Be among the first to peek into another world: the unchanged Democratic People's Republic of Korea
Seasoned travelers know how difficult it is to find truly untraveled places to explore in our modern world, and the importance of seizing an opportunity to be among the first to experience a new destination before tourism’s influence alters its character. North Korea—officially the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, or DPRK— is just such a place. Mostly closed to the outside world for more than a half century, this secretive and largely unchanged land has only begun to welcome foreign visitors. It’s a veritable time capsule that promises visitors a real glimpse into the past as well as rare insight into the modern reality of this last intact remnant of the Cold War. And true to our heritage of exploring new and unknown lands, MTS is among the first to embrace this wonderful opportunity to learn about and engage with the people of North Korea.
Activities
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
- Get a glimpse into the past as well as a rare insight into the modern reality of this last intact remnant of the Cold War
- Visit notable places like Panmunjom and Pyongyang as well as journey farther afield to remote areas like Mount Paekdu (September departure) and Kumgangsan (April departure)
- Enjoy informal opportunities to interact with locals at plazas, fairs, and other outings
- Come away feeling changed by the extraordinary experience of traveling to the unparalleled DPRK
Duration: 11 days Start Location: Beijing End Location: Beijing
Download Detailed ItineraryBRIEF Itinerary
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Day 1 : Fly to Beijing
Arrive in Beijing.
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Day 2 : Beijing to Pyongyang
Fly to Pyongyang.
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Day 3 : Pyongyang
Tour Pyongyang.
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Day 4 : Drive to Mt. Myohyang
Drive two hours to Mt. Myohyang.
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Day 5 : Mt. Myohyang to Pyongyang
We explore Mt. Myohyang in the morning and then return to Pyongyang in the afternoon.
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Day 6 : Pyongyang
Tour public areas of Pyongyang as today is a public holiday.
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Day 7 : Pyongyang to Mt. Paekdu
Charter flight to Mt. Paekdu.
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Day 8 : Mt. Paekdu to Chongjin
Flight to Orang Airport and transfer to Chongjin.
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Day 9 : Chongjin to Pyongyang
Return to the Orang Airport for our return flight to Pyongyang.
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Day 10 : Pyongyang to Panmunjom/DMZ
Our final day takes us to Panmunjom and the DMZ.
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Day 11 : Pyongyang to Beijing
Return flight to Beijing and onwards.
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DATES: Best time to go: May, September Departures: Sep 4 - 14, 2013 |
PRICING: 2013 Prices$6,995 (16-25 members) $7,495 (10-15 members) Rates quoted are per person, based on single accommodations |
Properties shown are representative of the accommodations we use on this trip, may not be inclusive of all accommodations we use, and are subject to change.
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