International
Tours

Welcome to the international tours page from Young Pioneer Tours.
Our international group tours cover every continent on the planet, with our dual ethos of “destinations your mother would rather you stay away from” and “group tours for people who hate group tours” ringing True. Our international tours  are lead by one of our experts guides and most groups are capped at 10 – 20 people depending on the tour destination.

80+

Active tours

100+

destinations

€445

trips from

5.0

Trip Advisor

Destination
tour status

Fully Booked

595

Confirmed Tour

$
695

Confirmed Tour

€4950

Confirmed Tour

$2945 / $5945

Confirmed Tour

$1595

Confirmed Tour

$3295 - $12945
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Why young pioneer tours?

We go where others won't

Young Pioneer Tours specialise in taking you to North Korea and other world “destinations your mother would rather you stay away from” at budget prices. We combine the best guides in the industry with expert local knowledge and contacts to ensure your adventure is unparralleled one. Don’t be a face in the coward, be a Pioneer.

expert local guides

Our guides are known for their infectious enthusiasm and ability to inspire for travel while ensuring your trip runs seamlessly.

budget prices. real palce

Extraordenary destinations shouldn't only exist for people with extraodinary bank balances. Tours from 445 - North Korea included.

small group always

Maximum 14 travelers. No cattle-class convoy, no microphone-wielding guides. just a small crew of properly curious humans.

real safety record

Our guides are known for their infectious enthusiasm and ability to inspire for travel while ensuring your trip runs seamlessly.

rated #1 in north korea

Extraordenary destinations shouldn't only exist for people with extraodinary bank balances. Tours from 445 - North Korea included.

genuine access

Maximum 14 travelers. No cattle-class convoy, no microphone-wielding guides. just a small crew of properly curious humans.

faq’s

things people ask us first

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Get early access to new tours, last-minutes spots, and destination briefing most operators won’t touch. Join 12,000+ pioneers already on the list. 

is it really safe to travel to North Korea, Chernobyl or Iraq?

Yes – with the right operator. YPT has been running tours to these destinations since 2008 with an unblemished safety record. Safety is our single non-negotiable. Our guides are local experts who know the political landscape, the logistics, and the contingencies.

Yes – with the right operator. YPT has been running tours to these destinations since 2008 with an unblemished safety record. Safety is our single non-negotiable. Our guides are local experts who know the political landscape, the logistics, and the contingencies.

Yes – with the right operator. YPT has been running tours to these destinations since 2008 with an unblemished safety record. Safety is our single non-negotiable. Our guides are local experts who know the political landscape, the logistics, and the contingencies.

Yes – with the right operator. YPT has been running tours to these destinations since 2008 with an unblemished safety record. Safety is our single non-negotiable. Our guides are local experts who know the political landscape, the logistics, and the contingencies.

Yes – with the right operator. YPT has been running tours to these destinations since 2008 with an unblemished safety record. Safety is our single non-negotiable. Our guides are local experts who know the political landscape, the logistics, and the contingencies.

Yes – with the right operator. YPT has been running tours to these destinations since 2008 with an unblemished safety record. Safety is our single non-negotiable. Our guides are local experts who know the political landscape, the logistics, and the contingencies.

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