Secrets of Hong Kong & Mainland China

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Your journey begins with in Hong Kong where you’ll join a Local Specialist on a thrilling tram ride on one of the world’s oldest funicular railways up to Victoria Peak, for breathtaking views over the city and the harbor. Take a sampan boat ride around Aberdeen Harbor and see the fishermen who live and work on their boats. Enjoy a Dim Sum Regional Meal onboar...

Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy

Highlights

    • Hong Kong: City tour includes a tram ride up to Victoria Peak for views of the city and harbor, a sampan boat ride around Aberdeen Harbor, and a visit to Stanley Market
    • Cheung Chau Island: Tour the pedestrian island and visit Cheung Po Tsai Cave and Pak Tai Temple
    • Guilin: Cruise the Li River to Yanshuo
    • Beijing: Explore Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Walk along the Sacred Way at the Great Wall, visit Beijing Zoo

What's this trip about?

    Your journey begins with in Hong Kong where you’ll join a Local Specialist on a thrilling tram ride on one of the world’s oldest funicular railways up to Victoria Peak, for breathtaking views over the city and the harbor. Take a sampan boat ride around Aberdeen Harbor and see the fishermen who live and work on their boats. Enjoy a Dim Sum Regional Meal onboard the famous Jumbo Floating Restaurant. Enjoy a scenic cruise with a Local Specialist along the Li River to the ancient city of Yangshuo. Cruise along the river taking in the breathtaking scenery; the stunning limestone peaks and the ever-changing rock formations. As you flow down the river, see the interesting sites littered along the bank as you pass lush rice paddies, fishermen on bamboo rafts and water buffalo.

Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeGroup - max of 26 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityHong Kong
End CityBejing

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Cultural
  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife

Destinations

  • Asia
  • China

Attractions

  • Beijing
  • Great Wall of China
  • Guilin
  • Hong Kong
  • The Forbidden City
  • Victoria Peak
  • Yangshuo

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing
  • Nature
  • River cruise
  • Ruins & Archaeology
  • Short Cruise

Trip includes

    • Professional Travel Director
    • First Class Hotels
    • 17 Meals
    • Local Expert
    • Airport Transfers
    • Inter-Trip Flights
    • Personal Audio Headsets
    • Motorcoach Transportation
    • Complimentary WiFi
    • Travel Documents

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Day 1: USA - Hong Kong

Depart from your home gateway city bound for Hong Kong (flight not included).

Day 2: Arrive Hong Kong

Meals: Welcome Reception

Accommodation: Eaton Hong Kong

Welcome to Hong Kong. Upon arrival at Hong Kong International airport, transfer to your centrally located Kowloon Accommodation. This evening join your Travel Director and fellow travelers for a Welcome Reception with appetizers.

Day 3: Hong Kong Sightseeing

Meals: Breakfast and Regional Meal Lunch

Accommodation: Eaton Hong Kong

This morning’s city tour with a local specialist includes a thrilling tram ride on one of the world’s oldest funicular railways up to Victoria Peak, for breathtaking views over the c...

Day 4: Hong Kong - Cheung Chau Island

Meals: Breakfast and Regional Meal Lunch

Accommodation: Novotel Nathan Road Kowloon

Today experience the other side of Hong Kong with a local specialist, as they take you on a ferry ride through the vibrant harbor over to Cheung Chau Island. You’ll feel ...

Day 5: Hong Kong – Guilin

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Guilin Bravo Accommodation

This morning is yours to explore Hong Kong as you wish, do some last minute shopping or simply have a relaxing morning. Later transfer to the airport for your flight to Guilin. On arrival transfer to your Accommodation for an evening at leisure.

Day 6: Guilin - Li River

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Accommodation: Guilin Bravo Accommodation

Enjoy a scenic cruise with a local specialist along the Li River to the ancient city of Yangshuo. Cruise along the river taking in the breathtaking scenery; the stunning limestone peaks...

Day 7: Guilin – Beijing

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Novotel Beijing Peace Accommodation

After a free morning to explore Guilin, transfer to the airport for your flight to Beijing. Relax with an evening at leisure.

Day 8: Beijing Sightseeing

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Regional Meal Dinner

Accommodation: Novotel Beijing Peace Accommodation

Explore the vibrant historical sites of Beijing today starting with Tiananmen square, named after its Gate of Heavenly Peace. It is home to the National ...

Day 9: Beijing Great Wall

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Accommodation: Novotel Beijing Peace Accommodation

Journey beyond the city to the UNESCO World Heritage listed Great Wall. This masterpiece of construction also has significant symbolic value. The stone and earthen fortificatio...

Day 10: Beijing Sightseeing & Free Time

Meals: Breakfast and Be My Guest Lunch

Accommodation: Novotel Beijing Peace Accommodation

Spend the morning at leisure, before embarking on a unique tour by rickshaw through one of the Hutong areas of Beijing. Stop at the home of a local family for a del...

Day 11: Beijing – USA

Meals: Breakfast

Transfer to Beijing Airport for your onward flight.

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Price From $3,425
Price per day$311
Single supplement (single occupancy)$855
Last Updated: 8/2/2018

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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Accommodation

,Days 2 – 3: Eaton Hong Kong Location: Conveniently located in the very heart of Kowloon, the hotel is only a few minutes' walk from Jordan MTR station. Other nearby attractions include Tin Hau Tenple, Jade Market, Temple Street Market, Fruit Market, Broadway Cinematheque, and Kowloon Park. Day 4: Novotel Nathan Road Kowloon Location: The hotel is located right in the heart of the city on Nathan Road, otherwise known as the Golden Mile, and is the only 4-star international hotel in Jordan Yau Ma Tei district in Hong Kong Kowloon. Days 5 – 6: Guilin Bravo Hotel Location: The hotel is just a 10 minute walk from the city center and night market. Days 7 – 10: Novotel Beijing Peace Hotel Location: The hotel is ideally located in the city center at Wangfujing, within walking distance of the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square and shopping malls.
Cancellation policy

If a cancellation is made within 30 days after making your reservation your $350.00 deposit will be FULLY REFUNDED. *See Air Reservations section for specific change fee information for air reservations. For cancellations or changes thereafter but more than 61 days prior to departure there will be a $350.00 per person fee assessed. If you must withdraw or make a change 60 days or less prior to departure (90 days or less for all River Cruises), the following fees will apply:

Number of Days Prior to Departure and Cancellation/Change Land Tours – Per Person

31 - 60 Days: 25% of trip cost

15 - 30 Days: 50% of trip cost

Less than 15 Days: 100% of trip cost

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Meals Included

9 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches  and 2 Dinners

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Additional Information

Please Note: All inter-trip air related charges in economy class for flights between Hong Kong - Guilin and Guilin - Beijing are included in the Land Only price shown based on accurate airfare as of April 26, 2016. At the time you purchase your trip the inter-trip air prices may be higher.

Accommodations: Triple bedded rooms have two single beds and the third bed is generally of the roll-away or folding type. These rooms are only suitable to two adults traveling with a child.

Special Discounts: At times we offer discounted departures. These discounts are valid for new bookings only and are not combinable with any other discounts other than our Frequent Traveler Discount and $100 AARP Member Discount. Other restrictions may apply, please call for details.

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