8-day Deluxe Tour

In addition to all North Korea tourist spots, we will take you further into the sights of North Korea, including the untouched reserve of Mt Kumgang, and staying in the exclusive luxury Mt Kumgang hotel. This ultimate luxury tour is way beyond your imagination.

Day 1

• Meet your tour guide at 9:30am in Beijing Airport Terminal 2's Air Koryo check-in counter. Your tour guide will go through this tour's itinerary, receive DPRK visas and tickets, as well as a great chance to meet your fellow travellers and to discuss any other questions you may have about North Korea.
  
• Flight takers depart Beijing Airport Terminal 2 on Air Koryo at 12:55pm.
• Arrive in Pyongyang at 4:00pm to a warm welcome from your Korean guides.
  
• In the evening your guide will show you around the hotel before taking you for drinks and to get to know your Korean guides.
  
• Dinner and night entertainment in the hotel.

Day 2

• Walk through Mansudae Fountain Park and see the mosaic pictures of President Kim Il Sung and the leader Kim Jong Il.
• Visit Mansudae Grand Monument to pay respects to the President Kim Il Sung and the Leader Kim Jong Il. (Optional extra- you can present flowers if you wish: 6 USD per bunch).
• Foreign Language Bookshop - with a large selection of books in English and other European Languages as well as other souvenirs.
• Korean War Museum - Let the expert local guide show you around the enormous museum featuring dioramas, locally used weapons, tanks etc, and captured American equipment!
  
• Exiting at the Arch of Triumph - the largest Victory Arch in the world, built to celebrate the triumphant return of Kim Il Sung after the Anti-Japanese war.
• Visit the Juche Tower - monument to the everlasting Juche Ideology (optional 6 USD to go to the top)

Day 3

• Car transfer to one of the most popular tourist attractions - Mt. Myohyang (3 Hours)
• Hiking experience in Mt. Myohyang.
• Visit International Friendship Exhibition where displays gifts of all kinds given to North Korea leaders by foreign states, leaders and orgazinations.
• Stop by Pohyong Buddhist Temple, a peaceful temple built in 11 century with stone pagoda and repository of a print blocks and historic text of the Tripitaka Koreana.

Day 4

• Go to Kaesong city in the early morning. (2.5 hours)
• Panmunjom DMZ Village- see the DMZ and the treaty and conferences rooms where the armstice was signed all in the company of a friendly KPA officer guide (Photos are allowed here)
• Tomb of King Kongmin - the only original tomb of it's kind still standing in the DPRK.
• On the way back, we will pass through Monument to the Three Charters of National Reunification, standing over the Thongil Highway.

Day 5

• Car transfer to south of Wonsan - the Mt Kumgang region.
• Mt Kumgang area is dotted with wonderful scenic spots, valleys, waterfalls, coastline and historic sites, best enjoyed on foot whilst taking in the fresh mountain air. 
• Visit Jongyang Temple which was constructed in the year 600. There are also remains of later Silla, Koryo and Ri dynasty works which have been preserved.
• Stay in true luxury 5-star Mount Kumgang Resort.

Day 6

• Visit Kuryong Falls (Nine Dragons Waterfall). Reaching some 74 metres in height, it is an impressive sight, and there is a great hike to the top which is dotted with small rock pools.
  
• There are great opportunities for hiking in Mount Kumgang area, with routes of varying lengths and grades. You will discuss with our guide to choose a suitable hiking rount for you.
  
• Stop by Podok Hermitage. Situated in the delightful Manphok Valley of Inner Kumgang, the buildings were constructed in 1675 during the Ri dynasty. 

Day 7

• Car transfer back to Pyongyang.
  
• Experience Pyongyang Metro - ride a few stops on the famous Pyongyang Underground.
  
• Farewell party and traditional Korean BBQ dinner.

Day 8

• Visit souvenir shop before saying goodbye to North Korea. Items include various ginseng products, Kaesong liquor, stamps, traditional Korean spicy paste, dolls, Korean paintings and ceramics ...etc. 
  
• Take returning flight for Beijing at 8:30am. 
  
• Arriving in Beijing at 10:00am.