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Why should you choose Koryo Tours?

Choosing to travel to unusual destinations such as North Korea is a big decision, and choosing the right people to take you is an incredibly important part of that. Learn about how we facilitate tourism responsibly in some of the most interesting and unique destinations on our planet, and at the same time ensure you get the most out of your once-in-a-lifetime experience.

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Our private independent tours are a great way to travel to the North Korea if you want to have a more personal experience, fix your own dates, travel at your own pace, or explore specific aspects of this fascinating and complex country.

Private Independent Tours to Rason by Koryo

NOTICE: As of 20 February 2025 only Rason Special Economic Zone in the North-Eastern part of North Korea (DPRK) in the Sino-Russo-Korean tri-border area is open for tourists. Other regions of North Korea (DPRK) remain closed until further notice.

Koryo Tours offers customised private independent tours based on more than 30 years of experience arranging tours to North Korea. The first Koryo Tours staff to enter Rason was co-found Josh Green in October 1995.

Contact us to get in touch with one of our expert tour managers who will help design a tour package for you based on your available dates, budget, and interests. Due to the limited number of sites in Rason tailored itineraries are not possible.

We offer 3-night and 4-night private independent tour packages to Rason. Since the Sino-Korean border checkpoint in Quanhe/Wonjong is only open on Mondays and Thursdays only these options are available.

Our base tour packages include transport between Yanji and the Sino-Korean border by chartered car, minibus, or bus depending on the number of travellers, Rason Entry Permit, accommodation in twin rooms in Rason, meals, and entry fees.

In Rason, two professional Korean guides will accompany your party and you will have your own driver and vehicle, allowing you to travel at your own pace. Koryo Tours staff provide a thorough pre-tour briefing on travel guidelines, etiquette, safety, and travel in North Korea, but do not accompany private tours in-country.

Base pricing depends on your group size and the length of the tour. Please see below for details and for upgrades.

For groups of 10 travellers or more, we can send one of our expert tour leaders to accompany your group for 150 USD per day. Our tour leaders' schedules fill up so contact us early!

Tour price per person (EUR) 2 travellers 3-5 travellers 6-9 travellers 10 or more travellers
3 nights 995 880 775 705
4 nights 1075 955 845 755

*Please note that the minimum number of travellers to Rason is 2; however, if a solo traveller pays the price for 2, our local partner accepts applications for solo travellers as well.

Upgrades and add-ons

Single room

Single room supplement is 40 EUR per night.

Hotel accommodation in Yanji

We have a cooperation with Hampton by Hilton Yanji City Center where a twin room with breakfast is 55 EUR per night.

Flight booking from Beijing to Yanji

We can assist with arranging your flight between Beijing and Yanji. Flight ticket prices are not fixed. The flight ticket service fee 15 EUR per ticket.

Hotel accommodation in Beijing

We have a cooperation with Novotel Beijing Peace where a twin room with breakfast are ranging between 105 EUR and 180 EUR per night depending on the season and room class.

Additional Important Information for Travel to North Korea

The default language of our tours is English, but requests can be made for guides who speak Chinese, Russian, or Japanese. Guides can, of course, also help with your Korean!

Interested in a private tour? Contact us for a consultation.

The following information is helpful for us in creating a custom itinerary and specific quote for you:

*Number of travellers in your party

*Your available dates and travel restrictions you might have (Entry to and exit from Korea must fall on a Monday or Thursday)

*Any questions, desired locations, or interests you would like to see reflected in your itinerary.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Last updated February 2025

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