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When one thinks of tropical locales, Hainan Island is not often the first thing that springs to mind. Hawaii, the Caribbean, Fiji—that is where the mind treads. But Hainan Island, just off the southern coast of China, has everything one could want in a tropical vacation—balmy beaches, gentle winds and vegetation creeping along the serene shores. Here, we will cycle along the shores with a magnificent view of the sea; we will experience the authentic living style of local minority ethnic people; we will explore the plenty of rare flora and fauna when breaking into the amazing rain forest; we will sailing around superb Yalong Bay. So come with us to uncover the China’s Hawaii!
HOME - SANYA
Arrive in Sanya, your guide and driver will meet you at the airport and transfer you to downtown Sanya, check in the hotel and have a rest.
Sanya City, backed by its famous mountains and facing the sea, is a garden city full of coconut palms and other verdant splendors.
Accommodation 4* hotel in Sanya
Meals D
BINLANGGU CULTURAL HERITAGE TOUR
After breakfast transfer to Binlanggu (Areca Valley) Li & Miao Cultural Heritage Park, which is located in Baoting, about 30 km northeast of the city center of Sanya. We will first visit the Cultural Heritage Village to get better acquainted with the history of the Li & Miao ethnic groups from the traditional houses, exhibitions of their music instrument, the Brocade Treasure of Dragon-patterned Quilts and Tattoo Designs of their different kinds of Speaking Dialects. Look at the old ladies with tattoo on their face and probably the body doing live performance of craftsmanship of Spinning, Dyeing, Weaving and Embroidery. There is a magnificent show of the local Li & Miao life, named Charm of the Li and Miao Culture Live Show (about an hour), most dancers are the local villagers, even old grandmas over 70 years old. Try the famous traditional "Long Street Banquet" for lunch, which is one of Medicated Food in Yunnan, good for health.
In the afternoon, move to Ganzha Li Village to start our team building games including Coconut Bowling games, Kayaking Competition, or Orienteering if the time permits. Then drive to Yanoda.
Accommodation 4* hotel in Yanoda
Meals BLD
YANODA RAINFOREST HIKING & CAMPING TOUR
Yanoda (Baoting Li and Miao Autonomous County) is the only tropical rainforest located at 18N in China. It is the best of five tropical rainforest attractions in Hainan. After arrival, we will first start the unique training in Fantasy Valley (1.5-2 hours), which has 1.2km’s depth and 200m’s drops, full of rush, odd stones, waterfalls, huge trees. Taste the real stimulating while crossing the rush, deep pool and waterfalls. For safety, professional coach and protective equipment are prepared. Enjoy a featured menu for lunch - Yanoda Rainforest Medicated Food. With unique Hainan cook style, it combines different kinds of local vegetables, such as mushrooms, yam, with cage-free chicken and so on, supplying with sufficient protein, vitamins and aminophenol. In the afternoon, we will have an educational hiking tour in the forest under the guidance of the professional staff. The level of hiking will depends on your physical agility. During the hike, learn about old-aged rattan, thousand-year-old fern, huge magic fungus, upas and other wonders of tropical rainforest. Tonight, we will have a BBQ together and camping in the forest with the singing of birds and insects.
Accommodation Camping in the Yanoda Rainforest
Meals BLD
YANODA / NAN WAN MONKEY ISLAND / DANJIA FISHING VILLAGE / SANYA CYCLING LEISURE TIME
Wake up early in the forest, breath the fresh air near campsite, enjoy
the fantastic sunrise and the sea would be the best choice to start the day!
Drive for about 1.5 hours to Nan Wan Monkey Island.
Nan Wan
Monkey Island: Located on the Nan Wan Peninsula
that is 14 km south of Lingshui County, the Monkey Island is the only tropical
island natural reserves of macaque in the world. Besides the island's nearly
400 different species of tropical plants, and around 100 primitive species of
animals along with its pristine natural environment; they have now managed top-protect
over 2500 of these monkeys, thus it is called "Monkey Island".
After arrival, we will be taken to the island via cable car, offering a
truly unique taste of Hainan's beauty and culture. Having been well trained,
most of the moneys on the island seldom attack people and other animals or
destroy crops; when hearing whistles, they will rush from trees or swings, for
food. From here we could understand the history of macaque monkeys from the
instructions board and notice the life habits by face to face with them. In
addition to the feeding scene bustling of with noise and excitement, we
can also have fun by the comical circus shows by the monkeys.
In the afternoon, first we will transfer to the Dan Jia Fishing
Village nearby to experience the traditional lifestyle of locals - explore
the local fish market not by foot but the fishing boats. Then move to a
beautiful Sanya Bay, pick up the bikes under professional guidance,
and cycle along the red biking road near the beautiful shore. Enjoy the sunset.
After dinner, wander around the beautiful tropical city if you like.
