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Private Day Tour: Panda Keeper Program From Chengdu
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At a glance
Duration
8 hours
Price from
$230 / person
Location
Chengdu, China
Rating
5.0 / 5 · 1 reviews
Languages
EN
Group
Private
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Hotel pickup
Available
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
China Theme Tour
Description
Dujiangyan Panda Base offers the program allowing visitors to administer to lovely Giant Pandas in person as volunteers. On this full day tour, come close to the giant pandas, you will volunteer with these lovely animals 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.
Schedule & prices
Runs
Every day
Start times
7:00 AM, 7:30 AM, and 8:00 AM
Next available
Wed, Oct 14
Adult (ages 0–70)
$230
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $350.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
Tour Options
Private Day Tour: Panda Keeper Program From Chengdu
Pickup included
Itinerary
Dujiangyan Panda Base
Admission included480 min
Meet your guide from your Chengdu downtown hotel to start the trip. 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. You 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 lunch at the center’s cafeteria and stroll around the center. 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 at Panda Base, you will receive a volunteer certificate and the satisfaction of contributing to a great cause. Return to your hotel to finish the trip.
What's included
Included
Private transportation
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Mineral water
Entrance ticket fee
English-speaking guide
Local lunch
Not included
Gratuities
Donation of CNY900 per person to Panda Foundation for Panda Volunteering (Compulsory)
Pickup Locations & Times
Pickup service is available for Chengdu hotels within the 3rd ring road, please provide your hotel information while booking.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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How it compares in Chengdu
Starting price $230 is close to 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
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Daily quota of 20 volunteers is imposed by the Panda Base
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
Donation of CNY900 per person to Panda Foundation for Panda Volunteering (Compulsory) is excluded, please pay on the spot
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 Private Day Tour: Panda Keeper Program From Chengdu take?
Private Day Tour: Panda Keeper Program From Chengdu lasts about 8 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does Private Day Tour: Panda Keeper Program From Chengdu cost?
Prices start at $230 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 $350. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Private Day Tour: Panda Keeper Program From Chengdu 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 Private Day Tour: Panda Keeper Program From Chengdu 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 service is available for Chengdu hotels within the 3rd ring road, please provide your hotel information while booking. Pickup points include Aijia International Boutique Apartment, Chopin Short-term Rent Apartmen.
What languages is Private Day Tour: Panda Keeper Program From Chengdu 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.
Is Private Day Tour: Panda Keeper Program From Chengdu worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 1 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by China Theme Tour.
Reviews(1)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Irene_W
May 4, 2026 · via Viator
Great experience, but decide for yourself if it's worth the cost.
Our guides were lovely and guided us through the park, but you need to decide for yourself it's worth the cost. They've changed the rules so you can no longer feed the pandas or enter their enclosures. A long time ago you could even hold the pandas, but now they limit your interaction (for the health of the pandas). You do get to see a keeper feed a panda up close, but no pictures are allowed. You also learn how the keepers prepare the food for the pandas and watch an informative video. Other than that you get guided through the park to see all the pandas.
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