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North Korea. A Historic Journey

Q: How many kilometres of walking per day? How long and how many kilometres are the daily transfers?

Average walking load — 7–10 km per day . Maximum — 12–14 km (Oct 18 and 21). Bus transfers — 2–4 hours on an excursion day. The longest — up to 4 hours on travel days to and from Myohyang.

A guided trip to North Korea via Vladivostok: 10 days, October 15–24, 2026 — Pyongyang, the Myohyang Mountains and the 11th-century Pohyon Temple. $2,790 per person with DPRK visa and Vladivostok — Pyongyang flights included; flights to Vladivostok are extra.

4.9 · 10 days / 7 nights · Active travel · Oct 15–24, 2026

10 days / 7 nights

Oct 15–24, 2026

11 persons + tour leader

Russian-speaking group

Comfort

DPRK hotels

from 2790 USD

per person

What awaits you

A historic journey to the DPRK — one of the most closed countries in the world. Pyongyang, Myohyang Mountains, Buddhist temples, and a unique atmosphere.

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Pyongyang — capital of the DPRK

Kim Il-sung Square, Arch of Triumph, Juche Tower with observation deck

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Metro 100 metres deep

One of the deepest metro systems in the world, with a construction museum

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Myohyang Mountains

A scenic mountain range: dense forests, crystal-clear rivers, and waterfalls

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Pohyon Temple, 11th century

Ancient Buddhist temple: Buddha statues, wooden sculptures, antique frescoes

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117,000 gifts

International Friendship Exhibition — gifts from heads of state worldwide across 100 halls

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USS Pueblo

American spy ship captured in 1968 — at the Victorious War Museum

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Cultural programme

Art Museum, Embroidery House, Stamp Museum, circus, philharmonic

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Hwasong Beer Bar

Tasting local beer at an authentic North Korean bar

Day-by-Day Programme

The group flies from Moscow to Vladivostok on a direct flight; travellers joining from elsewhere fly to Vladivostok to meet it. You must arrive no later than 11 AM the following day.

Group meets at Knevichi Airport. Departure from Vladivostok at 14:10 on an Air Koryo flight (An-148 or Tu-204), arrival in Pyongyang at 14:40. Meeting with an English-speaking guide. Lunch. Kim Il-sung Square with the Grand People's Study House — the capital's largest square, venue for state parades and events. Dinner, evening stroll through Pyongyang. Hotel check-in.

National Gift House. Hike up Ryongan Hill. Boat trip on the Taedong River (optional, $30). Metro Construction Museum — an underground space with the atmosphere of tunnels, history of the construction. Mangyongdae Children's Palace — a comprehensive educational facility for youth: study, sports, creative activities. Souvenir shop.

Victorious Fatherland Liberation War Museum. Spy ship USS Pueblo (1968). Pyongyang Metro — 100 metres deep, one of the deepest systems in the world. Arch of Triumph. Mansudae Fountain Park. Mansudae Assembly Hall. Monument to the Victorious Liberators. Juche Tower — ascent to the observation deck with a panoramic view of the entire city.

Orthodox church, Art Museum, Embroidery House, Stamp Museum. Optional: circus or philharmonic visit ($20). Dinner and return to the hotel.

Tangun Tomb — the legendary founder of Korea, a symbol of the birth of the Korean nation. Kangdong Greenhouse Farm — an advanced agricultural enterprise. Hwasong Beer Bar. Central Zoo.

Drive to the Myohyang Mountains — a scenic mountain range in the northwest: towering peaks, dense forests, crystal-clear rivers, and waterfalls. International Friendship Exhibition — over 117,000 gifts from heads of state across 100 halls: Russia, USSR, China, and others. Lunch and hike (trekking shoes required). Check-in at the Hyangsan Hotel.

Pohyon Temple — one of the most renowned Buddhist temples in the DPRK, built in the early 11th century. Ancient Buddha statues, carved wooden sculptures, antique frescoes. An important centre of Buddhist practice and cultural heritage. Return to Pyongyang. Lunch at a restaurant. Souvenir shop. Stroll along Moran Hill.

Breakfast, check-out, transfer to the airport. Departure at 9:00, arrival in Vladivostok at 11:30 local time.

Departure from Vladivostok and flights home.

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Professional guides with years of experience

Accommodation

Accommodation in Pyongyang hotels and the Hyangsan Hotel in the Myohyang Mountains. Basic category 1/2 DBL is included in the price. Supplements available for upgraded room categories: Category 2, Category 1, suite.

Programme Cost

Price per person in 1/2 DBL 2790 USD

Single room supplement $350

Supplement for Category 2 room (double) $560/person

Supplement for Category 2 room (single) $910

Supplement for Category 1 room (double) $700/person

Supplement for Category 1 room (single) $1 050

Supplement for suite $580/night per room

Circus $20

River boat trip $30

Express visa $50

What's included

Accommodation in hotels as per itinerary, 1/2 DBL, 7 nights

Full board

Flights Vladivostok — Pyongyang — Vladivostok (Air Koryo)

DPRK visa for Russian passport holders. Other nationalities should check the entry rules for their passport.

Excursion programme with an English-speaking guide

All transfers and entrance fees as per itinerary

Insurance

Assistance with flight bookings

Tour leader from Tour Leader Club

24/7 manager support

Not included

International flights to Vladivostok and back

Single room supplement $350

Supplement for Category 2 room (double) $560/person

Supplement for Category 2 room (single) $910

Supplement for Category 1 room (double) $700/person

Supplement for Category 1 room (single) $1 050

Supplement for suite $580/night per room

Circus $20

Mirim Equestrian Club: entry $5, horse ride $20

River boat trip $30

Express visa $50

Tips, souvenirs, personal expenses

from 2790 USD / person

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Questions

1 question

Elena

27 May 2026

How many kilometres of walking per day? How long and how many kilometres are the daily transfers?

Reply from Tour Leader Club · 27 May 2026

Average walking load — 7–10 km per day. Maximum — 12–14 km (Oct 18 and 21).

Bus transfers — 2–4 hours on an excursion day. The longest — up to 4 hours on travel days to and from Myohyang.

from 2790 USD / person

Oct 15–24, 2026

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