One Day Panda Keeper Volunteer in Dujiangyan
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At a glance
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Price from
- $279 / person
- Location
- Chengdu, China
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 15
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Century Holiday OTA
Description
This trip is designed for Panda lovers only. You will visit Panda Base in Dujiangyan, a place boasts research laboratory, animal hospital, Panda cribs, cinema, playground, museum, kitchen and class room. It is not a tourist thing to hold a baby Panda for a nice photo only. This volunteer program is a combination of working experience and learning class. 67% of your payment will be donated to Dujiangyan Panda Base. The local tour supplier offers hotel pickup, round trip coach transfers. and guiding service (English only).
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 8:00 AM
- Next available
- Tue, Oct 13
- Adult (ages 10–70)
- $279
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $426.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 12.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Dujiangyan Panda Base
Dujiangyan Panda Base The full name is "Dujiangyan Base of the China Conservation & Research Center for the Giant Panda", located in Qingchengshan town, 65km north or Chengdu. It takes 90 minute on the road.
Chengdu
We will pick you up from your centrally located Chengdu hotel
What's included
Included
Panda Keeper Certificate
Hotel pick-up & drop-off service
1-day Panda Keeper Program
Working lunch of Panda Keeper
Transfers of air-conditioned company coach with service of experienced driver
Please note that this tour is available for guests aged 10 - 70
Escorted tour with English-speaking tour guide
Not included
Extra cost for optional photo opportunity with baby panda by request (RMB$2,000/person, proceed goes to Panda Research and Protection Program)
Dinner
Accommodation
Gratuities for guide and driver (recommended)
How it compares in Chengdu
- Starting price $279 is 22% above the typical $229 for tours of similar length in Chengdu
Excurgo comparison of 778 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour is based on "On Request". After you have paid, the local tour operator will send your booking to Dujiangyan Panda Base. Approval from the Panda Base is necessary. After that, a confirmation voucher will be sent to you.
- This tour is a seat-in-coach tour, with a driver and a tour guide. You will share a coach with other passengers.
- Hotel information should be provided 24 hours before departure.
- The scheduled hotel pickup time is between 7:20am and 7:40am. Your tour guide will call you at your hotel before 10pm the day prior to tour departure to reconfirm exact time.
- If you do not receive a phone call from your tour guide the day before tour departure, please check with the front desk of your hotel for messages or refer to the emergency phone number on your confirmation voucher and call your tour operator.
- Please note that pickup service is only available to guests staying at hotel list in downtown Chengdu area. If you live in the outskirt of Chengdu, please go to Sheraton Lido Hotel Chengdu to join in this tour. The pickup time from Sheraton Lido Hotel Chengdu is 7:50am
- Please note that this tour is available for guests aged 10 - 70
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does One Day Panda Keeper Volunteer in Dujiangyan take?
One Day Panda Keeper Volunteer in Dujiangyan lasts about 8 hours. The itinerary has 2 stops.
How much does One Day Panda Keeper Volunteer in Dujiangyan cost?
Prices start at $279 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 $426. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does One Day Panda Keeper Volunteer in Dujiangyan run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 8:00 AM.
Can I cancel One Day Panda Keeper Volunteer in Dujiangyan for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. Pickup points include Aijia International Boutique Apartment, Chopin Short-term Rent Apartmen.
What languages is One Day Panda Keeper Volunteer in Dujiangyan offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 15 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
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