Individual Tours: North Korea

Independent Travel

Individual Tour Itineraries and Prices

An independent tour is a great way to travel to the country if you don't want to travel as part of a group, or your travel dates don't match our group tour dates. With an independent tour you can choose your dates of travel and also the itinerary can be tailored to suit your requests. As with our group tours, we offer different standards of independent tours for different cost. Independent tours are more expensive than group tours but do offer more flexibilty.

Please contact us for more information or keep reading!

Standard independent tour: This tour is ideal for tourists on a budget. You will stay in a 3* hotel and follow a standard itinerary.

Classic independent tour: You will stay in a 4* deluxe hotel and there are more itinerary options available to you to ensure you have an indepth experience of the DPRK.

Exclusive independent tour: This is for those of you who want to experience the DPRK in the most luxurious way possible. You will fly in business class (if available), accomodation is in the best rooms in the best hotels that the DPRK has to offer, and the itinerary will allow you to have the most intimate and indepth experience of the DPRK.

At present there is still a policy in DPRK restricting US nationals from leaving the country by train. As soon as train travel becomes available for US tourists we will offer this option. Optional departure by plane is also available for non-US tourists, please inform us at the time of booking if you would like to take this option.

24 hour Dandong extension is availalble only with return by train.

COSTS

SAMPLE ITINERARIES What the tour cost covers

HOTELS

FLIGHT INFORMATION

COSTS (WHAT THE TOUR COST COVERS)

Standard Package - cost in USD per person

No. of People

3 nights
(flight/flight)

4 nights
(flight/train)

5 nights
(flight/train)

6 nights
(flight/train)

7 nights
(flight/train)

2365

2515

2860

3175

3475

2035

2185

2485

2680

2860

3-5

1835

2005

2275

2515

2710

6-9

1675

1735

2020

2215

2365

Classic Package - cost in USD per person
No. of People	3 nights (flight/flight)	4 nights (flight/train)	5 nights (flight/train)	6 nights (flight/train)	7 nights (flight/train)
1	2455	2635	3040	3370	3715
2	2245	2335	2635	2785	3010
3-5	2090	2185	2480	2635	2860
6-9	1765	1855	2095	2260	2455

Exclusive Package - cost in USD per person
No. of People	3 nights (flight/flight)	4 nights (flight/flight)	5 nights (flight/flight)
1	4105	4510	4870
2	3820	4135	4375
3-5	3665	3980	4225
6-9	3385	3640	3835

For those tours which exit by train, there is the option of disembarking at Dandong (the Chinese border city with the DPRK) and spending 24 hours there before continuing back to Beijing. The cost of this is as follows and for more information about this option please click here.

Dandong Extension Package - cost in USD per person
For those tours which exit by train, there is the option of disembarking at Dandong (the Chinese border city with the DPRK) and spending 24 hours there before continuing back to Beijing. The cost of this is as follows and for more information about the option please click here.
Hotel	1 pax	2 pax	3-5 pax	6+ pax	Single supplement
Hongyuan Hotel (Standard tours)	285	240	210	180	40
Zhonglian Hotel (Classic & Exclusive tours)	330	285	270	240	75

SAMPLE ITINERARIES

Below are some sample itineraries for a 4 night tour for each of the different categories above. It is also possible to only go for 3 nights. Please note that the itinerary is fairly flexible so if there is anything not covered that you would like to see then do let us know and we will do our best to cater to your needs. This may, however, slightly alter the cost of the tour.

Also, please note that the days of entry/exit can also be changed to fit with your requirements. Again, this may alter the total cost of the tour.For a brief explanation of the sights and to see a full list of all available attractions please click here.

