The cheapest and only North Korea budget
tour where you will tour Pyongyang, experience
the DMZ, and run with Korean athletes!
From 795 EUR per person
The cheapest 4 night/5 day Pyongyang Marathon tour available, this is the only North Korea budget tour that has you running in the Pyongyang Marathon, exploring the sights of Pyongyang, AND driving down to Kaesong for a visit to the DMZ.
In Pyongyang, we will take a tour of all of the must-sees, such as the Pyongyang Metro, the Victorious Fatherland Liberation War Museum, and the Mansudae Grand Monument, the statues of the DPRK Leadership.
You will then head down to the historic city of Kaesong where you will visit Panmunjom and experience the infamous DMZ border that separates North and South Korea.
Koryo Tours are the official partners of the Pyongyang Marathon.
The marathon is a World Athletics’ Bronze Label Road Race, and also has AIMS Certification. Join the race and receive the most unique finisher's medal, running shirt, and race certificates available.
Even if you're not a serious runner, the Pyongyang Marathon is an event like no other. It starts and ends in Kim Il Sung Stadium - a stadium filled with over 50,000 North Koreans cheering you on as you finish your race. It's an experience like no other.
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This tour travels between between Dandong-Pyongyang by train. Upgrade your train journey to a round trip from Beijing (+95 EUR), or make it a flight departure and train return to Beijing (+295 EUR), or a train departure and flight return to Beijing (+295 EUR), or even a round-trip flight from Beijing (+435 EUR).
All hotel rooms on our all-inclusive group tours feature twin beds, and will be shared. If you'd like a room to yourself then you can upgrade for an extra 40 EUR per night.
See moreThe Mangyongdae Prize International Marathon is now open to foreign amateur runners. You can run the 5k, 10k, Half or Full Marathon. All four take place on the same day in April, and follow the same course, which is fully recognised by the International Association of Athletics Federations. We are the EXCLUSIVE travel partner for foreign amateurs. Don't miss out on this rare opportunity to become one of the few people in the world to have run the Pyongyang Marathon. We'll see you at the start line!
Koryo Tours will provide free running shirts to everyone signed up for a Koryo Tours Pyongyang Marathon Trip. Male shirts are a regular fit, while female shirts are a slim fit. Please pay attention to the sizes as they are smaller than western shirt sizes.
We're unable to take you on one of our tours if you do not have medical insurance that covers the destination in question. Issues of isolation and infrastructure where we go mean it would be irresponsible of us to do so. We can provide this if you do not have it — or you can use your own.
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Our Budget Marathon Tours are capped at 30 people per group.
Unless you hold a valid multi-entry visa for China at the time of travel, you are required to organise for a double entry visa for China for this tour.
Please note that when on tour your day-to-day itinerary may differ to what is advertised above. Your tour leader will ensure, however, that everything available at the time is covered, and replacement options are provided where needed. We will also add in extras when there is time (such as a visit to a local bar or amusement park). We visit the DPRK regularly so know all the best places to go, and how to make the most of your days there to guarantee the experience of a lifetime.
After the tour, we will send out a list of all participants' emails so you can keep in touch, swap photos etc. If you do not wish to be on this list then please let us know.
Please apply by 28th February, 2025.
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