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A trip to the DPRK is the trip of a lifetime, if you need any help deciding which tour is best for you then please don't hesitate to get in touch. We are happy to answer all of your questions. If you are in Beijing then please book an appointment for a free DPRK tour consultation at our office.
The majority of our tours are designed for first-time visitors with the purpose of giving an excellent overall experience of the DPRK. If you have any specific interests such as education, architecture, food or even fishing that you would like to be the focus of your tour then we recommend you get in touch with our independent tours team and we can tailor something to suit your needs.
Regardless of which tour you take, we give all tourists a pre-tour briefing to ensure you are fully prepared for - and will get the most out of - this unique trip. We therefore require all tourists to arrive in Beijing THE DAY BEFORE DEPARTURE to attend a 4PM briefing. Unless otherwise stated, there is no minimum/maximum capacity for our tours to run. If we get more than around 20 applications for one tour we will simply split this into 2 groups and run as 2 separate tours. Provided you apply before the tour deadline you can guaranteed of getting on but early booking is always recommended anyway! A typical tour normally consists of 8 to 18 travelers.
NEW! Special Offer: Take a Tourist Flight in the skies over Pyongyang with an Antonov-24. We are also running a couple of Tourist flights in 2013 for our group tours (on Aug 16th and Sept 8th), you can also find information on making this as part of your independent tour
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Our group tours are by default to set as Air Koryo Flight in and return by train. It is also possible to fly back with any of the tours. If you prefer flying back instead of taking the train, do let us know when making the booking |
TRAVEL UPDATES:
- Victorious Fatherland Liberation War Museum is currently closed - expected to re-open July 2013
- USS Pueblo - this has been moved allegedly to a new site at the War Museum so is expected to re-open July 2013
- Nampo Orphanage - not possible to visit at this moment
- The factories in Nampo area - currently not possible to visit
- Kumsusan Memorial Palace of the Sun will be closed 1st May to 30th June
> If they are listed on the itineraries for your tour we will replace them with other attractions in the case they are unavailable - we will keep you updated
* All tours are open to US citizens, however at present there is still a policy in DPRK restricting US nationals from leaving the country by train. We regret that we have to add a surcharge fee to leave the tour by plane at the end of the trip. Please see tour details for surcharges. Departure by plane is also available for non-US tourists.
MASS GAMES 2013:
The dates of the 2013 mass games have not yet been confirmed but we expect them to run from 27th July to 9th September. As soon as we receive official confirmation we will send out an update.
TOURS 2013
SUMMER HOLIDAY TOUR 2013
June 29 – July 6/7 (Sat - Sat/Sun)
Flight / Train
7 nights plus one on the train
1690 Euros
Spend a typical summer holiday in the DPRK - hit the beaches of the east coast at Wonsan and Hamhung (the DPRK's 2nd largest city) and explore the hiking trails in Mt Kumgang. The weather is beautiful at this time of year - warm during the day but not too hot. This really is a perfect tour for seeing some of the places that are not frequented by tourists. Don't forget to pack your swimmers!
Highlights
- Kumsusan Memorial Palace (Mausoleum of leaders Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il) and other Pyongyang highlights
- Panmunjom/DMZ - the border with South Korea
- Beaches of Wonsan and Hamhung on the beautiful east coast
- The stunning mountain scenery of Mt Kumgang
Pyongyang / Kaesong / Hamhung / Wonsan / Kumgang Mountains Itinerary >
Dandong option available
TOUR CLOSED FOR APPLICATIONS
MASS GAMES OPENING TOUR 2013
July 22 – 25/26 (Mon – Thurs/Fri)
3 nights in DPRK
1190 Euros
With this short tour you can attend the first ever mass games performance of 2013 – a boast-worthy event indeed! This trip also takes in the highlights of Pyongyang and a visit down to the DMZ at the border with South Korea where North and South Korean soldiers continue their decades-old face-off.
Highlights
- Opening night of the 2013 Arirang Mass Games
- Highlights of Pyongyang including the Juche Tower and a ride on the Pyongyang Metro
- Panmunjom/DMZ - the border with South Korea; spend a night in the beautiful folk hotel
Please note that the itinerary may differ slightly to what is below but your tour leader will do their best to ensure that as much is covered as possible and will also add in extras when there is time such as a visit to a local bar or a funfair. We visit the DPRK regularly and know all the best places to go to make your trip even more unique. We will make the most of your time in the DPRK to guarantee the experience of a lifetime.
Pyongyang / Kaesong Itinerary >
This tour requires a minimum of 10 bookings in order to run the trip
Please apply by June 22nd, 2013 || Apply now >
VICTORY DAY TOUR 2013
July 25 – 30 (Thurs – Tues)
Flight / Flight
5 nights in DPRK
1490 Euros
Optional Extension
July 30 – 1/2 August (Tues – Thurs/Fri)
2 additional nights in DPRK plus one on the train
**Special price 200 Euros**
July 27th 1953 was the day the Korean War armistice was signed. So this year marks the 60th anniversary since the end of the conflict (that of course has never really ended). This occasion is celebrated in North Korea as ‘Victory Day’ and is an annual major holiday. Be in both Kaesong and Pyongyang; the two most significant cities in the country, on this day to see how people spend their leisure time. Mix with picnicking locals and attend an expected spectacular Mass Dance and whatever other events are planned to mark this very significant holiday. Also visiting the highlights of the capital and the DMZ, this is a perfect tour to introduce the DPRK to the curious, especially those wanting to be in the country on a major occasion – big things can be expected this year, be there to find out what!
