Dujiangyan Panda Base Volunteer Experience Trip
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At a glance
- Duration
- 9 hours
- Price from
- $258 / person
- Location
- Chengdu, China
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- See policy below
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- China Dream Tour
Description
Dujiangyan Panda Base offers the program allowing visitors to administer to lovely Giant Pandas in person as volunteers. Get the special opportunity to volunteer at one of China's top panda rehabilitation programs on this experience, including panda food making, panda enclosures cleaning and panda feeding, this panda experience will surely be one of the most memorable experiences of your life. Highlights: See lovely furry giant pandas at Dujiangyan Panda Base Spend full day to have a Giant Pandas volunteer experience Gain once-in-a-lifetime memory with China Giant Pandas Informative, friendly and professional local tour guide Private tour is operated with just your party exclusively
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 7:00 AM, 7:30 AM, and 8:00 AM
- Next available
- Wed, Oct 14
- Adult (ages 0–65)
- $258
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $366.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Dujiangyan Panda Base
Meet tour guide at your Chengdu hotel and drive to Dujiangyan Panda Base. The volunteers' work is mainly about two aspects, sweeping and feeding. Upon arrival, you will change into special uniforms and receive a short training in how to deal with the pandas. Your first chore is cleaning the panda enclosures and taking notes for record. After that, it is time to wash and carry fresh bamboo, prepare food like fruit, carrots and panda cakes, and distribute the food to the pandas. Then enjoy a local lunch at the center's cafeteria, stroll around and watch panda documentary. In the afternoon, you will help to cleaning the indoor and outdoor enclosures and making panda food, or you might have chance to record panda behavior based on the keeper's schedule. You can take pictures of Giant Pandas and learn about each lovely panda. After this once-in-a-lifetime experience, you will receive a volunteer certificate and the satisfaction of contributing to a great cause, then drive back to hotel.
What's included
Included
Private transportation
Lunch at the cafeteria
Hotel pickup and drop-off
English-speaking tour guide
Entrance ticket fee
Two bottles of mineral water
Not included
Gratuities
Donation of CNY900 per person to Panda Foundation for Panda Volunteering (Compulsory)
Pickup Locations & Times
Pickup from centrally located Chengdu hotels within the 3rd ring road, please provide your hotel information while booking. Extra transportation fee will occur for hotels outside the 3rd ring road, please contact local operator to get the extra fee after booking.
How it compares in Chengdu
- Starting price $258 is 13% above the typical $229 for tours of similar length in Chengdu
Excurgo comparison of 778 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Daily quota of 20 volunteers is imposed by the Panda Base, please book in advance
- Volunteer Program could be modified based on the health of the pandas
- Health certificate and passport copy are required for all passengers
- Please book 5 days in advance and provide documents after booking
- The age restriction of program is between 12 to 65 years old
- Donation to Panda Foundation for panda volunteering is compulsory, please bring cash on the travel date, the money raised from this activity will help the non-profit center to continue its vital research into this endangered species
- All activities relating to close contact with giant pandas have been suspended, this tour is for volunteer experience only, visitors could not hold a cub to take photos
Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Dujiangyan Panda Base Volunteer Experience Trip take?
Dujiangyan Panda Base Volunteer Experience Trip lasts about 9 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does Dujiangyan Panda Base Volunteer Experience Trip cost?
Prices start at $258 per person for this Chengdu experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $366. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Dujiangyan Panda Base Volunteer Experience Trip run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 7:00 AM, 7:30 AM, and 8:00 AM.
Can I cancel Dujiangyan Panda Base Volunteer Experience Trip for free?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. Pickup from centrally located Chengdu hotels within the 3rd ring road, please provide your hotel information while booking. Extra transportation fee will occur for hotels outside the 3rd ring road, please contact local operator to get the extra fee after booking. Pickup points include Holiday Inn Express Chengdu West Gate by IHG, Aijia International Boutique Apartment.
What languages is Dujiangyan Panda Base Volunteer Experience Trip offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
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