Sat 21st April
AM: Bus from office to Airport
PM: Departure with Air Koryo flight JS152 Beijing – Pyongyang from PEK, Terminal 2 at 13:00 , arrive in Pyongyang at 16:25. Meet guides who will accompany you during your stay, Arch of Triumph – similar to the French version (but bigger), MASS GAMES
OVERNIGHT: Yanggakdo Hotel, Pyongyang
Sun 22nd April
AM: Drive across country to Wonsan on the East Coast of the DPRK
PM: Wonsan city docks, Central Square walking tour of this popular area), hill overlooking the city, Songdowon Schoolchildren’s Camp (leisure facility for local and international children)
OVERNIGHT: TongmyongHotel, Wonsan
Mon 23rd April
AM: Drive along the coastal road to Hamhung, DPRK’s second largest city and closed to tourists until 2010, stopping at truck stop along the way
PM: Kim Il Sung statue and central park (great views of this unique city), ancient hilltop fort, Hungnam Fertiliser Factory (large industrial complex), Hamhung Grand Theatre (largest building in the city) and local park
OVERNIGHT: Sinhungsan Hotel, Hamhung
Tues 24th April
AM: Drive to Pujon county deep in the North Korean interior (becoming the first western tour group ever to have been here), see stunning mountain scenery and the rural way of life, picnic lunch
PM: Ascend to the top of North Korea’s second highest mountains for an unparalleled view of somewhere that nobody you know has ever laid eyes on, See the spectacular Stone River where thousands of giant boulders form a cascade down the hillside. DPRK’s famous ‘slogan trees’ can also be seen here. Return to Hamhung after an utterly unique day!
OVERNIGHT: Majon Guesthouse, Hamhung
Wed 25th April
AM: Relaxing time at Majon beach, Feb 18th Vinalon Complex (where the North Korean ‘miracle fabric’ is produced)
PM: Drive south down the coast back to Wonsan via Tongbong co-operative farm (for an explanation of the DPRK farming system and a tour of the farm), stopping at scenic spots, etc. On to Lake Sijung
OVERNIGHT: Sijung Motel, Lake Sijung
Thurs 26th April
AM: Drive to Outer Kumgang, former Hyundai resort for South Korean tourists, Guided hike into the Kumgang mountains
for amazing views and scenery
PM: Brief trek around Samil Lagoon, pavilions and islands (it’s possible to swim here too!), Long drive back to Pyongyang
OVERNIGHT: Koryo Hotel, Pyongyang
Fri 27th April
AM: Lazy morning recovering from the exertions of the last few days, we’ll leave late today so a good time for catching
up on sleep, writing postcards, or exploring the hotel and its grounds. We’ll have lunch at Pyongyang’s first Hamburger
Restaurant
PM: Local Senior Middle School (tour the facilities and see a performance), Museum of the Korean Revolution (Showing the history of North Korea from 1945 to the present), Walk in the city along Chollima Street (one of the main streets in central Pyongyang), Kaeson Youth funfair (best place for evening entertainment in Pyongyang), farewell dinner and end of tour party!
OVERNIGHT: Koryo Hotel, Pyongyang
Sat 28th April
Plane option
AM: Flight JS151 departure Pyongyang 09:00AM, arrival Beijing 10:00AM. End of Tour.
Train option (non-US citizens)
AM: Train from Pyongyang departs at 10:10AM
PM: Cross border at Sinuiju/Dandong
OVERNIGHT: On train
Sun 29th April
AM: Train arrives Beijing 08:34AM. End of tour.
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TOUR COST: $2,540
DPRK VISA FEE: $75 (to be paid at the pre-tour meeting)
PRE-TOUR MEETING: Friday 20th April, 4PM, at our office in Beijing
EXPECTED WEATHER: It will be cool in the morning and evening but warmer during the day, around 20 °C so bring layers.
Room upgrades available – please ask for more information.
TOUR FEE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:
NOT INCLUDED IN THE TOUR FEE (all payments paid in cash) :