Highlights
- 60th Anniversary of the end of the Korean War - Victory Day
- Kumsusan Memorial Palace (Mausoleum of leaders Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il) and other Pyongyang highlights
- Newly-opened War Museum and the USS Pueblo at its new location
- Panmunjom/DMZ - the border with South Korea; spend a night in the beautiful folk hotel
- The halls of gifts to the leaders at the International Friendship Exhibition in the beautiful Mt Myohyang
- 2 day optional EXTENSION Soaking up the medicinal waters at the Dragon River Hot Spa Resort near the west coast city of Nampo
- Mass Games
Please Note: Due to the high profile of this holiday we have been advised by our partners that there is a chance that some groups may have to be accommodated outside Pyongyang for the immediate days around 27th July and we are not sure if single room accommodation will be available. However, we and our partners will do our utmost to make it possible. As in the past, no tour groups are allowed to attend parades etc however for the 100th Birthday of Kim Il Sung in 2012 Koryo Tours did manage to attend the parade roadside which was an incredible experience. Anything can happen so we ask you all to be flexible, our Koryo Tours guides are very experienced and will do their very best to make it the most memorable trip for you.
Pyongyang / Kaesong / Mt Myohyang / Nampo Itinerary >
Please apply by June 25th, 2013 || Apply now >
VICTORY DAY CITY BREAK TOUR 2013
July 27 – 30/31 (Sat – Tue/Wed)
3 nights in DPRK
1190 Euros
Arrive in Pyongyang in time to see the afternoon celebrations on this most important of occasions, the 60th anniversary of the end of the Korean War. The exact nature of events will be unfurled on the spot in Pyongyang but you can guarantee that we will get you to whatever is possible. You will also see the highlights of Pyongyang including the newly-opened, better-than-before, Victorious Fatherland Liberation War Museum telling the history of the Korean War from the North’s perspective. And of course, an opportunity to see the spectacular Arirang Mass Games.
Highlights
- 60th Anniversary of the end of the Korean War - Victory Day
- Kumsusan Memorial Palace (Mausoleum of leaders Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il) and other Pyongyang highlights
- Newly-opened War Museum and the USS Pueblo at its new location
Please note that the itinerary may differ slightly to what is below but your tour leader will do their best to ensure that as much is covered as possible and will also add in extras when there is time such as a visit to a local bar or a funfair. We visit the DPRK regularly and know all the best places to go to make your trip even more unique. We will make the most of your time in the DPRK to guarantee the experience of a lifetime.
Pyongyang Itinerary >
This tour requires a minimum of 10 bookings in order to run the trip
Please apply by June 27th, 2013 || Apply now >
EARLY AUGUST TOUR 2013
Aug 3 – 8/9 (Sat – Thurs/Fri)
Flight / Train
5 nights in DPRK, plus one on the train
1490 Euros
Mass Games - Be there to see one of the early performances. This 5 night tour takes in all the highlights of Pyongyang combined with trips to Kaesong, the DMZ, and a relaxing night on the West Coast it’s a trip suitable for anyone who wants to see something very special indeed.
