NORTH KOREA

Free day with suggested light activities. In the afternoon, we will have our briefing for entry into North Korea.

Accommodation: hotel in Beijing
Meals: breakfast

After breakfast we will go to the airport for our flight to North Korea. We arrive in Pyongyang in the afternoon, still in time tor a visit to the Arch of Triumph, walk around the area, see the enormous mural of President Kim Il Sung upon his return to Korea after the liberation of the country and walk by Kim Il Sung Stadium.

Accommodation: hotel in Pyongyang
Meals: breakfast and dinner

Drive to the coastal city of Wonsan on the East Coast – unique opportunity to be driven through second tier cities and counties as you literally cruise across the DPRK, from one side of the country to the other. We will have a short break on the way, for a chance to try some snake liquor!
In the afternoon we will walk around Wonsan City. The square tends to be very lively with children roller skating, families walking together and then by the port there are always people fishing. We will also go to Jangdok Islet, just opposite the “mainland”, for full views of the port area and the frontline of Wonsan.

Accommodation: hotel in Wonsan
Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner

Drive to Hamhung City – explore the DPRK’s second largest city, open to Western tourists since 2010, making it super off the beaten track. Afterwards we will visit Mount Donghung, with its killer view of Hamhung City and a huge bronze statue of President Kim Il Sung. It’s a hotspot for lovebirds paying respects.
After lunch at City Restaurant (famous for its potato starch noodles), we will visit Hamhung’s Grand Theatre, a massive theatre in the city center, a rarity for tourists, so expect some surprised locals. Planned is also a visit to Ri Song-gye’s Home (who founded the Choson Dynasty) and Hungnam Fertiliser Factory (one of the country’s biggest factories).

Our accommodation will be at Majon Cottage – cozy beachside cottages. We can take a chill seaside walk before dinner (locals might even join us!). Dinner is at Majon Cottage, with a tasty clam BBQ option.

Accommodation: Beachside Cottages at Hamhung City
Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner

At Chonsam Cooperative Farm we will see farmers’ homes, the fields and visit the kindergarten that their children attend (also located within the premises of the cooperative farm). This is an interesting aspect of DPRK tours as it allows travellers see different aspects of the country. On the drive back to Wonsan we will visit Wonsan’s Agricultural University.
Then we will drive back to Pyongyang and hopefully visit the Ullim Waterfalls on the way (weather permitting). Already in Pyonyang, we will visit the Grand People’s Study House – huge study centre/library with excellent views of Kim Il Sung Square.

Accommodation: hotel in Pyongyang
Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner

Today marks the 71st anniversary of the signing of the Korean War Armistice Agreement. Celebrations are expected in the afternoon, but before that we will still have the opportunity to visit the Mansudae Grand Monuments – the famous giant bronze statues of the Leaders Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il (expect it to be busy with Koreans on a national holiday such as todays); the Fountain Park, Moran Park and the famous Juche Tower, where you will have the chance to go up 150 meters and have a panoramic view of Pyongyang.
From the afternoon we expect iconic activities such as military parades and Mass Games are expected for the celebrations. The Mass Games are a spectacular and unique show with thousands of participants. Please note that we expect them to be held but that there has been no official confirmation. If they take place and it is an option available to tourists then we will be able to attend.
 If the Mass Games are not held, we will visit the Kaeson Evening Funfair, a great opportunity to join Koreans during their celebrations. Expect to see many pleasantly surprised faces! Rides cost from 1 to 5 Euros.

Accommodation: hotel in Pyongyang
Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner

Today we will have the whole day still in Pyongyang, where we will visit more places, such as Mangyongdae – the house where President Kim Il Sung was born, the Museum of the Liberation of the Victorious Fatherland and the USS Pueblo.
We will also embark on a little of the daily life in Pyongyang, with subway and tram rides and see the shops. In the evening we will have dinner at a Korean BBQ restaurant and taste some local craft beers.

Accommodation: Folk hotel in Kaesong
Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner

Today we will visit Jonsung, a system of underground tunnels and bunkers used by the officers
Koreans in the 50s, and visit Ryomyong Street, the most futuristic area of Pyongyang. After that we start our trip out of Pyongyang, starting in the city of Nampo, where the Taedong River meets the sea, where we will see the West Sea Dam, so fundamental in irrigation and energy production – one of the greatest feats of engineering in North Korea. We will also visit the Tae’an glass factory.
At the end of the day we arrive at Kaesong, ancient capital at the time of the Koryo Dynasty 918-1392 BC, next to what is now known as the “Demilitarized Zone” – DMZ.

Accommodation: hotel in Pyongyang
Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner

In the morning we board the train that takes us to Dandong, a border city already in Chinese territory.
Arrival at the end of the afternoon, we check into the hotel and have dinner on our own.

Accommodation: hotel in Dandong
Meals: breakfast

After breakfast, we will visit the most eastern part of the Great Wall of China, at Tiger Mountain. We will se the “one metre hop” – the narrowest point between China and North Korea. Afterwards we will visit snappily-named “Museum of War to Resist America and Aid Korea”.
After lunch, we’ll take a boat trip along the Yalu River, followed by a walk on the “Broken Bridge” – a bridge half destroyed by the US air forces in the Korean War.

Accommodation: train cabin
Meals: breakfast and lunch

Today we will visit the Tiananmen Square, Temple of Heaven and the Forbidden City, as well as navigate through the city’s hutongs. Our local tour guide will be a famous Beijing photographer.

Accommodation: hotel in Beijing
Meals: breakfast and lunch

Suggested activities.

Accommodation: hotel in Beijing
Meals: breakfast

Our adventure is over, but what an adventure!
We will arrange your transfer back to the airport and wish a safe journey back home.
See you on the next adventure!

Accommodation: –
Meals: breakfast