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.
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When thinking of the Middle East, the flat plains of Iraq or arid deserts of the empty quarter come to the forefront of many people’s minds – enjoying a recreational skiing holiday seems bizarre and frankly not possible. However there are many more places where it snows and make an
When analysing the beginnings of the Arab Spring in different countries, it is often very small moments that really lit the flame of dissatisfaction and underlying tensions. From Tunisia, the protests spread like wildfire across the Middle East and North Africa, with several countries such as Tunisia and Egypt resulting
The Baghdad House of Wisdom (Bayt al-Hikmah in Arabic) in the Abbasid era was a hub of books and knowledge renowned across the Middle East and Europe. It was one of the first libraries that were public during the Islamic Golden Age. The Baghdad house of Wisdom became one of
The Barzan Genocide is one of the least well known genocides in the 20th century. On 31st July 1983, Ba’athist regime forces entered the village of Barzan north of Erbil (Howler) and abducted 8,000 men and boys over the age of 14 around breakfast time. They were never heard from
ISIS did a lot of destruction in Syria and Iraq. Notably, they were unfortunately able to destroy some of the worlds richest archeological and religious sites. Below is an unfinished list of UNESCO sites ISIS tried to destroy (emphasis on tried to). While many sites were looted, bombed or defaced,
It was an honor that for Christmas Eve 2025, our YPT Christmas In Iraq tour group were invited to attend Chaldean Christmas Eve mass in Baghdad. After many years of war, the Christian community in Iraq have become, understandably, relatively insular. Many of the local churches will have security guards,
Why young pioneer tours?
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.
Our guides are known for their infectious enthusiasm and ability to inspire for travel while ensuring your trip runs seamlessly.
Extraordenary destinations shouldn't only exist for people with extraodinary bank balances. Tours from 445 - North Korea included.
Maximum 14 travelers. No cattle-class convoy, no microphone-wielding guides. just a small crew of properly curious humans.
Our guides are known for their infectious enthusiasm and ability to inspire for travel while ensuring your trip runs seamlessly.
Extraordenary destinations shouldn't only exist for people with extraodinary bank balances. Tours from 445 - North Korea included.
Maximum 14 travelers. No cattle-class convoy, no microphone-wielding guides. just a small crew of properly curious humans.
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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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