Highlights
- Kumsusan Memorial Palace (Mausoleum of leaders Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il) and other Pyongyang highlights
- Panmunjom/DMZ - the border with South Korea
- Soaking up the medicinal waters at the Dragon River Hot Spa Resort near the west coast city of Nampo
- MASS GAMES
Pyongyang / Kaesong / Nampo Itinerary >
Dandong option available
Please apply by July 3rd, 2013 || Apply now >
LIBERATION DAY SHORT TOUR 2013
Aug 13 – 17/18 (Tues - Sat/Sun)
Flight / Train
4 nights in DPRK, plus one on the train
1390 Euros
See the Mass Games performance on Aug 15th, the anniversary of the defeat of Japan in 1945 and the end of 40 years of foreign colonisation, this is the only holiday shared by both North and South Korea and a great time to be in the country with celebrations widespread that you can join in with as well as travelling both North and South of the capital
Highlights
- Kumsusan Memorial Palace (Mausoleum of leaders Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il) and other Pyongyang Highlights
- Panmunjom/DMZ – the border with South Korea
- MASS GAMES
Pyongyang / Kaesong Itinerary >
Dandong option available
NEW! Special Offer: Take a Tourist Flight in the skies over Pyongyang with an Antonov-24
Please apply by July 13th, 2013 || Apply now >
LIBERATION DAY LONG TOUR 2013
Aug 13 – 22/23 (Tues - Thurs/Fri)
Flight / Train
9 nights in DPRK, plus one on the train
2090 Euros
As well as seeing the Mass Games around a major national holiday (Aug 15th, Liberation Day), the kind of show that makes the Olympic opening ceremony look like a school play, this tour also takes an internal charter flight to the sacred Mt. Paekdu, the highest point in Korea, highest crater lake in the world, and the birthplace of the Korean nation, a place of great significance that only a handful of western tourists visit each year. See the mountain itself as well as the stunning and unique scenery of this remote area and the ‘secret camp’ a former guerrilla base claimed as the birthplace of Kim Jong Il. Additionally we will cover all the best bits of Pyongyang, get down to the DMZ, and see the giant gift halls at Mt, Myohyang, as well as an overnight trip to the west coast port city of Nampo. A very comprehensive and unforgettable trip awaits any who sign up for this. Also note that US citizens can now visit Mt. Paekdu, something impossible until very recently
Highlights
- Kumsusan Memorial Palace (Mausoleum of leaders Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il) and other Pyongyang highlights
- August 15th – Liberation Day – DPRK public holiday
- Panmunjom/DMZ – the border with South Korea
- Mt. Myohyang – international Friendship Exhibition
- Soaking up the medicinal waters at the Dragon River Hot Spa Resort near the west coast city of Nampo
- Mt. Paekdu – the sacred mountain in the northeast
- MASS GAMES
Pyongyang / Kaesong / Mt. Paekdu / Nampo / Mt. Myohyang Itinerary >
Dandong option available
NEW! Special Offer: Take a Tourist Flight in the skies over Pyongyang with an Antonov-24
Please apply by July 13th, 2013 || Apply now >
CYCLING TOUR 1 - 2013
August 15 – 22/23 (Thurs – Thurs/Fri)
7 nights in DPRK
2010 Euros
Join us for the 3rd ever Cycling Tour in the DPRK. Experience the country as few others do - from the saddle! As well as cycling in the area south of Nampo we also take a charter flight to the sacred Mt Paekdu in the northeast of the country for some stunning routes in countryside reminiscent of the Scottish Highlands. We are also there for Liberation Day which is the anniversary of the end of colonial rule by Japan. One of the highlights in our tour calendar this trip needs 10 to run and is limited to 16 pax so book early to avoid disappointment.
Highlights
- MASS GAMES
- Kumsusan Memorial Palace and other Pyongyang highlights
- Hot Spa resort in Nampo
- Panmunjom/DMZ - the border with South Korea
- Mt Paekdu
- Cycling!
Pyongyang / Kaesong / Nampo / Mt Paekdu Itinerary
Dandong option available
Please apply by July 15th, 2013 || Apply now >
SINUIJU GROUP TOUR 2013
August 18 (Sun)
Price: TBC
Join Koryo Tours, the company that was instrumental in opening Sinuiju to western tourists, on this amazing day trip across the 900 metres of the Yalu River from Dandong into a whole different world. Spend the day accompanied by one of Koryo Tours’ expert staff touring the fascinating border city of Sinuiju. See all the highlights, from statues to museums, art gallery, kindergarten, a walk along the riverside looking over to China, all the way to the city limits on the southern district of town where rice fields meet the urban sprawl. This will be the day-trip of your life, come with us now to see something very special indeed!
Included in this tour is not only a day trip in Sinuiju but also the highlights of Dandong too! Koryo Tours has been taking tourists to this fascinating city for the last decade and we’ll show you the best of what there is to see. And we now all the good nightspots too if you want to make an evening of it too!
Details: You have the choice of meeting the group in Dandong or in Beijing. If travelling from Beijing then we will give you the Beijing-Dandong overnight train ticket (train leaves at 17:30, arrives at 06:30 the next morning) and you will meet our local representative upon arrival in Dandong for transfer to the 4 star Sunny Resort Hotel from where the tour will begin at 10:00. If travelling independently to Dandong then check in the hotel yourself (your reservation will be ready) and meet the group for the first stage of the tour at 10. While the DPRK visas are being processed you will take part in a visit around Dandong, including the Great Wall at Tiger Mountain which is separated from North Korea by a river of just one or two metres width, the ‘Broken Bridge’ across the Yalu River, the Museum of the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea (the catchy name used in China for the Korean War), and more besides. 2 square meals included of course (nice but non-native english speakers might not get it) Lunch and dinner are included and then it’s either out for the evening in the evening you can either hit the Dandong nightlife or head to bed to begin the day trip to Sinuiju on the Sunday. A short trip yes, but travelling with the experts in DPRK tourism on this journey is something you’ll never forget!
The itinerary for the tour can be found in full at Sinuiju section
When you return from Sinuiju back to Dandong we will have the train tickets ready for the overnight trip back to Beijing (departs at 18:30, arrives at 08:30 the next morning into Beijing Central Station). Relax in the soft sleeper carriage of this train while ruminating on the amazing last couple of days!
