Tour Overview
| Duration | 7 Days / 6 Nights |
|---|---|
| Destination | North Korea (DPRK) — Pyongyang, Myohyangsan, Wonsan & East Coast (Asia) |
| Price From | $1,510 per person (twin share) |
| Departure Point | Beijing, China |
| Tour Style | Comprehensive Nature & Culture |
| Data Source | Young Pioneer Tours 2026 pricing (€1,395 ≈ $1,510) |
Itinerary Highlights
Day 1: Beijing to Pyongyang
Air Koryo flight to Pyongyang. Evening orientation walk along the Taedong River. Overnight Yanggakdo Hotel.
Day 2: Pyongyang — The Capital
Mansudae Grand Monument, Grand People’s Study House, Pyongyang Metro ride, Juche Tower, and Arch of Triumph. Evening: Mangyongdae Children’s Palace performance. Overnight Yanggakdo Hotel.
Day 3: Myohyangsan — Mountain of Mysterious Fragrance
Drive 2.5 hours to Mount Myohyang, one of Korea’s most sacred mountains. Visit the International Friendship Exhibition — two vast complexes built into the mountainside displaying gifts given to Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il by foreign dignitaries. The sheer scale (over 220,000 gifts in 150+ rooms) is staggering. Hike the Manpok Valley trail to the Pohyon Buddhist Temple, an 11th-century temple rebuilt after the Korean War — one of the few active Buddhist sites in the country, set among waterfalls and ancient pines. Overnight in Myohyangsan.
Day 4: Myohyangsan to Wonsan — To the Sea
Morning hike in the Myohyang range. Afternoon drive east across the peninsula to Wonsan, a port city on the Sea of Japan (East Sea of Korea). The 230km drive reveals dramatically different landscapes from the Pyongyang corridor — rugged mountains, fewer checkpoints, and glimpses of the eastern coastline. Wonsan has been designated as a future special tourism zone with beach resorts. Evening walk on Songdowon Beach, a sandy stretch facing the sea. Overnight in Wonsan.
Day 5: Wonsan & Ullim Falls
Visit the Wonsan Agricultural College to see North Korean organic farming methods. Continue to Ullim Falls, a 75m waterfall set in a dramatic gorge where local families picnic on weekends. Afternoon: hiking in the Masikryong mountains — the Masikryong Ski Resort (built 2014) was one of Kim Jong Un’s pet projects and features slopes that visitors can use. Overnight in Wonsan.
Day 6: Wonsan to Pyongyang via Sariwon
Scenic drive back to Pyongyang, stopping at Sariwon to see the fortress walls and traditional Korean pavilion. Afternoon: revisit any Pyongyang sites you’d like to photograph again — the afternoon light transforms the city’s monumental architecture. Farewell dinner at a local Pyongyang restaurant. Overnight Yanggakdo Hotel.
Day 7: Depart Pyongyang
Morning at the Pyongyang Film Studio. Fly Air Koryo to Beijing.
Inclusions
- 6 nights (4 Yanggakdo + 1 Myohyangsan + 1 Wonsan)
- All meals throughout
- DPRK visa + round-trip flights Beijing-Pyongyang
- Two guides + driver throughout
- All entry fees, hiking permits, and compulsory fees
Important Note
DPRK tourism operates under strict government regulation. All itineraries are subject to modification at any time by Korean authorities. Tourism is currently suspended and will resume when borders reopen.
