2025 North Korea Group Tours
21 November 2024: Below are our scheduled departures for 2025. Based on direct feedback from Pyongyang, we have removed all itineraries we had as there will be changes regarding what can and cannot be visited.
We expect to keep our travel dates the same as we confirmed these with Pyongyang months ago, but please use the dates below for your reference only, as there may be changes regarding these too.
We expect our new itineraries to be ready soon and has been the case since the borders closed in 2020 are not accepting and bookings or pre-booking payments until it is officially announced exactly when the borders will re-open.
Please scroll to the bottom of the page to see exactly what is included in our rates.
IMPORTANT: Group Size
Our group sizes are usually the smallest amongst agencies specialising in offering tours to the DPRK. In the very unlikely case of having 19 or more travellers we divide the group into two; each traveller with their own guides and vehicle.
COVID-19
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Tour Extensions
Bike Tours in Pyongyang with KTG!
Pyongyang Bike Tours
We now offer you the chance to extend any of your trips in the DPRK and enjoy a bike tour through Pyongyang. This is a magnificent way of exploring the streets of Pyongyang and of interacting with locals. You can also join any tour and have a private extension outside of Pyongyang.
Tour Extensions to the North Korean border city of Sinuiju
Border Tours
Our Sinuiju borderland extensions now include a visit to Dongrim. This is available as you leave the DPRK (there is no need to exit the country and re-enter). We offer too tours in the Chinese border of Dandong and around China. Do please contact us for more information.
Important
Train vs Plane
You can fly round-way if you wish. Contact us for more details. However, we strongly recommend travellers to take the train back as it allows us not only to see more of the DPRK as we ride through rural areas and second tier cities, but it also gives us the chance meet Koreans who are leaving the country. Interacting, chatting and having drinks with them is always a fascinating experience. There are usually business people, sports teams, workers, soldiers and delegations on the train. Basically we have the chance to meet and chat with Koreans of all walks of life on the train.
Application Deadline
Please apply by the application deadline at the latest, earlier if possible. Air Koryo currently do not always add extra flights on the same day so the earlier you apply for a tour the better in order to secure you a seat! If you apply after the application deadline we will be able to notify you within one business day if we can proceed with your application or not. We can arrange for visas to be issued within a few days of applying, but it can be hard to make transportation arrangements for late bookings so do please try to apply by the deadline!
December 2024
Spend New Year's in Pyongyang!
New Year's Tour I
Date: 28 December - 1/2 January
Duration: 4 nights / 5 days in DPRK
Application Deadline: 2 December
Places visited: Pyongyang, Kaesong and Sariwon City
Price:
Train in / Train out: €995
Plane in / Train out: €1175
Explore Mount Myohyang just after the New Year and see a museum built into the mountains where thousands of gifts for the Leaders are kept. This area is located in northern interior of DPRK
New Year's Tour II
Date: 28 December - 2/3 January
Duration: 5 nights / 6 days in DPRK
Application Deadline: 2 December
Places visited: Pyongyang, Kaesong, Sariwon
Price:
Train in / Train out: €1145
Plane in / Train out: €1325
February 2025
Chairman Kim Jong Il Birthday Tour. One of the Biggest Days in the DPRK Calendar
Chairman Kim Jong Il Birthday Tour I
Date: 15 February - 20/21 February
Duration: 5 nights / 6 days in DPRK
Application Deadline: 6 January
Places visited: Pyongyang, Kaesong, Sariwon and Mount Myohyang (overnight at the Hyangsan Hotel, most luxurious in the DPRK)
Price:
Train in / Train out: €1150
Plane in / Train out: €1250
Chairman Kim Jong Il Birthday Tour II - see festivities in Pyongyang and then go skiing in North Korea!
