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53 Adventure vacations in China found
China and Japan vacation, Beijing to Tokyo
Incredible journey showcasing the best of two ancient cultures
From US $4,250 to US $5,399 16 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 2 Aug, 11 Oct, 25 Oct, 1 Nov, 8 Nov
2020: 10 Jan, 21 Feb, 6 Mar, 13 Mar, 20 Mar, 25 Mar, 27 Mar, 1 Apr, 3 Apr, 10 Apr, 15 Apr, 17 Apr, 24 Apr, 29 Apr, 1 May, 15 May, 22 May, 29 May, 5 Jun, 12 Jun, 19 Jun, 24 Jun, 26 Jun, 3 Jul, 7 Aug, 14 Aug, 21 Aug, 28 Aug, 2 Sep, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 9 Oct, 14 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct, 30 Oct, 6 Nov, 13 Nov, 20 Nov, 27 Nov, 11 Dec
2020: 10 Jan, 21 Feb, 6 Mar, 13 Mar, 20 Mar, 25 Mar, 27 Mar, 1 Apr, 3 Apr, 10 Apr, 15 Apr, 17 Apr, 24 Apr, 29 Apr, 1 May, 15 May, 22 May, 29 May, 5 Jun, 12 Jun, 19 Jun, 24 Jun, 26 Jun, 3 Jul, 7 Aug, 14 Aug, 21 Aug, 28 Aug, 2 Sep, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 9 Oct, 14 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct, 30 Oct, 6 Nov, 13 Nov, 20 Nov, 27 Nov, 11 Dec
Great Wall of China walking vacation
Trek along various contrasting sections of the wall
From US $1,549 to US $1,799 9 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 31 Aug, 7 Sep, 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 14 Oct, 19 Oct
2020: 4 Apr, 11 Apr, 25 Apr, 9 May, 23 May, 27 Jun, 25 Jul, 22 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 8 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct
2020: 4 Apr, 11 Apr, 25 Apr, 9 May, 23 May, 27 Jun, 25 Jul, 22 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 8 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 31 Aug, 07 Sep, 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 05 Oct, 12 Oct, 14 Oct, 19 Oct
Essential China vacation
Encounter the essence of China
From US $2,800 to US $3,999 21 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 22 Sep, 6 Oct, 13 Oct, 18 Oct, 20 Oct, 27 Oct, 3 Nov, 10 Nov, 15 Dec
2020: 12 Jan, 2 Feb, 1 Mar, 15 Mar, 29 Mar, 5 Apr, 12 Apr, 19 Apr, 26 Apr, 3 May, 17 May, 31 May, 7 Jun, 21 Jun, 28 Jun, 5 Jul, 12 Jul, 19 Jul, 26 Jul, 2 Aug, 16 Aug, 30 Aug, 6 Sep, 11 Oct, 16 Oct, 18 Oct, 23 Oct, 25 Oct, 8 Nov, 29 Nov, 20 Dec, 27 Dec
2020: 12 Jan, 2 Feb, 1 Mar, 15 Mar, 29 Mar, 5 Apr, 12 Apr, 19 Apr, 26 Apr, 3 May, 17 May, 31 May, 7 Jun, 21 Jun, 28 Jun, 5 Jul, 12 Jul, 19 Jul, 26 Jul, 2 Aug, 16 Aug, 30 Aug, 6 Sep, 11 Oct, 16 Oct, 18 Oct, 23 Oct, 25 Oct, 8 Nov, 29 Nov, 20 Dec, 27 Dec
China Express adventure vacation
A fast-paced tour of China’s highlights
From US $1,080 to US $1,549 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 2 Aug, 23 Aug, 30 Aug, 4 Sep, 6 Sep, 13 Sep, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Oct, 18 Oct, 25 Oct, 1 Nov, 8 Nov, 15 Nov, 6 Dec, 18 Dec
2020: 10 Jan, 21 Feb, 6 Mar, 13 Mar, 20 Mar, 25 Mar, 27 Mar, 1 Apr, 3 Apr, 10 Apr, 15 Apr, 17 Apr, 24 Apr, 29 Apr, 1 May, 15 May, 22 May, 29 May, 5 Jun, 12 Jun, 19 Jun, 24 Jun, 26 Jun, 3 Jul, 8 Jul, 10 Jul, 17 Jul, 24 Jul, 31 Jul, 7 Aug, 14 Aug, 21 Aug, 28 Aug, 2 Sep, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep ...
