China Giant Panda Conservation

General Info

Days 1 -3

Feast your eyes on the local sights sounds and dumplings of Xi’an, you’ll head to your project. Based in a scenic area over an hour from the city, you’ll take in China’s stunning landscapes on your way to meet the pandas and the other residents of the centre; the Lesser Panda (Red Panda), the Golden Monkey, the Sika, the Takin and Crested Ibis.

Days 4 – 7

Project work begins! You will generally work at the project between around 8.30am and 5pm, you will lend a hand with a range of tasks from feeding and enclosure maintenance to assisting with observation and research, working in close proximity to the pandas.

Day 8 and 9

The weekends are yours to relax and explore the local area. The incredible mountains and lakes near to the project are certainly worth a look or you can head back to Xi’an for a taste of city life and a more urban experience of China.

Day 10 and beyond...

For those who choose to stay at the project for up to 4 weeks, you’ll be able to spend a lot more time learning about the lives of Giant Pandas and helping to save the species from extinction.

What's included?

Airport pick-up
In-country orientation
Transfer to programme after orientation
All accommodation
All meals during placement

What's not included?

Flights
Visas
Travel Insurance
Return airport transfer at the end of placement

Benefits:

From £749 for 2 weeks. Includes accommodation, some food, transfers, support and back up in-country and 24/7 emergency contact numbers. Before you leave full comprehensive information is provided through an Online Accounts and our expert travel advisers are always available to give help and advice.

Requirements:

There are no specific qualifications or requirements needed to take part on this trip. We do however require that all travellers have a sense responsibility for other travellers, project staff and local community and most importantly... a sense of fun and adventure!