YPT Tours to Rojava In 2024, YPT were the first ever tour company to pioneer tourism to Rojava, leading the way for sustainable tourism to a far off-the-beaten-track location and geopolitically important area of North-Eastern Syria. Rojava (officially AANES) gained de facto autonomy in 2012 during the Syrian Civil War. While it is not recognized […]

YPT offers tours to Kazakhstan Polygon, formally known as the Semipalatinsk Polygon Nuclear Test Site. The Polygon is perhaps one of the most important global sites you’ve never heard of, and until recently, it was entirely closed to tourism. Between 1947 and 1989, hundreds of nuclear devices were detonated in this top secretive area, heavily […]

YPT Tours to Russia Young Pioneer Tours is pleased to announce the resumption of our Russia tours and travel packages, with exciting trips planned for 2024 and 2025.  This was after Russian tours were resoundingly voted by our Pioneers as the destination they would most like to see us again running tours to. And we […]

YPT Tours to Uganda YPT has been offering Uganda tours since 2023, as part of our wider East Africa Combo Tour which takes in Burundi, DR Congo, and Rwanda.  Once associated with the chaos and brutality of Idi Amin, Uganda is a nation transformed and is now affectionately known as the “Pearl of Africa.” Despite […]

YPT Tours to Rwanda YPT has been offering Rwanda tours since 2023, as part of our wider East Africa Combo Tour which takes in Burundi, DR Congo, and Uganda.  Once one of the most dangerous and unstable countries in the world, Rwanda, the “Land of a Thousand Hills”, has been described as “the Singapore of […]

YPT Tours to Qatar While Qatar tours may not, at first glance, seem to be a YPT thing, there are actually many hidden gems inside a country often wrongfully described as boring. For example, Doha is a modern metropolis that blends tradition with contemporary chic. You can explore the Souq Waqif, a labyrinthine marketplace, visit […]

When will North Korea open for tourism? In August 2024 – North Korea intended to reopen Samjiyon which is a rural city located northeast of the country most famous for Mount Paektu by December of this year – however, with recent developments it’s looking more likely the broader scope of reopening North Korea’s tourism as […]

YPT Tours to Bahrain Bahrain is a small island country located off the East coast of Saudi Arabia in the Persian Gulf. While tiny, measuring just 786.8 km², Bahrain has a thriving economy, a developed city and interesting history – including incredible archaeological sites. Bahrain is unfortunately often named one of the world’s most boring […]

YPT Tours To Kazakhstan Kazakhstan is notable for its unique blend of ancient traditions and modern development against stunning natural beauty. As a former Soviet republic, Kazakhstan’s cities showcase striking architecture. Kazakhstan is for you if you are looking for diverse landscapes, vibrant culture, good food, and history! Group Tours to Kazakhstan 2024 and 2025 […]

YPT Tours to Vietnam Young Pioneer Tours are pleased to announce our Vietnam Tours and Travel Packages for 2024-2025, with YPT offering our unique take on travel here. After decades of almost constant conflict Vietnam has now risen from the ashes to offer not just great travel opportunities far from the beaten track, but also […]