Our Story
Rocky Road Travel is a Berlin based travel company that provides a gateway to some of the world’s least visited and misunderstood countries. We specialise in trips to North Korea, Iraq, Eritrea, Somaliland, Turkmenistan, Pakistan and Papua New Guinea.
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To open the curtain and shed light on some of the world’s most stigmatized places. Places that are often described as dangerous and inaccessible, we will go beyond the rhetoric and show you the true side to these countries.
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Our tours are small groups that start and finish in the same country and are always run by a local and western English speaking guides.
Our dates are chosen with specific events in mind so that you’re sure to be in the country during the best time of the year.
We only offer destinations that we have personally conducted research trips. All tours are tried and tested.
All itineraries are designed with safety as a priority as well as an emphasis on genuine local interaction. Every tour is a guaranteed departure.
Irish born Shane has over 10 years experience in the travel industry and has specialized in lesser visited destinations for half of that time. He holds a MA in International Relations with a focus on so-called “rogue states”. He has led tours into North Korea over 50 times gaining incredible access to the country over that time. He is also a widely published photographer and blogger.
“Rocky Road was created for the purpose of going beyond the rhetoric and showing others the true picture. I can’t wait to show you the different side of these countries I have experienced and fallen in love with dozens of times.”
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Very well organized private tour to southern Iraq. Communication was clear from the start and the trip was just what we wanted. andy Lennon
The tour was absolutely complete! The tour guides were really friendly and professional. The payment and booking process was very simple. Worth it 101% 🙂 Thank you for the unique experience Rocky Road!! Adriana Villalba - VozArte
- Victory day tour 2019 was incredibly fun. Good experience from start to finish, seamless booking & payment process. friendly staff and amazing guides in North Korea! Definitely an eye opening experience that we wont forget. Phil Jordan
Shane, the founder of Rocky Road Travel, was my guide in North Korea. The trip was smoothly run with a great itinerary. That you have even heard of the tour firm shows that you stand out as someone adventurous and well travelled - consequently you will be in for a real treat with the firm's adventures - not only because of the destinations, but also because of the self selecting group of like minded companions you will meet. I'm already looking to book my next year's trip with Rocky Road. Michael Holder
- Huge thanks to all at Rocky Road for organising my private tour to Eritrea last year. It was smooth throughout. Special thanks to Shane who responded to my requests super fast! Liz Wilson
North Korea
North Hamgyong
Iraq
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