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Amazing North Korea trip deal: Arirang for $1,000!

by Tom Johansmeyer (RSS feed) on Jul 9th 2009 at 12:00PM

Koryo Tours is offering the least expensive North Korea travel deal I've ever seen. Granted, there aren't many tours to this corner of the world, so there can't be too many discounts. But, even in this limited field, a $1,000 jaunt to the most isolated country in the world is an incredible find.

For this low price, you can spend three days in North Korea in August (departing from and returning to Beijing). The price of the package includes flights, accommodations, guides, entry fees and the other basics of getting into and out of Pyongyang. You'll also get two chances to see Arirang – the Mass Games – and a tour of the country's capital, including the Juche Tower, Kim Il Sung Square and the Pyongyang Metro. Meals are also covered.

The trip runs from August 27 – 29, 2009, with the last date to book August 17, 2009. Students, children and groups of at least three are also eligible for discounts. And, Americans are allowed to take the trip.

There has been nothing like this deal, and the odds of it being offered again are rare. This could be the best chance you have to go to North Korea.

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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

james Jul 9th 2009 12:16PM

I'd rather visit Cuba, but, of course, that is not allowed by our government.

Kelso Rogers Jul 9th 2009 1:07PM

Yes, Cuba would be better, and warmer. I am hoping that it will officially be open to US citizens in the next couple of years. Until then, you actually can go there via the Caribbean - just not officially. And don't brag about when you come back through US Customs.

As for North Korea, I think this would be an interesting trip. I'd love to go and take lots of pictures, but I wonder if they allow that??

Samuel Peterson Jul 9th 2009 6:09PM

Oh wow! its very nice & very low cost travel trip, I wish to go there.
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masanddjs Jul 10th 2009 9:14AM

Oh boy, let's go to a country that has imprisoned two female American journalists..sentencing them to hard labor. Yeah, that's the kind of country we should support! Let's not forget the nutcase leader who threatens the world on a daily basis...

SV Jul 10th 2009 10:14PM

Should we support North Korea? In the abstract, no, we shouldn't.

But we should also realize that their government demonizes Americans to their populace, and possibly the most insidious way to oppose them is to show to their citizenry that Americans are thoughtful and generous, and that we don't hate or fear North Koreans, and that we wish the people of North Korea well even if their government opposes the ideals we believe in.

There is no propaganda more effective than word of mouth.