Day 01 | arriving xi`an  

After breakfast, transfer to the airport and take a flight to Xi'an. Xi'an is one of the founding birthplaces of the ancient Chinese civilization. Throughout the 3100-years of Xi’an development, 13 dynasties have placed their capitals here. The city is truly filled with history, some might even describe the city to be a living history book. Xi'an, on international scale, shares equal fame along with Athens, Cairo and Rome, known as one of the four major ancient civilization capitals.

Upon arrival, your local tour guide will transfer you to your hotel. Enjoy the rest of the day at your own pace or participate in a highly recommended half-day program we offer;

Xi’an City Tour (USD $60/person). Visit the “Small Wild Goose Pagoda” (XiaoYan Ta), located on the highest mountain in the city. It is a, well-preserved, symbolic, tower built in the ancient times. Dating of this tower goes as far as 707 A.D. The tower is now functioned to collect Buddhists materials that were previously taken by Indian pilgrims. Here we will participate in a special class to learn about brush paintings, traditional Chinese culture and Chinese Calligraphy. Next, tour Xi’an Museum, a Tang Dynasty-style structure under national heritage protection. The museum has a massive collection and houses over around 14,000 pieces of items ranging from coins, clothing, potteries, weapons and many more. All of which are rated as China's highest level of protection due to its cultural importance.

● Meals Included: None    

● Accommodation: Titan Times Hotel or similar    

● Optional Tour(s):     

Small Wild Goose Pagoda

Small Wild Goose Pagoda” (XiaoYan Ta), located on the highest mountain in the city. It is a, well-preserved, symbolic, tower built in the ancient times. Dating of this tower goes as far as 707 A.D. The tower is now functioned to collect Buddhists materials that were previously taken by Indian pilgrims.

Xi’an Museum

Xi’an Museum, a Tang Dynasty-style structure under national heritage protection. The museum has a massive collection and houses over around 14,000 pieces of items ranging from coins, clothing, potteries, weapons and many more.

DAY 02 | XI`AN  

After breakfast, enjoy the day at leisure for you to explore the richness of Xi’an at your own pace. Or, participate in a highly recommended full-day program we offer;

Historical Xi’an Tour (USD $89/person). We will visit Qin Emperor’s Mausoleum, showcasing the world-renowned “Terracotta Warriors” and “Horses Museum”. It is the most significant archeological discovery and excavation site for China that took place in year 1974. Qin ShiHuang (d. 210 B.C.) is the first unifier and emperor of ancient Chinese civilization during the Qin dynasty. The emperor was buried surrounded by life-sized terracotta warrior sculptures, a funerary art with the purpose of protecting the emperor in his afterlife. The emperor’s tomb is located at the centre of a complex, designed to mirror the urban plan of a capital. The “Terracotta Army” is rated one of the top attractions in China after its enlistment by UNESCO in 1987. After visiting the museum, we will continue to the Artistic Ceramics Exhibition, to learn the techniques about the makings of the Terracotta Warriors.
● Meals Included: None     

● Accommodation: Titan Times Hotel or similar    

● Optional Tour(s):  

Qin Emperor’s Mausoleum

Qin Emperor’s Mausoleum, showcasing the world-renowned “Terracotta Warriors” and “Horses Museum”. It is the most significant archeological discovery and excavation site for China that took place in year 1974. Qin ShiHuang (d. 210 B.C.) is the first unifier and emperor of ancient Chinese civilization during the Qin dynasty. The emperor was buried surrounded by life-sized terracotta warrior sculptures, a funerary art with the purpose of protecting the emperor in his afterlife.

Day 03 | XI`AN-HOME/EXTENSION  

After breakfast, your local tour guide will transfer you to the airport. Depart home (via Beijing or Shanghai) or extend your journey to other cities in China.

● Meals Included: Breakfast    

● Accommodation: None    

● Optional Tour(s):None
  

● per person/twin share

● Min Group Size: 2

● Max Group Size: 46

● Shoulder-season surcharge: USD499per person

● High-season surcharge: USD per person

● Single supplement surcharge: USD99 per person

● Ex-Brisbane flight surcharge: USD per person

● Ex-Perth flight surcharge: USD per person

● Ex-Adelaide flight surcharge: USD per person

● Los Angeles*

● Please note: flight surcharge will apply to the cities with * indication.

● 2-night twin-share hotel accommodation in Xi`an

● Return Domestic flights

● Tours, transfers & admissions as per itinerary

● Local English-speaking guides in each city

● Meals as indicated in itinerary

● Visa to China

● Tipping

● Travel insurance

● Applicable surcharge, i.e. optional activities, single supplement & etc.

● Anything not listed in the itinerary, i.e. laundry, personal items, alcoholic drinks & etc.

● Any cost incur due to unforeseeable/unavoidable circumstances, i.e. airline schedule changes, cancellation etc.

● Xi`an (2-nights): Titan Times Hotel or similarPlease note: the listed accommodation may be subject to change but will remain of a similar or higher standard. Any changes remain beyond our control and all efforts are made to communicate these as soon as possible. We endeavour to always book non-smoking rooms however these cannot be guaranteed. The accommodation locations can be within or outside itinerary cities.

● [Xi`an]D01Xi`an City Tour                USD60

● [Xi`an]D02Full day Qin Emperor`s MausoleumUSD89

Please note: all USD amounts are subject to currency exchange rate and they may change at any time without advance notice.

● Checked Luggage: max 20 kg @ 1 piece per person

● Maximum Room Capacity: 2 people

● Child Policy: no child discounts. Full price applies for all children travelling with their parents

● Unaccompanied Minors: not allowed

● Bedding Configuration: double or twin (subject to availability)

● Gratuities (tips) are not included in the tour price for services of the tour guides and drivers throughout the tour. The industrial recommended tip for the tour guide and driver is USD10 per person/per day where tour or transfer services are provided, which will be expected whilst on tour (this will include day of arrival and departure).

● No private transfer is included in the quoted tour cost. For the customers who do not participate in the optional tour(s) and request an early return to the hotel. The following options are available: i) the customers can wait and use the group transfer; or ii) let us organise the private transfer on their own cost.

● A very good level of fitness and mobility is required for you to enjoy all aspects of the itinerary, as this is considered a fast-paced tour. While there is some free time scheduled either in the morning or afternoon, there are many full days of sightseeing with minimal rest and some early starts. You will be required to walk up and down stairs, get on and off the coach and participate in all scheduled sightseeing that may be conducted on uneven ground and terrain. Any physical ailments you may have must be disclosed at the time of booking to determine your suitability. If you have any form of walking aids, other than a walking stick or hiking poles, then this tour is not suitable.

● The itinerary provided serve as a guide only and may be subject to change without notice and at the discretion of Expedition Exclusive. Itinerary may be altered for reasons including, but not limited to, weather conditions, social unrest, poor road conditions or generally to ensure the safe passage of customers. Itinerary may also be changed due to local circumstances or events. Changes may or may not be communicated prior to departure. Expedition Exclusive will not be liable for any costs resulting from a change in itinerary due to factors beyond its control. Further, customers are not entitled to a refund for itinerary alterations resulting from factors beyond Expedition Exclusives’ control.