EXCLUSIVE TOUR OPTION For those of you who want to experience DPRK in a way that has never been done before then read on. We are offering a new exclusive tour which will see tourists visiting places that have previously been closed to tourists and will also allow a more intimate experience with the Koreans you will meet on your trip. You will be staying in Korea’s most deluxe accommodation, eating their tastiest food in their most exclusive restaurants, using the top transportation and accompanied by the most experienced guides… this is guaranteed to be the trip of a lifetime must be booked at least one month in advance (if left any later there is less chance of itinerary options being available) 3- 6 night itinerary to be discussed upon application Following are some examples of the items that can be included in the exclusive itinerary:

• have lunch on a PRIVATE BOAT as it sails down the Taedong river from Kim Il Sung Square to Mangyongdae
• meet some of the top artists at the MANSUDAE ART STUDIO – DPRK’s artistic centre of excellence
• enjoy a picnic in MORANBONG PARK
• have a music lesson at the PYONGYANG UNIVERSITY OF MUSIC, meet professors and students there and learn about traditional Korean instruments
• have an introduction to the Juche idea at the GRAND PEOPLE'S STUDY HOUSE from the man who answers all questions
• meet a colonel from the Korean People’s Army at the DMZ
• meet someone who fought in the Korean War at the WAR MUSEUM and hear about their personal experience
• be shown around the USS PUEBLO by the sailor who was involved in the capture
• visit the ‘famous’ CHONGSAMRI FARM and see this cooperative farm in action
• stay overnight at the NAMPO SPA and take a private bath filled with water rich in minerals from the Sindok spring
• visit the Pyongyang TAEKWONDO PALACE to watch a taekwondo demonstration and meet with a taekwondo master
• visit one of Pyongyang’s DEPARTMENT STORES
• take a ride on a local TRAM and visit 5 stations on the PYONGYANG METRO
• take a locally brewed beer at the TAEDONGGANG BREWERY
• visit the CHANGWANSAN HEALTH COMPLEX for a haircut or massage – swimming is even possible on Saturdays

If you desire, there is also the chance to play some GOLF, visit a SHOOTING RANGE or, if you have the money, charter a flight to the sacred MOUNT PAEKDU.

If there are any special events on during your stay (such as the mass games, or a revolutionary opera) we will do our best to guarantee the best seats possible (tickets are not included in the cost of tour - for mass games seating plan and ticket prices please click here).

Complimentary materials that you will be sent after your trip that we believe will help you to understand the country you will have just visited:

• a DVD of the award winning BBC documentary ‘A State of Mind’ which we produced with VMS productions - an incredible insight into Pyongyang society and the Mass Games
• a signed photographic book of 'Welcome to Pyongyang' a photographic book we produced with British photographer Charlie Crane
  

Prices in EURO for non-US tourists only (please see important information for US citizens below and contact us if you are interested in the exclusive tour option):

Tour fee includes the following:

• business class flights from Beijing to DPRK and back (during mass games season business class is sometimes not offered by Air Koryo – we will advise upon application)
• all meals on the tour
• hotel accommodation at the Potonggang Hotel (deluxe class – twin room with large reception room en suite)
• all entry fees
• two Korean guides and a driver
• all transportation in DPRK

Not included in the tour fee:

• single room supplement of EUR 50 per night
• spending money for drinks and souvenirs
• DPRK visa fee (EUR 30 in Beijing for non-US citizens, EUR 40 for US citizens)
• tip for the guides
• entry tickets for Mass Games and special events if applicable – for example Revolutionary Opera if being staged.

Important information – please read carefully

VISAS
We cannot guarantee we can get you a visa or that the tour will not be cancelled; however our contacts in the DPRK give us priority and the best opportunity of visiting this remarkable country. Please be warned that we cannot confirm visa issue until it has been stamped by the DPRK consul in Beijing on the day before your departure. Although we have not had any visa applications refused there is always a small chance of this happening, if for any reason we cannot get you a visa Koryo Tours cannot be held liable for the travel and hardship expenses incurred in getting to Beijing. You will of course receive a full refund of any money paid to Koryo Tours.

ITINERARY
Koryo Tours will do their best to ensure the itinerary is similar to the one we advertise, however, if on arrival it changes, we cannot be held responsible. Even in the case where we promote special occasions/events such as Mass Games we cannot guarantee access to the event. We advertise and promote our tours according to the advice given by the Korea International Travel Company and their decision is final. We cannot offer refunds for tours once you are in the DPRK. Recently a steam tour was booked for 30 tourists from a Dutch company - they were issued visas but when they arrived in DPRK they were told that it was not possible to see any steam trains. It has to be understood that situations such as this can arise. If this is not acceptable we would advise you not to visit.

INSURANCE
We cannot be held responsible for any mishap to yourself or your property and in particular any consequence or effects of flight/train cancellation/delay, robbery, sickness, Government intervention or other such happenings. You are advised to insure yourself against any possible risk that may occur and in particular to ensure that sufficient insurance has been obtained in respect of any dependant relatives. It is your responsibility to be covered by insurance which must include adequate cover for baggage, medical expenses and the cost of repatriation should you become too ill to continue. Any claims must be directed to your insurers. If you have a medical condition which may affect your health or safety in North Korea you must inform us before visa application.

US CITIZENS
US citizens are restricted as to when they can travel to DPRK - in previous years this has been during the August-October mass games period. There are also restrictions on the length of time US tourists can stay in DPRK – it is most likely to be limited to 3 nights. If you are a US passport holder and are interested in doing this exclusive tour then please contact us for information on visas and for prices as they will be different to those for non-US tourists.