Xian Small Ship Cruise Tours &amp; Trips

Private Guided

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Full schedule

Visits

Beijing, Chongqing, Shanghai, Xian, Yichang

Themes

Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"It's hard to describe how lucky we are to have been able to work with Stephanie in planning our honeymoon to Japan. From the very beginning, Stephanie was friendly, flexible, and an absolute wealth of knowledge. We had several meetings with her leading up to our trip to come up with the perfect itinerary. Throughout this, Stephanie was mindful of our budget, without sacrificing anything. During our trip, Audley was available at all hours to help with anything and everything which was such a relief to know we had that resource available to us. I truly cannot imagine having planned this trip without all of Stephanie's guidance and knowledge- and cannot imagine taking another big trip like this without the help of Audley. Thank you again!"

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12 days From$4,507

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Classic China & Yangtze cruise

By Audley Travel

preferred

4.9/5 Excellent

Private Guided

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Full schedule

Visits

Beijing, Chongqing, Shanghai, Xian, Yangshuo

Themes

National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

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16 days From$6,441

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Roof of the world

By Viking River Cruises

preferred

4.7/5 Excellent

41 reviews

River Cruise

Lodging level

Luxury - 5 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Flexible schedule

Visits

Beijing, Chongqing, Lhasa, Shanghai, Terra Cotta Warriors, The Forbidden City, Three Gorges, Three Gorges Dam, Tiananmen Square, Wuhan, Yangtze River

Highlights

Experience 6-day Yangtze River cruise in veranda stateroom
Visit 5 UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Culture Curriculum: Enjoy tea with a Tibetan family; attend lectures on the Yangtze River, Mao Zedong & China’s current affairs; practice tai chi every morning aboard.
Enjoy a concert of the Hubei Bells
Learn a few Chinese words

Themes

50 plus, Cultural, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"Most of the people on this 17-day river cruise was quite elderly and infirm. Therefore the complimentary excursions were painfully slow walking. Local guides mostly told stories of their own upbringing and the conflicts they lived through. There was not much history on any of the excursions; and none of the buildings we saw gave us an opportunity to go inside, even the paid excursions. The accommodations were excellent, except that we paid for the best veranda but could not sit on our veranda because for the first 5 days our ship was packed tight next to another Viking ship. Food was good, except for dinners which were quite mediocre and never captured the flavor of the local foods."

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16 days From$9,802

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Impression China

By Travel China Guide

premier

5/5 Excellent

Small Group Tour

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Beijing, Chengdu, Chongqing, Great Wall of China, Shanghai, Terra Cotta Warriors, The Forbidden City, Xian

Highlights

Must-see sights - the Great Wall, Forbidden City, Terracotta Army, Giant Pandas
See the giant pandas up close in the Panda Breeding and Research Center
Soften and scent your body from head to toe on Yangtze River cruise
Walk into a local Chinese family, interact & dine with the hosts in their home

Themes

Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"TCGT is a company you need for an “all inclusive” trip in China. Emily arranged for us a perfect tailored itinerary based on our preferences. Hotel, transports and guides were professional, gentle and fluent English-speaking. We thank TCGT for such wonderful and perfect vacation in China and we highlight its services to everyone."

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14 days From$2,249

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Pandas & Yangtze Cruise

By Travel China Guide

premier

5/5 Excellent

Small Group Tour

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Beijing, Chengdu, Chongqing, Great Wall of China, Guilin, Shanghai, Terra Cotta Warriors, The Forbidden City, Xian, Yangtze River, Yichang

Highlights

Must-see sights - the Great Wall, Forbidden City, Terracotta Army, Giant Pandas
Fantastic cruise tour on the Li River from Guilin to rural Yangshuo
Have a once in a lifetime chance to get close to the incredibly cute treasure -Pandas
Take in the impressive skylines of Shanghai as you walk along the Bund

Themes

50 plus, Cultural, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Small Ship Cruise

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16 days From$2,859

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Majestic China & Yangtze River with Hong Kong

By Affordable World

none

4.7/5 Excellent

99 reviews

River Cruise

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Full schedule

Visits

Beijing, Chongqing, Great Wall of China, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Terra Cotta Warriors, The Forbidden City, Three Gorges Dam, Tiananmen Square, Victoria Peak, Xian, Yangshuo, Yangtze Delta, Yangtze River, Yichang

Highlights

Opportunity to cruise along the dramatic landscapes of the majestic Yangtze River
Visit the historic Terra Cotta Warriors in Xian
Visit the Great Wall, which is one of the man-built architectures that can be seen from the low orbit of the earth
A visit to Tiananmen Square, the world-famous and historic Tiananmen Square

Themes

Cultural, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Small Ship Cruise, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"We did the tour to Bangkok and Phuket in off season. We were concerned about the weather and if we would get a sub-par experience. But we had a wonderful time and would definitely recommend Affordable World!! Great company. Very organized and thorough. Our tour guide was amazing! He explained all of our stops and even some extra tid bits about the country. We were transported in air conditioned vans/sprinters to every stop. We felt right at home!"

