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The Self-Guided Adventure programs we offer usually include at least one private tour at most destinations. The remainder of the time is designed to give you the opportunity to explore each destination yourself. However, for those wishing to add in extra nights or who want to maximise the use of their time we offer a range of private day tours which can be fitted in at most destinations as listed below.
You will also find here a range of multi-day extensions that can be added into this tour to create a longer trip. The list is not exhaustive but does cover the most popular options.
✪ Single day tours are directly below. Click here to go straight to multi-day extensions.
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DT-01: Beijing
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Price from UK £95
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Full Day Private tour to Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City ,Temple of Heaven and the Summer Palace.
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Price per person based on 2 people taking this tour. Please contact us for more details.
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A full day private tour visiting three of Beijing premiere attractions. You will be collected from your hotel by your guide and driver for the day visiting the vast palace complex of the Forbidden City, the beautiful Temple of Heaven set inside a huge park and the Summer Palace - the emperor’s former playground set out to the west of the city. Lunch is included and the tour will finish back at your hotel.
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DT-02: Beijing
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Price from UK £95
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Full Day Private tour to Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City ,Temple of Heaven and the Summer Palace.
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Price per person based on 2 people taking this tour. Please contact us for more details.
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A full day private tour of contrasts as the first half the day you will be visiting both the brand new Beijing of the 2008 Olympics including the Bird’s Nest Stadium and the Water Cube Aquatics centre. In the afternoon you step back in time with a trip by rickshaw around some of Beijing ancient Hutongs, the residential areas that used to sit inside the city walls. Lunch is included and the tour will finish back at your hotel.
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DT-04: Xian
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Price from UK £95
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Half day tour to the Hanyangling Mausoleum, China’s first underground museum.
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Price per person based on 2 people taking this tour. Please contact us for more details.
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A half day private tour visiting China’s first underground museum and built into the mausoleum of Liu Qi, the fourth Emperor of the Western Han Dynasty (206 B.C.-220A.D.) and his Empress, Wang. Here you get a chance to walk over the open chambers and may see archaeologists working below as the continue to unearth artifacts. Lunch is included on this tour and the tour will normally finish back at your hotel.
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DT-06: Suzhou (Shanghai)
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Price from UK £95
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Full day tour from Shanghai to the classical gardens, pavilions and canals of the nearby city of Suzhou.
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Price per person based on 2 people taking this day tour. Please contact us for more details.
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A full day private tour starting and finishing at your hotel in Shanghai. You will travel by car to the water town of Suzhou sometimes referred to as “the Venice of the East.” Suzhou is famous for it’s classical gardens and you will visit the most famous two, the Humble Administrators and lingering gardens. Suzhou’s wealth was traditionally based on silk production and you will get an opportunity to visit the Embroidery Institute. Lunch is included.
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AD-04: Hong Kong Extension - 4 days / 3 nights
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Price from UK £368
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4 days and 3 nights in Hong Kong including transfer on arrival, a full day private tour and 3 nights 3* accommodation.
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Price per person based on 2 people taking this tour. The price does not include getting to Hong Kong from Shanghai. Please contact us for more details.
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Hong Kong is still a mecca for travellers and for good reason. Still very distinct from Mainland China this city state if often a start or end point for a trip to China. Aside from having one of the worlds most impressive skylines (pictured) Hong Kong also offers fine food, world class shopping and tranquil islands dotted with timeless temples and fishing harbours yet a stone throw from the Central business areas.
Day 1 - Hong Kong:
Transfer on arrival in Hong Kong (either by Jetfoil, train or plane) to your hotel. Free time and overnight.
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Day 2 - Hong Kong:
Full day private tour of Hong Kong island including a ride up to Victoria peak, Repulse Bay and the fishing village of Aberdeen as well as time spent at the famous Stanley Market. Return to your hotel and overnight.
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Day 3 - Hong Kong:
Free day in Hong Kong to explore, shop and sample the delicious food of this cosmopolitan city.
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Day 4 - Hong Kong:
Free time until your departure from Hong Kong. End of services.
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AD-05: Tibet Express - 5 days / 4 nights
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Price from UK £440
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5 day side trip to Tibet spending your time in this truly fascinating city on the roof of the world.
