2021 North Korea Group Tours
Please scroll to the bottom of the page to see exactly what is included in our rates.
IMPORTANT: Group Size
Our group sizes are usually the smallest amongst agencies specialising in offering tours to the DPRK. In the very unlikely case of having 19 or more travellers we divide the group into two; each traveller with their own guides and vehicle.
COVID-19
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Tour Extensions
Bike Tours in Pyongyang with KTG!
Pyongyang Bike Tours
We now offer you the chance to extend any of your trips in the DPRK and enjoy a bike tour through Pyongyang. This is a magnificent way of exploring the streets of Pyongyang and of interacting with locals. You can also join any tour and have a private extension outside of Pyongyang.
Tour Extensions to the North Korean border city of Sinuiju
Border Tours
Our Sinuiju borderland extensions now include a visit to Dongrim. This is available as you leave the DPRK (there is no need to exit the country and re-enter). We offer too tours in the Chinese border of Dandong and around China. Do please contact us for more information.
Important
Train vs Plane
We strongly recommend travellers to take the train at least once as it allows us not only to see more of the DPRK as we ride through rural areas and second tier cities, but it also gives us the chance meet Koreans who are leaving the country. Interacting, chatting and having drinks with them is always a fascinating experience. There are usually business people, sports teams, workers, soldiers and delegations on the train. Basically we have the chance to meet and chat with Koreans of all walks of life on the train, something much harder to do on the plane.
Application Deadline
Please apply by the application deadline at the latest, earlier if possible. Air Koryo currently do not always add extra flights on the same day so the earlier you apply for a tour the better in order to secure you a seat! If you apply after the application deadline we will be able to notify you within one business day if we can proceed with your application or not. Our partners can issue visas within 10 days before a tour departure but it can be hard to make transportation arrangements for late bookings so do please try to apply by the deadline!
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February
Chairman Kim Jong Il Birthday Tour. 2021 will be Chairman Kim Jong Il's 75th Birthday
Chairman Kim Jong Il Birthday Tour I
Date: 13 February - 17/18 February
Duration: 4 nights / 5 days in DPRK
Application Deadline: 8 January
Places visited: Pyongyang, Kaesong, Sariwon and Mount Myohyang
Price:
Train in / Train out: €995
Plane in / Train out: €1055
Chairman Kim Jong Il Birthday Tour II - see festivities in Pyongyang and then go skiing in North Korea!
Chairman Kim Jong Il Birthday & Ski Tour
Date: 13 February - 19/20 February
Duration: 6 nights / 7 days in DPRK
Application Deadline: 8 January
Places visited: Pyongyang, Kaesong, Sariwon, Mount Myohyang, Masikryong Ski Resort
Price:
Train in / Train out: €1495
Plane in / Train out: €1595
March Tours
March Tour - We will stay in one of the best hotels in Pyongyang although this is a budget tour. See the main highlights of Pyongyang, Kaesong city, the DMZ and Sariwon when there are very few tourists in North Korea
March Tour I
Date: 23 March - 26/27 March
Duration: 3 nights / 4 days in DPRK
Application Deadline: 1 March
Places visited: Pyongyang, Kaesong and Sariwon City
Price:
Train in / Train out: €795
Plane in / Train out: €850
March Tour II - We will explore Mt. Myohyang and see a museum built into the mountains where thousands of gifts for the Leaders are kept. This area is located in northern interior of DPRK
March Tour II
Date: 23 March - 27/28 March
Duration: 4 nights / 5 days in DPRK
Application Deadline: 1 March
Places visited: Pyongyang, Kaesong, Sariwon, Mount Myohyang
Price:
Train in / Train out: €895
Plane in / Train out: €945
March Tour III - head to the Satellite City Pyongsong, a mining city located just north of Pyongyang