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16 days From$2,599

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China Adventure Tour

By Discovery Nomads

none

4.5/5 Excellent

16 reviews

Self-Guided / Independent Tour

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Full schedule

Visits

Beijing, Great Wall of China, Shanghai, Xian

Highlights

Explore Beijing
Explore one of the greatest archaeological discoveries in the world
Explore the highlights of Shanghai, visit local markets, and the trendy Xintiandi district.
Enjoy the famous the Symphony of Lights Cruise with unlimited drinks

Themes

High Adventure, Small Ship Cruise, Sailing

What travelers are saying

"I recently took the Best of Australia and New Zealand tour...added on Fiji and a day in Auckland...with Discovery Nomads. During the booking process they were attentive and helpful. However, the nightmare began after paying for the tour! They told us we would receive our itinerary 10 to 20 days before our trip. It was sent 4 days before departure. We booked a tour for the trans alpine train from Christchurch to Queensland which we were told after the fact, that it did not exist. Furthermore, they failed to make a transfer reservation from the airport to our hotel in Christchurch. It took a week of constant sending of emails to get credit. They never answered them! Credit was finally issued almost 25 days later. The nightmare continues...we had to call each shuttle ride to confirm as their confirmation numbers were wrong and the local company could never find our reservations. So now add the cost of all the phone calls! Furthermore, when we reached out to Discover Nomads to help us while traveling, they NEVER answered their phone or a request for refund by email. We were completely ignored and left on our own. The only saving grace was we were traveling in English speaking countries. Can you imagine this happening to you in a country that doesn't speak English? Nightmare!!!!! And no assist from this horrible company. The only communication from them was for flight delays which we found out first by checking into the airport and one response asking for how much I paid for my transfer and proof of payment. I explained that it was all electronic and requested a refund of my original payment...heard nothing again from them until seven days later they sent an email stating that a meeting point had changed. So they had my email, just refused to deal with refunds or help. In addition, they had us waiting 15 hours for a hotel room in two flights. We were not allowed to stay in hotel lobby for so long and we arrived at 1:00am. We ended up paying for an early check in. Also, all internal flights were booked with 7.5 kg cabin luggage only. We had to pay baggage fees of $45 per bag. The costs of this trip were way higher then we anticipated. We had quotes for private tours just $2,000 higher...we should have booked that as we probably spent close to that amount in other fees!! TAKE MY WARNING...DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY!!!!!"

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9 days From$2,219

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China Natural Wonders Discovery

By China Highlights

Local Expert

Verified by Travelstride as locally operated and in the top of their field for customer reviews, local knowledge, and safety.

5/5 Excellent

Private Guided

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Beijing, Shanghai, Xian

Highlights

Discover the Hidden Halls in the Forbidden City.
Walk on a Delicate Mixture of the Restored and Wild Great Wall
Meet the Terracotta Army and Make Your Own Terracotta Warriors
Witness the Closest Things on Earth to the Hallelujah Mountains
Walk on the World's Longest and Highest glass-floored bridge

Themes

Cultural, Cycling & Biking, High Adventure, Hiking & Walking, Nature & Wildlife, Photography

What travelers are saying

"I've just returned from my trip to China, a week ago. I've seen many-many interesting places of Guangdong and Guangxi provinces. But most of all i liked my 2-days trip to Longshen villages with my guide Frank from chinahighlights. The day before our trip has started, in Guilin, Frank met me in hotel and told about our journey. Next 2 days we visited traditional ancient chinese villages (the biggest from them are Ping'an and Dazhai), walking around them, saw the rice-terraces landscape (it was really unbelievable). Also we had a hiking between villages, and stayed at night at ZhongLiu village. I haven't seen any tourists in this village, even chinese tourists. It was fantastic cause we've seen real chinese life of local people, including, for example, planting vegetables, collecting tea). Very quiet, fresh air, natural food. Yes, in this village almost no shops, no souvenirs, but you dont need them. All around you a hundred times better. I advice all, who wants to see real chinese life, visit this place, especially this village, stay at night there. Thanks very much to my guide Frank and chinahighlights for this trip!"

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14 days From$3,790

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Along the Great Silk Road of China

By China Highlights

Local Expert

Verified by Travelstride as locally operated and in the top of their field for customer reviews, local knowledge, and safety.