Chairman Kim Jong Il Birthday & Ski Tour
Date: 15 February - 22/23 February
Duration: 7 nights / 8 days in DPRK
Application Deadline: 8 January
Places visited: Pyongyang, Kaesong, Sariwon, Mount Myohyang, Masikryong Ski Resort
Price:
Train in / Train out: €1495
Plane in / Train out: €1675
March Tours
March Tour - We will stay in one of the best hotels in Pyongyang although this is a budget tour. See the main highlights of Pyongyang, Kaesong city, the DMZ and Sariwon when there are very few tourists in North Korea
March Tour I
Date: 24 March - 27/28 March
Duration: 3 nights / 4 days in DPRK
Application Deadline: 1 March
Places visited: Pyongyang, Kaesong and Sariwon City
Price:
Train in / Train out: €795
Plane in / Train out: €975
March Tour II - We will explore Mt. Myohyang and see a museum built into the mountains where thousands of gifts for the Leaders are kept. This area is located in northern interior of DPRK
March Tour II
Date: 24 March - 28/29 March
Duration: 4 nights / 5 days in DPRK
Application Deadline: 1 March
Places visited: Pyongyang, Kaesong, Sariwon, Mount Myohyang
Price:
Train in / Train out: €895
Plane in / Train out: €1075
March Tour III - head to the Satellite City Pyongsong, a mining city located just north of Pyongyang
March Tour III
Date: 24 March - 29 / 30 March
Duration: 5 nights / 6 days in DPRK
Application Deadline: 1 March
Places visited: Pyongyang, Kaesong, Sariwon, Mount Myohyang, Pyongsong
Price:
Train in / Train out: €995
Plane in / Train out: €1175
Pyongyang Marathon Tours
IMPORTANT: If running the marathon there is a €150 Euro flat rate surcharge. This does not include the marathon race fee.
Pyongyang Marathon Express Tour - get your running shoes on and explore Pyongyang by foot!
Pyongyang Marathon Express Tour
Date: TBC
Duration: 2 nights / 3 days in DPRK
Application Deadline: TBC
Places visited: Pyongyang
Price:
Train in / Train out: €650
Plane in / Train out: €830
Discover the northern interior of DPRK; Mount Myohyang and then run the famous Pyongyang Marathon
Pyongyang Marathon Tour II
Date: TBC
Duration: 3 nights / 4 days in DPRK
Application Deadline: TBC
Places visited: Mount Myohyang, Pyongyang
Price:
Train in / Train out: €845
Plane in / Train out: €1025
Pyongyang Marathon Tour III - get your running shoes on and explore Pyongyang by foot!
Pyongyang Marathon Tour III
Date: TBC
Duration: 4 nights / 5 days in DPRK
Application Deadline: TBC
Places visited: Mount Myohyang, Pyongyang, Kaesong, Sariwon
Price:
Train in / Train out: €995
Plane in / Train out: €1175
Run the marathon, go to Kaesong city and the DMZ, explore he Northern interior of North Korea and celebrate one of the biggest holidays in the DPRK calendar; the Anniversary of the Birth of President Kim Il Sung!
Marathon & President Kim Il Sung Birthday Tour
Date: TBC
Duration: 6 nights / 7 days in DPRK
Application Deadline:TBC
Places visited: Mount Myohyang, Pyongyang, Kaesong, Sariwon
Price:
Train in / Train out: €1295
Plane in / Train out: €1475
Marathon Rates
The marathon registration fee is not included in our rates. Moreover, for those running there is a €150 Euro surcharge regardless on the race they run. This surcharge is not applicable for those not running. Race rates are as follows:
Traveller arriving at the finish line of the Pyongyang Marathon
- Full Marathon (42 km): $150 USD
- Half Marathon (20 km): $100 USD
Pyongyang Marathon runners heading towards the Arch of Triumph. All races, regardless of the distance, will allow you discover the streets of Pyongyang by foot, not to mention to be cheered by tens of thousands at Kim Il Sung Stadium when starting and finishing!