March Tour III
Date: 23 March - 28 March / 29 March
Duration: 5 nights / 6 days in DPRK
Application Deadline: 1 March
Places visited: Pyongyang, Kaesong, Sariwon, Mount Myohyang, Pyongsong
Price:
Train in / Train out: €995
Plane in / Train out: €1055
June Summer Tours
June is a time when there are very few Western tourists in North Korea. Stay in one of the best hotels in Pyongyang and one night in Kaesong city, near the DMZ border with South Korea in a traditional Korean hotel
Summer Tour I
Date: 29 June - 2/3 July
Duration: 3 nights / 4 days in DPRK
Application Deadline: 8 May
Places visited: Pyongyang, Kaesong (overnight stay)
Price:
Train in / Train out: €845
Plane in / Train out: €895
June is a time when very few Western tourists are seen in North Korea. In our Summer II tour we will head to the stunningly beautiful northern interior region of DPRK
Summer Tour II
Date: 29 June - 3/4 July
Duration: 4 nights / 5 days in DPRK
Application Deadline: 8 May
Places visited: Pyongyang, Kaesong, Mount Myohyang
Price:
Train in / Train out: €995
Plane in / Train out: €1055
We will cross all the way to east coast on our Summer III tour. A fascinating trip that will allow us see what life is like in different counties, towns and villages across the DPRK
Summer Tour III
Date: 29 June - 5/6 July
Duration: 6 nights / 7 days in DPRK
Application Deadline: 8 May
Places visited: Pyongyang, Kaesong, Mount Myohyang, Wonsan
Price:
Train in / Train out: €1295
Plane in / Train out: €1355
July
Be in Pyongyang on 27 July to celebrate the end of the Korean War
Victory Day Tour I
Date: 24 July - 28/29 July
Duration: 4 nights / 5 days in DPRK
Application Deadline: 25 June
Places visited: Pyongyang, Kaesong and Sariwon
Price:
Train in / Train out: €995
Plane in / Train out: €1055
Join our East Coaster tour and celebrate 27 July (Anniversary of the Korean War Armistice) in Pyongyang
Victory Day Tour II
Date: 24 July - 31 July / 1 August
Duration: 7 nights / 8 days in DPRK
Application Deadline: 25 June
Places visited: Pyongyang, Wonsan, Hamhung, Majon, Kaesong and Sariwon City
Price:
Train in / Train out: €1395
Plane in / Train out: €1455
One of our most Comprehensive Tours. Explore the East Coast, Pyongyang, the Southern part of DPRK and the Northern Interior Region
Victory Day Tour III
Date: 24 July - 1 August / 2 August
Duration: 8 nights / 9 days in DPRK
Application Deadline: 25 June
Places visited: Pyongyang, Wonsan, Hamhung, Majon, Kaesong, Sariwon, Mt. Myohyang
Price:
Train in / Train out: €1545
Plane in / Train out: €1595
August Tours
15 August is the anniversary of the independence of Korea from Japanese colonial rule
Liberation Day Tour I
Date: 14 August - 18/19 August
Duration: 4 nights / 5 days in DPRK
Application Deadline: 10 July
Places visited: Pyongyang, Mount Myohyang, Kaesong City and Sariwon City
Price:
Train in / Train out: €995
Plane in / Train out: €1055
Our Liberation Day Tour II includes a visit to the port city of Nampo on the west coast of Korea. We will stop at a cooperative farm on the way there
Liberation Day Tour II
Date: 14 August - 19/20 August
Duration: 5 nights / 6 days in DPRK
Application Deadline: 10 July
Places visited: Pyongyang, Mt. Myohyang, Kaesong, Sariwon and Nampo City
Price:
Train in / Train out: €1145
Plane in / Train out: €1195
Cross North Korea from coast to coast and enjoy a swim with locals in the city of Wonsan on the east coast of DPRK
Liberation Day Tour III
Date: 14 August - 21/22 August
Duration: 7 nights / 8 days in DPRK
Application Deadline: 10 July
Places visited: Pyongyang, Mt. Myohyang, Kaesong, Sariwon, Nampo, Wonsan
Price:
Train in / Train out: €1395
Plane in / Train out: €1455
DPRK National Day Tours (September)
Spend National Day in DPRK DPRK National Day, stay in one of the best hotels in Pyongyang. Go to the historical city of Kaesong, the DMZ and Sariwon City. Explore too the northern interior of the DPRK; Mount Myohyang where you will visit a local temple and a museum with hundreds of thousands of gifts presented to the country's Leadership!
