Essential Information
Trip Profile
4 day walks and 2 half-day walks with vehicle support. Low altitude throughout, maximum 1044m.
Accommodation
7 nights hotels (3 nights basic), 2 nights basic homestay.
Food
All meals are included.
Reality Check
We spend 3 nights in varying basic hotels, and 2 nights in basic guesthouses/homestays, as the sections of wall we visit are well away from tourist style hotels. You should be prepared for these basic conditions on this trip and bad roads in order to get away from the usual crowds in China.
Normal group size and age
Min. 10, max. 24 students with 2 teachers, plus leader and appropriate local staff. Minimum age 14.
Icons explained
Adventure: A 'Rating' range of 1 to 3 (i.e. 1 is low, 2 is medium and 3 is high) applicable to this holiday adventure is displayed in the top icons (place the cursor over the image). This will help you gauge how challenging the trip is, how remote you will get, how far from the beaten track and how far from their comfort zone your students are likely to be.
Community: A 'Rating' range of 1 to 3 (i.e. 1 is low, 2 is medium and 3 is high) applicable to this holiday adventure is displayed in the top icons (place the cursor over the image). Here we aim to indicate the levels of interaction with locals, hands-on experiences of the local culture and the overall immersion in your destination’s way of life.
Activity: A 'Rating' range of 1 to 3 (i.e. 1 is low, 2 is medium and 3 is high) applicable to this holiday adventure is displayed in the top icons (place the cursor over the image). This simply highlights the number and range of different activities you and your group will be involved in throughout your trip.
Discovery: A 'Rating' range of 1 to 3 (i.e. 1 is low, 2 is medium and 3 is high) applicable to this holiday adventure is displayed in the top icons (place the cursor over the image). We are looking here at the range of experiences your group will encounter, such as with flora and fauna, cultural or religious sites, and geographical features.
