Itinerary - National Day ULTIMATE Mass Games Tour

Thu 6th Sep 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. MASS GAMES after dinner OVERNIGHT: Yanggakdo Hotel, Pyongyang Fri 7th Sep 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, Kim Il Sung Square - Pyongyang’s largest square in the heart of the city PM: Mt. Ryonggak (picnic lunch), Chollima Steel Works - New for 2012! Tae'an Heavy Machine Tool Complex, Glass Factory, Drive to Nampo (1.5 hrs), OVERNIGHT: Hot Spa Guesthouse, Nampo

Sat 8th Sep

AM: West Sea Barrage (8km long dam seperateing the Taeding river from the West Sea of Korea), Mt. Kuwol, Woljong Buddhist Temple, Sinchon Town, Atrocities Museum (DPRK history records a large massacre of civilians by US troops in this area), drive to Sariwon
PM: Sariwon Folk Village, Textile Factory, Return to Pyongyang, evening funfair trip
OVERNIGHT: Yanggakdo Hotel, Pyongyang

Sun 9th Sep

AM: DPRK HOLIDAY - NATIONAL DAY: Old City Gates, Walk along Taedong River in the city centre, Foreign Language Bookshop - read up on what you are seeing here and buy your gifts and night time reading, Kim Il Sung Square - Pyongyang’s largest square in the heart of the city
PM: Moranbong Park, local Funfair, Golden Lane Bowling Centre - where Pyongyangers go for their ten-pin fix, also has some early 90s arcade games, expected Mass Dance in Kim Il Sung Square
OVERNIGHT: Yanggakdo Hotel, Pyongyang

Mon 10th Sep

AM: Mangyongdae Native House - birthplace of the DPRK founder Kim Il Sung, Mansudae Art Studio - Pyongyang’s centre of artistic excellence, Pyongyang Metro (extended ride) - the deepest in the world, take a ride with the locals, USS Pueblo - tour the American espionage ship captured in the 1968
PM: Monument to Party Foundation - commemorates the 50 years of Worker's Party rule, Juche Tower - 150m stone tower with lookout platform at the top and great panoramic views of the city. Drive to Mt. Myohyang via Ryongmun Caves (2 hrs)
OVERNIGHT: Chongchon Hotel, Mt. Myohyang

Tue 11th Sep

AM: International Friendship Exhibition - a series of enormous subterranean exhibition rooms housing gifts given to the DPRK’s leaders by foreign political figures, notable figures, politicians and organisations, Pohyon Buddhist Temple Historical holy temple that originates from 1042, Manpok Valley hike
PM: Return to Pyongyang (2 hours), Victorious Fatherland Liberation War Museum (Korean War Museum) - hear and see the DPRK version of the conflict, Schoolchildren’s Palace Performance
OVERNIGHT: Yanggakdo Hotel, Pyongyang

Wed 12th Sep

AM: Drive to Kaesong (2.5 hours) - a historical city near the DMZ which avoided being destroyed in the Korean War, Panmunjom/DMZ - the demarcation line between North and South Korea, local park & pavilion, Sonjok Bridge
PM: Concrete Wall - observation post deep in the DMZ where you can view South Korean positions and see the anti-tank barrier which stretches across the peninsular, Tomb of King Kongmin - beautiful twin-domed tomb of the 31st King of the Koryo Dynasty and his Mongolian wife, Kaesong Koryo Museum - relics of the ancient city, Return to Pyongyang
OVERNIGHT: Yanggakdo Hotel, Pyongyang

Thu 13th Sep

AM: Morning of relaxing at the hotel; sleep in, play golf, use the pool, sauna, etc – you’ll have earned a rest by now, and you’ll need it for the week ahead!
PM: Boat trip from central Pyongyang to Mangyongdae area, Mangyongdae Funfair, Sports shooting range, Koryo Traditional Medicine Clinic, Pyongyang Diplomatic club for evening entertainment and dinner
OVERNIGHT: Yanggakdo Hotel, Pyongyang

Fri 14th Sep

AM: Flight to Mt. Paekdu, drive to the mountain, ascend to the highest peak in Korea, panoramic views and a picnic at the crater lake.
PM: Paekdusan secret camp (official birthplace of Kim Jong Il), Rimjongsu Waterfall, Samji town
OVERNIGHT: Pegaebang Hotel, Mt. Paekdu

Sat 15th Sep

AM: Samjiyon Grand Monument (giant array of statues telling the story of the guerrilla army in the mountains), to airport, flight to Orang airport, drive to Mt. Chilbo area
PM: Tour of the mountain range, multiple peaks and rock formations, stunning views and scenery, local beach and homestay village (the only place it is possible to stay with locals in the whole country)
OVERNIGHT: Homestay Village, Mt. Chilbo

Sun 16th Sep

AM: Drive to Chongjin, DPRK’s 3rd largest city and a major industrial centre on the North East Coast
PM: Chongjin Revolutionary Museum, Central Square and Kim Il Sung Statue,  Steelworks Kindergarten, Fisherman’s Club for nightlife
OVERNIGHT: Tourist Hotel, Chongjin

Mon 17th Sep

AM: Drive back to Orang airport, stopping at local revolutionary sites and scenic spots, picnic at a beach
PM: Flight to Pyongyang, Museum of Metro Construction (shows the efforts of the builders of the Pyongyang Metro under the guidance of President Kim Il Sung), Pyongyang Pizza restaurant, Paradise micro-brewery
OVERNIGHT: Koryo Hotel, Pyongyang

Tue 18th Sep

AM: Drive to Wonsan (4hrs) – major city on the east coast of Korea
PM: Wonsan docks and Central Square - the moored Mangyongbon-92 passenger ship to Japan is based here and the statue of the President overlooking the harbour shows the importance of this port to the DPRK, Songdowon Schoolchildren’s Camp - where Korean children (and also those from overseas sometimes) spend some weeks in summer, playing and learning
OVERNIGHT: Dongmyong Hotel, Wonsan

Wed 19th Sep

AM: Drive to Hamhung (2.5hrs) A major industrial city on DPRK’s east coast which was closed to tourists from 1945 until 2010 when Koryo Tours became the first company to take people there, stopping at truckstop along the way
PM: City park & Statue of President Kim Il Sung, ancient pavilion for for city views - set on a hillside on the edge of town this area affords views over the city centre and farmland outside of the metropolitan area, Hungnam Fertiliser Factory - a rare chance to see a bit of heavy industry, Hamhung Grand Theatre- the iconic building of the city, dominating the central area and bordered by a pleasant lake and park.
OVERNIGHT: Majon Guesthouse, Hamhung

Thu 20th Sep

AM: Relaxing time at Majon beach, Vinalon Complex
PM: Drive south down the coast back to Wonsan via Tongbong co-operative farm, stopping at scenic spots, etc. Lake Sijung.
OVERNIGHT: Sijung Motel, Lake Sijung

Fri 21st Sep

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, Drive to Pyongyang, Koryo Hotel revolving restaurant for panoramic view of the city, farewell dinner and party!
OVERNIGHT: Koryo Hotel, Pyongyang

Sat 22nd Sep

Plane option
AM: Flight JS151 from Pyongyang to Beijing, 09:00 departure. arrive Beijing 10:00. 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 23rd Aug

TOUR COST: $4,990
DPRK VISA FEE: $75 (to be paid at the pre-tour meeting)
PRE-TOUR MEETING: Wednesday 5th September, 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! Also, bring warmer clothes for Mt Paekdu and Chilbo as it will be colder up there.
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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