National Day Tour I
Date: 7 September - 11/12 September
Duration: 4 nights / 5 days in DPRK
Application Deadline: 1 August
Places visited: Pyongyang, Mount Myohyang, Kaesong and Sariwon City
Price:
Train in / Train out: €995
Plane in / Train out: €1065
Spend National Day in Pyongyang, visit Mount Myohyang, Kaesong, Sariwon city and stay overnight at a Hot Spa Hotel near Nampo on the West Coast where you will be able to try a local delicacy; oil clam barbecue.
National Day Tour II
Date: 7 September - 13/14 September
Duration: 6 nights / 7 days in DPRK
Application Deadline: 1 August
Places visited: Pyongyang, Mt. Myohyang, Kaesong, Sariwon, Nampo
Price:
Train in / Train out: €1295
Plane in / Train out: €1365
October China Golden Week Tours
Escape the hustle and bustle of China and spend the Chinese Golden Week in North Korea!
Chinese Golden Week Tour
Date: 2 October - 6/7 October
Duration: 4 nights / 5 days in DPRK
Application Deadline: 1 September
Places visited: Pyongyang, Kaesong and Mount Myohyang
Price:
Train in / Train out: €995
Plane in / Train out: €1065
Get away from the busy crowds that gather all around China during the Golden Week and explore the DPRK!
Chinese Golden Week Tour II
Date: 2 October - 7/8 October
Duration: 5 nights / 6 days in DPRK
Application Deadline: 1 September
Places visited: Pyongyang, Kaesong, Mt. Myohyang, Nampo
Price:
Train in / Train out: €1145
Plane in / Train out: €1195
Party Foundation Tours (October)
Celebrate the Foundation of the Workers' Party of Korea in Pyongyang!
Party Foundation Tour
Date: 7 October - 12/13 October
Duration: 5 nights / 6 days in DPRK
Application Deadline: 8 September
Places visited: Pyongyang, Kaesong, Sariwon, Nampo
Price:
Train in / Train out: €1145
Plane in / Train out: €1195
Celebrate the Foundation of the Workers' Party of Korea in Pyongyang! 2020 will be the 75th Anniversary and there may be a military parade! Travellers are usually able to go to the roadside to greet soldiers coming back from the parade
Party Foundation Tour II
Date: 7 October - 12/13 October
Duration: 6 nights / 7 days in DPRK
Application Deadline: 8 September
Places visited: Pyongyang, Kaesong, Sariwon, Nampo, Mount Myohyang
Price:
Train in / Train out: €1295
Plane in / Train out: €1365
What Rates Include
Please see below exactly what is and what is not included in our rates.
Rates include the following:
- Transport costs from Beijing to Pyongyang and back
- Pick-up and drop-off in Korea
- All local transfer costs in DPRK
- Accommodation at the Yanggakdo or Koryo Hotel (rated as Deluxe in DPRK, 4 star accommodation equivalent, twin room) unless otherwise stated
- Three meals per day (B,L,D)
- Guide service in English / requested language if other
- Entrance tickets to all tourist attractions
The following are not included in our rates:
- DPRK visa fee (€50 if issued in China)
- Optional special events that may be staged such as the Circus show or the Revolutionary Opera (€20)
- Going up the Juche Tower which is optional (€5)
- Upgrading room to a single one (€35 per room per night if upgraded before hand, €40 per night if upgraded on the spot). If travelling alone you can share your room with another traveller if you wish not to incur this cost.
- Extra drinks/snacks (meals include one drink and bottled water)
- Meals on the train from the DPRK to Beijing (60 Chinese RMB for a set lunch. You can also bring your own food)
- Tips to tour guides (recommended amount approx. €45 in total)
Please remember that you can add a tour extension either before joining the group or once the group tour has ended.