
but we expect them to be from the beginning of August through to
the beginning of October. We will notify you when the dates are
confirmed but, in the meantime, we can still begin to plan your
trip.
Please contact Hannah
for more information or keep reading!
Standard independent tour: This tour is ideal
for tourists on a budget. You will stay in a 3* hotel and follow
a standard itinerary.
Classic independent tour: You will stay in a
4* deluxe hotel and there are more itinerary options available
to you to ensure you
have an indepth experience of the DPRK.
Exclusive independent tour: This is for those
of you who want to experience the DPRK in the most luxurious way
possible. You will fly in on Air Koryo business class (if available),
accomodation is in the best rooms in the best hotels that the DPRK
has to offer,
and the itinerary will allow you to have the most intimate and
indepth experience of the DPRK.
COSTS
SAMPLE ITINERARIES
HOTELS
FLIGHT INFORMATION
COSTS (WHAT
THE TOUR COST COVERS)
Standard Package - cost in EUR per person
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3 nights (return flight) |
4 nights (return flight) |
| 1 pax |
1630 |
1840 |
| 2 pax |
1470 |
1650 |
| 3-5 pax |
1380 |
1540 |
| 6-9 pax |
1190 |
1320 |
Classic
Package - cost in EUR per person
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3 nights (return flight) |
4 nights (flight/train) |
| 1 pax |
1850
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2080 |
| 2 pax |
1680 |
1880 |
| 3-5 pax |
1580 |
1760 |
| 6-9 pax |
1390 |
1530 |
Exclusive Package - cost in EUR per person
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3 nights (return flight) |
4 nights (return flight) |
| 1 pax |
2690
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2990
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| 2 pax |
2510 |
2780 |
| 3-5 pax |
2340 |
2560 |
| 6-9 pax |
2150 |
2350 |
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SAMPLE ITINERARIES
Below are some sample itineraries for a 4 night tour for each
of the different categories above. It is also possible to only
go for 3 nights. Please note that the
itinerary
is fairly flexible so if there is anything not
covered that you would like to see then do let us know and we will
do our best to cater to your needs. This may, however, slightly
alter the cost of the tour.
Also, please note that the days of entry/exit can also
be changed to fit with your requirements. Again, this may alter
the total cost of the tour.For a brief explanation of the sights
and to see a full list of all available attractions please click here.
STANDARD 4 night tour,
Tues-Sat
| DAY |
AM |
PM |
HOTEL |
| Tues |
Flight Beijing-Pyongyang 11:55 departure, 14:25
arrival. |
Customs at Pyongyang airport, meet guides, Mansudae
Grand Monument, Arch of Triumph, Fountain Park, check
in hotel. MASS GAMES |
Sosan Hotel, Pyongyang |
| Weds |
Korean War Museum, USS Pueblo, Arch of Triumph |
Local park, Grand People’s Study House,
3 Revolutions Exhibition, Korean Central Art Gallery |
Sosan Hotel, Pyongyang |
| Thurs |
Kumsusan Memorial Palace (Mausoleum of Kim Il
Sung), Revolutionary Martyrs’ Cemetery |
Mangyongdae Native House, Pyongyang Metro, Drive
to Kaesong |
Minsok Hotel, Kaesong |
| Fri |
Panmunjom/DMZ, Kaesong Koryo
Museum, return to Pyongyang |
Monument to Party Foundation, Juche Tower, Book
shop, Stamp shop, Kim Il Sung Square |
Sosan Hotel, Pyongyang |
| Sat |
Flight JS151 from Pyongyang to Beijing, 09:15 departure.
End of Tour. |
n/a |
n/a |
CLASSIC 4 night tour,
Tues-Sat
| DAY |
AM |
PM |
HOTEL |
| Tues |
Flight Beijing-Pyongyang 11:55 departure, 14:25
arrival. |
Customs at Pyongyang airport, meet guides, Mansudae
Grand Monument, Arch of Triumph, Fountain Park, check in hotel.
MASS GAMES |
Yanggakdo Hotel, Pyongyang |
| Weds |
Drive to Kaesong, Panmunjom/DMZ, Koryo Museum |
Tomb of King Kongmin, return to Pyongyang, 3
Revolutions Exhibition, Paradise Bar |
Yanggakdo Hotel, Pyongyang |
| Thurs |
Kumsusan Memorial Palace (Mausoleum of Kim Il
Sung), Revolutionary Martyrs’ Cemetery |
Korean War Museum, USS Pueblo, Mangyongdae Native
House, Pyongyang Metro, Drive to Mount Myohyang |
Hyangsan Hotel, Mt Myohyang |
| Fri |
International Friendship Exhibition, light hiking
in the mountains |
Return to Pyongyang, Juche Tower, Monument to
Party Foundation, Kim Il Sung Square, stamp shop and book shop,
Golden Lane bowling centre |
Yanggakdo Hotel, Pyongyang |
| Sat |
Flight JS151 from Pyongyang to Beijing, 09:15 departure.
