2017 North Korea Group Tours

Please see our 2017 North Korea Group Tours below.

Application deadline - you are kindly asked to please apply by the application deadline. 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 arrange transportation for late bookings so do please try to apply by the deadline!

Please scroll to the bottom of the page for exact details on what rates include.

Click on "itinerary" to see the full travel program of each tour.

Tour Extensions - you may want to read about our Sinuiju extensions which 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).

This extension is only available for those entering and/or exiting North Korea by train.

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 and something taking the train gives us the chance to experience. There are usually business people, sports teams, workers, soldiers and delegations on the train. Basically we will have the chance to meet Koreans of all walks of life on the train, something not possible to do on the plane, which is why we recommend taking the train at least on one leg of the trip.

Rates in green - entering and exiting North Korea by train

Rates in blue - entering North Korea by plane and exiting by train

If entering by train you will leave Beijing the day before the tour date at 17.27.

You may also exit by plane for departures scheduled to exit by train. If interested in this option, please contact us.

Dates	Tour Name & Events	Application Deadline and Areas Visited
February 14 - February 18/19 5 days, 4 nights in the DPRK plus one night on the train	February 16 - Leader Kim Jong Il's Birthday Itinerary    Inquiry Cost: €995 / €1055	January 8 Pyongyang, Nampo, Kaesong
March 25 - March 29 5 days, 4 nights in the DPRK plus one night on the train	March Tour Itinerary    Inquiry Cost: €995 / €1055	March 6 (extended deadline) Pyongyang, Mt. Myohyang, Kaesong, Sariwon
March 25 - March 31 6 days, 5 nights in the DPRK plus one night on the train	March Extended Tour Itinerary    Inquiry Cost: €1150 / €1195	March 6 (extended deadline) Pyongyang, Mt. Myohyang, Kaesong, Sariwon, Pyongsong (destination opened in 2013)
April 8 - April 10/11 3 days, 2 nights in the DPRK plus one night on the train	Pyongyang Marathon Express Tour Itinerary Inquiry Cost: €650 / €700	February 20 Pyongyang
April 8 - April 11/12 4 days, 3 nights in the DPRK plus one night on the train	Pyongyang Marathon Tour II Itinerary Inquiry Cost: €845 / €895	February 20 Pyongyang, Kaesong (DMZ)
April 8 - April 12/13 5 days, 4 nights in the DPRK plus one night on the train	Pyongyang Marathon Tour III Itinerary Inquiry Cost: €995 / €1050	February 20 Pyongyang, Kaesong, Sariwon, Mt. Myohyang
April 8 - April 16/17 9 days, 8 nights in the DPRK plus one night on the train	April 15 - President Kim Il Sung's Birthday & Pyongyang Marathon Tour Itinerary   Inquiry Cost: €1450 / €1545	February 20 Pyongyang, Kaesong, Sariwon, Mt. Myohyang, Pyongsong, Wonsan
April 8 - April 17/18 10 days, 9 nights in the DPRK plus one night on the train	April 15 - President Kim Il Sung's Birthday & Pyongyang Marathon Tour Itinerary   Inquiry Cost: €1595 / €1695	February 20 Pyongyang, Kaesong, Sariwon, Mt. Myohyang, Pyongsong, Wonsan, Nampo
April 29 - May 3/4 5 days, 4 nights in the DPRK plus one night on the train	May Day Tour Itinerary    Inquiry Cost: €995 / €1055	March 28 Pyongyang, Nampo, Sariwon, Kaesong
April 29 - May 5/6 7 days, 6 nights in the DPRK plus one night on the train	May Day Tour Extended Itinerary    Inquiry Cost: €1295 / €1355	March 28 Pyongyang, Nampo, Sariwon, Kaesong, Pyongsong (destination opened in 2013), Mount Myohyang
June 13 - June 17/18 5 days, 4 nights in the DPRK plus one night on the train	Summer Tour Itinerary    Inquiry Cost: €995 / €1055	May 8 Pyongyang, Mt. Myohyang, Kaesong
June 13 - June 19/20 7 days, 6 nights in the DPRK plus one night on the train	Summer Tour - Extended Itinerary    Inquiry Cost: €1295 / €1355	May 8 Pyongyang, Mt. Myohyang, Kaesong, Wonsan
