North Korea Travel Forum

Vegetarian Food in North Korea 
Is it possible to go on a tour and eat vegetarian food? I would like to visit North Korea but not sure if my diet would be accommodated. No meat, no fish, …

Posting videos online of your trip to North Korea 
Is it allowed when following the rules above to take videos/photos and post them online. For example: YouTube, Instagram, Snapchat, etc... I've been wanting …

Arriving from Germany to North Korea and when will there be tours again 
Hello, I would like to take part in a group tour as an individual. I am traveling from Germany. What would it cost and do you organize the whole …

What can we take into North Korea? 
Hey, So me and a friend of mine were talking about a new travel destination and I have always been very curious about North Korea but we have some …

Can you visit North Korea? 
This is a question we get now and again and it seems that many people are unaware that you CAN visit North Korea. KTG staff members at our offices …

Vladivostok North Korea 
You may have read our post on how to go by train from Pyongyang all the way to Rason and then on from there to Russia. Well what about going to Pyongyang …

Entering North Korea by plane vs. by train and when to go 
Hi everyone! Below are some questions regarding how taking the train both ways vs. entering by plane and exiting by train affects your North Korea tour …

Kaesong worth staying overnight? Or Wonsan?  
Hi! Anyone of you stayed a night in Kaesong in North Korea? Or rather Wonsan? Or neither one?

Flight back to Beijing from Pyongyang 
Hello! I don't want to take the night train back to Beijing, but rather fly by plane. How much extra charge do I have to expect? (Planned travel time: …

Pyongyang Marathon 2020 
Hi, I saw that you offered tours especially for the Pyongyang Marathon. I'm interested in joining one in 2020. However: I see that the tour starts …

Visiting DPRK in 2019 
Dear KTG, I would really enjoy traveling to DPRK in 2019, especially for the May day experience. However, I am a bit stressed, as when I talk about …

Cost of tour to North Korea 
How much does the tour to North Korea cost?

dual citizen 
Hello, I'm a dual citizen of the USA and Ireland. Is it safe for me to travel to North Korea on a group tour using my US passport or is it better that …

2015 Pyongyang Marathon Review 
Our 2015 Pyongyang Marathon Tour was a true success. We were initially told that foreigners were not able to join the marathon as the country was still …

Cycling in North Korea 
Dear all, Below are some of our DPRK cycling routes. If interested in any of these please contact us for more information: - Pyongyang - Nampo …

DPRK Domestic flights updates 
Hi everyone! The DPRK domestic flight timetables we have for July are as shown below. If you may be interested in joining any of these flight (whether …

Military tourist allowed to DPRK? 
Hi! I am a professional officer, who loves travelling to exotic countries. I have for many years been deeply fascinated over DPRK, especially because of …

Cost of travel... 
Is the flight to Beijing included in the total cost that is advertised? I live in the USA, and was wondering if I would have to purchase my own ticket …

Short visit to Nort Korea 
Later this year I'm going to Seoul and for a few days I would like very much to visit DPRK as a tourist, if possible? I've never been to North Korea …

Working-living in North Korea? 
Hi to everyone! I would really LOVE to visit North Korea, my major is Korean language, I'm very interested in north Korean stuff, culture, politics. …

September 2013 Trip to North Korea review 
Dear Rayco, We have just returned to Beijing via train from Pyongyang. Everything worked like a charm. We were shown the country by a very pleasant …

Crossing from South Korea to North Korea 
Hi! We are a family of three people, my wife, a 17 month old baby and I. We plan to visit Japan and South Korea one day. We were thinking of crossing …

Can I travel from South Korea to North Korea? 
Dear all, Below is a question we get with quite a bit of frequency. Please see the answer below. Thanks! QUESTION: I am going to transit …

Golden Rule 
I have read all the posted comments. It is easy to see that no bad comments are posted. How can a country improve if it's government can not see itself …

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Tour programm 2013 
Good evening Ladies and Gentlemen, I intend to visit North Korea in the first quarter of 2013. Unfortunately I can`t find your tour program for this …

travel guide 
Hi, I was wondering what will be considered as appropriate accompaniment. Does it need to be a professional guide, or would any North Korean do? What …

American travel to DPRK 
Hello, I am an American looking to book a trip to North Korea next April in 2013. I would like to go to the Mass Games also. You have trips listed for …

Treatment of Americans in North Korea? 
I was curious about traveling to the DPRK but have some reservations. I have heard that north Koreans do not like Americans so if I'm going to spend my …

