Tours & Tour dates

Itinerary - National Day Long Tour 2012 - Option B

 

Option A: Sep 6 - 13/14 (Thurs – Thurs/Fri)

7 nights in the DPRK, plus one on the train
1690 EUROs. Itinerary here->

Option B: Sep 13 - 22/23 (Thurs – Sat/Sun)

9 nights in the DPRK, plus one on the train
2190 EUROs.

Ultimate Option: Sep 6 - 22/23 (Thurs – Sat/Sun)

16 nights in the DPRK, plus one on the train
3350 EUROs. Itinerary here->

 

 

Thurs 13th Sept

 

AM: Bus from office to the Airport
PM: Flight JS152 Beijing-Pyongyang 13:00 departure, 16:00 arrival.

Customs at Pyongyang airport, meet guides Arch of Triumph –

similar to the French version (but bigger), ARIRANG MASS GAMES
OVERNIGHT: Yanggakdo Hotel, Pyongyang

 

 

Fri 14th Sept

 

AM: Charter flight to Mt. Paekdu (1 hour), Drive to the mountain and ascend to the highest peak in Korea, panoramic views and a picnic at the crater lake
PM: Paekdusan secret camp (official birthplace of Kim Jong Il), Rimjongsu Waterfall, Samji town and regional museum
OVERNIGHT: Pegaebang Hotel, Mt. Paekdu

 

 

Sat 15th Sept

 

AM: Samjiyon Grand Monument (giant array of statues telling the story of the guerilla army in the mountains), to airport, flight to

Orang airport, drive to Mt. Chilbo area
PM: Tour of the mountain range, multiple peaks and rock

formations, stunning views and scenery, local beach and homestay village (the only place it is possible to stay with locals in the whole country)
OVERNIGHT: Homestay Village, Mt. Chilbo

 

 

Sun 16th Sept

 

AM: Drive to Chongjin, DPRK’s 3rd largest city and a major industrial centre on the North East Coast
PM: Chongjin Revolutionary Museum, Central Square and Kim Il Sung Statue, Steelworks Kindergarten, Fisherman’s Club for nightlife
OVERNIGHT: Tourist Hotel, Chongjin

 

Mon 17th Sept

 

AM: Drive back to Orang airport, stopping at local revolutionary sites and scenic spots, picnic at a beach
PM: Flight to Pyongyang, Museum of Metro Construction - enormous museum showing the efforts to build the underground, contains amazing panoramas and much more, Pyongyang Pizza restaurant, Paradise micro-brewery - try the local brew
OVERNIGHT: Koryo Hotel, Pyongyang

 

 

Tues 18th Sept

 

AM: Drive to Wonsan (4 hours) - major city on the East Coast of Korea
PM: Wonsan city docks, - the moored Manyongbon-92 passanger ship to Japan is based here and statue of the President overlooking the harbour shows the importance of this port to the DPRK,

Central Square - walking tour of this popular area, hill overlooking

the city, Songdowon Schoolchildren’s Camp - leisure facility for loca

l and international children
OVERNIGHT: Dongmyong Hotel, Wonsan

 

 

Wed 19th Sept

 

AM: Drive to Hamhung (2,5hours) - A major industrial city on DPRK's East Coast which was closed to tourists from 1945 until 2010 when Koryo Tours became the first company to take people there, stopping at truckstop along the way
PM: Kim Il Sung statue and central park - great views of this unique city, ancient hilltop fort, Hungnam Fertiliser Factory -a rare chance to see a bit of heavy industry, Hamhung Grand Theatre - The iconic building of the city, dominating the central area and bordered by a pleasant lank and park
OVERNIGHT: Majon Guesthouse, Hamhung

 

 

Thurs 20th Sept

 

AM: Relaxing time at Majon beach, Feb 18th Vinalon Complex where the North Korean ‘miracle fabric’ is produced
PM: Drive south down the coast back to Wonsan via Tongbong co-operative farm - for an explanation of the DPRK farming system and a tour of the farm, stopping at scenic spots, etc. On to Lake Sijung
OVERNIGHT: Sijung Motel, Lake Sijung

 

 

Fri 21st Sept

 

AM: To Outer Kumgang, former Hyundai resort for South Korean tourists, Guided hike into the Kumgang mountains for amazing views and scenery
PM: brief trek around Samil Lagoon, pavilions and islands (it’s possible to swim here too!), Long drive to Pyongyang, Koryo Hotel revolving restaurant for panoramic view of the city, farewell dinner and party!
OVERNIGHT: Koryo Hotel, Pyongyang

 

 

Sat 22nd Sept

 

AM: 10:10 Train departs from Pyongyang for China
PM: Cross border at Sinuiju/Dandong, those visiting Dandong alight here, train continues to Beijing
OVERNIGHT: On train

 

 

Sun 23rd Sept

 

AM: 08:34 Arrival at Beijing Central Railway Station. End of Tour

 

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TOUR COST: EUR 2190

VISA FEE: EUR 50

PRE-TOUR MEETING: September 12th (Wednesday), 4PM, at our office in Beijing

Room upgrades available – please ask for more information.

 

TOUR FEE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:

1. Flight Beijing-Pyongyang, train Pyongyang-Beijing
2. All meals on the tour except on the train out of DPRK – see below
3. Hotel accommodation
4. All entry fees
5. Two guides and a driver per group
6. All transportation in DPRK
   
   

NOT INCLUDED IN THE TOUR FEE:

1. Optional single room supplement of EUR 40 per night
2. Spending money for drinks and souvenirs
3. DPRK visa fee EUR 50
4. EUR 50 surcharge for the train to Beijing or EUR 50 surcharge for the plane to Beijing (or Air China surcharge EUR 120)
5. Tip for the guides (approx EUR 20-25 total)
6. Meals on the train out of DPRK - (bring your own food or eat dinner and lunch in the buffet car approximately EUR 5 per person)
7. Entry tickets for Mass Games and special events if applicable – for example Revolutionary Opera if being staged, or a visit to the funfair
8. The lift up the Juche Tower EUR 5
9. Meals will have a complimentary beer but you will have to pay for extra drinks above those provided. If you are vegetarian or have special dietary requirements then please inform us beforehand
   
   

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