Travelers Society:  Let’s go… trekking in Shennongjia! (April 4 - 7 Tomb Sweeping Festival)
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Travelers Society: Let’s go… trekking in Shennongjia! (April 4 - 7 Tomb Sweeping Festival)

Venue:
Travelers Society Trip
Travelers Society Trip Huangpu Shanghai
Date:
4/4/2018
This ticket is only available as an e-ticket
Travelers Society:  Let’s go… trekking in Shennongjia! (April 4 - 7 Tomb Sweeping Festival)
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Travelers Society: Let’s go… trekking in Shennongjia! (April 4 - 7 Tomb Sweeping Festival)

4/4/2018
Travelers Society Trip
Travelers Society Trip Huangpu Shanghai
2000
E-ticket

Event details

April 4 - 7: Let's go...trekking & camping in Shennongjia Forests! The hunt for Bigfoot!

 

This October holiday excursion is all about taking an awesome trek through Shennonjia’s  beautiful mountain forests (famous for their biodiversity), finding a sea of clouds, camping under the stars, and more!   Get ready for some spectacular nature.

 

We will be trekking through beautiful mountain scenery…

...finding a sea of clouds...

...trekking though the birthplace of the wild golden monkeys (and maybe even finding some!)...

...camping under the stars…

..and more!!!

 

 

Dates: April 4-7  (During the Tomb Sweeping Festival)

 

Day 1 - Wednesday, April 4

10:20 – catch our flight to Yichang (Hubei)

15:35 – Airport pickup and head over to Muyu Town

19:30 – Local specialty dinner

20:30 – Check into our wooden guest house

    • Accommodation : Guesthouse
    • Meals: Dinner

 

Day 2 – Thursday, April 5

 

  • Muyu Town → Colorful Village → Pine forest→Amitabha Rock → Wooden House Camp  (12 km trek / 5-6 hrs)

 

 

07:00 – Campsite breakfast

08:30 – Start our trek through pine forests, rhododendrons, and over to Amitabha Rock

12:00 – Stop for lunch along the way

13:00 – Continue trekking

16:00 – Set up camp and have some dinner

    • Accommodation : Camping under the stars!
    • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch,  Dinner

 

Day 3 – Friday, April 6

 

  • Amitabha Rock → Huang Fengling → Laojunshan [Altitude: 2936 m ] → camp  (13 km trek / 5-6 hrs)

 

 

06:00 – Campsite breakfast

07:00 – Trek through grasslands and head up to the summit to check out the sea of clouds

12:00 – Lunch

13:00 – Continue trekking

16:00 – Set up camp and have some dinner

    • Accommodation : Camping under the stars!
    • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

Day 4 – Saturday, April 7

 

  • Camp → Primitive Forest → Muyu Town → Yichang → Shanghai    (23 km trek / 7-8 hrs)

 

 

06:00 – Campsite breakfast

07:00 – Head down the mountain through incredible scenery, waterfalls, villages, and listen to some local legends from our guides

13:30 – Arrive at Muyu Town and have a local specialty lunch

14:30 – Transfer to the airport to catch our flight back

17:30 – Arrive at the airport and grab a quick bite to eat for dinner

19:25 – Hop on our flight back

    • Accommodation : n/a
    • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

 

Transportation:

Included – On site private bus with A/C, insured

Not included - Train/Flight to/from Yichang (Hubei Province)

 

Suggested Flight or Train:

Shanghai(Pudong) – Sanxia: MU2676
 
19:20 - 21:45-  est. price 840 RMB
 
 
Shanghai – Yichang East: D956
 
09:30 – 16:16, Estd. price –520RMB

 

 



Yichang (Sanxia) - Shanghai (Pudong T1):- MU2675

19:25- 21:20 -  est. price 1200 RMB

 

Or depart at or after 19:25

Book your tickets on ctrip.com.  It’s quick and easy.  They even have an app.  (If you need help booking your flights, a booking fee of 100 RMB per ticket will apply, paid directly to the booking agent. Contact information will be sent upon registration.)

 

*You can arrive in earlier and meet us at the airport at the time that the recommended flight arrives, and you can leave on any flight at or after the suggested flight departure time, otherwise you may have to arrange for your own transportation.

 

Important: Please wait for a confirmation from Travelers Society before booking your flights. (This is not the payment confirmation)

 

Accommodation:

Included - 3 nights - Clean double occupancy rooms and tents (with sleeping bag and mat) are included in the price.  These will be booked on a first come first served basis.  If you wish to room alone, the single occupancy fee is an extra 800 RMB per person total for the 4 nights. Please note that availability may be limited. (We can help you find someone to share if needed. However, if there is an uneven number of travelers, the nightly single occupancy may apply. Pairings in this case are distributed in order of request.)

 

Meals:

Included - Meals as listed

 

 

Price: Book now and get the early bird price of 3,599 RMB or 3,799 RMB if deposit paid after March 22

 

Deposit: 2000 RMB (included in price)
*Full payment due March 27. (Registration will be open after this date.)

 

We do not go cheap on safety… We get the best equipment and the most experienced instructors for our trips

 

Includes:
Accommodation, onsite transportation, meals as listed, entrance fees, shuttle bus fees, Local guide, 2 bottles of sports drink/ day, Chinese/English speaking guide, insurance, porters camping permits, mineral water, first aid service, a trip of a lifetime and loooots of fun!!!

 

Does not include:
Flights to/from Yichang, drinks, some meals, personal expenses, camping equipment

  • Please note that porters will carry tents and other communal gear. You will need to carry your personal items and snacks (5-7 kgs).  Porters can be hired at an extra charge of 500 RMB per day for the 3 days. Due to the limited availability of porters, booking must be made prior to departure.

 

Backpack rental - 50 RMB

Headlight purchase - 25 RMB/light

Trekking pole purchase- 30 RMB/stick

 

What you need to bring:

PASSPORT, trekking backpack (40-60L), flashlight/headlamp, outdoor clothing, warm jacket, outdoor tableware, trekking poles, knee pads, trekking socks, warm clothing for cold nights  (~0C), gloves, scarf, water bottles, hiking shoes, camera/GoPro, sunscreen, towel, hat, high energy snacks for the trek

 

Note: If your passport is in the visa office for processing, please bring the original slip of paper given to you by the authorities and a photocopy of your passport with you on the trip. This paper can be used for domestic travel instead of a passport.

 

Cancellation & Disclaimer:
If the traveler decides to cancel, s/he can get refund of the deposit (a small cancellation fee may apply) up to March 22 and no refund after that. The schedule may be adjusted due to weather conditions, unforeseeable events, etc. Note: If you are unable to complete the route due to personal limitations, no refund will be made. For complete information please refer to www.travelers-society.com/terms-conditions. If you have a heart condition or other severe health issues you may not be able to participate.  Please contact us for more information.

Have a question?

email us: info@travelers-society.com

or add our individual Wechat account: ID: travelers-society

Notice

Dates: April 4-7  (During the Tomb Sweeping Festival)

 

Price: Book now and get the early bird price of 3,599 RMB or 3,799 RMB if deposit paid after March 22

 

Deposit: 2000 RMB (included in price)
*Full payment due March 27. (Registration will be open after this date.)


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Travelers Society: Let’s go… trekking in Shennongjia! (April 4 - 7 Tomb Sweeping Festival)

Venue:
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Travelers Society Trip Huangpu Shanghai
Date:
4/4/2018
This ticket is only available as an e-ticket
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