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 […]

Since the fall of Colonel Gaddafi in 2011, Libya has for many years been completely off limits to tourists. Now that the country is finally experiencing some relative stability, and with a new tourist e-visa scheme, we here at YPT are very excited to introduce our Libya Tour: Gaddafi’s Legacy. Your tour with us begins […]

Join us in Turkmenistan on our New Year tour as you ring in the new year sipping champagne with fireworks as the backdrop next to the nation’s iconic Davaza Crater, or most famously known as the “Gates of Hell”. Your journey with us starts in the “White Marble City” of Ashgabat; you’ll be blinded by […]

While Egypt’s iconic pyramids and ancient temples draw millions of tourists each year, there’s a whole other side to this fascinating country, one that’s often overlooked. At YPT, we like to do things differently, so join us on our Alternative Egypt Tour and discover a different perspective on the Land of the Pharaoh. Instead of […]

Journey back in time on our Mainland Yemen tour as you explore ancient mud cities and traverse dramatic wadis in the heart of the Hadhramaut region! This tour is designed for travellers seeking an authentic and immersive experience in one of the most culturally rich and historically significant areas of the Arabian Peninsula. YPT was […]

Once a major and popular destination during the golden era of the Hippie trail – Pakistan is now relatively untouched and faces difficulties with negative worldwide media attention. Pakistan is full of UNESCO world heritage sites with mystic forts and ancient civilizations packed full of history, amazing nature and culture with some of the best […]

Journey back in time on our Mainland Yemen tour as you explore ancient mud cities and traverse dramatic wadis in the heart of the Hadhramaut region! This tour is designed for travellers seeking an authentic and immersive experience in one of the most culturally rich and historically significant areas of the Arabian Peninsula. YPT was […]

Young Pioneers Tours are always at the forefront of bringing you to some of the most fascinating and interesting countries in the world. We are extremely proud to run our Ultimate East Africa Combo tour visiting Burundi, Rwanda and Uganda. Although on an affordable budget, we don’t comprise on the quality and experience of our […]

Congo Brazzaville, the Republic of Congo, or quite simply the “Other Congo” might not be as illustrious as the Democratic Republic of Congo, but it has a lot to offer, and it is just a boat ride from Kinshasa and perfectly follows on from our DRC Tour. Guests wishing to join the tour can fly […]

The second biggest country in Africa and one filled with a history that has included King Leopold II, Che Guevara, Mohammed Ali among many others! Combine this with the nature, animals and numerous ethnic groups and the Democratic Republic of Congo is the kind of place that YPT like to visit. Starting in the national […]