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Asia Pacific Travel, Ltd. is the only American tour operator given permission to bring American tourists to North Korea during Arirang performance periods. These spectacular preformances feature over 100,000 performers. For 2008 this limited period has been set for August 1st through October 10rh. For information on our tour dates, please click on the Itineraries button above. To be added to our email list for North Korea please click on the Contact Us button at the top of the page.

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"For a Few Weeks, North Korea Joins Axis of Tourism " 5/7/06
The New York Times - Michelle Higgins
President Bush may consider it a member of the "axis of evil" and its leader may be an eccentric dictator, but North Korea is nonetheless a hot travel ticket this summer.

"FAQ on tourist travel to North Korea (DPRK) by citizens of the USA" 4/30/06
The Practical Nomad - Edward Hasbrouck
Surprisingly many people from the USA would like to visit the Democratic Peoples Republic of Korea (DPRK), as North Korea is officially called. Why? Because it's there, because it's unknown, because they have family ties there, or simply because nobody else they know has been there.

"U.S. Tourists Clamoring to Get Into North Korea" 4/30/06
Consumeraffairs.com - Dan Schlossberg
Consumeraffairs.comThe anti-American commentary coming from North Korea hasn't deterred Americans from booking tours there.

"Asia Pacific Travel wins rights for North Korea trips " 4/26/06
Travel Weekly - Jorge Sidron
Asia Pacific Travel, an Illinois-based tour operator specializing in luxury trips to the Asia-Pacific region, has been granted rights to bring U.S. tourists to North Korea from Aug. 10 through mid-October.

"North Korea tours “selling like hot cakes” to Americans" 4/25/06
TravelVideo.TV - Nelson Alcantara
From August to October this year, North Korea will be opening its doors to more United States citizens for the Arirang Festivals, which features a cast of 100,000 calisthenics performers.

"Heading North" 4/25/06
New York Post -
Is Pyongyang the new Shanghai?

"North Korea Calling" 4/23/06
New York Daily News - Julian Kesner
Looking for a little international adventure this fall?

"North Korea Tours Lure American Tourists" 4/23/06
Chosun Ilbo - Arirang News
More American tourists can add North Korea to their list of possible travel destinations this year.

"Drab North Korea is a hot ticket" 4/21/06
USA Today - Jayne Clark
The accommodations are, at best, just adequate. The food is mediocre. The service is indifferent. The hosts are controlling. And, at $500 or so a day, the trip isn't cheap.

"North Korea Temporarily Issuing Travel Visas to U.S. Citizens" 4/17/06
Travel Agent - Camie Foster
"The government of North Korea is temporarily issuing visas to Americans for visits between Aug. 10 and Oct. 10, giving travelers a rare chance to enter the Democratic Peoples Republic of Korea."

"If North Korea's OK, Why Not Lift Cuba Ban?" 4/16/06
Denver Post - Arthur Frommer
While the Bush administration continues to enforce - and indeed, to tighten - its ban on U.S. tourism to Cuba, it is tolerating tourism by Americans to North Korea.

"Asia Pacific Travel Gets Rights for North Korea Program" 4/11/06
Modern Agent -
Chicago-based Asia Pacific Travel has been granted rights to bring Americans to North Korea for the exclusive period of Aug. 10 through Mid-October, 2006, only.

"A rare peek at North Korea, Tour group to visit secretive nation during gymnastics show" 4/2/06
San Francisco Chronicle - Arthur Frommer
While the Bush administration continues to enforce - and indeed, to tighten - its ban on U.S. tourism to Cuba, it is tolerating tourism by Americans to North Korea.

"Visiting North Korea is now legal" 3/27/06
CBS News - Arthur Frommer
Asia Pacific Travel, Ltd. is proud to be listed as an active travel company sending clients to North Korea.


Press Releases


"First Tour to KOREA Announced" 6/8/06
For Immediate Release
Asia Pacific Travel announces an historic trip to "Korea", not just North Korea or South Korea, the first such trip in over 65 years.

"Americans Allowed to Visit North Korea" 4/4/06
For Immediate Release
Asia Pacific Travel has been authorized by North Korea to bring tourists from August 10 to October 10, 2006.


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Asia Pacific Travel looks forward to working with you to provide the best travel experience possible. If in the U.S. or Canada, please call our toll free number: 1-800-262-6420. If you live outside the U.S. please email us at webinquiry@asia1on1.com.

Asia Pacific Travel, Ltd. is a full corporate member of the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA).


Asia Pacific Travel, Ltd.
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Kenilworth, IL 60043-0350 USA

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