STANDARD 4 night independent tour, Tues-Sun

DAY	AM	PM	HOTEL
Tues	Flight Beijing-Pyongyang 13:00 departure, 16:00 arrival.	Customs at Pyongyang airport, meet guides, Mansudae Grand Monument, Arch of Triumph, Fountain Park, check in hotel. MASS GAMES	Sosan Hotel, Pyongyang
Weds	Korean War Museum, USS Pueblo, Arch of Triumph	Local park, Grand People’s Study House, 3 Revolutions Exhibition, Korean Central Art Gallery	Sosan Hotel, Pyongyang
Thurs	Kumsusan Memorial Palace (Mausoleum of Kim Il Sung), Revolutionary Martyrs’ Cemetery	Mangyongdae Native House, Pyongyang Metro, Drive to Kaesong	Minsok Hotel, Kaesong
Fri	Panmunjom/DMZ, Kaesong Koryo Museum, return to Pyongyang	Monument to Party Foundation, Juche Tower, Book shop, Stamp shop, Kim Il Sung Square	Sosan Hotel, Pyongyang
Sat	Flight JS151 from Pyongyang 09:00AM departure. arrive Beijing 10:00AM. End of Tour.	n/a	n/a
Sat	Train from Pyongyang departs at 10:10AM	Cross border at Sinuiju/Dandong	On train
Sun	Train arrives Beijing 08:34AM. End of tour.	n/a	n/a

* Dandong extension is available. Arrive Beijing on Monday 08:34AM.

CLASSIC 4 night independent tour, Tues-Sun

DAY	AM	PM	HOTEL
Tues	Flight Beijing-Pyongyang 13:00 departure, 16:00 arrival.	Customs at Pyongyang airport, meet guides, Mansudae Grand Monument, Arch of Triumph, Fountain Park, check in hotel. MASS GAMES	Yanggakdo Hotel, Pyongyang
Weds	Drive to Kaesong, Panmunjom/DMZ, Koryo Museum	Tomb of King Kongmin, return to Pyongyang, 3 Revolutions Exhibition, Paradise Bar	Yanggakdo Hotel, Pyongyang
Thurs	Kumsusan Memorial Palace (Mausoleum of Kim Il Sung), Revolutionary Martyrs’ Cemetery	Korean War Museum, USS Pueblo, Mangyongdae Native House, Pyongyang Metro, Drive to Mount Myohyang	Hyangsan Hotel, Mt Myohyang
Fri	International Friendship Exhibition, light hiking in the mountains	Return to Pyongyang, Juche Tower, Monument to Party Foundation, Kim Il Sung Square, stamp shop and book shop, Golden Lane bowling centre	Yanggakdo Hotel, Pyongyang
Sat	Flight JS151 from Pyongyang 09:00AM departure. arrive Beijing 10:00AM. End of Tour.	n/a	n/a
Sat	Train from Pyongyang departs at 10:10AM	Cross border at Sinuiju/Dandong	On train
Sun	Train arrives Beijing 08:34AM. End of tour.	n/a	n/a

* Dandong extension is available. Arrive Beijing on Monday 08:34AM.

EXCLUSIVE 4 night independent tour, Tues-Sat

DAY	AM	PM	HOTEL
Tues	Flight Beijing-Pyongyang (business class if available) 13:00 departure, 16:00 arrival.	Customs at Pyongyang airport, meet guides, Mansudae Grand Monument, Arch of Triumph, Fountain Park, check in hotel. MASS GAMES	Potonggang Hotel, Pyongyang
Weds	Drive to Kaesong, Panmunjom/DMZ, Kaesong Koryo Museum, Sonjuk Bridge	return to Pyongyang, meet a war veteran at the Victorious Fatherland Liberation War Museum (Korean War Museum), Mangyongdae Native House, Pyongyang Metro (5 stations)	Potonggang Hotel, Pyongyang
Thurs	Kumsusan Memorial Palace (Mausoleum of Kim Il Sung), Revolutionary Martyrs’ Cemetery, Juche Tower, Monument to Party Foundation	Pyongyang Conservatoire for demonstration of traditional music, Mangyongdae Schoolchildren’s Palace tour and performance, drive to Mt Myohyang	Hyangsan Hotel (upgraded room), Mt Myohyang
Fri	International Friendship Exhibition, light hiking in the mountains	Return to Pyongyang, USS Pueblo (meet the captain who helped capture the ship), Taedonggang Brewery, Golden Lane Bowling Alley	Potonggang Hotel, Pyongyang
Sat	Flight JS151 from Pyongyang to Beijing (business class if available), 09:00AM departure, arrive Beijing 10:00AM. End of Tour.	n/a	n/a