2020: 10 Jan, 21 Feb, 6 Mar, 13 Mar, 20 Mar, 25 Mar, 27 Mar, 1 Apr, 3 Apr, 10 Apr, 15 Apr, 17 Apr, 24 Apr, 29 Apr, 1 May, 15 May, 22 May, 29 May, 5 Jun, 12 Jun, 19 Jun, 24 Jun, 26 Jun, 3 Jul, 8 Jul, 10 Jul, 17 Jul, 24 Jul, 31 Jul, 7 Aug, 14 Aug, 21 Aug, 28 Aug, 2 Sep, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep ...
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A Classic Journey Through China
China's iconic historical sights
From US $3,200 13 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made at a time to suit you and can be adapted to suit your interests, budget and requirements as necessary
Yunnan Meili trekking vacation in China
Explore the stunning landscapes of China's Yunnan province
From US $2,299 to US $2,370 9 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 28 Jul, 11 Aug, 25 Aug, 8 Sep, 22 Sep, 20 Oct
2020: 17 May, 31 May, 14 Jun, 28 Jun, 12 Jul, 25 Jul, 6 Sep, 11 Oct, 25 Oct
2020: 17 May, 31 May, 14 Jun, 28 Jun, 12 Jul, 25 Jul, 6 Sep, 11 Oct, 25 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 28 Jul, 11 Aug, 25 Aug, 08 Sep, 22 Sep, 20 Oct
The Essence of China vacation
Explore cultural & religious heritage
From US $3,760 to US $4,465 19 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 19 Aug, 9 Sep, 7 Oct, 14 Oct, 4 Nov, 11 Nov
2020: 9 Mar, 23 Mar, 6 Apr, 20 Apr, 27 Apr, 4 May, 11 May, 18 May, 25 May, 8 Jun, 13 Jul, 27 Jul, 3 Aug, 17 Aug, 24 Aug, 3 Sep, 7 Sep, 10 Sep, 14 Sep, 8 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 26 Oct, 2 Nov, 9 Nov
2020: 9 Mar, 23 Mar, 6 Apr, 20 Apr, 27 Apr, 4 May, 11 May, 18 May, 25 May, 8 Jun, 13 Jul, 27 Jul, 3 Aug, 17 Aug, 24 Aug, 3 Sep, 7 Sep, 10 Sep, 14 Sep, 8 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 26 Oct, 2 Nov, 9 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 19 Aug, 09 Sep, 07 Oct, 14 Oct
Trans Mongolian railway vacation
Ride the Iconic Trans-Mongolian Railway in all it's glory.
From £2,710 to £2,780 16 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 7 Sep
2020: 9 May, 13 Jun, 18 Jul, 8 Aug, 5 Sep
2020: 9 May, 13 Jun, 18 Jul, 8 Aug, 5 Sep
Beijing to Istanbul overland tour
Expereince the Silk Road and the beautiful Caucasus
From £8,110 42 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 1 May, 15 May, 12 Jun, 4 Sep, 18 Sep
Trans Mongolian express rail tour, Beijing to St Petersburg
ride the rails on this once-in-a-lifetime trip
From US $3,225 to US $4,299 19 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 29 Jul, 12 Aug, 26 Aug, 16 Sep, 23 Sep, 30 Sep, 14 Oct
2020: 13 Apr, 20 Apr, 27 Apr, 4 May, 11 May, 25 May, 1 Jun, 15 Jun, 22 Jun, 29 Jun, 6 Jul, 20 Jul, 27 Jul, 3 Aug, 17 Aug, 31 Aug, 7 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct
2020: 13 Apr, 20 Apr, 27 Apr, 4 May, 11 May, 25 May, 1 Jun, 15 Jun, 22 Jun, 29 Jun, 6 Jul, 20 Jul, 27 Jul, 3 Aug, 17 Aug, 31 Aug, 7 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct
China holiday, Beijing to Hong Kong
China will astonish you with its diversity and uniqueness.
