Is it possible to go on holiday to north korea

Some recent tours have expanded to other parts of the country like Rajin and Chongjin, but only under special circumstances. Interestingly, your passport will not be stamped and the visa will just be a printed invite from the tour company. Talk about living off the radar. Pyongyang is very modern in some respects, but completely alien in others in that there is absolutely no reference to the outside world anywhere.

There are no ads, no external internet just a heavily censored intranet and one will be severely punished for owning South Korean media like films and TV shows. Curiosity will definitely get the cat killed here. Listen to your guide — any wrongdoing on your part can get them imprisoned. Rest assured, you will have a pleasant stay in North Korea. As the dreaded coronavirus hits the travel economy hard, here are the key trends that will shape the future of travel.

Eclectic architecture, happening nightlife, reinvigorating sulfur baths, food Missing the outdoors while in lockdown? Panmunjom Armistice Village and DMZ The site of the signing of the armistice that ended the Korean War and demarcation line between north and south. On some days it is possible to visit the hut straddling the line, where negotiations between both sides once took place.

Here we will be accompanied by military guides from the Korean People's Army. Departure Day from Pyongyang and Return to Beijing by flight or train.

Please indicate your preferred exit method upon booking. For this tour, we highly recommend train departure or at least leaving your schedule flexible for train departure to Beijing. This tour travels between Beijing-Pyongyang by train each way in a hard-sleeper carriage 6 bunks per compartment. The train journey takes 24 hours with a transfer at the city of Dandong.

One-way or round-trip flights are also available. The flight takes around 90 minutes. For an extra EUR you can upgrade to a one-way flight. A round-trip ticket costs an additional EUR. If you're heading back to Beijing by train this option lets you get off for an overnight in Dongrim before the next day's tour of Sinuiju — the border city with China. You will then continue on through to Beijing.

Instead of immediately returning to Beijing when your tour ends you can take some extra time to visit this fascinating border city, which directly faces the DPRK town of Sinuiju, but lies on the Chinese side of the Yalu River. We offer both one-night and two-night fully guided extensions that take in all the sights of Dandong, with a special North Korea theme. 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.

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. Please note that when on tour your day-to-day itinerary may differ slightly 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 North Korea 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. Recent New Year's celebrations saw a drone display in the sky and a music concert by some of North Korea's best musicians , including world-famous Moranbong Band. Watched closely by North Koreans and outside analysts alike, the New Year's Address provides insight into where the country is going. Be the first to see the reactions and heard the word on the street.

You can come early, meet your fellow travellers and pay any outstanding tour fees. Overnight Hotel in Dandong not included in the tour. Contact us for recommendations. A further meeting between President Trump and Kim Jong Un took place on 30 June at the Demilitarized Zone DMZ that separates the two Koreas, in which the two agreed that working-level negotiations would resume within weeks.

In the past, similar periods of diplomatic engagement have failed to be sustained. This has led to further missile or nuclear tests and a return to instability in the region. Tensions usually rise around the time of South Korean-US military exercises, notably those regularly held in spring and autumn.

See Political situation. Flooding is common in the rainy season July to August. See Natural disasters. Our foreign travel checklist and crisis overseas page suggest things you can do before and during foreign travel to plan effectively and stay safe. You can also sign up to our email alert service to be notified about future updates to this travel advice.

See Terrorism. The standards and availability of medical facilities in North Korea are very poor. Take out comprehensive travel and medical insurance before you travel. See Health. Every year we run almost 40 group tours as well as a number of individual tours. Our group tours is the most convenient, economical and fun way to travel in North Korea. We offer different types of tours dedicated to particular events celebrated in North Korea, or visiting specific areas such as Rason Free Economic Zone and hardly accessible and beautiful Mt.

Meet locals yourself and learn from the first hands what the life is like in the DPRK. Visit schools , kindergartens , villages and farms, mixed up with Koreans in various festivities and performances. Witness revolutionary art, architecture , as well as see ancient temples , traditional paintings and monuments. The DPRK features unspoiled nature famous for its pure rich colours and quiet beauty.

Korea Konsult is the largest company in Europe specializing in tours to North Korea.