HOTELS

PYONGYANG

Exclusive Tour Hotels
	POTONGGANG HOTEL Highest standard Hotel in DPRK, very comfortable rooms, quiet location by Potong River: Karaoke room Variety of bars and restaurants Shops with imported goods Riverside walk is possible CNN TV
	MORANBONG HOTEL Pyongyang’s only Boutique hotel, quiet but central setting: only 12 rooms each with DVD player, guaranteed peaceful time comprehensive sauna, pool, fitness centre Karaoke rooms built into a cave Popular hangout with western diplomats and NGO staff based in Pyongyang
Classic Tour Hotels
	YANGGAKDO HOTEL 47 stories tall and built in 1995. This is Pyongyang’s main deluxe hotel which is situated on Yanggak Island in the Taedong River: Micro-brewery Swimming pool, sauna, massage Pitch’n’putt golf course with driving range Bowling Karaoke Billiards Revolving restaurant Bookshop IDD Nightclub Casino Chance to walk outside the hotel BBC TV news channel
	KORYO HOTEL Built in 1985, this is Pyongyang’s other deluxe Hotel which is located near the railway station in the city centre: Lobby bar and coffee shop. Beer brewed on site Swimming pool Gym Karaoke Billiards Revolving restaurant bookshop IDD BBC TV news channel
Standard Tour Hotels (these do not have 24 hours hot water)
	SOSAN HOTEL Located in the Sports Village in west Pyongyang, a first class hotel: Swimming pool and sauna Golf driving range Several bars Billiard room Karaoke Pleasant hotel grounds View of the sports village
	CHANGWANGSAN HOTEL Centrally located first class hotel: large swimming pool with skylight Karaoke rooms German coffee shop Several small bars Walking distance to some attractions

FLIGHTS TIMETABLE

FLIGHTS are with the DPRK national carrier Air Koryo (JS). Air China (CA) also started a service in April 2008 which increases travel options. Please note that use of Air China will increase slightly the tour cost - please ask for more details.

Economy and business class available on Air Koryo (JS) – economy and first class on Air China (CA).
Note: local time shown (North Korea is one hour ahead of China and 2 hours behind Vladivostok).

Flights:

Route	Flight No	Day	Departure	Arrival
Beijing-Pyongyang	JS 152	Tue, Sat	01:00PM	04:00PM
Pyongyang-Beijing	JS 151	Tue, Sat	09:00AM	10:00AM
Beijing-Pyongyang	JS 252	Thursday	02:15PM	05:15PM
Pyongyang-Beijing	JS 251	Thursday	10:30AM	11:30AM
Beijing-Pyongyang	CA 121	Mon, Fri	01:40PM	04:20PM
Pyongyang-Beijing	CA 122	Mon, Fri	05:20PM	06:20PM
Shenyang-Pyongyang	JS 156	Wed, Sat	04:40PM	06:50PM
Pyongyang-Shenyang	JS 155	Wed, Sat	02:00PM	02:10PM
Vladivostok-Pyongyang	JS 272	Thursday	04:30PM	04:20PM
Pyongyang-Vladivostok	JS 271	Thursday	08:15AM	12:05PM

Trains:

Route	Dep. day	Dep.time	Arrival day	Arrival time
Beijing-Pyongyang (via Shenyang,Dandong, Sinuiju)	Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat	05:35PM	day after departure	07:30PM
Pyongyang-Beijing (via Sinuiju, Dandong, Shenyang)	Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat	10:10AM	day after departure	08:33AM
Moscow-Pyongyang (via Zabaikalsk, Shenyang, Dandong, Sinuiju)	Friday	11:55PM	next Friday	07:30PM
Pyongyang-Moscow (via Sinuiju, Dandong, Shenyang, Zabaikalsk)	Saturday	10:10AM	next Friday	06:13PM