15 Budget vacations in China found
China 8 day tour
Discover the Great Wall, Terracotta Army and Shanghai.
From £1,315 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Everything is tweak-able, giving you the freedom to build a unique and personal trip for your chosen date. Upgrade your accommodation for all - or just part - of your trip, slow down the pace with few extra nights here and there or add a few more active adventures along the way
During January we're offering a complimentary excursion during your trip, just mention this to your travel specialist and they'll hand-pick a special experience just for you!
China on a shoestring small group vacation
Experience the real China.
From US $2,960 to US $3,140 22 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 19 Apr, 17 May, 26 Jul, 6 Sep, 11 Oct
2021: 28 Mar, 11 Apr, 9 May, 1 Aug, 5 Sep, 10 Oct
2021: 28 Mar, 11 Apr, 9 May, 1 Aug, 5 Sep, 10 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 19 Apr
Essential China vacation
Encounter the essence of China
From US $2,625 to US $3,999 21 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 1 Mar, 29 Mar, 5 Apr, 12 Apr, 19 Apr, 26 Apr, 3 May, 31 May, 21 Jun, 19 Jul, 2 Aug, 16 Aug, 30 Aug, 11 Oct, 16 Oct, 18 Oct, 23 Oct, 25 Oct, 8 Nov, 29 Nov, 20 Dec
2021: 10 Jan, 17 Jan, 21 Feb, 7 Mar, 14 Mar, 21 Mar, 28 Mar, 4 Apr, 11 Apr, 18 Apr, 25 Apr, 2 May, 16 May, 30 May, 6 Jun, 20 Jun, 27 Jun, 4 Jul, 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 1 Aug, 15 Aug, 22 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct ...
2021: 10 Jan, 17 Jan, 21 Feb, 7 Mar, 14 Mar, 21 Mar, 28 Mar, 4 Apr, 11 Apr, 18 Apr, 25 Apr, 2 May, 16 May, 30 May, 6 Jun, 20 Jun, 27 Jun, 4 Jul, 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 1 Aug, 15 Aug, 22 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct ...
China holiday, Beijing to Hong Kong
China will astonish you with its diversity and uniqueness.
From US $2,465 to US $2,710 20 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 6 May, 1 Jul, 29 Jul, 9 Sep, 14 Oct, 4 Nov
2021: 6 Jan, 10 Mar, 7 Apr, 5 May, 9 Jun, 30 Jun, 28 Jul, 1 Sep, 13 Oct, 10 Nov
2021: 6 Jan, 10 Mar, 7 Apr, 5 May, 9 Jun, 30 Jun, 28 Jul, 1 Sep, 13 Oct, 10 Nov
Travel Team
If you would like some help or advice, or just want to discuss your ideas for your next trip, do give us a call.
China Express adventure vacation
A fast-paced tour of China’s highlights
From US $1,035 to US $1,579 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 21 Feb, 6 Mar, 13 Mar, 20 Mar, 25 Mar, 1 Apr, 10 Apr, 15 Apr, 24 Apr, 29 Apr, 1 May, 15 May, 29 May, 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, 9 Oct, 14 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct, 30 Oct, 6 Nov, 13 Nov, 20 Nov, 27 Nov, 25 Dec
2021: 8 Jan, 15 Jan, 29 Jan, 19 Feb, 26 Feb, 5 Mar, 12 Mar, 19 Mar, 24 Mar, 26 Mar, 2 Apr, 9 Apr ...
2021: 8 Jan, 15 Jan, 29 Jan, 19 Feb, 26 Feb, 5 Mar, 12 Mar, 19 Mar, 24 Mar, 26 Mar, 2 Apr, 9 Apr ...
China tour, Shanghai to Beijing
Discover the delights of China's north
From US $1,515US $1,334 to US $1,680 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 11 Mar, 8 Apr, 6 May, 20 May, 10 Jun, 1 Jul, 29 Jul, 5 Aug, 9 Sep, 16 Sep, 14 Oct, 21 Oct, 4 Nov, 11 Nov, 16 Dec
2021: 6 Jan, 10 Mar, 7 Apr, 5 May, 19 May, 9 Jun, 30 Jun, 28 Jul, 4 Aug, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 13 Oct, 27 Oct, 10 Nov, 24 Nov, 15 Dec
2021: 6 Jan, 10 Mar, 7 Apr, 5 May, 19 May, 9 Jun, 30 Jun, 28 Jul, 4 Aug, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 13 Oct, 27 Oct, 10 Nov, 24 Nov, 15 Dec
Up to US $230 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 11 Mar, 08 Apr
Late availability on these dates: 11 Mar, 08 Apr
18-25 Trans Mongolian tour, 21 days
An epic 3 weeks on the ultimate Trans Mongolian journey.
From £2,585 to £2,700 21 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 6 Apr, 25 May, 10 Aug, 7 Sep, 9 Nov
Trans Mongolian 21 day tour, 18-35
Explore further & dive deeper on an adventure of a lifetime.
From £2,585 to £2,760 21 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 14 Mar, 5 Apr, 3 May, 10 Jun, 15 Jul, 30 Sep
Ulaanbaatar to Moscow overland tour, 18-35
Consider yourself the ultimate nomad? This one is for you!
From £1,695 to £1,725 13 days ex flights
Small group travel
Beijing to St Petersburg overland winter tour, 18-35
A frosty foray into the winter wonderland of Russia!
From £2,510 19 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 12 Nov, 17 Dec
Trans Siberian rail tour for 18-35
Want to hit the highlights without breaking the bank?
From £1,530 to £1,635 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 24 Feb, 19 Jun, 31 Jul
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
St Petersburg to Beijing winter tour, 18-35
An epic winter adventure that's not for the faint hearted!
From £2,270 to £2,280 19 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 29 Jan, 23 Dec
China backpacking tours
Travel China on a 16 or 25 day backpacking tour
From £1,523 16 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 9 Mar, 11 Mar, 18 Mar, 25 Mar, 1 Apr, 6 Apr, 8 Apr, 15 Apr, 22 Apr, 29 Apr, 6 May, 11 May, 13 May, 20 May, 25 May, 27 May, 3 Jun, 8 Jun, 10 Jun, 17 Jun, 24 Jun, 1 Jul, 6 Jul, 8 Jul, 15 Jul, 22 Jul, 27 Jul, 29 Jul, 5 Aug, 10 Aug, 12 Aug, 19 Aug, 26 Aug, 2 Sep, 7 Sep, 14 Sep, 16 Sep, 23 Sep, 30 Sep, 7 Oct, 14 Oct, 19 Oct, 21 Oct, 28 Oct, 4 Nov
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If you would like some help or advice, or just want to discuss your ideas for your next trip, do give us a call.
China tour on a shoestring
See different China, special customized tour
From US $1,693 to US $2,543 12 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
From
£1,315
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
We initially wanted to walk on the Great Wall and thought that would be the highlight but every destination we visited was equally memorable
Tips?
We used the high speed train for long journeys which gave us a comfortable rest though others may wish to fly
Local benefits?
Local guides in each region give a window on the every day lives of residents. Our guide in Ping’an gave us an insight of how our trip supported the local community by helping families stay... (more)David Pinder
From
US $2,960
excluding flights
From
US $2,465
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
From
US $1,035
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
US $1,334
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
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