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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

July 2026

Confirmed Tour

13 Jul, 2026 – 21 Jul, 2026

August 2026

Confirmed Tour

7 Aug, 2026 – 11 Aug, 2026

Confirmed Tour

11 Aug, 2026 – 18 Aug, 2026

September 2026

Confirmed Tour

6 Sep, 2026 – 18 Sep, 2026

Confirmed Tour

7 Sep, 2026 – 11 Sep, 2026

Confirmed Tour

29 Sep, 2026 – 11 Oct, 2026

October 2026

Confirmed Tour

13 Oct, 2026 – 19 Oct, 2026

Confirmed Tour

19 Oct, 2026 – 27 Oct, 2026

Confirmed Tour

24 Oct, 2026 – 29 Oct, 2026

Confirmed Tour

28 Oct, 2026 – 4 Nov, 2026

Confirmed Tour

29 Oct, 2026 – 3 Nov, 2026

November 2026

Confirmed Tour

14 Nov, 2026 – 19 Nov, 2026

December 2026

Confirmed Tour

3 Dec, 2026 – 9 Dec, 2026

Confirmed Tour

10 Dec, 2026 – 16 Dec, 2026

Confirmed Tour

15 Dec, 2026 – 22 Dec, 2026

Confirmed Tour

22 Dec, 2026 – 26 Dec, 2026

Confirmed Tour

23 Dec, 2026 – 26 Dec, 2026

Confirmed Tour

26 Dec, 2026 – 1 Jan, 2027

July 2026

13 Jul, 2026 – 21 Jul, 2026

8 nights, 9 days
Confirmed Tour

August 2026

7 Aug, 2026 – 11 Aug, 2026

4 nights, 5 days
Confirmed Tour

11 Aug, 2026 – 18 Aug, 2026

7 nights, 8 days
Confirmed Tour

September 2026

6 Sep, 2026 – 18 Sep, 2026

12 nights, 13 days
Confirmed Tour

7 Sep, 2026 – 11 Sep, 2026

4 nights, 5 days
Confirmed Tour

29 Sep, 2026 – 11 Oct, 2026

10 days / 13 days
Confirmed Tour

October 2026

13 Oct, 2026 – 19 Oct, 2026

6 nights, 7 days
Confirmed Tour

19 Oct, 2026 – 27 Oct, 2026

8 nights, 9 days
Confirmed Tour

24 Oct, 2026 – 29 Oct, 2026

5 nights, 6 days
Confirmed Tour

28 Oct, 2026 – 4 Nov, 2026

7 nights, 8 days
Confirmed Tour

29 Oct, 2026 – 3 Nov, 2026

5 nights, 6 days
Confirmed Tour

November 2026

14 Nov, 2026 – 19 Nov, 2026

5 nights, 6 days
Confirmed Tour

December 2026

3 Dec, 2026 – 9 Dec, 2026

6 nights, 7 days
Confirmed Tour

10 Dec, 2026 – 16 Dec, 2026

6 nights, 7 days
Confirmed Tour

15 Dec, 2026 – 22 Dec, 2026

8 days, 7 nights,
Confirmed Tour

22 Dec, 2026 – 26 Dec, 2026

4 nights, 5 days
Confirmed Tour

23 Dec, 2026 – 26 Dec, 2026

3 nights, 4 days
Confirmed Tour

26 Dec, 2026 – 1 Jan, 2027

6 nights, 7 days
Confirmed Tour

Confirmed Tour

1695
1695

Confirmed Tour

Confirmed Tour

1695
1695

Confirmed Tour

Bookings Closed

995
995

Bookings Closed

Confirmed Tour

US$
1495
US$
1495

Confirmed Tour

Confirmed Tour

1995
1995

Confirmed Tour

Fully Booked

US$
995
US$
995

Fully Booked

Confirmed Tour

US$
2595
US$
2595

Confirmed Tour

Confirmed Tour

US$
3595
US$
3595

Confirmed Tour

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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

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. 

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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