Accommodation 4* hotel in Sanya
Meals BLD
SAILING PROJECT IN YALONG BAY
After breakfast, you will be amazed at one of two most beautiful roads in Hainan that can make you never forget, Yalongwan (Yalong Bay) Road, when driving to our Sailing School in Yalong Bay. Your professional instructors with years of experience in sail training will teach you how to sail with the right amount of hands-on experience. Basic Dinghy Classes have a maximum of five students and one instructor per boat (Omega). While there will sometimes be less, there will never be more. The instructors are able to accommodate beginners just learning to sail a dinghy, or to students interested learning few more advanced skills. Then the students themselves will have an option to change another self-operation dinghy with only two students per boat (Topaz), and operate in the Yalong Bay, in the waters surrounding the Sanya Virgin Islands if it is possible. The training is a rich blend of technical skill, confidence building, and common sense coupled with a spirit of adventure and romance. After lunch, transfer to Sanya Fenghuang airport for your departure flight back home.
Meals BL
Additional details
1. Before you pay deposit to book the tour, we haven’t made any reservation yet. The train, flight tickets and the hotel may different from the itinerary listed.
2. The visiting order of the scenic spots in the itinerary may change according to the traffic condition and other unforeseen things.
3. Tourist insurance is a must before going, please provide us the confirmation of insurance company when sign up.
The price includes
1. Entrance Fees: to scenic spots as listed in the itinerary
2. All the activities fee mentioned in the itinerary: Hutong rickshaw in Beijing; Sichuan Opera show in Chengdu;
3. Private Transfers: Transfers between airports, hotels and scenic spots while sightseeing during the trip by private air conditioned vehicle with a driver.
4. Meals: All meals as indicated in the itinerary (B-breakfast, L-lunch, D-dinner), include Peking duck dinner in Beijing; Hot pot dinner in Chengdu.
5. Guide: As outlined in the itinerary an English-speaking guide and driver will be provided in each city, who will remain with you throughout your time in that city. A new guide and a new driver will meet you at each city on your tour, to provide you with the best local knowledge available
6. Hotel: hotel fees are based on two people sharing one room with king-size bed. All hotels as listed in the above itinerary serve daily western or Chinese breakfast
8. Travel Agency Liability insurance
The price does not include
1. International airfare or train tickets to enter or leave China
2. China entry visa fees
3. Excess baggage charges
4. The medicine for the sickness or accident while on the way
5. Personal expenses: expenses of a purely personal nature such as laundry, drinks, fax, telephone calls, optional activities, sightseeing or meals which are not included in the tour itinerary
6. Meals: any meals which are not specified in the tour itinerary
7. Single room supplement
8. Please notice that the price will be much higher during the festival of Labors’ Day, National Day, spring festival
9. Tips to tour guide and driver (recommended USD10-15/guest/day).
10. Tourist accident insurance. NB - you are strongly suggested to buy travel and health insurance before you start out from your home country.
Payment conditions
To confirm your reservation, you must pay a deposit of 30% of the total amount due via the payment link that your local agent will share. The balance is due 30 days prior to departure. The quoted exchange rate is valid for the next 7 days – if the deposit is not paid within this time, the quote will be re-calculated.
Terms and conditions for cancelation
i. Cancellation of the Tour by CAT (local agent):
CAT reserve the right to cancel the postpone tour at any time up to the date final payment is due under the following condition: in our opinion, health and/or safety factors related to conditions in China would make the tour inadvisable. And in this case, all money paid by the participants will be refunded. If the tour is postponed, CAT will offer all those who have signed up the opportunity to have the same tour for a later time, but the price may be changed according to the season. We will notify you of any change, and give you a reasonable period
of time to make your decision. Consumers may, but are under no obligation to, take the tour under these new terms. After final payment has been made, we may cancel the tour only if, in our opinion, health and/or safety factors related to conditions in China would make the tour inadvisable. Since cancellation in this case involves factors which may arise suddenly and are entirely outside our control, including but not limited to natural disasters, civil unrest and epidemic disease, we cannot guarantee a full refund in this case. This is because payment will already have been made to finalize the arrangements and reservation.
ii. Cancellation of the Tour by Consumer:
Any cancellation must be made by sending an email to the local agent. The cancellation fee varies according to how many days prior to departure the cancellation is made:
· More than 30 days prior to departure: 5% of the total holiday cost
· Between 30 and 22 days prior to departure: 25% of the total holiday cost
· Between 21 and 8 days prior to departure: 50% of the total holiday cost
· Between 7 and 3 days prior to departure: 75% of the total holiday cost
· Less than 3 days prior to departure and after the departure date: 100% of the total holiday cost
All cancellations must be in writing and will be effective upon receipt by CAT. No refund will be made to those participants who break the journey regardless of the portions of the package unused. If, owing to serious illness or injury, the participant withdraws from the tour, a refund will be subject to the consent of the local travel agent.
No refund will be made to those participants who have failed to secure valid travel documents such as passport or visas.