Total package (including travel from Beijing – Dandong – Beijing): TBC
Dandong/Sinuiju package only: TBC
Includes: hotel, lunch and dinner in Dandong, lunch in Sinuiju. Transportation on the Dandong tour, transportation in, around, and out of Sinuiju. Guide services, DPRK visa fee, entry fees.
Extras: tip for the local guide, incidentals (additional drinks, souvenirs, etc)
MASS GAMES MINI BREAK 1 TOUR 2013
Aug 22 – 24 (Thurs - Sat)
Flight / Flight
2 nights in DPRK
790 Euros
Ideal for those with limited time and a desire to see both the remarkable Mass Games and get around the highlights of Asia’s most enigmatic city; Pyongyang. We’ll cover as much ground as possible on this short tour and you’ll be exhausted by the end of it, years of memories provided in just a few days!
Highlights
- MASS GAMES
- Classic Pyongyang sites including a ride on the Pyongyang Metro, the Juche Tower, Mansudae Grand Monument and the newly-renovated Korean War Museum
Pyongyang Itinerary >
Please apply by July 22th, 2013 || Apply now >
LATE AUGUST TOUR 2013
Aug 24 – 29/30 (Sat - Thurs/Fri)
Flight / Train
5 nights in DPRK, plus one on the train
1490 Euros
Get around the best of the country in a week including Pyongyang, the DMZ, the giant underground gift halls of Mt. Myohyang, and the incredible Guinness World Record-holding Mass Games, see something truly unique this summer on this tour, accompanied, like all of our group departures, by one of our DPRK travel specialists
Highlights
- MASS GAMES
- Kumsusan Memorial Palace (Mausoleum of leaders Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il) and other Pyongyang highlights
- Mt. Myohyang – International Friendship Exhibition
- DPRK holiday – Youth Day – 28th August
- Panmunjom/DMZ – the border with South Korea
Pyongyang / Kaesong / Mt. Myohyang Itinerary >
Dandong option available
Please apply by July 24th, 2013 || Apply now >
SUMMER EXCLUSIVE TOUR 2013 (Led by Nicholas Bonner)
Aug 27 – 31 (Tues - Sat)
MAY 15: This tour is now full but if you want to be put on the waiting list please send an email to hannah@koryogroup.com
Flight (Business Class) / Flight (Business Class)
4 nights in DPRK
2190 Euros
The most comfortable hotel, business class flights*, the best restaurants, the best guides and the most luxurious experience possible in North Korea tourism. Accompanied by DPRK travel specialist and film and documentary producer Nicholas Bonner, this exclusive tour is the most comfortable and intimate way to experience the country, a small group of no more than 14 people will experience the Mass Games where we can secure you access to the best quality seats as you require. Meet experts in various fields, expats who live in Pyongyang and see the best the country has to offer, all at the highest standard available.
*these are very limited so we cannot guarantee availability - in case we cannot secure them then we will refund the difference
Highlights
- DPRK Public Holiday – Youth Day – 28th August
- Kumsusan Memorial Palace (Mausoleum of leaders Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il) and other Pyongyang highlights
- Panmunjom/DMZ – the border with South Korea
Pyongyang / Kaesong Itinerary >
MAY 15: This tour is now full but if you want to be put on the waiting list please send an email to hannah@koryogroup.com
Please apply by July 27th, 2013
NATIONAL DAY LONG TOUR 2013
Option A: The Highlights!
Sept 5 – 12/13 (Thurs – Thurs/Fri)
Flight / Train
7 nights in the DPRK, plus one on the train
1690 Euros
Option B: Remote and Unique North Korea
Sept 12 – 21/22 (Thurs – Sat/Sun)
Flight / Train
9 nights in the DPRK, plus one on the train
2190 Euros
Ultimate Option: Everything on one life-changing epic journey!
Sept 5 – 21/22 (Thurs – Sat/Sun)
Flight / Train
16 nights in the DPRK, plus one on the train
3350 Euros
This is the big one! Our longest, most comprehensive tour of the year, going pretty much everywhere it is possible to go in North Korea, a no holds-barred odyssey taking in Pyongyang, and areas to the North, South, East, and West of the capital, but that’s not all! We will also charter a plane and fly to the sacred and stunning moonscape of Mount Paekdu, as well as flying over to the remote
and almost inaccessible North East Coast to seethe industrial city of Chongjin and stay with local families in the beautiful surroundings of the Chilbo Mountains. In addition (yes there’s more!) we will get over to the city of Hamhung, opened to tourists through the efforts of Koryo Tours only 2 years ago, the second largest city in the country. A trip to North Korea is often a once-in-a-lifetime experience and Koryo Tours, the world’s only DPRK travel specialists are pleased to offer this trip that will take you to every area it is possible to visit, and more! Sign up early to avoid disappointment, this will 
be the best, most memorable, and most
fascinatingtrip you will ever take, we guarantee it!
The first week of this tour covers ground that many previous visitors may have seen before, therefore we are offering a couple of options for this journey; you can take the whole 16 night trip, seeing almost everything it is possible to see in the DPRK, or you can join the tour after a week and join us for Part 2. Where we take the internal charter flights to the remote areas, drive to the East Coast to see Hamhung and the Kumgang mountains etc.