From US $2,500 to US $2,625 20 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 31 Jul, 9 Oct, 16 Oct, 6 Nov
2020: 1 Jan, 11 Mar, 8 Apr, 6 May, 10 Jun, 1 Jul, 29 Jul, 9 Sep, 14 Oct, 4 Nov
2020: 1 Jan, 11 Mar, 8 Apr, 6 May, 10 Jun, 1 Jul, 29 Jul, 9 Sep, 14 Oct, 4 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 31 Jul, 09 Oct, 16 Oct
Istanbul to Ulaanbaatar Silk route tour by overland truck
Overland the entire Silk Road and then head up to Mongolia
From £8,785 120 days ex flights
Small group travel
The Silk Route, Beijing to Tashkent
Travel from China to Central Asia on this historic journey
From US $6,450 to US $6,590 27 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 10 Aug, 14 Sep, 28 Sep
2020: 28 Mar, 25 Apr, 22 Aug, 5 Sep, 10 Oct
2020: 28 Mar, 25 Apr, 22 Aug, 5 Sep, 10 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 10 Aug, 14 Sep, 28 Sep
Trans-Mongolian Express, Eastbound
Russia to China on the Trans-Siberian Railway
From US $4,310US $3,923 to US $5,120 20 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 29 Jul, 5 Aug, 12 Aug, 19 Aug, 2 Sep, 9 Sep, 23 Sep, 30 Sep, 7 Oct, 14 Oct, 23 Dec
2020: 27 Jan, 6 Apr, 20 Apr, 4 May, 11 May, 18 May, 1 Jun, 15 Jun, 29 Jun, 6 Jul, 13 Jul, 20 Jul, 27 Jul, 10 Aug, 17 Aug, 24 Aug, 31 Aug, 1 Sep, 7 Sep, 8 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 14 Dec
2020: 27 Jan, 6 Apr, 20 Apr, 4 May, 11 May, 18 May, 1 Jun, 15 Jun, 29 Jun, 6 Jul, 13 Jul, 20 Jul, 27 Jul, 10 Aug, 17 Aug, 24 Aug, 31 Aug, 1 Sep, 7 Sep, 8 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 14 Dec
Up to US $690 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 29 Jul, 05 Aug, 12 Aug, 19 Aug, 02 Sep, 09 Sep, 23 Sep, 30 Sep, 07 Oct, 14 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 29 Jul, 05 Aug, 12 Aug, 19 Aug, 02 Sep, 09 Sep, 23 Sep, 30 Sep, 07 Oct, 14 Oct
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Tibet overland explorer
Travel through the sensational landscapes of the Himalayas and Nepal
From £1,975 to £2,025 31 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 25 Jul
2021: 24 Jul
2021: 24 Jul
Central Silk Route & Western China overland tour
Epic trip through China, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan & Uzbekistan
From £4,495 to £4,610 56 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 31 May, 3 Jun, 26 Jul, 29 Jul, 19 Aug
2021: 30 May, 2 Jun, 25 Jul, 28 Jul, 18 Aug
2021: 30 May, 2 Jun, 25 Jul, 28 Jul, 18 Aug
Istanbul to Xian overland tour
Epic overland trip across the continet of Asia
From £7,630 to £7,835 89 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 28 Apr, 3 Jun, 23 Jun, 29 Jul, 19 Aug
2021: 27 Apr, 2 Jun, 22 Jun, 28 Jul, 18 Aug
2021: 27 Apr, 2 Jun, 22 Jun, 28 Jul, 18 Aug
Hike and bike in China vacation
Innovative hike and bike adventure commencing in Beijing
From US $3,399 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 4 Aug, 8 Sep, 9 Oct, 4 Nov
2020: 15 Mar, 5 Apr, 10 May, 7 Jun, 5 Jul, 2 Aug, 6 Sep, 11 Oct, 1 Nov
2020: 15 Mar, 5 Apr, 10 May, 7 Jun, 5 Jul, 2 Aug, 6 Sep, 11 Oct, 1 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 04 Aug, 08 Sep, 09 Oct
Beijing to Istanbul overland tours
The ultimate Silk Road journey
From £8,680 to £8,910 105 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 13 Jul, 3 Aug
2021: 12 Jul, 2 Aug
2021: 12 Jul, 2 Aug
Silk Road overland tour, Genghis Khan explorer
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From £10,245 to £10,520 129 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 19 Jun, 10 Jul
2021: 18 Jun, 9 Jul
2021: 18 Jun, 9 Jul
Chinese Silk Road overland tour
Overland Silk Route tour from Xian to Kashgar
From £1,750 to £1,825 22 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 24 Jul, 24 Aug, 4 Sep
2020: 3 Jun, 4 Jul, 29 Jul, 19 Aug, 29 Aug
2021: 2 Jun, 3 Jul, 28 Jul, 18 Aug, 28 Aug
2020: 3 Jun, 4 Jul, 29 Jul, 19 Aug, 29 Aug
2021: 2 Jun, 3 Jul, 28 Jul, 18 Aug, 28 Aug
Late availability on these dates: 24 Jul, 24 Aug, 04 Sep
Silk Road cycling tour in China
.Cycle along the famous Silk Road in China's "Wild West"
From US $3,780 24 days ex flights
Small group travel
18-25 Trans Mongolian tour, 21 days
An epic 3 weeks on the ultimate Trans Mongolian journey.
