Xishuangbanna Highlights 4-Day Private Tour Package

Tour Highlights
• Visit the morning market of Ganlanba Dai Village to experience Dai daily life
• Experience the Dai tradition of Water-splashing at Ganlanba Dai Minority Park
• Visit Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden, the largest tropical garden in China
• 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
• Experienced English speaking tour guide
• Overland round-trip transfers with private chauffeur and in-transport refreshments
• Accommodation at international standard 4-star hotel in Jinghong

Tour Itinerary at a Glance
• Day 1 Arrival in Xishuangbanna, Xishuangbanna Airport Transfer
• Day 2 Ganlanba Dai Minority Park, Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden
• Day 3 Xishuangbanna Wild Elephant Valley, Jinuo Mountain Village
• Day 4 Departure from Xishuangbanna, Transfer to Xishuangbanna Airport

Hotels & Meals
• 3 nights of accommodations at 4-star Tai Garden Hotel Xishuangbanna or similar
• Daily hotel breakfast included, lunch & dinner on your own

Tailor This Tour to Meet Your Needs and Requirements
• If you have booked your own hotel, if you want to stay at other hotels or if you want to modify this itinerary, please feel free to contact us by WhatsApp (+86-18309280878), Wechat (+86-18309280878) or email (info@GrandChinaTravel.com), we will create a tailor-made tour for you.

Price Remarks
• Prices are not valid during China's Official Holidays (such as National Day & Chinese New Year Festival etc.).
• Prices are based on sharing in double/twin/triple room at proposed hotels.
• S/S (Single Supplement) fee is charged for staying at single room.
• S/S fee for less than 10 adult travelers: USD30; S/S fee for over 10 adult travelers: USD26.

Price Inclusions
• Hotel accommodation with daily breakfast at hotel
• Professional English language speaking private tour guide
• Air-conditioned vehicle with private experienced driver
• All admission tickets to sightseeing places
• All government taxes

Price Exclusions
• Your personal expenses.
• Tour guide for arrival & departure transfers.
• Lunches & dinners are excluded allowing you flexibility on menu.
• 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 Info
• Confirmation will be received at 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.
• Advice on Meals: Please feel free to ask your guide for recommendations on authentic local food.
• 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 31 days or more prior to the scheduled departure date, will receive a 100% refund.
• Cancellations made within 22 - 30 days will incur a 10% fee.
• Cancellations made within 15 - 21 days will incur a 30% fee.
• Cancellations made within 8 - 14 days will incur a 50% fee.
• Cancellations made within 0 - 7 days will not receive a refund.
• After the tour has commenced, there is no refund for canceled services due to non-participation, missed days on tours.
• Cancellation request will be confirmed in 2-5 business days, you will receive your refund within 14 working days.

Why Travelers Have to Choose GoGrandChina Private Tours?
• Choose your most suitable departure time, whether you are an early bird or you prefer sleeping in.
• GoGrandChina private tours are more flexible, allowing you to adjust everything on your trip to your wishes.
• GoGrandChina tour guides will be at your service to make sure you get the most from each destination. They are there for you and are responsible for making your journey special – and your needs always come first.
• GoGrandChina offers comfortable and luxury vehicles with a private & experienced driver who’s always by your side and ready to take you to your next destination.
• No shopping stops & factory visits, no chance of getting ripped off.
• No hidden costs, rest assured that there are no nasty surprises.

Know Before You Go
• There is no tour guide for arrival & departure transfers.
• Keep your passport on you constantly. It might be needed to buy entrance tickets.
• Meals (lunch & dinner) are not included. Please feel free to ask your guide for recommendations.
• Add us on WeChat (+86-18309280878) or WhatsApp (+86-18309280878) to reach GGC service staff at anytime.
• Before getting to Xishuangbanna you will receive driver's contact information by WhatsApp, Wechat or email.
• You will be greeted by driver holding GGC welcome sign with your name at the airport or train station arrival hall.

Day 1 Arrival in Xishuangbanna, Xishuangbanna Airport Pick-up
Meet your driver at Xishuangbanna airport or train stations and transfer to your hotel in a comfortable private vehicle. After getting settled at the hotel, you may explore Xishuangbanna on your own. Xishuangbanna is located in the southernmost tip of China and bordered Laos and Myanmar. Xishuang means twelve while Banna means region in local Dai language, Xishuangbanna means twelve administrative regions. Foremost of the region’s many ethnic groups are the Dai, northern cousins to the Thais, whose distinctive temples, bulbous pagodas and saffron-robed clergy are a common sight in Xishuangbanna. Other ethnic groups include Hani, Bulang, Jinuo, Wa and Lahu. Xishuangbanna is famous for its tropical rain forest natural landscape. The only tropical rainforest nature reserve in China is located in Xishuangbanna.

Meals Included: No meals
Hotel: 4-star Tai Garden Hotel Xishuangbanna or similar

Day 2 Ganlanba Dai Minority Park, Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden
Drive out of Jinghong along the Mekong River to visit Ganlanba Dai Ethnic Village (approximately 30km). Meaning olive plain, the name of Ganlanba derives form the olive-shaped land covered with a dense forest. Visit morning market in the village, then stroll around Ganlanba Dai Minority Park to experience the culture and Dai people’s daily life. Enjoy the “the Oriental Carnival” in Water-splashing Square, and pay visits to five Dai villages - Manjiang, Manchunman, Manting, Manzha and Manga. View bamboo houses, Buddhist temple, gold pagoda, white pagoda, drum tower and special musical instruments. Next, visit Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden to find out the reason why Xishuangbanna is called the Kingdom of Plants. Founded in 1959, Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden is the largest tropical garden in China. The botanical garden's excellent preservation of over 13,000 species of plants in its 38 living collections has enhanced its reputation for being one of the most diverse botanical gardens for outdoor plants in the world.

Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel
Hotel: 4-star Tai Garden Hotel Xishuangbanna or similar

Day 3 Xishuangbanna Wild Elephant Valley, Jinuo Mountain Village
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. Currently 300 Asian elephants are living in the original forest of Xishuangbanna. They are international elephants and 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 and 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. Next, 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. 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.  

Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel
Hotel: 4-star Tai Garden Hotel Xishuangbanna or similar

Day 4 Departure from Xishuangbanna, Transfer to Xishuangbanna Airport
Private transfer (without guide) to Xishuangbanna airport for your departure flight. Wish you a pleasant journey and thank you for traveling with GoGrandChina.

Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel

Friendly Tips
• You may fly from Xishuangbanna to Kunming
• Please feel free to contact your GGC service staff if you want to book discount flight & train tickets.