Introduction While clearing through our old “blogs,” I was hit with the following story we published in 2012. “OK, so not strictly YPT thing, but Arsenal are playing Man City at the birds nest on July 27th, and on the 29th in Hong Kong. I can get tickets for both games, if anyone needs them […]

So lately the big news seems to be the reported end of the Arirang Mass games. Is it true? Sadly yes. This year is your last chance to see Arirang. However next year there is still a 95% chance of there being a mass games, it will just be a different performance. Whether it will […]

The recent report by the Sun newspaper in the UK about 2 reporters that snuck into the DPRK allegedly through British company Lupine Travel not only shows some truly piss poor reporting, but does not represent tourism in the DPRK. For that, you truly have to go in and see it with your own eyes. […]

Our prize draw for free trip to DPRK, plus other discounts has been announced! And listed as follows! 1) Free trip to DPRK (2012) – David McCarthy 2) %50 off any tour 2012 (Full price) – Joachim Tam 3) 200 Euro off any tour 2012 (excluding Transnistria) – Mohamad Taufiq Morshidi 4) 100 Euro off […]

Just had some great news. KL – Pyongyang flights will be running twice a week from directions for the duration of August and September to coincide with Arirang. Flights fit perfectly with our 4 night, 5 day tours. Please check our flight timetable for more details. We are also now planning with our partners in […]

Nor strictly YPT, but Arsenal vs Man City July 27th at the Birds Nest, YP, well Gareth will be going, so if you require tickets, let us know!

With the long awaited April Kim Il Sung’s 100th Birthday Anniversary Celebrations looming ever closing, preparations for Pyongyang and Kaesong are well under way. People are coming together on the streets, old and young to give the DPRK a fresh lick of paint for expecting tourists, journalists and politicians from around the world gathering to witness […]

It has just been announced that in early April there will another cruise from Rason – Mt Kumgang. We are still waiting for exact itinerary and price structure, but we are expecting this quite soon. It has also been announced that journalists will be welcome to join the tour. Journalists that do wish to join […]

Here is the group e-mail that we sent out to our mailing list. If you would like to join the mailing list please e-mail tours@youngpioneertours.com to let us know Dear all, Firstly you are receiving this e-mail because you have at some point been in touch with Young Pioneer Tours. If you do not wish […]

Many many tourist companies, and tour media have been making their predictions about if the DPRK will be closed to tourists, how long for etc etc. Regarding the question of “how long will the DPRK be closed to tourists”, or “when will North Korea be open to tourists” the main story that seems to be […]