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Provisional Itinerary: Aviation Enthusiasts Tours of the DPRK, 11 th – 18 th May 2013
The Day Before: Friday 10 th May 2013
1800 hrs – Meet at the DPRK’s Haedanghwa Restaurant, Beijing for the pre-­‐tour meeting. We will
be handing out the DPRK visas and air tickets to each tour member and provide a tour briefing on
the practical aspects of the tour. This will be followed by a welcome dinner accompanied by a
music and dance extravaganza from the delightful Korean hostesses. A few refreshing beers will
be offered to break the ice and get to know your fellow tour members!
Day 1: Saturday 11 th May 2013
1300 hrs – Depart Beijing onboard Air Koryo flight JS152 (Ilyushin IL-­‐62 TBC, if not possible then
Tupolev Tu-­‐204) to Pyongyang. After customs clearance and baggage collection we will make our
way into Pyongyang. Stop off en route at the Arch of Triumph followed by a city walk from Kim Il
Sung square to Pyongyang Grand Theatre. Check in at the Koryo hotel, relaxation and dinner at
the hotel restaurant.
Day 2: Sunday 12 th May 2013
Drive to Kaesong (about 2.5 hours from Pyongyang). Visit to Panmunjom on the DMZ followed by
a Kaesong city walk from Janam hill to Nam Gate and the Folk Custom hotel, where a Royal
Banquet lunch will be served. Visit to the Koryo History museum and souvenir shop, then back to
Pyongyang via the Reunification Monument for some photos. Dinner will be served at the
Chongryu Hot Pot restaurant, and we will stay overnight at the Koryo hotel.
Day 3: Monday 13 th May 2013
Drive to Pyongyang Airport, Air Koryo introductory presentation by their external relations
representative. Flight to Samjiyon Airport (near Mount Paekdu) onboard Ilyushin IL-­‐18 (approx. 1
hour flying time). A question and answer session with the Air Koryo flight crew will take place
upon landing. Visit to Crater lake on Mt. Paekdu where we will enjoy a picnic lunch. Return down
the mountain, visit to the Secret Log cabin before checking in at the Begaebong Hotel to relax
and enjoy dinner.
Day 4: Tuesday 14 th May 2013
Visit to the picturesque Rimyongsu waterfall, the equally attractive Samjiyon Grand Monument

and the Paekdu Information Center. Lunch back at the Begaebong hotel and check out. Return
flight to Pyongyang airport on board the Ilyushin IL-­‐18, followed by a guided tour and detailed
photography (both inside and outside) of the very rare Chosun Minhang Ilyushin IL-­‐14. There will
be time for a visit to the War memorial, USS Pueblo, Juche Tower and Party Foundation
Monument before checking back in at the Koryo Hotel (don’t worry – you will keep the same
room as before and be able to keep all your things there during the overnight stays!). Dinner will
be served at the Duck BBQ restaurant, followed by an evening visit to Kaeson Youth Funfair.
Day 5: Wednesday 15 th May 2013
Fly to Sondok (Hamhung) onboard Tupolev Tu-­‐134 and An-­‐24 (approx. 25 mins flying time), with
photography opportunities of the two aircraft at Sondok. Visit to the Bongung old house of
Hamhung and lunch at the Sinyungsan hotel in the city centre. Fly back to Pyongyang Airport on
board Tupolev Tu-­‐134 and An-­‐24 (you will switch planes for the return flight). Visit to the
Mansudae grand monument and fountain park, Metro (extended route featuring 5 stations),
Mansudae artists studio and foreign language souvenir bookshop. Dinner will be at the
Pak-­‐to-­‐Sun Restaurant.
Day 6: Thursday 16 th May 2013
OPTION A: Pleasure flights at Pyongyang Airport on board the Ilyushin IL-­‐76 and Ilyushin IL-­‐62
for those who take these option(s).
OPTION B: Visit to 3 Revolutions Exhibition and Grand People’s Study House for those who took
neither pleasure flight options.
Options A and B then reunite at Pyongyang Airport for the flight to Sondok (Hamhung) onboard
the Tupolev Tu-­‐154 , with photography opportunities upon arrival. We will then make our way to
check in and enjoy lunch at the sumptuous Majon deluxe hotel. The afternoon can be spent
enjoying the many leisure facilities, bathing on the delightful beach and imbibing some fine ales.
Dinner will also be served here.
Day 7: Friday 17 th May 2013
Check out of Majon deluxe hotel and visit the Hungnam fertilizer factory to see DPRK industry in
action. Return flight to Pyongyang onboard Tupolev Tu-­‐154 and upon arrival there will be a
Ramp tour and photography at the airport with towed out aircraft (IL-­‐62, Tu-­‐204, Tu-­‐134,
Tu-­‐154). Lunch at the Okru restaurant followed by a visit to the state gift exhibition. We will then
enjoy a circus show before returning to our trusty home in Pyongyang, the Koryo Hotel, to
freshen up. A farewell dinner will be served at the Paradise restaurant and Microbrewery.
Day 8: Saturday 18 th May 2013
0900 hrs: Depart Pyongyang on board Air Koryo flight JS151 to Beijing (Tupolev Tu-­‐204)