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 ITINERARIESWhat 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) |
1 |
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2 |
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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.
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| 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 |
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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.
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n/a |
n/a |
| Sat |
Train from Pyongyang departs at 10:10AM
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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.
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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 |
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HOTELS
PYONGYANG
| Exclusive Tour Hotels |
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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
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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
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| Classic Tour Hotels |
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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
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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
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Standard Tour Hotels
(these do not have 24 hours hot water) |
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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
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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
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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). |
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Flights:
| Route
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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 |
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