- Amateur Marathon (10 km): $70 USD
- Mini Marathon (5 km): $50 USD
If you would like to stay in the stadium and watch the football match and other performances the cost is €20
If interested we recommend you to contact us soon as it will be hard to book transportation for late applications!
President Kim Il Sung Birthday Tours (April)
4.15 - 15 April is one of the biggest dates in the DPRK calendar
President Kim Il Sung Birthday Tour I
Date: 12 April - 16/17 April
Duration: 4 nights / 5 days in DPRK
Application Deadline: 5 March
Places visited: Pyongyang, Kaesong, Sariwon and Mount Myohyang
Price:
Train in / Train out: €995
Plane in / Train out: €1175
Celebrate one of the biggest holidays of DPRK in Pyongyang, explore the port city of Nampo on the west coast of Korea, see what the beautiful northern interior is like, go down to Kaesong where traditional Korean building still stand and see the DMZ
President Kim Il Sung Birthday Tour II
Date: 12 April - 17/18 April
Duration: 5 nights / 6 days in DPRK
Application Deadline: 5 March
Places visited: Pyongyang, Kaesong, Sariwon, Mount Myohyang, Nampo
Price:
Train in / Train out: €1145
Plane in / Train out: €1325
May Day Tours
May Day is one of our favourite days to be in DPRK. Fantastic weather and a great chance to play with locals in the park!
May Day Tour I
Date: 29 April - 3/4 May
Duration: 4 nights / 5 days in DPRK
Application Deadline: 20 March
Places visited: Pyongyang, Kaesong and Sariwon
Price:
Train in / Train out: €995
Plane in / Train out: €1175
Enjoy the fun and games in Pyongyang for May Day and explore the northern interior of DPRK
May Day Tour II
Date: 29 April 27 - 5/6 May
Duration: 6 nights / 7 days in DPRK
Application Deadline: 20 March
Places visited: Pyongyang, Kaesong, Sariwon, Mount Myohyang
Price:
Train in / Train out: €1295
Plane in / Train out: €1475
June Summer Tours
June is a time when there are very few Western tourists in North Korea. Stay in one of the best hotels in Pyongyang and one night in Kaesong city, near the DMZ border with South Korea in a traditional Korean hotel
Summer Tour I
Date: 10 June - 13/14 June
Duration: 3 nights / 4 days in DPRK
Application Deadline: 8 May
Places visited: Pyongyang, Kaesong (overnight stay)
Price:
Train in / Train out: €845
Plane in / Train out: €1025
June is a time when very few Western tourists are seen in North Korea. In our Summer II tour we will head to the stunningly beautiful northern interior region of DPRK
Summer Tour II
Date: 10 June - 14/15 June
Duration: 4 nights / 5 days in DPRK
Application Deadline: 8 May
Places visited: Pyongyang, Kaesong, Mount Myohyang
Price:
Train in / Train out: €995
Plane in / Train out: €1175
We will cross all the way to east coast on our Summer III tour. A fascinating trip that will allow us see what life is like in different counties, towns and villages across the DPRK
Summer Tour III
Date: 10 June - 16/17 June
Duration: 6 nights / 7 days in DPRK
Application Deadline: 8 May
Places visited: Pyongyang, Kaesong, Mount Myohyang, Wonsan
Price:
Train in / Train out: €1145
Plane in / Train out: €1325
July | Victory Day
Celebrate 27 July (Anniversary of the Korean War Armistice) in Pyongyang
Victory Day Tour
Date: 24 July - 28 July / 29 July
Duration: 4 nights / 5 days in DPRK
Application Deadline: 25 June
Places visited: Pyongyang, Kaesong, Sariwon City and Mount Myohyang,
Price:
Train in / Train out: €995
Plane in / Train out: €1175
One of our most Comprehensive Tours. Explore the East Coast, Pyongyang, the Southern part of DPRK and the Northern Interior Region
Victory Day Tour II
Date: 24 July - 31 July / 1 August
Duration: 7 nights / 8 days in DPRK
Application Deadline: 25 June
Places visited: Pyongyang, Wonsan, Hamhung, Majon, Kaesong, Sariwon, Mt. Myohyang
Price:
Train in / Train out: €1445
Plane in / Train out: €1625
Spend three weeks in Pyongyang Studying Korean at University! This will be combined with a wide range of activities and travelling throughout the country including exploring Pyongyang by bike, activities with Korean students, cooking lessons, helping out in a farm and much more!
