Himalayan Express

From $5,798 - 20 Days - Fully Inclusive From Australia

With the opening of the 1,956km long Qinghai-Tibet Railway, a unique opportunity now exists to travel by train between Lhasa and Beijing, over 4,000 km away. Our amazing journey starts in the scenic Sichuan Province where we will be able to visit the adorable pandas in Chengdu before flying to Lhasa to discover the mystical lands of Tibet. Our return journey is by the Tibetan Railway which crosses the starkly dramatic Qinghai Plateau where we stop to visit the sacred Qinghai Lake. Our trip would not be complete without visiting the Terracotta Warriors and the Great Wall.

TOUR ITINERARY

"Our National Guide Jason was exceptional and would describe him as one of the best guides we have ever dealt with.  Overall the tour, including the food and accommodation was very good and as described in your brochure"
Mr and Mrs Donohoe, New South Wales - May 2009

 

Day 1: Australia to Chengdu

Fly with Qantas Airways to Chengdu via Hong Kong for a 2 night stay.

Day 2: Chengdu

Visit the famous Panda Research Centre. This evening enjoy a sumptuous Sichuan Banquet.

Days 3-5: Chengdu to Lhasa

Fly to Lhasa. Over the next 3 days we visit Barkhor Square, the Jokhang Temple, Sera Monastery, the Potala Palace and Norbulingka.

Day 6: Lhasa to Gyantse

Travel to Gyantse and visit the Gyantse Kumbum.

Day 7: Gyantse to Shigatse

Continue to Shigatse where we visit the Tashilhunpo Monastery.

Day 8: Shigatse to Lhasa

Today we return to Lhasa via Yandrok Lake.

Days 9-11: Lhasa to Xining

Board our overnight train to Xining arriving tomorrow. The following day we visit the Ta’er Temple.

Day 12: Xining to Xian

Visit an ethnic village before we transfer to the railway station for our overnight sleeper train to Xian.

Days 13-14: Xian

Arrive in Xian and visit the Little Wild Goose Pagoda. Enjoy a Shui Jiao Dumpling Banquet. Tomorrow visit the Terracotta Warriors and the ancient City Wall.

Day 15: Xian to Beijing

Visit the Shaanxi Provincial Museum and walk through the Muslim Quarter to the Great Mosque before boarding our overnight train to Beijing.

Days 16-18: Beijing

Arrive in Beijing this morning and visit the Summer Palace. This evening enjoy a sample of the local delicacy, ‘Peking Duck’. Tomorrow we visit Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven. The next day walk on the Great Wall and enjoy a Chinese Acrobatic show in the evening.

Day 19: Depart Beijing

Transfer to the airport for our flight to Australia.

Day 20: Arrive Australia

Arrive home this morning.

Price Guide

From $5,798 per person

20 Days, Fully Inclusive
Departing Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth
From Price Includes Tour cost $5,580, Airline Fuel Surcharge $130 & Tipping $88 (Subject to change with Tipping payable on arrival in China. See Booking Conditions)
From $875 Single Hotel Supplement
From $4,668 Land Only including Tipping
Tour
Code		 Depart
Date		 Return
Date		 Price
AUD		 Avail

2010

 

 

 

 

T29040

06 May

25 May

$5,798

Closed

T29041

13 May

01 Jun

$5,798

Avail

T29042

03 Jun

22 Jun

$5,798

Few

T29043

09 Sep

28 Sep

$5,798

Avail

T29044

23 Sep

12 Oct

$5,918

Avail

2011

 

 

 

 

T29050

05 May

24 May

$5,798

Avail

T29051

12 May

31 May

$5,798

Avail

T29052

02 Jun

21 Jun

$5,798

Avail

Important Note: Above prices include Fuel surcharges and tipping of $218 (correct as at 02 March 2010 and subject to change). Please note the Tipping amount of USD74 is payable on arrival in China.

Though status is regularly updated, availability above is indicative only, not live and hence does not guarantee that space is available on your selected tour when you or your agent calls Wendy Wu Tours to book.  Booking early is the only way to ensure availability of your selected departure date. 

Travel Info

Country Info

Inclusions

  • Return international economy class airfares
  • Tipping and Current Airline Fuel levy - Subject to Change (See Pricing Section)
  • All meals and accommodation
  • All transportation, daily tours and entrance fees
  • National Tour Escort accompanying you throughout your destination with a minimum of 10 passengers and/or English speaking local guides in each city.
  • Visa fees for Australian passport holders
  • Domestic taxes
  • Australia and China departure taxes
  • A Wendy Wu Tours travel wallet

Exclusions

  • Personal expenditure such as drinks, laundry service and souvenirs
  • Arrangements and taxes in Singapore/Hong Kong if required
  • Land Only package excludes visa fees and arrival and departure transfers
  • Prices do not include camera and video charges
  • Local airport taxes if applicable
  • Insurance

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