Tours & Tour dates

Itinerary - Summer Holiday Tour 2012

June 28 - July 4/5 (Thurs – Wed/Thurs)

6 nights in the DPRK, plus one on the train

1590 EUROS

 

Thurs 28th June

 

AM: Bus from office to Airport
PM: Flight JS152 Beijing – Pyongyang, 13:00 departure from PEK Beijing International Airport (Terminal 2). Arrival to Pyongyang 16:25. Meet guides who will accompany you during your stay, Arch of Triumph – similar to the French version (but bigger), Fountain Park, Mansudae Grand Monument statue of DPRK President Kim Il Sung
OVERNIGHT: Yanggakdo Hotel, Pyongyang

 

 

Fri 29th June

 

AM: Victorious Fatherland Liberation War Museum(Korean War Museum) - hear and see the DPRK version of the conflict,

War Victory Monuments - sculptures of notable events from the war, Mangyongdae Native House - birthplace of the DPRK founder Kim Il Sung, Mansudae Art Studio - Pyongyang’s centre of artistic

excellence, Pyongyang Metro (extended ride) - the deepest in the world, take a ride with the locals
PM: USS Pueblo - tour the American espionage ship captured in the 1968, Juche Tower - 150m stone tower with lookout platform at the top and great panoramic views of the city, Monument to Party Foundation - commemorates the 50 years of Worker's Party rule,

3 Revolutions Exhibition
OVERNIGHT: Yanggakdo Hotel, Pyongyang

 

Sat 30th June

 

AM: Drive to Wonsan (4hrs) – major city on the east coast of Korea
PM: Wonsan docks and central square - the moored

Mangyongbon-92 passenger ship to Japan is based here and the statue of the President overlooking the harbour shows the

importance of this port to the DPRK, Songdowon Schoolchildren’s Camp - where Korean children (and also those from overseas sometimes) spend some weeks in summer, playing and learning, Buddhist Temple

OVERNIGHT: Tongmyong Hotel, Wonsan

 

 

Sun 1st July

 

AM: Drive to Hamhung (2.5 hour drive from Wonsan) - a major 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, city park, statue of President Kim Il Sung, ancient pavilion

for city views - set on a hillside on the edge of town this area

affords views over thecity centre and farmlandoutside of the

metropolitan area

PM: Feriliser Factory - A rare chance to see a bit of heavy industry,

Home of King Ri Song Gye - one of the rulers of ancient Korea, Hungnam Vinalon Factory - newly renovated using DPRK's new 'CNC Technology' this is where the 'miracle fabric' Vinalon is produced. Hamhung Grand Theatre - the iconic building of the city, dominating the central area and bordered by a pleasant lake and park. To Majon beach area.
OVERNIGHT: Majon Guesthouse, Hamhung

 

 

Mon 2nd July

 

AM: Tongbong co-operative farm - visited several times by DPRK leader Kim Jong Il this reasonably modern farm accepts tourists to see their 'hall of fame', kindergarten,and see what they grow in the local area.Return to Wonsan
PM: Wonsan Agricultural University, Drive to local beach for relaxing

and chance for swimming, beach barbeque, to lake sijung where

sludge treatments are available
OVERNIGHT: Sijung Motel, Lake Sijung

 

 

Tue 3rd July

 

AM: Return to Pyongyang via Ulim Waterfalls
PM: Schoolchildren’s Palace tour and performance, Korean Central Art Gallery, Paradise micro-brewery & bar
OVERNIGHT: Yanggakdo Hotel, Pyongyang

 

 

Wed 4th July

 

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

 

 

Thurs 5th July

 

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

 

 

Alternative Tour ending – stay an extra couple of nights to see the DMZ or to join the ‘Chollima to Kolyma’ Tour --------------------->

 

Magadan and Abandoned Russia extensions More information >

 

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TOUR COST: EUR 1590

VISA FEE: EUR 50

PRE-TOUR MEETING: June 27th (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 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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