Itinerary - Late Spring Tour

Tue 5th June

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, the Fountain Park - a picturesque area in the centre of Pyongyang (an opportunity to mix with locals), and the Mansudae Grand Monument - statue of DPRK President Kim Il Sung. Check in hotel.
OVERNIGHT: Yanggakdo Hotel, Pyongyang

Wed 6th June

AM: Victorious Fatherland Liberation War Museum (Korean War Museum) - hear and see the DPRK version of the conflict (Korean War Museum), War victory Monuments, Mangyongdae Native House (birthplace of Kim Il Sung), Mangyongdae Art Studio tour - Pyongyang’s centre of artistic excellence, Pyongyang Metro (extended ride) - the deepest in the world, take a ride with the locals
PM: USS Pueblo - tour the American espionage ship captured in the 1968, 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 Workers' Party rule , Schoolchildren’s Palace tour and performance, Paradise micro-brewery & bar
OVERNIGHT: Yanggakdo Hotel, Pyongyang

Thu 7th June

AM: Kumsusan Memorial Palace- Mausoleum where President Kim Il Sunglies in state, Revolutionary Martyrs’ Cemetery - bronze busts of the Koreans who died fighting the Japanese occupation, Foreign Language Bookshop, Kim Il Sung Square - Pyongyang’s largest square in the heart of the city, Drive to Mt. Ryonggak for picnic lunch
PM: Brief hike in the mountain, 3 Revolutions Exhibition, Golden Lane Bowling Centre - where Pyongyangers go for their ten-pin fix, also has some early 90s arcade games, Drive to Kaesong
OVERNIGHT: Minsok Hotel, Kaesong

Fri 8th June

AM: Panmunjom/DMZ (the demarcation line between North and South Korea), Koryo Museum (relics of the ancient city), Local park and pavilions
PM: Concrete Wall, Return to Pyongyang, Walk in the city along Taedong river, old city gates, Kaeson Youth Funfair (best evening entertainment in the city!)
OVERNIGHT: Yanggakdo Hotel, Pyongyang

Sat 9th June

Sun 10th June

TOUR COST: $2,090
DPRK VISA FEE: $75 (to be paid at the pre-tour meeting)
PRE-TOUR MEETING: Monday 4th June, 4PM, at our office in Beijing
EXPECTED WEATHER: It will be cool in the morning and evening but warm during the day, around 20-25°C so bring layers.
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 (paid at the pre-tour meeting in Beijing)
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 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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