Transnistria, officially known as the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic, is the unrecognised de facto state located between Moldova and Ukraine. Last of the true Soviet States with its own flag (which bears the hammer and sickle) – Young Pioneer Tours will take you deep into the country that doesn’t exist, to experience a genuine Soviet state […]

Over a decade ago, on March 11th 2011, the Great East Japan Earthquake (or the Tōhoku Earthquake) shocked not only Japan but the entire world. The 9.1 magnitude earthquake then triggered a tsunami that reached 40.5 metres high and flooded 10 kilometres further inland of Japan.  The tragedy which reportedly killed close to 20,000 people […]

Join YPT and discover Algeria – Africa’s largest country and one of its most overlooked gems. Though often compared to its French-speaking neighbours Morocco and Tunisia, Algeria remains refreshingly untouched by mass tourism. Algeria is one of the most challenging countries in Africa to visit, primarily due to its complex tourist visa process. However, at […]

Join YPT for a historic journey to Syria as the country marks its first anniversary since the fall of the Assad regime. Discover the untold stories of the past decade of war, resilience, and a history once too dangerous to speak. This is your opportunity to join the locals in commemorating a historic milestone – […]

Young Pioneers invites you to navigate the Osaka World’s Fair and delve into the city’s eccentric underbelly! This ain’t no ordinary expo experience – we’re talking future tech, robot cafes, raw chicken (for the daring!), a healthy dose of “WTF Japan?!”. Extending our already iconic Extremes of Japan Tour we will take you for a […]

Papua New Guinea – one of YPT’s all-time favourite destinations – is gearing up for a monumental celebration: the 50th Anniversary of its Independence. This landmark event promises to be the most spectacular in the nation’s history, marking half a century of pride, culture, and unity. Your adventure begins with a morning arrival in Port […]

Join YPT for our Papua New Guinea Essentials tour, where you’ll experience rural life firsthand, take part in cultural events, and witness captivating performances by some of the country’s most renowned tribes. Your journey with us begins in Port Moresby, the vibrant capital of Papua New Guinea, where we’ll explore the city’s major landmarks before […]

Join YPT on our inaugural Papua Overland Tour, starting in Jayapura, the capital of Indonesia’s West Papua province before we journey overland to Vanimo, Papua New Guinea. This route takes us through one of the country’s most stunning and least-explored regions, where you’ll discover pristine beaches, secluded islands, and the genuine warmth and hospitality of […]

After years of experience, we have designed our Mauritania Iron Ore Train tour to become the most thrilling and affordable tour to take place in this unique part of the world. Your grand adventure begins in Mauritania where you’ll have the opportunity to explore Nouakchott, the capital city. Once arriving we’ll make our way and […]

After the overwhelming success of the world’s first ever women’s tour to Afghanistan since the Taliban took over and subsequent editions yearly, join YPT this October on our carefully curated, immersive experience that deeply examines women’s lives in Afghanistan. It is well known that women and men have different encounters in this complex country. Men […]