Oh and of course all options include the chance to see the Arirang Mass Games, the icing on the cake!
Highlights
- MASS GAMES
- Ultimate and Option A groups
- Kumsusan Memorial Palace and other Pyongyang highlights
- DPRK HOLIDAY – National Day – the 65th anniversary of the founding of the DPRK on 9th September
- Soaking up the medicinal waters at the Dragon River Hot Spa hotel on the west coast
- Mt. Myohyang – International Friendship Exhibition
- Panmunjom/DMZ - the border with South Korea
- Ultimate and Option B groups
- Mt Paekdu & Mt Chilbo - 2 of the most important mountains in the DPRK
- Chongjin - the 3rd largest city in the DPRK
- Highlights of the east coast including Wonsan (an important port), Hamhung (the DPRK's 2nd largest city) and Mt Kumgang (stunning mountain area)
Option A: The Highlights!
Pyongyang / Nampo / Mt Kuwol / Sariwon / Mt Myohyang / Kaesong | Itinerary >
Dandong option available
Option B: Remote and Unique North Korea Pyongyang
Mt. Paekdu / Mt. Chilbo / Chongjin / Wonsan / Hamhung | Itinerary >
Dandong option available
Ultimate Option: Everything on one life-changing epic journey
Pyongyang / Nampo / Mt Kuwol / Sariwon / Mt Myohyang / Kaesong / Mt. Paekdu / Mt. Chilbo / Chongjin / Wonsan / Hamhung / Kumgang | Itinerary >
Dandong option available
NEW! Special Offer with Option A and Ultimate: Take a Tourist Flight in the skies over Pyongyang with an Antonov-24
Please apply by August 5th, 2013 || Apply now >
NATIONAL DAY SHORT TOUR 2013
Sept 7 – 12/13 (Sat – Thurs/Fri)
Flight / Train
5 nights in the DPRK, plus one on the train
1490 Euros
Sept 9th 1948 was the date when the founding of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea was declared following the withdrawal of Red Army forces who had been present since the liberation from Japan in 1945. As this year marks the 65th anniversary of the declaration of the Republic we expect big things – come along and be part of the celebrations! This is one of the biggest days in the DPRK calendar and you can be there for the celebrations seeing Pyongyang in all its holiday finery as well as getting down to the DMZ. Oh and the course the Mass Games!
Highlights
- MASS GAMES
- Kumsusan Memorial Palace – Mausoleum of leaders Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il and other Pyongyang highlights
- DPRK Holiday – National Day – 9th September
- Panmunjom/DMZ – the border with South Korea
Pyongyang / Kaesong Itinerary >
Dandong option available
NEW! Special Offer: Take a Tourist Flight in the skies over Pyongyang with an Antonov-24
Please apply by August 7th, 2013 || Apply now >
CYCLING TOUR 2 - 2013
OPTION 1: September 7 – 17/18 (Thurs – Tues/Weds)
10 nights in DPRK
2460 Euros
OPTION 2: September 10 – 17/18 (Tues – Tues/Weds)
7 nights in DPRK
2160 Euros
Join us for the 4th ever Cycling Tour in the DPRK. Experience the country as few others do - from the saddle! We will be cycling in the area south of Nampo, taking a charter flight to the sacred Mt Paekdu in the northeast of the country for some stunning routes in countryside reminiscent of the Scottish Highlands and from there we will also fly to Chongjin - the 3rd largest city in the DPRK and the Mt Chilbo area. 2This year it is the 65th anniversary of the founding of the country so guaranteed to be a big event. One of the highlights in our tour calendar, this trip needs 10 to run and is limited to 16 pax so book early to avoid disappointment.
Highlights
- Mass Games (tbc)
- Kumsusan Memorial Palace (option 1 only) and other Pyongyang highlights
- National Day - 65th anniversary of the founding of the DPRK (option 1 only)
- Panmunjom/DMZ - the border with South Korea (option 1 only)
- Hot Spa resort in Nampo
- The beautiful and rarely-visited regions of Mt Paekdu and Mt Chilbo
- Chongjin - the DPRK's 3rd largest city
- Cycling!
Pyongyang / Kaesong / Nampo / Mt Paekdu / Mt Chilbo / Chongjin Itinerary
Dandong option available
Please apply by August 7th, 2013 || Apply now >
MID SEPTEMBER TOUR 2013
Sept 14 – 19/20 (Sat – Thurs)
Flight / Train
5 nights in DPRK plus one on the train
1490 Euros
This tour takes you to the mountains north of the capital for some stunning scenery and to see the halls of unusual and exotic gifts given to DPRK’s leaders over the last few decades. Also taking in the DMZ and the capital Pyongyang, this is a great introduction to the country for anyone.
*If the mass games are still running then you will be able to see them but we won't get confirmation until much nearer the time.