From £2,330 to £2,700 21 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 12 Aug, 26 Aug, 9 Sep, 14 Oct, 11 Nov, 9 Dec
2020: 6 Apr, 20 Apr, 25 May, 13 Jul, 10 Aug, 24 Aug, 7 Sep, 28 Sep, 19 Oct, 9 Nov
2020: 6 Apr, 20 Apr, 25 May, 13 Jul, 10 Aug, 24 Aug, 7 Sep, 28 Sep, 19 Oct, 9 Nov
Trans Mongolian 21 day tour, 18-35
Explore further & dive deeper on an adventure of a lifetime.
From £2,430 to £2,760 21 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 18 Aug, 8 Sep, 6 Oct
2020: 14 Mar, 4 Apr, 2 May, 16 May, 10 Jun, 15 Jul, 12 Aug, 16 Sep, 30 Sep
2020: 14 Mar, 4 Apr, 2 May, 16 May, 10 Jun, 15 Jul, 12 Aug, 16 Sep, 30 Sep
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Beijing to Moscow overland tour, 18-35
Consider yourself the ultimate nomad? This one is for you!
From £1,675 to £1,765 16 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 23 Sep
2020: 26 Mar, 21 May, 24 Jun, 3 Sep
2020: 26 Mar, 21 May, 24 Jun, 3 Sep
Beijing to St Petersburg overland winter tour, 18-35
A frosty foray into the winter wonderland of Russia!
From £2,200 to £2,550 19 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 2 Dec, 16 Dec, 23 Dec
2020: 20 Jan, 10 Feb, 12 Nov, 3 Dec, 17 Dec
2020: 20 Jan, 10 Feb, 12 Nov, 3 Dec, 17 Dec
Silk road overland tour for 18-35
Meet the granddaddy of wanderlust on this epic journey!
From €3,830 25 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 9 Sep
Trans Siberian rail tour for 18-35
Want to hit the highlights without breaking the bank?
From £1,355 to £1,635 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 13 Aug, 15 Oct, 12 Nov
2020: 24 Feb, 14 Apr, 19 Jun, 31 Jul, 21 Aug, 2 Oct, 23 Oct, 25 Dec
2020: 24 Feb, 14 Apr, 19 Jun, 31 Jul, 21 Aug, 2 Oct, 23 Oct, 25 Dec
Trans Mongolian rail tour for 18-35
Seize an adventure that goes beyond the tourist trail.
From £3,470 26 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 4 Jun, 23 Jul
St Petersburg to Beijing winter tour, 18-35
An epic winter adventure that's not for the faint hearted!
From £1,920 to £2,355 19 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 20 Nov, 4 Dec, 18 Dec
2020: 1 Jan, 29 Jan, 18 Nov, 2 Dec, 23 Dec
2020: 1 Jan, 29 Jan, 18 Nov, 2 Dec, 23 Dec
From
US $3,795
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
The Mongolian ger camp was wonderful. ...the local guides Tuya and
Nimo were terrific and made the Mongolian stop off great. Lake Baikal was also amazing...great fun with the sauna and jumping in the freezing river..standing on the frozen lake...beautiful and memorable. The entire train journey was special and being escorted by a brilliant guide was just the best way to feel safe yet given every opportunity to meet and interact with travelers from everywhere, learn new... (more)Rachel Guinee
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£3,795
excluding flights
Traveling the mountains of Tajikistan and the homestay there was the most memorable. (more)Ana Maria Lopez
Most memorable? It has to be Kyrgyzstan. The landscape, the people, sleeping in yurts - even the food. All fantastic. (more)Sue Noble
Seeing the breathtaking mountain views in Kyrgyzstan was the most memorable part of this vacation. (more)Jayne Hanlin
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US $6,450
excluding flights
We enjoyed the whole trip, but Kyrgyzstan was a highlight. Also the Labrang Monastery was lovely. Very good. It adjusted the way I think about the world. (more)Becky MacLeod
Do not hesitate!! It is very interesting trip and very well organised. (more)Ljiljana Padjen-Pajovic
Absolutely wonderful, a once in a life time experience and all the guides were extremely knowledgable, funny and helpful. The sights and experience was truly magnificient (more)Gunilla Westerlund
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US $3,923
excluding flights
The Lake Baikal Homestay and the Mongolian Ger Camp... both have incredible memories for me that will stay with me for life!
