Itinerary - First Summer Mass GamesTour

Arirang Festival

Tue 31st July

AM: Bus from office to airport.
PM: Flight JS152 from Beijing to Pyongyang, 13:00 departure, arrive Pyongyang 16:25, meet your Korean guides who will accompany you during your stay. En route to the hotel stop off at the Arch of Triumph - similar to the French version (but bigger) - commemorates the liberation from Japanese rule, Check in hotel. MASS GAMES after dinner . 
OVERNIGHT: Yanggakdo Hotel, Pyongyang

Wed 1st Aug

AM: Drive to Kaesong (2,5 hours) - A historical city near the DMZ which avoided being destroyed in the Korean War, Panmunjom/DMZ boundary between North and South Korea, the Koryo Museum - preserved Confucian museum in the old part of town
PM: Tomb of King Kongmin - Beautiful twin-domed tomb of the 31st King of the Koryo Dynasty and his Mongolian wife, local park and pavilion, return to Pyongyang, Walk in the city along Taedong river, ancient city gates, Paradise micro-brewery & bar
OVERNIGHT: Yanggakdo Hotel, Pyongyang

Thu 2nd Aug

AM:Kumsusan Memorial Palace - Mausoleum where President Kim Il Sung lies in state, Revolutionary Martyrs’ Cemetery - bronze busts of the Koreans who died fighting the Japanese occupation, Fountain Park, Mansudae Grand Monument statue of DPRK President Kim Il Sung
PM: Victorious Fatherland Liberation War Museum(Korean War Museum) - hear and see the DPRK version of the conflict, War Victory Monuments - sculptures of notable events from the war, Schoolchildren’s Palace tour and performance, drive to Nampo (1.5hrs)
OVERNIGHT: Ryonggang Hot Spa, Nampo

Fri 3rd Aug

AM: West Sea Barrage (8km long dam separating the Taedong river from the West Sea of Korea), Return to Pyongyang via Mt. Ryonggak, stopping for picnic lunch and panoramic views from the mountain
PM: Mangyongdae Native House - birthplace of the DPRK founder Kim Il Sung, Pyongyang Metro (extended ride) - the deepest in the world, take a ride with the locals, Juche Tower - 150m stone tower with lookout platform at the top and great panoramic views of the city, Monument to Party Foundation - commemorates the 50 years of Worker's Party rule, Koryo Medicine Clinic
OVERNIGHT: Yanggakdo Hotel, Pyongyang

Sat 4th Aug

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 5th Aug

AM: Train arrives Beijing 08:34AM. End of tour.
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TOUR COST: $2,090
DPRK VISA FEE: $75
PRE-TOUR MEETING: Monday 30th July, 4PM, at our office in Beijing
EXPECTED WEATHER: It will be hot and and humid around this time with possible rain showers, around 20-25° C Raincoat/umbrella advised!
Room upgrades available – please ask for more information.

TOUR FEE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:

  1. Flight Beijing-Pyongyang, plane/train Pyongyang-Beijing
  2. All meals on the tour except on the train out of DPRK – see below
  3. Hotel accommodations in DPRK
  4. All entry fees
  5. Two guides and a driver per group
  6. All transportation in DPRK
  7. Transportation to Beijing airport prior to departure to DPRK.

NOT INCLUDED IN THE TOUR FEE (all payments paid in cash) :

  1. Transportation from your country to Beijing and hotel stay in Beijing
  2. Optional single room supplement of $60 per night (must be booked in advance and can be pre-paid in US with credit card)
  3. Spending money for drinks and souvenirs
  4. DPRK visa fee $75
  5. Tip for the guides (approx $30 total)
  6. Meals on the train out of DPRK - (bring your own food or eat dinner and lunch in the buffet car approximately $10 per person)
  7. Entry tickets for Mass Games (paid at the gate) Mass Games seating chart or other special events (Revolutionary opera, circus , etc).
  8. The lift up the Juche Tower $8
  9. Meals will have a complimentary beer but you will have to pay for extra drinks above those provided. If you are vegetarian or have special dietary requirements then please inform us beforehand

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