Pyongyang Language Summer Course
Date: TBC
Duration: Longest: 24 nights / 24 days, shortest 22 nights / 23 days
Places visited: Pyongyang, Mount Kumgang, Bike Tour, DMZ, Kaesong, Wonsan, Hamhung, Sariwon (farming), Mount Myohyang, etc
Price: from €2195 Euros
Train in / Train out: TBC
Plane in / Train out: TBC
August | Liberation Day
15 August is the anniversary of Korean independence from Japanese colonial rule
Liberation Day Tour I
Date: 12 August - 16/17 August
Duration: 4 nights / 5 days in DPRK
Application Deadline: 8 July
Places visited: Pyongyang, Mount Myohyang, Kaesong, Sariwon
Price:
Train in / Train out: €995
Plane in / Train out: €1175
Our Liberation Day Tour II includes a visit to the port city of Nampo. We will stop by a cooperative farm and a glass manufacturing factory on the way there.
Liberation Day Tour II
Date: 12 August - 18/19 August
Duration: 6 nights / 7 days in DPRK
Application Deadline: 8 July
Places visited: Pyongyang, Mount Myohyang, Kaesong, Sariwon, Nampo (overnight)
Price:
Train in / Train out: €1295
Plane in / Train out: €1475
September | DPRK National Day
Spend National Day in DPRK DPRK National Day, stay in one of the best hotels in Pyongyang, the recently renovated Yanggakdo Hotel and one night in Kaesong near the DMZ
National Day Tour I
Date: 6 September - 10/11 September
Duration: 4 nights / 5 days in DPRK
Application Deadline: 1 August
Places visited: Pyongyang, Mount Myohyang, Kaesong and Sariwon City
Price:
Train in / Train out: €995
Plane in / Train out: €1175
Spend National Day in Pyongyang, visit Mount Myohyang, the DMZ and stay overnight in Kaesong, near the DMZ!
National Day Tour II
Date: 6 September - 11/12 September
Duration: 5 nights / 6 days in DPRK
Application Deadline: 1 August
Places visited: Pyongyang, Kaesong and Sariwon city
Price:
Train in / Train out: €1145
Plane in / Train out: €1325
Spend National Day in Pyongyang, visit Mount Myohyang, Kaesong & the DMZ and Nampo stay one night in the old part of Kaesong city!
National Day Tour III
Date: 6 September - 12/13 September
Duration: 6 nights / 7 days in DPRK
Application Deadline: 1 August
Places visited: Pyongyang, Kaesong, Sariwon, Mount Myohyang, Nampo
Price:
Train in / Train out: €1295
Plane in / Train out: €1475
October
Escape the hustle and bustle of China and spend the Chinese Golden Week in North Korea!
Chinese Golden Week Tour
Date: 30 September - 4/5 October
Duration: 4 nights / 5 days in DPRK
Application Deadline: 1 September
Places visited: Pyongyang, Kaesong and Mount Myohyang
Price:
Train in / Train out: €995
Plane in / Train out: €1175
Celebrate the Foundation of the Workers' Party of Korea in Pyongyang!
