Private Day Trip to Wild Elephant Valley and Jinuo Mountain Village from Xishuangbanna

Tour Highlights
• Get a close look at the lovely Asian elephants at Xishuangbanna Wild Elephant Valley
• Visit Jinuo Mountain Village to learn the culture and life of ethnic Jinuo people

About This Tour
• Departure: Daily departing from Jinghong (Capital of Xishuangbanna)
• Tour Duration: Approximately 8 hours.
• Guide Languages: Chinese & English.
• Pickup Time: Between 07:00 and 10:00, choose a departure time most suitable for you.
• Pickup & Drop-off Place: Your accommodation in Jinghong
• Advice on Meals: Lunch is not included in this tour. We recommend having a substantial breakfast and bringing snacks in case you get hungry while sightseeing. If you'd like to experience authentic local cuisine for lunch, feel free to inform your guide, who will be happy to assist.

Tour Itinerary at a Glance
• Pick up from your accommodation in Jinghong
• Drive to Xishuangbanna Wild Elephant Valley (approximately 33km)
• Visit Xishuangbanna Wild Elephant Valley
• Lunch on your own
• Drive to Jinuo Mountain Village (approximately 30km)
• Visit Jinuo Mountain Village
• Transfer back to your accommodation in Jinghong (approximately 26km)

Price Remark
• Prices are not valid during National Day (Oct 1-7), Chinese New Year, and Labor Day (May 1-5).

Price Inclusions
• Professional English language speaking tour guide.
• Air-conditioned vehicle with an experienced driver.
• Admission tickets to sightseeing places.
• All government taxes.

Price Exclusions
• Hotel accommodation.
• Meals are excluded allowing you flexibility on menu.
• Your personal expenses.
• Travel insurance is not included. Please purchase before your trip to provide for any unforeseen circumstances.
• Gratuities to guide & driver. They are customary and would be of great encouragement and reward for quality service.

Additional Information
• Confirmation will be received at the time of booking.
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
• The itinerary is subject to change due to traffic conditions or bad weather.
• The itinerary is flexible; changes can be made upon written request from travelers.
• IMPORTANT: It is required by the government regulations that travelers must provide their name, gender, nationality, passport number and date of birth to their tour operator upon booking a tour. Failure to do so could result in being denied access or admittance to sites and attractions during sightseeing. When you book this tour, please complete all required fields at checkout. Please bring your passport with you on the tour.

Cancellation Policy
• Cancellations made 24 hours prior to the scheduled departure time will receive a 100% refund.
• Cancellations made within 24 hours of the tour's start time or after the tour begins are non-refundable.
• Cancellation request will be confirmed within 2-5 business days, with refunds issued within 14 working days.

Tailor This Tour to Meet Your Needs
• If you want to customize this itinerary, contact us via WhatsApp (+86 139 1083 0737) or email (info@GrandChinaTravel.com). We'll create a tailor-made tour package just for you.

Know Before You Go
• Keep your passport with you throughout the tour; it may be needed to buy entrance tickets.
• Pickup time, guide's name, and contact information will be confirmed via WhatsApp or email.
• Your guide will be at the meeting point, holding a GGC pickup sign with your name.
• Meals are not included; please feel free to ask your guide for recommendations.
• If you book an Airbnb, please note that door-to-door pickup and drop-off might not be provided.
• There's a 20-minute grace period for waiting. Failure to show up will result in tour cancellation & no refund.

Hotel Pickup & Transfer to Xishuangbanna Wild Elephant Valley
Your private guide will be holding GoGrandChina pickup sign and waiting for you in your hotel lobby (or other appointed meeting place) at the appointed time. You will be transferred to Xishuangbanna Wild Elephant Valley in a comfortable private vehicle.

Visit Xishuangbanna Wild Elephant Valley
Drive out of Jinghong to Xishuangbanna Wild Elephant Valley (approximately 33km). This Wild Elephant Valley is only habitat of Asian Elephants that visitors can get a close look. There were numerous elephants in China according to the historical records. Currently only 300 Asian elephants are living in the original forest of Xishuangbanna. As a matter of fact, elephants here are international elephants. They have their own passage between China and Laos. The valley is also the place for wild animals such as monkeys, wild buffalos, slowworm, butterfly, gibbon, sloth, hornbills, peacocks, macaque, etc. Walking into this dense forest, you can watch the tamed elephants making a bow, greeting, dancing, playing and bathing. Take a 2km cable car running over the tree tops from the main entrance into the heart of the park to observe the wild Asian elephants and other animals.

Lunch at Your Own Expense
Please feel free to ask your guide for suggestions and recommendations

Visit Jinuo Mountain Village
Jinuo Mountain Village is set on Jinuo Mountain surrounded by tropical forests where over 20,900 Jinuo people live in bamboo buildings hidden among green leaves, according to the census of the year 2000. The Jino are one of the less numerous of the recognized minorities in China and the last one included as "national minority" because they were only recognized in 1979. A former name used for the Jino, Youle, means "following the maternal uncle," an indication of a matrilineal past. Stroll around Jinuo Mountain Village and visit Puer tea plantations up on the hills.

Transfer Back to Your Hotel
Your guide and driver will transfer you back to your hotel in Jinghong.