Student discounts in North Korea? 
Do you have any discounts on any tours? In particular I a a student and a considering joining one of the tours for Kim Il Sung's 100th anniversary

mingling with locals in North Korea 
Can you hire a private guide in North Korea and make your own itinerary, and stay longer then 4 days? And what are the policies on filming? (places …

Does having been in the USA cause problems for traveling to North Korea? 
Hello, I'd be eventually interested in a trip in North Korea but I have a few question about it. First question is: how much is the total price of …

How much does a trip to North Korea cost? 
Dear all, I saw your North Korea travelling explanation website. I am planning to go there in March 2012, there are a several questions I'd …

Question about North Korea 
Dear Peter, Thank you for your message. Our goal is to promote tourism in North Korea and allow for there to be more interaction between the DPRK and …

DPRK 1 - Japan 0 (more pictures) 
Here are some more pictures of the match between North Korea and Japan on the 15th November 2011. They are courtesy of Mark Revell who took them while …

DPRK 1 Japan 0 - 15th November 2011 Match Report 
DPRK beat Japan 1-0 in the World Cup Qualifier match held in Pyongyang on 15th November 2011 The DPRK beat longtime rivals Japan in the qualifier …

Can Americans travel to North Korea? 
I checked out your website and it appears that Americans can travel to North Korea. I had always thought North Korea was off-limits to Americans (except …

North Korea question 
Hey, Me and my friend are interested in going to the DPRK for the mass games tour but are wondering where do we process our visa's and how much it would …

Trade Fair Autumn 2011 in Pyongyang 
Hello, Can you inform me about the date of trade fair, which takes place in Autumn 2011 in Pyongyang? We are an pencils producer and we would like …

Beach holidays in North Korea 
Hello. I like to spend my holidays on the beach. What is the price for 2 weeks (hotel, all inclusive)?

How to book a tour to North Korea 
Hello KTG, I am considering joining your tour to North Korea on your Victory Day - Mass Games Premiere tour from July 26. I have a few preliminary …

North Korea Private Tour 
Dear Rayco, Thank you very much for everything! It's been a while since our last email. As you can imagine, having come back home after a relatively …

Private Tours in North Korea 
What are the benefits of going on a private tour to North Korea vs joining a group tour? Do you get to see more places by having your own private tour. …

Planning a trip to North Korea 
Dear friends, I have been looking at your North Korea group tours for this year, and I'd be very interested in joining one of your trips to the DPRK. …

Discovering North Korea 
Hello, I'd be very interested in discovering North Korea. I plan to travel to Vladivostok by the transsiberian, and I read many things about travelling …

How much is a North Korea tour package? 
I'd like to know how much the North Korea tour packages are? What is included in the price of a package to North Korea and what is excluded? Thanks …

Day trip from South Korea to North Korea? 
Do you provide day tours to North Korea from Seoul? We would like to go for one day and come back to Seoul on the same day. No need to spend the night …

North Korean visas for US citizens 
How does a US citizen obtain a North Korean visa? Is it ok for Americans to obtain a visa to go to North Korea?

Mass Dances in North Korea 
When do the Mass Dances in North Korea take place? Do they happen when the Mass Games are held or does it not have to do with the Mass Games. Are …

North Korean visa in my passport 
Hello KTG, I would like to have my North Korean visa attached to my passport to have as a souvenir and, let's be honest, brag about! However, from …

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Can I go to North Korea directly from South Korea? 
Can one go from South Korea across to North Korea? Will be doing a trip around asia and it should be interesting to see these two places. I heard there …

Where do we collect our North Korean visa? 
Where do we pick up our visas to go to North Korea? Do you guys sort this out or do we need to apply by ourselves? This is a country that has intrigued …

Currency used in North Korea 
What currency can we use in North Korea? As tourists can we use their local currency?

Travel to North Korea - Restrictions 
Hello, to my knowledge is it not allowed for south koreans to visit North Korea (exeptions to Panmunjom, Gaeseong, Geumgangsan) - but how about people …

Travel by train in North Korea 
Is it possible for an American tourist to travel in the country by train ?

Mountain Biking in North Korea 
Hi, any places for mountain biking games in Pyongyang?

May Day Trip 
A truly fantastic trip. Guides were excellent and we all got on on a personal level. We were allowed much freedom for pics etc and they were honest with …

So we must get to beijing ourselves? 
Is there a meeting place in Beijing or do we make our own way to the flight.

Can Americans go to North Korea? 
Hey, I'm from the US and would like to know if Americans can travel to North Korea. If US citizens can go to the DPRK are there any restrictions or …