Trekking on the Great Wall of China
From £1,355.00 per person
Please remember, like the rest of the samples of what you can do in China on this web site, you will have a private tour guide at your disposal. This tour is not with a large group of people so you can travel at your own pace. A reasonable level of fitness is required.
Itinerary includes:
- International flights
- Hotel accommodation with twin basis
- Meals
- Transfers
- Sightseeing with English speaking guide
Itinerary excludes:
- Tips to drivers, guides and porters
| Day | Schedule | Meals |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Depart UK | |
| 2 | Arrive Beijing. Be met by the local representative of Sanya China Travel and transferred to the hotel. Visit the Tian'anmen Square and Forbidden City. Overnight at 3* Dongfang Hotel | B |
| 3 | Today drive to Jinshanling Great Wall, trekking from Jinshanling Great Wall to Simatai Great Wall (12 hours, 4 hours trekking). Then drive to the area near the Great Wall at Mutianyu. Overnight at the Mountain Bar | B/L/D |
| 4 | A whole day trekking on the Great Wall at Mutianyu (no cable car included) (8 kilometres, 3 hours). After descend from the Great Wall drive to the Great Wall at Juyongguan. Overnight at The Great Wall Hotel | B/L/D |
| 5 | A whole day trekking on the Badaling Ruined Great Wall (10 kilometres, 4 hours). Return to the hotel in the afternoon. Overnight at the Great Wall Hotel | B/L/D |
| 6 | In the morning, get-up early for the sunrise on the Great Wall at Juyongguan. Then spend the morning trekking on the Great Wall at Juyongguan (6 kilometres, 3 hours). In the afternoon visit the Chang Tomb and Sacred Way. Then explore the unexplored area of Ming Tombs. In the late afternoon return to Beijing. Stay at the 3* Dongfang Hotel for 5 nights. | B/L |
| 7 | Morning at leisure to relax. In the afternoon join the Hutong Tour | B |
| 8 | A whole day sightseeing to the Summer Palace, Temple of Heaven and Lama Temple | B/L |
| 9 | Drive to the Great Wall at Huangyaguan to do trekking (4 hours driving, 8 kilometres & 3 hours for trekking). Return to Beijing in the late evening. | B/L |
| 10 | Day at leisure. In the evening Peking Duck Dinner | B/D |
| 11 | Transferred to the airport for flight departing Beijing | B |
Please note that the tour is operated year round except August 2008. The Great Wall Trekking tour is not good from Dec - Mar due to the low temperature and strong wind.
Please find the following basic map that will help you understand this walking tour, if you are interested in the tour we will send you a Detailed map of this tour.
| Holiday Seasons | 2-5 Persons | 6-9 Persons | Single Room Supplement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low (Dec - Feb) |
£1,355.00 | £1,120.00 | £220.00 |
| Mid (Mar & Jun - Aug) |
£1,380.00 | £1,145.00 | £255.00 |
| Peak (Apr - May & Sep - Nov) |
£1,390.00 | £1,165.00 | £275.00 |
(Please ask for costs for upgraded flights in First, Business Class or Premium economy)