(more)Heidi Hosgood
I loved the train journey, chatting to the locals, making food, using the hot
water urns at the end of the carriage and having the wheels changed on the
Mongolia/China border was a fantastic experience. (more)Sally Foote
The most memorable was staying in a ger at Terelj National Park [Mongolia] and walking in the park... The most exciting was seeing the cosmonaut memorial in Moscow and balancing a Kazakh hunting eagle on my arm outside Terelj. (more)Christine Johnstone
From
US $2,500
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
The terracotta warriors at Xi'an and the Great Wall. Cherry, our guide although very young, was dedicated and gave us great tips and help when choosing restaurants and outings. Our group integrated very well and everyone was on time for going places.
Tips?
Travel light, but do take toilet paper!!
Local benefits?
We certainly used local transport (busses, trains and only once taxis).
Overall rating?
Most enjoyable. The only thing that didn't work out... (more)Sheila Taylor
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US $1,545
excluding flights
The best part of my vacation came unexpectedly on the last day, when I found myself gazing at the roofs of the Forbidden City from the top of Jingshan Temple. (more)Jennifer Jenkins
I feel that every part of the journey is memorable - I enjoyed it throughout. It is very difficult to pick a few highlights, as I feel this trip includes most of China's highlights....It was a great vacation - a lot of interesting sights, fascinating history and great people (more)Pamela Krueger
I have been on quite a few trips around the world but this has certainly been the best, largely due to the unrelenting quality of the tour leader. (more)Thomas Webb
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US $1,549
excluding flights
The views from the wall watchtowers and then to see the wall stretching out across the beautiful landscape it is something special. (more)Ferenc Suhai
Climbing parts if the Great Wall that were over 1000 years old with no other tourists was the most memorable... (more)Janice Eastman
Walking the wall was amazing and the views with very little people around superb. (more)Rob Pattwell
From
US $1,080
excluding flights
Traveling on local transport was a great experience. Great CEO and good selection of additional activities. Really enjoyed the overnight train trip. Best meal was cooked by local farmer & his wife. Overall a great trip. Can't wait to book next trip. (more)Tony Palmer
Amazing experience! (more)Linda Anderson
Lhasa was absolutely magical, seeing the Potalla Palace for the first time from
the roof top bar of the hotel was breath taking. (more)Joan O
From
£3,950
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Finding a replica of a Tang Dynasty sancai glazed, funerary sculpture of a camel and rider, which I had first experienced as part of an exhibition of artefacts from the ancient Silk Route mounted by the British Library in 2004 in a shop in Jiayuguan at a price that I could afford.
Even though the Mogao Grottos are becoming commercialised, being able to see the frescos that are available in the caves that are open to the public was a wonderful experience.
Tips?
Be... (more)Genie Gabel-Dunk
From
US $3,760
excluding flights
The Great Wall walk was the most memorable part of the vacation (more)Colin Nelson
The overall vacation was excellent, and the group we travelled with were very nice. We thought that the trip itinerary was well designed and we thank the operator management and staff for the opportunity to have this wonderful experience.
(more)Michael Barnes
I had a brilliant time, the tour was amazing, I got to see some really different parts of China and loved every day of it. (more)Lisa Calmiano
From
US $3,200
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Loads of highlights in our 6 week vacation: seeing pandas & the Terracotta Warriors, walking the Great Wall, sound and light show in Yangshuo, the Potala Palace in Tibet. We also found the building work around us fascinating- such a massive scale, 20 skyscrapers at a time going up plus huge road and rail building programmes. The sheer scale of everything was astounding.
Tips?
Research where you want to go.
Local benefits?
Certainly supported the local population.
Overall... (more)Linda Seaton
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