July 22 - July 29/ 30 8 days, 7 nights in the DPRK plus one night on the train	Victory Day Tour July 27 - Anniversary of the Korean War Armistice Itinerary    Inquiry Cost: €1395 / €1455	June 25 Pyongyang, Wonsan, Hamhung, Majon, Kaesong, Sariwon
Aug 12 - Aug 16/17 5 days, 4 nights in the DPRK plus one night on the train	Liberation Day Tour August 15 - anniversary of the independence of Korea from Japan Itinerary    Inquiry Cost: €995 / €1055	July 12 Pyongyang, Kaesong, Sariwon
Aug 12 - Aug 17/18 6 days, 5 nights in the DPRK plus one night on the train	Liberation Day Tour - Extended I August 15 - anniversary of the independence of Korea from Japan Itinerary    Inquiry Cost: €1145 / €1195	July 12 Pyongyang, Kaesong, Sariwon, Mt. Myohyang
Aug 12 - Aug 19/20 8 days, 7 nights in the DPRK plus one night on the train	Liberation Day Tour - Extended II August 15 - anniversary of the independence of Korea from Japan Itinerary    Inquiry Cost: €1395 / €1455	July 12 Pyongyang, Kaesong, Sariwon, Mt. Myohyang, Wonsan
Sep 7 - Sep 11/12 5 days, 4 nights in the DPRK plus one night on the train	DPRK National Day Tour September 9 - Foundation Day of the DPRK Itinerary    Inquiry Cost: €995 / €1055	August 6 Pyongyang, Sariwon, Mount Myohyang, Kaesong
Sep 7 - Sep 13/14 7 days, 6 nights in the DPRK plus one night on the train	DPRK National Day Tour - Extended September 9 - Foundation Day of the DPRK Itinerary    Inquiry Cost: €1295 / €1355	August 6 Pyongyang, Kaesong, Sariwon, Mt. Myohyang, Nampo
Sep 30 - Oct 4/5 5 days, 4 nights in the DPRK plus one night on the train	Chinese National Day Tour Itinerary    Inquiry Cost: €995 / €1055	September 1 Pyongyang, Mt. Myohyang, Kaesong
Sep 30 - Oct 5/6 6 days, 5 nights in the DPRK plus one night on the train	Chinese National Day Tour - Extended Itinerary    Inquiry Cost: €1145 / €1195	September 1 Pyongyang, Mt. Myohyang, Kaesong, Nampo
Oct 7 - Oct 12/13 6 days, 5 nights in the DPRK plus one night on the train	Anniversary of the Workers' Party Foundation Tour October 10 - Anniversary of the Foundation of the Workers' Party of Korea Itinerary    Inquiry Cost: €1145 / €1195	September 13 Pyongyang, Nampo, Kaesong, Sariwon
Oct 28 - Oct 30 3 days, 2 nights in the DPRK	Pyongyang Autumn Marathon Express Tour 29 October - Pyongyang Autumn Marathon Itinerary    Inquiry Cost: €455	October 15 Pyongyang
Oct 28 - Oct 31 4 days, 3 nights in the DPRK	Pyongyang Autumn Marathon Tour 29 October - Pyongyang Autumn Marathon Itinerary    Inquiry Cost: €695	October 15 Pyongyang, Kaesong, Sariwon
Nov 11 - Nov 14/15 4 days, 3 nights in the DPRK plus one night on the train	November Tour I Itinerary    Inquiry Cost: €800 / €850	October 17 Pyongyang, Kaesong
Nov 11 - Nov 15/16 5 days, 4 nights in the DPRK plus one night on the train	November Tour II Itinerary    Inquiry Cost: €895 / €945	October 17 Pyongyang, Kaesong, Mt. Myohyang
Nov 11 - Nov 16/17 6 days, 5 nights in the DPRK plus one night on the train	November Tour III Itinerary    Inquiry Cost: €995 / €1050	October 17 Pyongyang, Kaesong, Mt. Myohyang, Nampo
Dec 30 - Jan 3/4 5 days, 4 nights in the DPRK plus one night on the train	New Year's Tour Itinerary    Inquiry Cost: €995 / €1050	December 2 Pyongyang, Kaesong, Sariwon

Our North Korea group tours rates include the following:

• Transport costs from Beijing to Pyongyang and back
• All local transfer costs
• Accommodation at the Yanggakdo Hotel (4 star accommodation, 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 is not included in our North Korea group tours:

• DPRK visa fee (€50 if issued in China)
  
• Arirang Mass Games tickets (these start from €80 though they will not be held in 2017) and other optional special events that may be staged such as the Circus show or the Revolutionary Opera (€20 each). This can be paid for on the spot in the DPRK.
• 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 (approx. €5. You can also bring your own food)
• Tips to tour guides (recommended amount approx. €45 in total)