Party Foundation Tour
Date: 7 October - 11/13 October
Duration: 4 nights / 5 days in DPRK
Application Deadline: 8 September
Places visited: Pyongyang, Kaesong, Sariwon, Nampo
Price:
Train in / Train out: €995
Plane in / Train out: €1175
Celebrate the Foundation of the Workers' Party of Korea in Pyongyang! 2020 will be the 75th Anniversary and there may be a military parade! Travellers are usually able to go to the roadside to greet soldiers coming back from the parade
Party Foundation Tour II
Date: 7 October - 13/14 October
Duration: 6 nights / 7 days in DPRK
Application Deadline: 8 September
Places visited: Pyongyang, Kaesong, Sariwon, Nampo, Mount Myohyang
Price:
Train in / Train out: €1295
Plane in / Train out: €1475
November
One of our budget tours but we do not cut on costs! We will stay at one of the best hotels in Pyongyang, the Koryo, see the highlights of Pyongyang and stay overnight near the DMZ which we will also visit!
November Tour I
Date: 15 November - 18/19 November
Duration: 3 nights / 4 days in DPRK
Application Deadline: 20 October
Places visited: Pyongyang, Kaesong
Price:
Train in / Train out: €795
Plane in / Train out: €975
We head to the northern interior part of DPRK to the beautiful area of Mt. Myohyang where we will visit a museum built INTO a mountain. It stores thousands of gifts presented to the Leaders. We also visit a local temple which was of great importance for the teaching of buddhism in the region
November Tour II
Date: 15 November - 19/20 November
Duration: 4 nights / 5 days in DPRK
Application Deadline: 20 October
Places visited: Pyongyang, Kaesong, Mount Myohyang
Price:
Train in / Train out: €930
Plane in / Train out: €1110
We will go to the west coast of Korea, stopping at a local cooperative farm and visiting the West Sea Barrage; an 8km long structure that separates the West Sea of Korea from the Taedong River
November Tour III
Date: 15 November - 20/21 November
Duration: 5 nights / 6 days in DPRK
Application Deadline: 20 October
Places visited: Pyongyang, Kaesong, Mount Myohyang, Nampo
Price:
Train in / Train out: €1065
Plane in / Train out: €1245
December
Spend New Year's in Pyongyang!
New Year's Tour I
Date: 29 December - 2/3 January
Duration: 4 nights / 5 days in DPRK
Application Deadline: 2 December
Places visited: Pyongyang, Kaesong and Sariwon City
Price:
Train in / Train out: €995
Plane in / Train out: €1175
Explore Mount Myohyang just after the New Year and see a museum built into the mountains where thousands of gifts for the Leaders are kept. This area is located in northern interior of DPRK
New Year's Tour II
Date: 29 December - 3/4 January
Duration: 5 nights / 6 days in DPRK
Application Deadline: 2 December
Places visited: Pyongyang, Kaesong, Sariwon, Mount Myohyang
Price:
Train in / Train out: €1145
Plane in / Train out: €1325
Rates include the following:
- Transport costs from Beijing to Pyongyang and back
- Pick-up and drop-off in Korea
- All local transfer costs in DPRK
- Accommodation at the Yanggakdo or Koryo Hotel (rated as Deluxe in DPRK, 4 star accommodation equivalent, twin room) unless otherwise stated
- Three meals per day (B,L,D)
- Guide service in English / requested language if other
- Entrance tickets to all tourist attractions
The following are not included in our rates:
- DPRK visa fee (€50 if issued in China)
- Optional special events that may be staged such as the Circus show or the Revolutionary Opera (€20)
- Going up the Juche Tower which is optional (€5)
- Upgrading room to a single one (€35 per room per night if upgraded before hand, €40 per night if upgraded on the spot). If travelling alone you can share your room with another traveller if you wish not to incur this cost.
- Extra drinks/snacks (meals include one drink and bottled water)
- Meals on the train from the DPRK to Beijing (60 Chinese RMB for a set lunch. You can also bring your own food)
- Tips to tour guides (recommended amount approx. €45 in total)
Please remember that you can add a tour extension either before joining the group or once the group tour has ended.