North Korea, although unconventional and controversial, is a unique destination which offers strong learning experiences and a step outside of the comfort zone. To visit the DPRK is to step beyond the world we know and to witness something different, the world's most isolated, secretive and misunderstood country.
So why choose this itinerary? Visit North Korea has worked closely with its partner, Lupine Travel, to design a trip which is focused not solely upon conventional tourist sites and sightseeing, but one which delivers an insightful angle towards North Korea's system, politics, society and more opportunities to interact with locals. "Easter Delegation" invites you to think and teaches you to question your own beliefs and sharpen your personal judgement; it is not just an opportunity to Visit North Korea, but a visit which focuses intensively on the quality and value of experience.
Is North Korea safe to Visit?
Despite exaggerated and hysterical reports from the media, North Korea is a safe place to visit for non-U.S citizens. With few to no incidents occurring on organised tour groups into the country, no European person has ever been arrested in North Korea. About 5000-6000 visitors from Western countries visit the isolated state every year and visits are trouble free.
If you are mindful of the given rules whilst visiting the country, treating the country's customs, beliefs and laws with respect, you can be assured nothing will go wrong. Lupine travel is proud to point out it has a 100% safety record on these trips.
How does the trip work?
The trip is simple. First, we make our own way to Dandong, the Chinese border city to North Korea, where we meet our local guide who will issue us our DPRK visas. After this, we travel to Pyongyang by train the next day. We will spend 4 nights in the country before returning to Dandong also via train.
Whilst in North Korea, you will be shown around the country by assigned guides from a local travel company. These guides will run your itinerary. On evenings, you will have free time in the hotel to engage in leisure.
Can I take pictures in North Korea?
You can indeed take photos in North Korea and are more than welcome to bring in cameras, phones and other devices, visitors on trips typically take up to hundreds of photos. However, please do not take photos of North Korean soldiers, whilst additionally your guides may request at certain times not to photograph certain things or people, please be mindful of this.
What currency do I bring?
Access to the North Korean currency by foreigners is prohibited. As a result, visitors are expected to use Chinese Yuan or Euros.
