If a group trip is not your thing, you can go to North Korea on a “self-drive” trip. Of course, you will be accompanied by a local guide and the itinerary is planned in advance, so a completely self-guided trip to North Korea is not possible.
You can choose to travel by plane (Air Koryo or Air China) or by train between Beijing and Pyongyang. Below are the “self-guided” programmes, from which you can choose the duration that suits you. As a rule, trips to North Korea are via Beijing. From Beijing you can take a plane or train to Pyongyang.
Find out the frequently asked questions about North Korea on the Info page. You can also order our travel guide Guide to Korea.
6 different journeys and routes
Trip 1 Pyongyang, 2 nights / 3 days
Trip 2 Pyongyang – Kaesong – Pyongyang (3 nights / 4 days)
Trip 3 Pyongyang – Kaesong – Myohyang Mountain – Pyongyang (4 nights / 5 days)
Trip 4 Pyongyang – Kaesong – Myohyang Mountain – Pyongyang (5 nights / 6 days)
Trip 5 Pyongyang – Myohyang Mountain – Kaesong – Pyongyang (5 nights / 6 days)
Journey 6 Pyongyang – Nampo – Mt. Kuwol – Kaesong – Wonsan – Pyongyang (March-November) (7 nights / 8 days)
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Price list according to the itinerary (1-6)
Price list from-prices. You will receive a more detailed quote once all the details of your trip have been confirmed. Price per person.
| No | 1 leaver | 2-5 participants | 6-9 participants | 10+ leavers | 1 hh extra charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 510 € | 355 € | 290 € | 235 € | 90 € |
| 2 | 770 € | 530 € | 430 € | 350 € | 135 € |
| 3 | 1 020 € | 710 € | 570 € | 470 € | 180 € |
| 4 | 1 270 € | 880 € | 715 € | 585 € | 225 € |
| 5 | 1 270 € | 880 € | 715 € | 585 € | 225 € |
| 6 | 1 775 € | 1 230 € | 1 000 € | 820 € | 315 € |
NOTE! Air Koryo airline is on the EU’s so-called blacklist (http://ec.europa.eu/transport/modes/air/safety/air-ban/) and is not allowed to fly into the EU. US, Israeli and South Korean citizens are not eligible for visas to North Korea. However, US citizens have been allowed to travel to the country during the Arirang Festival. Journalists have to apply for a visa through a different ministry, or in some cases directly through us, to promote Traveller Ltd’s travel sales to North Korea. In case of doubt, please contact our office. We reserve the right to change programmes during the trip without prior notice. The opportunity to see all the places included in the programme is sometimes limited and the tour operator will not be informed before or after the trip. Trips are 98.7% realised, but sometimes there are changes to the programme.
Duration of the trip
3-8 days
Price
From 235 €/person
See the price list below the map.
We reserve the right to make changes. All prices shown on this page are for preliminary calculations only.
Air Koroyo fares from.
Beijing – Pyongyang (round trip) 690 €/person
Beijing – Pyongyang (one way) 420 €/person
Pricedoes not include airport taxes in Pyongyang (about 10 €)
Vladivostok – Pyongyang (round trip) 495 €/person
Vladivostok – Pyongyang (one way) 365 €/person
Shenyang – Pyongyang (round trip) 495 €/person
Shenyang – Pyongyang (one way) 365 €/person
Pricedoes not include airport taxes in Pyongyang (about 10 €)
Train tickets from.
Train Beijing – Pyongyang / Pyongyang – Beijing
Soft sleeper 1st class 315 €/person (4 person sleeper cabin)
Hard sleeper 2nd class 315 €/person (4 person sleeper cabin) Hard sleeper 2.2nd class 285 €/person (6 person open sleeping compartment)
TrainShenyang – Pyongyang or Pyongyang-Shenyang
Soft sleeper 1st class 195 €/person (4 person compartment)
Hard sleeper 2nd class 170 €/person (4 person compartment)
Next departures
Flexible departures. Let us know your preferred travel dates.
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The price includes
- All meals in North Korea (not on the train)……………..
- Hotel accommodation ……………………………………………………..
- Entrance fees to the sites mentioned in the programme
- Guide and driver…………………………………………………………..
- All transport in North Korea (DPRK)
The price does not include
- Journey from Finland to Beijing and back…………………
- Visa to North Korea…………………………….
- Visa for China………………………………………….
- Train tickets Pyongyang – Beijing and/or Beijing – Pyongyang
- Flight tickets Pyongyang – Beijing and/or Beijing – Pyongyang
- Souvenirs and drinks……………………….
- Guide’s tips (total approx. 20 €/person)………………………
- Personal expenses —-………….—–
- Traveller service fee 50 €——–………………..—————
- Personal travel insurance……………………………………………………
The North Korean visa will be arranged at the time of booking for an additional fee of €130.
For China, you need a double visa. Order your China visa here.
Check out the travel conditions | Itinerary without obligation | We reserve the right to make changes


