5/5 Excellent

Private Guided

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Full schedule

Visits

Kashgar, Xian

Highlights

Immerse Yourself in the Memory of the Silk Road at the Historical Site in Xi'an
Unveil the Secrets of the Terracotta Army and Make a Mini Terracotta Warrior
Meet the 'Color Palette Overturned by God' - the Rainbow Mountains.
Admire the Valuable Cultural Heritage of the Silk Road
Experience Traveling on a Camel as the Merchants on the Silk Road Did

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, Photography

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12 days From$4,149

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China Tour with Panda Experience

By Odynovo

premier

5/5 Excellent

Private Guided

Why we love them

They are able to handcraft custom trip plans in over 70 different destinations worldwide.

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Beijing, Chengdu, Great Wall of China, Guilin, Shanghai, The Forbidden City, Xian

Highlights

Wander along the Bund to experience the old and new in Shanghai.
Immerse in the scenic karst landscape on a Li River cruise in Guilin.
Visit the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding to see the cute pandas in Chengdu.
Marvel at the mysterious Terracotta Warriors and City Wonders in Xi’an.
Explore the iconic Great Wall and ancient Forbidden City in Beijing.

Themes

Cultural, Education / Learning, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"I didn’t take this tour exactly, but made some changes based on my schedule and interests and travel dates. It was my first time in Southeast Asia and I was a traveling solo female. Liz my trip consultant and contact person was so helpful and responsive to any and all my concerns and questions. It was a trip of a lifetime. I can not gush enough about the itinerary and experiences. I am completely impressed with is company and this person. Ya ya in Chang Mai and Sam in Bangkok are top notch guides. The diving in Phuket was arranged with Siam diving, a small private boat not an over stuffed crowded one. It felt like we were the only people in the ocean. Goo, GO, GO!!!!"

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China Highlights

By Explore!

premier

4.6/5 Excellent

Small Group Tour

Why we love them

They explore a place beyond the typical tourist traps and offer exciting activities that bring the “wow factor” intrepid travelers want.

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Strenuous

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Beijing, Guilin, Hong Kong, Tiananmen Square, Victoria Peak, Xian, Yangshuo

Highlights

A journey of discovery across China from Hong Kong to Beijing by train, boat and plane
Relax in the stunning limestone landscapes of China's tranquil South
Discover the amazing Terracotta Army and iconic Great Wall

Themes

Cultural, Hiking & Walking

What travelers are saying

"Yossef, our trip leader, was excellent. He was extremely knowledgeable and gave a very personal service. All the hotels were comfortable. What made some of them was their settings. We loved Morocco and the trip has given us the taste for more of this wonderful country. It was a great way to see this diverse country and give us an idea of people's lives as well as seeing the tourist highlights."

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China – Panda Conservation Adventure

By Discover Corps

preferred

4.9/5 Excellent

87 reviews

Small Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Beijing, Chengdu, Great Wall of China, The Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Xian

Highlights

Venture behind the scenes of a panda rescue center for hands-on interaction with these gentle creatures
Visit Xi'an and experience the unforgettable Terracotta Warriors
Experience the unforgettable Great Wall of China on our trip extension to Beijing
Experience a traditional cooking class and share a homemade meal with a local family

Themes

Cultural, Family Friendly, Nature & Wildlife, Volunteering & Community Service

What travelers are saying

"I recently returned from the Costa Rican wildlife safari. I was a bit concerned with Covid however every place was extremely clean and had places for you to wash your hands before you even walked in. This was a trip I was actually supposed to go on in 2020 however it was postponed, waiting so long the expectations were high. I was definitely not disappointed! Patricia our guide was absolutely wonderful, extremely knowledgeable and cater to our every need. I would highly recommend this vacation. Also everyone that I met in the community was extremely gracious and kind. The majority of these people work on tourism and unfortunately in the last year have not had any. Booking this trip would not only be an amazing adventure for you but it would also be amazing for the people in the community"

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Mary

Jan 2019

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Really enjoyed out trio and have already

Really enjoyed out trio and have already recommended Explore to family and friends.

Mary

Jan 2019

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Really enjoyed out trio and have already recommended Explore to family and friends.

Brian

Nov 2018

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Looking forward to planning our next trip

Looking forward to planning our next trip with Explore. Thank you.

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Nov 2018

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Excellent group of fellow travellers combined with

Excellent group of fellow travellers combined with a great guide allowed us to see some of the great sights of China at reasonable cost.. Highlight for me was defin...

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Nov 2018

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An excellent group of fellow travellers

An excellent group of fellow travellers combined with a great guide allowed us to see some of the great sights of China at reasonable cost.. Highlight for me was de...