Highlights
- Kumsusan Memorial Palace (Mausoleum of Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il) and other Pyongyang highlights
- Panmunjom/DMZ – the border with South Korea
- Mt. Myohyang – International Friendship Exhibition
Pyongyang / Kaesong Itinerary >
Dandong option available
Please apply by August 14th, 2013 || Apply now >
LATE SEPTEMBER TOUR 2013
Sept 21 – 24 (Sat – Tues)
Flight / Flight
3 nights in the DPRK
1190 Euros
Join us for this fast-paced city break – see the most fascinating sights Pyongyang has to offer. Mingle with locals at parks and funfairs, and learn what the DPRK is all about at museums and monuments while seeing daily life go by in this most enigmatic of capital cities – short trip, long lingering memories
*If the mass games are still running then you will be able to see them but we won't get confirmation until much nearer the time.
Highlights
- Kumsusan Memorial Palace (Mausoleum of Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il) and other Pyongyang highlights including the Mansuade Grand Monument, Juche Tower and the Korean War Museum
Pyongyang Itinerary >
Dandong option available
Please apply by August 21st, 2013 || Apply now >
CHINA NATIONAL DAY TOUR 2013
Oct 1 – 5/6(Tues – Sat/Sun)
Flight / Train
4 nights in the DPRK, plus one on the train
1390 Euros
Get away during the Chinese National Day vacation to its esoteric neighbour – North Korea – we’ll show you what’s what in Pyongyang and Kaesong and points in between – experience the range of tourist activities in the DPRK from museums to ten-pin bowling, from micro-breweries to macro-statuary. You’ll find something unexpected here for sure.
*If the mass games are still running then you will be able to see them but we won't get confirmation until much nearer the time.
Highlights
- Kumsusan Memorial Palace (Mausoleum of Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il) and other Pyongyang highlights
- Panmunjom/DMZ – the border with South Korea
Pyongyang / Kaesong Itinerary >
Dandong option available
Please apply by September 1st, 2013 || Apply now >
PARTY FOUNDATION DAY LONG TOUR 2013
Oct 5 – 12/13 (Sat – Sat/Sun)
Flight / Train
7 nights in the DPRK, plus one on the train
1690 Euros
Nobody parties like the Workers Party of Korea! Since its foundation on Oct 10th 1945 the WPK has held power in the DPRK – led first by Kim Il Sung, then by Kim Jong Il, and these days headed by Kim Jong Un. Be there on the anniversary of the foundation of this powerful body and learn about how they make the country tick – we’ll visit sites associated with the Party as well as highlights of the capital city and elsewhere in the country. It’s not all about politics though – we’ll mingle as much as possible with the locals, find places of fun and places to learn about the DPRK too – the tour will not be as you expect and we invite you to join us to find out for yourself!
Highlights
- Kumsusan Memorial Palace (Mausoleum of Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il) and other Pyongyang highlights
- Mt. Myohyang – International Friendship Exhibition
- Panmunjom/DMZ – Border with South Korea
- DPRK Holiday – Party Foundation Day – 10th October
- Sariwon City in North Hwanghae Province
Pyongyang / Kaesong / Sariwon / Mt. Myohyang Itinerary >
Dandong option available
Please apply by September 5th, 2013 || Apply now >
PARTY FOUNDATION DAY SHORT TOUR 2013
Oct 8 – 12/13 (Tues – Sat/Sun)
Flight / Train
4 nights in the DPRK, plus one on the train
1390 Euros
The Party continues on this trip that will see its participants experiencing some of the most fascinating attractions the DPRK has to offer, as well as mixing with the locals on the last major national holiday of the year. Join us on this short but comprehensive trip to the most unique country in the world. You may like lots of parties while the North Koreans like only one – but it’s a different and very special one – come and see!
Highlights
- DPRK holiday – Party Foundation Day – 10th October
- Kumsusan Memorial Palace (Mausoleum of Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il) and other Pyongyang highlights
- Panmunjom/DMZ – the border with South Korea
Pyongyang / Kaesong Itinerary >
Dandong option available
Please apply by September 8th, 2013 || Apply now >
October 14th – October 22nd (Mon-Tues)
7 nights (6 in the DPRK; 1 in Yanji, China)
*This tour needs a minimum of 5 people to run
1190 Euros
The second run of the newest addition to our exciting DPRK tour portfolio. This unique trip centres around the rarely-visited north-east part of the DPRK. With two land border crossings we take in Hoeryong - a city which only opened to western tourists at the end of 2012, Chongjin (the 3rd largest city in the DPRK), the beautiful Mt Chilbo scenic area and finally the free trade and economic zone of Rason.
