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Young Pioneer Tours specialise in taking you to North Korea and other worldwide “destinations your mother would rather you stay away from” at budget prices. We combine the best guides in the industry with expert local knowledge and contacts to ensure your adventure is an unparalleled one. Don’t be a face in the crowd, be a Pioneer.

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The Guyanas Tour

Explore one of South America's most underrated countries!

Start Date : October 23rd 2021
End Date : October 30th, 2021
Duration: 7 nights, 8 days

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Antarctica Frozen Continent Expedition

Explore the world's last frontier, the frozen continent of Antarctica

Start Date : December 15th 2021
End Date : December 24th, 2021
Duration: 9 nights, 10 days

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The Pioneer Podcast Episode 1

The Pioneer Podcast is a part of a larger new venture between Young Pioneer Tours, Pioneer Media, and other adventure travel-relate …

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EU to introduce Digital Pass for travel

The EU have announced that they are working on a digital pass to facilitate travel throughout the EU this summer and beyond. The Eu …

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This is the view over the historic quarter of whic

This is the view over the historic quarter of which North Korean city?!

Party Crashers. Occasionally you might get lucky i

Party Crashers. Occasionally you might get lucky in Pyongyang and find yourself caught up in something not on your itinerary. This was an awesome moment where our group of pioneers ended up at the same restaurant as a big birthday bash was being enjoyed. Much singing, dancing and drinking ensued...

#YPTHistory An incredible restored image from Vuko

#YPTHistory An incredible restored image from Vukovar, Croatia, 1991. An armed Santa Claus brings gifts to children in the war torn city. Vukovar came under an 87-day siege by the Yugoslav People's Army, supported by various paramilitary forces from Serbia, between August and November 1991.

Papped. Some real young pioneers running into a gr

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Some real young pioneers running into a group of our own pioneers during a walk through downtown Pyongyang summer 2019. This photo was taken by our guide @sihaywood during his time on the study tour in Pyongyang. Our study tours which run over the summer offer you the chance to really immerse yourself in local life. Read Simon’s account of this life changing experience for yourself in our blog post (link in bio)

An iconic Pyonngyang view, taken from the top of t

An iconic Pyonngyang view, taken from the top of the Juche tower in Autumn 2018. How many of the buildings in this picture can you name?

#YPTHistory Soviet body builder Alexander Ivanyuk

#YPTHistory Soviet body builder Alexander Ivanyuk with his Lada during the 1970s.

Pyongyang Dawn. A view over the city... but from w

Pyongyang Dawn.
A view over the city... but from which hotel?
Pop your guesses in the comments below, and for the answer check the link in our bio.

Happy Day of the Shining Star! February 16th is th

Happy Day of the Shining Star!
February 16th is the birthday of Kim Jong Il and is a public holiday in North Korea. Celebrations are held throughout the country and it’s a great time to be visiting, with crisp wintery weather and lots to see and do. Check the link in our bio for more information.

Friday Quizday! While preparing for the Mass Games

Friday Quizday!
While preparing for the Mass Games to being, the students who make up the enormous ‘screen’ background engage in a mini competition which is this guide’s personal favourite part of the show. Can any Korea fans or former pioneers tell us what the different words represent? I’m sure we have some seasoned DPRK veterans in our followers 😎

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