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Eco-Tourism
Eco-tourism a definition: A form of tourism that appeals to the ecologically and socially conscious. Eco-tourism focuses on local culture, wilderness adventures, volunteering and would typically involve travel to destinations where cultural heritage are the primary attractions.
WWF statistics state there are 1,000 Giant Pandas roaming free in the beautiful countryside of Sichuan. Many of our tours mentioned in this web site incorporate the Panda Conservation Centre near Chengdu. However we have worked with the Sichuan Tourist Administration and can now go a step further via GPS tracking and Volunteering work.
We think, although not yet widely recognised as an eco tourism destination the Peoples Republic of China has allot to offer, hence we have Great pleasure in offering you the following itinerary;
Trace Giant Panda’s in the wild using GPS Tracking
| Day 1 | Begin your Journey to Sichuan, South West China | |
| Day 2 | On arrival in Chengdu airport you will be collected and transferred to Wolong where you will stay in the 2 star Panda Inn Hotel for 4 nights. | B |
| Day 3 | This morning you will spend time visiting the Giant Panda Enclosure and the Ecology museum (Giant Panda Museum) where you will learn The life story of the Giant panda. In the afternoon you will be taken to the Yinchanggou valley here you will enjoy the afternoon Trekking in the Valley. | B |
| Day 4 | Today is the day you will go in search of the Giant Panda’s. The day will start with a drive up to Panda Valley from here you will hike up into the valley enjoying the views as you rise up. Under assistance of the local tracking expert you will go in search of the Giant Panda using the assistance of the GPS tracking system. Enjoy seeing the Panda’s in their natural habitat. A walk back to the Panda Inn for lunch. The rest of the day will be spent at your leisure. | B |
| Day 5 | Today is spent Volunteering , helping the Staff at the research centre. | B/L |
| Day 6 | After breakfast you will be transferred back to the airport for your return flight. | B |
From £435.00 per person based on 2 people sharing a twin room.
Included: meals as listed, transportation and transfers, accommodation in marked hotel, entry fee for sightseeing, English speaking guide service, GPS ( Global Positioning Systems ) panda tracking fee and permit, assistance from our local guide while tracking wild pandas with GPS.
(NB Volunteering: Usually do some cleaning, feeding, body measure, assisting in recording data.)
Excluded: tip to guide and driver, any other service not included above. International flights.
Please note: This tour can easily be combined with other Itineraries to include all the major attractions within the other regions of China.
Please note: It is now possible to fly to Sichuan Province via Amsterdam via KLM. This is perfect, as previously you would have needed to fly back across mainland China to reach Chengdu. We can command good international flight costs dealing direct with KLM so please ask us to include the international flight in your itinerary costs.
We have tried to cover this subject in the most responsible way and, as in all our tours , especially those related to Eco-Tourism we would appreciate feedback from you if you participate in this tour or anything similar.
This tour is of a more complex nature than many of the itineraries mentioned on this web site. We expect to receive your questions regarding what we have put together in Sichuan. Please put us to the test.
Some of your questions maybe answered by clicking the link below.
Eco – Tourism Questions and Answers
Alternatively please request a brochure and written details regarding our Eco Friendly tours in China. We will shortly be completing our 2008 brochure edition 2 which will have further samples of eco tourism tours in China, we will be happy to send this to you. Please fill in the details below.
Thanks Joanne great picture!
