China – Panda Conservation Adventure
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Overview
Highlights
- Venture behind the scenes of a panda rescue center for hands-on interaction with these gentle creatures
- Visit Xi'an and experience the unforgettable Terracotta Warriors
- Experience the unforgettable Great Wall of China on our trip extension to Beijing
- Experience a traditional cooking class and share a homemade meal with a local family
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Trip includes
- 3 nights lodging a 4-star hotel in Chengdu
- 2 nights lodging a 5-star hotel in Dujiangyan
- All meals during the duration of your trip
- English-speaking local guides that are there to support, inform and guide you throughout the trip
- Reliable in-country transportation with experienced drivers.
- All transportation within China including public transportation
- Admissions and entrance fees to national parks, historic sites and other scheduled events throughout the trip
- All land and water transportation during the trip
- $50,000 emergency medical evacuation insurance
- Trip literature
- Turnkey customer support
Itinerary
Meals: Dinner
A warm welcome awaits at Chengdu International Airport where we’ll introduce you to your Discover Corps group. We’ll then whisk you away to your four-star hotel in Dujiangyan for a traditional welcome dinner. Enjoy a free evening to recharge before the morning's activities.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Your hands-on experience with the pandas begins today! We’ll introduce you to the conservationists at the Dujiangyan Panda Research Center who will introduce you to the pandas before your work begins. Your first task will be t...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
On your second day of volunteering, you’ll have the choice to help clean the enclosures before experiencing the magic of hand-feeding the pandas for a second time. These friendly animals will be familiar faces by now as you le...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Spend today joining a local family in the nearby markets gathering ingredients before a cooking class in their home. Learn how to make a number of Sichuan favorites before enjoying your lunch together. In the evening, watch a ...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Hit the road this morning for the 1.5 hour drive to the Terracotta Warriors. Marvel at the over 6,000 warrior sculptures, each with a different face, and learn more about their importance in teaching us about ancient China. For lunch, sample the unique flavores of Hui Muslim food before a bike ride around the top of Xi'an's ancient city walls.
Meals: Breakfast
It's time for those on the six-day trip to say their goodbyes before being transfered to the airport for their flight home. If you're staying with us for The Great Wall of China extension, you'll hop on a flight to Beijing for your first adventure.
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You will only be charged the single supplement if we cannot find you a suitable roommate
$2,795 Children's price
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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What's excluded
- International airfare
- Visa
- Alcoholic beverages
- $200 domestic flight supplement (if you opt for the post-trip extension)
Accommodation
Standard Lodging
Soak in the Chinese culture at a three-star hotel in the center of Chengdu, walking distance to Cultural Park, Baihuatan Park, and Qingyang Palace. The spacious rooms include wifi and other amenities to keep you comfortable. In Dujiangyan, stay in a 5-star hotel near the panda research center. The property boasts a fitness center, wifi, 24-hour front desk, air-conditioning, and after a long day volunteering with the pandas, relax in their sauna or hot tub! In Xi'an, stay just two blocks from North City Wall and Daming Palace for a comfortable stay with all the amenities you desire.
5 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches and 5 Dinners
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