Highlights
- Hoeryong City - birthplace of Mother Kim Jong Suk
- Chongjin - the DPRK's 3rd largest city
- Mt Chilbo - stunning natural scenery
- Rason - special economic and trade zone in the far northeast
Note: Discount available if you combine this tour with the Party Foundation Long /or/ Short Tour. EUR 100 discount
View the North Eastern Adventure Tour Itinerary >
Please apply by September 12th, 2013 || Apply now >
WINTER TOUR 2013
Nov 19 – 23/24 (Tues – Sat/Sun)
Flight / Train
4 nights in the DPRK, plus one on the train
990 Euros
Our last tour of the year covers a lot of ground at the start of the Korean Winter, getting cold at this time but clear skies and fresh air keep it from being unpleasant. We will get to Mt, Myohyang, Kaesong, and all around the capital on this tour as well as hosting a party to mark the end of our 19th year operating tours to North Korea. You can be there too, just follow the simple instructions for the best winter break you’ll have ever been on! Staying in the Ryanggang (2 Rivers) Hotel in Pyongyang. The DPRK closes its borders to tourists for the winter just a few days after you leave – be among the last of 2013’s visitors – Winter is coming and telling stories of what you’ve seen will keep you warm for sure!
Highlights
- Kumsusan Memorial Palace (Mausoleum of Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il) and other Pyongyang highlights
- Panmunjom/DMZ – the border with South Korea
- Mt. Myohyang – International Friendship Exhibition
Pyongyang / Kaesong / Mt Myohyang Itinerary >
Dandong option available
Please apply by October 19th, 2013 || Apply now >
Below are our tours scheduled for 2014
TOURS 2014
JANUARY TOUR 2014
Jan 14 – 18/19 (Tue - Sat/Sun)
Flight / Train
4 nights plus one on the train
1190 Euros
North Korea in January? Yes it’s cold but it’s also a unique time to visit this fascinating country. Pyongyang will be almost empty of other tourists at this time so you’ll be the only ones around to see some of the highlights of the capital as well as taking a trip to the Demilitarised Zone and the ancient city of Kaesong. DPRK closes annually from mid-December to Mid-January so this is your chance to be among the first visitors to the country in 2014, see it at a time almost no-one else gets there – even more mysterious than usual!
Highlights
- Kumsusan Memorial Palace (Mausoleum of leaders Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il) and other Pyongyang highlights
- Panmunjom/DMZ - the border with South Korea
Pyongyang / Kaesong Itinerary >
Dandong option available
Please apply by December 14, 2013 || Apply now >
LUNAR NEW YEAR TOUR 2014
Jan 28 – Feb 1/2 (Tue - Sat/Sun)
Flight / Train
4 nights plus one on the train
1090 Euros
Ideal for those looking to get away from the Middle Kingdom’s holiday madness this tour offers the highlights of Pyongyang in winter while the optional extension gets you down to the DMZ to see across the heavily guarded demarcation line into South Korea. Cold weather but crisp and clear skies can be expected, the ideal break for anyone looking to avoid China’s silly season!
Highlights
- Kumsusan Memorial Palace (Mausoleum of leaders Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il) and other Pyongyang highlights
- Panmunjom/DMZ - the border with South Korea
Pyongyang / Kaesong Itinerary >
Dandong option available
Please apply by December 28, 2013 || Apply now >
KIM JONG IL BIRTHDAY TOUR 2014
Feb 15 – 20/21 (Sat – Thurs/Fri)
Flight / Train
7 nights plus one on the train
1590 Euros
February 16th 2014 would have been the 72nd birthday of the late Kim Jong Il – the occasion is now known in North Korea as ‘The Day of the Shining Star.’ Since his death in December 2011, monuments and portraits have been erected around the country, you will see these and so much more on this trip. February 16th itself remains a national holiday and we expect it to be celebrated with sporting activities and a mass dance as well as other commemorative events. See and hear how people mark this occasion in the DPRK as well as travelling both north, south and west of Pyongyang to Mount Myohyang, Kaesong (and the DMZ) and Nampo.
Highlights
- Kumsusan Memorial Palace of the Sun(Mausoleum of leaders Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il) and other Pyongyang highlights
- Panmunjom/DMZ - the border with South Korea
- 72nd Birthday of DPRK Leader Kim Jong Il - 16th February
- Mt Myohyang - International Friendship Exhibition
Pyongyang / Mt. Myohyang / Kaesong Itinerary >
Dandong option available
Please apply by January 15, 2014 || Apply now >
MARCH MADNESS / TAX ABOLITION DAY TOUR 2014
March 15 – 20/21 (Sat – Thurs/Fri)
Flight / Train
5 nights plus one on the train
1090 Euros
Anyone looking for a tax-free budget tour to North Korea need look no further than this one, featuring all the highlights of the DPRK capital city Pyongyang (staying in the rarely seen Ryanggang Hotel) as well as trips to Mt, Myohyang in the centre of the country (to see the stunning International Friendship Exhibition), and a day trip to the ancient city of Kaesong and the Panmunjom border area with South Korea. This is a short but intense and unforgettable trip to a fascinating and unknown country.