End of Tour. |
n/a |
n/a |
EXCLUSIVE 4 night tour, Tues-Sat
| DAY |
AM |
PM |
HOTEL |
| Tues |
Flight Beijing-Pyongyang (business class if available)
11:55 departure, 14:25 arrival. |
Customs at Pyongyang airport, meet guides, Mansudae
Grand Monument, Arch of Triumph, Fountain Park, check in hotel.
MASS GAMES |
Potonggang Hotel, Pyongyang |
| Weds |
Drive to Kaesong, Panmunjom/DMZ, Kaesong Koryo
Museum, Sonjuk Bridge |
return to Pyongyang, meet a war veteran at the
Victorious Fatherland Liberation War Museum (Korean War Museum),
Mangyongdae Native House, Pyongyang Metro (5 stations) |
Potonggang Hotel, Pyongyang |
| Thurs |
Kumsusan Memorial Palace (Mausoleum of Kim Il
Sung), Revolutionary Martyrs’ Cemetery, Juche Tower,
Monument to Party Foundation |
Pyongyang Conservatoire for demonstration of
traditional music, Mangyongdae Schoolchildren’s Palace
tour and performance, drive to Mt Myohyang |
Hyangsan Hotel (upgraded room), Mt Myohyang |
| Fri |
International Friendship Exhibition, light hiking
in the mountains |
Return to Pyongyang, USS Pueblo (meet the captain
who helped capture the ship), Taedonggang Brewery, Golden Lane
Bowling Alley |
Potonggang Hotel, Pyongyang |
| Sat |
Flight JS151 from Pyongyang to Beijing (business class if
available), 08:55 departure. End of Tour. |
n/a |
n/a |
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HOTELS
PYONGYANG
| Exclusive Hotels |
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POTONGGANG HOTEL
Highest standard Hotel in DPRK, very comfortable
rooms, quiet location by Potong River:
- Karaoke room
- Variety of bars and restaurants
- Shops with imported goods
- Riverside walk is possible
- CNN TV
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MORANBONG HOTEL
Pyongyang’s only Boutique hotel,
quiet but central setting:
- only 12 rooms each with DVD player,
guaranteed peaceful time
- comprehensive sauna, pool, fitness
centre
- Karaoke rooms built into a cave
- Popular hangout with western diplomats
and NGO staff based in Pyongyang
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| Classic Hotels |
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YANGGAKDO HOTEL
47 stories tall and built in 1995. This
is Pyongyang’s main deluxe hotel which is situated
on Yanggak Island in the Taedong River:
- Micro-brewery
- Swimming pool, sauna, massage
- Pitch’n’putt golf course
with driving range
- Bowling
- Karaoke
- Billiards
- Revolving restaurant
- Bookshop
- IDD
- Nightclub
- Casino
- Chance to walk outside the hotel
- BBC TV news channel
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KORYO HOTEL
Built in 1985, this is Pyongyang’s
other deluxe Hotel which is located near the railway
station in the city centre:
- Lobby bar and coffee shop. Beer brewed
on site
- Swimming pool
- Gym
- Karaoke
- Billiards
- Revolving restaurant
- bookshop
- IDD
- BBC TV news channel
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Standard Hotels
(these
do not have 24 hours hot water) |
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SOSAN HOTEL
Located in the Sports Village in west Pyongyang, a first class
hotel:
- Swimming pool and sauna
- Golf driving range
- Several bars
- Billiard room
- Karaoke
- Pleasant hotel grounds
- View of the sports village
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CHANGWANGSAN HOTEL
Centrally located first class hotel:
- large swimming pool with skylight
- Karaoke rooms
- German coffee shop
- Several small bars
- Walking distance to some attractions
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FLIGHTS
TIMETABLE
FLIGHTS are
with the DPRK national carrier Air Koryo. Air China also
started a service in April 2008 which increases travel
options. Please note that use of Air China
will increase
the tour cost - please ask for more details.
Economy and business
class available on Air Koryo – economy and first class
on Air China.
Note: local time shown (North Korea is one hour ahead of China). |
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| Beijing (PEK) – Pyongyang
(FNJ) |
Pyongyang (FNJ) – Beijing
(PEK) |
| day |
carrier |
flight no. |
time |
day |
carrier |
flight no. |
time |
| Mon |
Air China |
CA121 |
13:40 – 16:20 |
Mon |
Air China |
CA122 |
17:20-18:05 |
| Tues |
Air Koryo |
JS152 |
11:55-14:25 |
Tues |
Air Koryo |
JS151 |
08:55-09:30 |
| Wed |
Air China |
CA121 |
13:40 – 16:20 |
Wed |
Air China |
CA122 |
17:20-18:05 |
| Thurs |
Air Koryo |
JS252 |
14:00-16:30 |
Thurs |
Air Koryo |
JS251 |
10:10-11:30 |
| Fri |
Air China |
CA121 |
13:40 – 16:20 |
Fri |
Air China |
CA122 |
17:20-18:05 |
| Sat |
Air Koryo |
JS152 |
11:55-14:25 |
Sat |
Air Koryo |
JS151 |
08:55-09:30 |
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