Unmissable Tour Of The Great Wall Of China 

This experience is recommended during the summer, from April to June. And for the autumn season we recommend the months of September until the beginning of November.

It is not very cold; it can be warm but not too hot. Rain is usually limited.

The arrival will be at your hostel at the beginning of the trip in the city of Beijing, it is required to be at the hostel at 10 am to start your day.

Depending on the country of origin, medical requirements or vaccinations will be requested or recommended before your entry to China. It is necessary to check directly with the embassy for more information. The recommended vaccines are usually the following: Vaccine against Yellow Fever, Seasonal Influenza, Measles, Enteric Fever, Hepatitis A and B, Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis, Japanese Encephalitis, Rabies and Polio.

If during your experience you suffer from any unfortunate event, it is necessary to contact your guide first. It also depends on each situation; however, our guides will do their best to support you within our possibilities.

It is recommended to have Chinese Yuans (RMB) before starting the trip. It is possible to withdraw money from the ATMs that are in each city. Your guide will tell you when the next stop is so you can withdraw more money. It is important to know that many banks and cards charge a fee for overseas transactions when withdrawing money. ###MX In the following link you can find an estimate of the current exchange rate in Mexican pesos: https://www.xe.com/es/currencyconverter/convert/?Amount=1&From=CNY&To=MXN ###CO In the following link you can find an estimate of the current exchange rate in Colombian pesos: https://www.xe.com/es/currencyconverter/convert/?Amount=1&From=CNY&To=COP Note: The exchange rate may vary depending on the bank or exchange house where it is processed.

Flights, travel insurance, optional activities, meals, drinks, snacks, and other personal expenses (e.g. laundry).

The groups are from 04 to 30 people, but on average they are between 16 and 20 people

Yes, after finishing the programmed activities you can enjoy free time depending on the day.

The itinerary has some free days in which you can optionally take different activities or visit cultural sites. The itinerary describes some of these options on those days or you can also ask your guide for a recommendation.

In China, the food is usually very cheap. It is recommended an approximate of $130 usd for the whole experience.

Campsite: Shared tent for 02 people (out of season the campsite won’t be operating, instead the accommodation is located near the Great Wall: Beijing Badaling Leo Great Wall Hostel or similar) Beijing: Beijing Leo Hostel or similar Hangzhou: Hangzhou Joyspring International Youth Hostel or similar. Night train cabin for 06 people with single flat bed. Shanghai: Phoenix Hostel or similar.

Yes, our trips are made with solo travelers in mind. It is possible, this experience is designed for people traveling alone, since the accommodation is shared.

The minimum age is 18 years old. Because minors are non-taken, so there are no special prices.

You can add nights of accommodation in the hostels planned for your experience, this can be reviewed in the "Extras" section

Wi-Fi is available in all hostels. It is also recommended to buy a very cheap Chinese SIM card to keep in touch. They can usually be used for domestic calls, text messages and 3G/4G data.

Yes, it is possible in the hostels.

In China, the plugs and sockets are type A, C and I. The standard voltage is 220 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.

The scheduled arrival time is 10 AM in Beijing. Before your departure, we will send you detailed schedules.

This day is exclusive for your departure. There is a scheduled departure time from 10 AM.

A medium to moderate level of physical fitness is required. Since you will walk a lot and travel at night.

It is necessary to obtain a travel insurance. We recommend covering eventualities such as bad weather or natural disasters. As well as expenses for any type of emergency.

We strongly recommend packing very light. It really takes very little since you can wash your clothes regularly in the hostels. We suggest that you bring the following clothing: Flipflops, walking shoes, bathing suit, mosquito repellent, necessary documents and small bags or backpacks. If you are traveling before May or after September, you will need to consider also taking hat, gloves, coat, hoodie, and warm trousers with you.

We recommend a 50 - 70L backpack, but a suitcase is also fine but a backpack/hold-all is much more convenient.

We recommend checking directly with the embassy, as it depends on the nationality. You need at least six months of validity in your passport to get your visa. You must follow the instructions of the embassy to make the application. The visa must be applied for within three months prior to your start date. ###MX For travelers with Mexican passports, a visa is required to enter China. It costs approximately $730 mxn for one entry and the process takes approximately 04 working days from the complete delivery of the application. For more information about the necessary requirements, please consult the following official link of the Chinese Embassy in Mexico: http://mx.china-embassy.org/esp/LSFW/# . ###CO For travelers with Colombian passport, it is necessary to have a visa to enter China. It costs approximately $114,000 COP for one entry and the process takes approximately 06 working days from the complete delivery of the application. For more information about the necessary requirements, please consult the following official link of the Chinese Embassy in Colombia: http://co.china-embassy.org/esp/lsfw/

All bedding – including sleeping bags and mats during Great Wall camping is provided.

No, it is only possible to camp near the Great Wall from April to September. Outside this season, accommodation will be in a hostel near the Wall.

No, this experience does not include international and/or local flights. ###MX The approximate fare leaving Mexico is $26,585 MXN. ###CO The approximate fare from Bogota is $1,310 USD. NOTE: The rates presented above are merely indicative, the price may vary according to time.