Let’s go… hiking and see giant pandas! (Oct 2-4)
Let’s go… hiking and see giant pandas!
On this awesome 3-day trip, we will be hiking around the original landscape and beautiful scenery of Bifengxia (literally, Green Peak Gorge) and exploring its valleys and waterfalls, visiting the adorable pandas at the Bifengxia Panda Breeding Center, seeing an ancient town that was once an important stop on the Silk Road, enjoying special local cuisine, and more!!!
Schedule
Day 1 –
07:40 – 10:55 – Take flight from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Chengdu via flight CA1947
11:30 – Grab your lunch at airport and transfer to Bifengxia (+/- 2hr min)
14:00 – put our big luggage on the car and start hiking from Bifengxia up to the Guest House along a hidden trail (+/- 2.5 hrs)
18:00 – dinner at local guesthouse
- Overnight at local guest house.
Day 2 –
07:00 – 08:00 Chinese breakfast
08:00 – 09:30 Depart for Bifengxia Panda Breeding center to spot the cute Pandas!
09:30 – 12:30 Hike on another hidden trail into Western Valley
13:00 – 14:00 Lunch
14:00 – 17:00 Walk along the Western Valley and back to guesthouse
18:30 – 19:30 Dinner
- Overnight at local guest house.
Day 3 –
07:15 – 08:15 Breakfast
08:30 – 10:45 Drive to Shangli Ancient Town and walk around
11:00 – Transfer back to Chengdu Airport (+/- 2.5 hr), lunch en route
16:55 – 19:55 take flight CA4535 back to Shanghai Pudong Airport
Details
Transportation
Included – Onsite ground transportation, transfers to/from airport
Not included – Flights to/from Chengdu
Suggested Flights: TBD
Depending on your departure location.
*If you are not departing from Shanghai, please let us know and we will help you arrange everything.
Please book your flights. It’s really easy with www.ctrip.com! They even have an app.
*You can arrive earlier and meet us at the airport at the time that the recommended flight arrives, and you can leave on any flight at or after the suggested flight departure time, otherwise you will have to arrange for your own transportation.
Accommodation
Included – 2 nights – Clean double occupancy rooms are included in the price. These will be booked on a first come first served basis. If you wish to room alone, the single occupancy fee is an extra TBD RMB per person. Please note that single occupancy availability may be limited. (If needed, we can help you find someone to share. Pairings, in this case, are distributed in order of request submission. If there is an uneven number of travelers, the extra single occupancy fee may apply.)
Meals
Included – Meals as listed (Day 1 dinner, Day 2 breakfast, lunch, dinner, Day 3 breakfast and lunch)
Not Included – Other snacks and meals
Price
Price: TBD RMB
Includes:
2 nights accommodation (double occupancy), onsite ground transportation, transfers to/from airport, meals as listed, water, guide cost, entry fees to sites mentioned on the program, a trip of a lifetime, and looots of fun!!!
Does not include:
Flights to/from Chengdu, other meals/snacks, insurance*, other personal expenses.
Insurance:
You must be covered by an insurance policy on this trip.
What you need to bring
PASSPORT, camera/gopro, hiking shoes, water bottle, sun protection, sunscreen, rain gear, mosquito repellent, energy snacks, prescribed medication (if any), toiletries, small daypack, sunglasses, towel, and a change of clothes
Note: If your passport is in the visa office for processing, please bring the slip of paper given to you by the authorities along with a photocopy of your passport with you on the trip. This paper can be used for domestic travel instead of a passport.
Payment Info
Payment methods:
1) Bank Transfer
2) Alipay / Wechat Pay
3) Cash on Delivery
FAQs
Hike level
Moderate – There will be approximately 8 hours of hiking in total on this trip.
Minimum Age
7 yrs old, depending on fitness level and experience. Younger children are welcome if they have some fitness level. Parents must stay behind with children who are unable to complete the hikes. Safety is our priority. Please contact us beforehand if you would like to bring your children along.
Group size: 6-12
*If the minimum of 6 travelers is not reached, the full deposit amount will be refunded by the operator. However, Travelers Society and the operator are not responsible for any flight/train cancellation fees incurred.