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Price per person based on 2 people taking this tour and does not include getting to and from Tibet. Please contact us for more details.
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One of the most unforgettable regions of China and a truly unique destination in its own right is Tibet. This side trip will give a good insight into this amazing province covering the highlights of Lhasa including the Potala Palace and Jokhang as well as getting a taste for the countryside with a day trip into the hills surrounding the city to visit Ganden Monastery. This trip can be added into most of our China programs with transport into and out of Lhasa being advised by us depending on your particular circumstances with the classic Tibet train being the preferred entry to Lhasa for many.
*Moderate altitude (4,000m) reached on this trip*
Day 1 - Lhasa:
Arrival in Lhasa with a transfer to your hotel, free time to relax and acclimatize to the altitude and overnight hotel.
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Day 2 - Lhasa:
After breakfast you will have a half day tour to the Jokhang temple and Barkhor Kora (the most sacred shrine for the Tibetan people). After lunch free time to explore the city further or relax and acclimatize. Overnight Hotel.
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Day 3 - Lhasa:
After breakfast a full day tour visiting the huge Potala palace during the morning. After lunch you will make a visit to the Tibetan medical institute where a local Tibetan doctor can give an introduction about Tibetan traditional medicines. Free time in the evening and overnight hotel.
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Day 4 - Lhasa / Ganden:
Day tour to Ganden Monastery including a Tibetan family visit (if authorities allow) and time to hike in the hills.
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Day 5 - Lhasa:
Free morning for any final sightseeing or shopping before a transfer to the airport or station for onward travel.
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AD-06: Tibet Extended - 8 days / 7 nights
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Price from UK £795
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An 8 day side trip to Tibet visiting Lhasa as well as the historical towns of Shigatse and Gyantse.
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Price per person based on 2 people taking this tour and does not include getting to and from Tibet. Please contact us for more details.
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One of the most unforgettable regions of China and a truly unique destination in its own right is Tibet. This side trip is similar to the Tibet Express add-on but also features a countryside loop visiting Gyantse and Shigatse as well as the highlights of Lhasa including the Potala Palace and Jokhang and Ganden Monastery. This trip can be added into most of our China programs with transport into and out of Lhasa being advised by us depending on your particular circumstances with the Tibet classic train being the preferred entry to Lhasa for many.
*High altitude (5,000m) reached on this trip*
Day 1 - Lhasa:
Arrival in Lhasa with a transfer to your hotel, free time to relax and acclimatize to the altitude and overnight hotel.
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Day 2 - Lhasa:
After breakfast you will have a half day tour to the Jokhang temple and Barkhor Kora (the most sacred shrine for the Tibetan people). After lunch free time to explore the city further or relax and acclimatize. Overnight Hotel.
Meals: B|L|-
Day 3 - Lhasa:
After breakfast a full day tour visiting the huge Potala palace during the morning. After lunch you will make a visit to the Tibetan medical institute where a local Tibetan doctor can give an introduction about Tibetan traditional medicines. Free time in the evening and overnight hotel.
Meals: B|-|-
Day 4 - Lhasa / Ganden:
Day tour to Ganden Monastery including a Tibetan family visit (if authorities allow) and time to hike in the hills.
Meals: B|L|-
Day 5 - Gyantse:
After breakfast it is time to leave Lhasa driving towards Yamdrok lake crossing the 4,780m Kamapala pass, en route you will pass many small Tibetan villages where you can stop to take photos. Continue on past the Ralung valley to Gyantse. Free time on arrival and overnight hotel.
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Day 6 - Shigatse:
After breakfast during the morning you will visit the Palchor Chode including the Kumbum stupa before moving on to the surrounding villages. Continue onto Shigatse stopping at more villages you pass en route. There will also be the opportunity to visit local small primary schools and meet local children. Arrival in Shigatse late afternoon. Free time and overnight hotel.
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Day 7 - Lhasa:
After breakfast spend the morning visiting the local traditional market before departing Shigatse back towards Lhasa. There will be further opportunities to stop at villages en route to meet local people. Late afternoon arrival in Lhasa overnighting at the same hotel as your first stay.
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Day 8 - Lhasa:
Free morning for any final sightseeing or shopping before a transfer to the airport or station for onward travel.
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