Highlights
- Kumsusan Memorial Palace of the Sun(Mausoleum of leaders Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il) and other Pyongyang highlights
- Panmunjom/DMZ - the border with South Korea
- Mt Myohyang - International Friendship Exhibition
Pyongyang / Mt. Myohyang / Kaesong Itinerary >
Dandong option available
Please apply by February 15, 2014 || Apply now >
QING MING MINI-BREAK TOUR 2014
April 3 - 5 (Thurs – Sat)
Flight / Flight
2 nights plus one on the train
790 Euros
China’s Qing Ming holiday (when the sun reaches the celestial longitude of 15° you know it’s time to have a couple of days off to sweep a tomb – this holiday is also marked in the DPRK with many people visiting the resting places of their ancestors as Koreans have done through the ages) falls over these dates so this short city break is designed for anyone living in or passing through the celestial kingdom to take a couple of days out to explore somewhere even more fascinating and memorable – Pyongyang! In this fast-paced but thorough trip we will show you around the highlights of the capital city, mix with the local population as much as possible, and see daylife and the elusive Pyongyang nightlife too – a city break with a difference and ideal for those who want a flying visit with as much action as possible!
Highlights
- Take advantage of the Chinese Qing Ming Holiday to make a short break for Pyongyang, the neighbouring capital city to see what all the fuss is about!
- Classic Pyongyang sites including a ride on the Pyongyang Metro, the Juche Tower, Mansudae Grand Monument and the recently-renovated Korean War Museum
Pyongyang Itinerary >
Dandong option available
Please apply by March 3, 2014 || Apply now >
KIM IL SUNG BIRTHDAY SHORT TOUR 2014
April 12 – 17/18 (Sat – Thurs/Fri)
Flight / Train
5 nights plus one on the train
1490 Euros
Anyone wanting to see both the giant celebrations for the anniversary of the birth of eternal President Kim Il Sung (Mass Games, Kimilsungia flower show, hanging out in parks and local areas with holidaying Pyongyangers, the whole shebang!) as well as getting out of the city to some of the highlights of the country should consider joining us on this amazing tour. We’ll see all we can see of the holiday festivities in the capital, mix it up with the people on their days off (bowling, visiting a local bar, spending time in the parks which are the best places for mingling). We then head away from the city to get a taste of what there is to see in other areas of the country including a night at a hot spa resort near the west coast and a visit to see some farming, light industry, and a picnic and walk in an area popular with local groups. Ideal for anyone who hasn’t been to North Korea before and would like to see both some of the most interesting areas of the country as well as the mass events North Korea is well-known for
Highlights
- Kumsusan Memorial Palace (Mausoleum of leaders Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il) and other Pyongyang highlights
- The Birthday of President Kim Il Sung on April 15th
- Soaking up the medicinal waters at the Dragon River Hot Spa Resort near the west coast city of Nampo
- Panmunjom/DMZ - the border with South Korea
Pyongyang / Nampo / Kaesong Itinerary >
Dandong option available
Please apply by March 12, 2014 || Apply now >
KIM IL SUNG BIRTHDAY LONG TOUR 2014
April 12 – 19/20 (Sat – Sat/Sun)
Flight / Train
7 nights plus one on the train
1690 Euros
Anyone wanting to see both the giant celebrations for the anniversary of the birth of eternal President Kim Il Sung (Mass Games, Kimilsungia flower show, hanging out in parks and local areas with holidaying Pyongyangers, the whole shebang!) as well as getting out of the city to some of the highlights of the country should consider joining us on this amazing tour. We’ll see all we can see of the holiday festivities in the capital, mix it up with the people on their days off (bowling, visiting a local bar, spending time in the parks which are the best places for mingling). We then head away from the city to get a taste of what there is to see in other areas of the country including a night at a hot spa resort near the west coast and a visit to see some farming, light industry, and a picnic and walk in an area popular with local groups. Ideal for anyone who hasn’t been to North Korea before and would like to see both some of the most interesting areas of the country as well as the mass events North Korea is well-known for
Highlights
- Kumsusan Memorial Palace (Mausoleum of leaders Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il) and other Pyongyang highlights
- The Birthday of President Kim Il Sung on April 15th
- Soaking up the medicinal waters at the Dragon River Hot Spa Resort near the west coast city of Nampo
- Panmunjom/DMZ - the border with South Korea; spend a night at the beautiful Kaesong Folk Hotel
- The halls of gifts to the leaders at the International Friendship Exhibition in the beautiful Mt Myohyang
Pyongyang / Nampo / Kaesong / Mt. Myohyang Itinerary >
Dandong option available
Please apply by March 12, 2014 || Apply now >
ARMY DAY TOUR 2014
April 22 – 26/27 (Tues – Sat/Sun)
Flight / Train
4 nights plus one on the train
1390 Euros
April 25th 2014 marks the 82nd anniversary of the Korean People’s Army – feared million-strong military to some, heroic guarantor of the nation’s safety to those in North Korea. Either way, this is a day of celebration for servicemen and army veterans (thus; almost everyone) in the DPRK. Come with us as we explore the best of the country and mix it up as much as possible with the locals on this significant day. There'll be something to write home about for sure!
Highlights
- Kumsusan Memorial Palace (Mausoleum of leaders Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il) and other Pyongyang highlights
- Panmunjom/DMZ - the border with South Korea
- The 82nd Anniversary of the founding of the Korean People's Army
Pyongyang / Kaesong Itinerary >
Dandong option available
Please apply by March 22, 2014 || Apply now >
