5 Star China Heartland & Tibet

Highlights

• Enjoy small group touring with a max of 20 travellers per group
• Marvel at the ancient Terracotta Warriors and Horses in Xi'an
• Enjoy a high-speed rail experience from Xi'an to Chongqing
• See the famous Liziba Subway Station and experience the Chongqing monorail passing directly through a residential building
• Explore Hongya Cave, multi-level shopping and dining known for its traditional stilted architecture.
• Cruise to the Leshan Giant Buddha, a 71 metre Buddha statue built between 713 and 803
• Visit Bao Guo Temple, the largest temple on Mount Emei, the highest of the country's 4 sacred Buddhist mountains
• Visit the famous Giant Panda Breeding and Research Base of Chengdu
• Visit Kuanzhai Alley, one of Chengdu’s three historic conservation districts
• Travel to Tibet and admire the unique spectacular landscapes and unique Tibetan Buddhist culture
• Explore Potala Palace - the most iconic landmark of Tibet and the former winter residence of the Dalai Lamas
• Wander around the Barkhor Circuit in Lhasa and admire the traditional architecture and prostrating pilgrims

Flights

• Return international full-service flights (economy class), surcharges may apply
• One-way flight (economy class) from Chengdu, China to Lhasa, China

Accommodation

• 11 nights of 5-star hotel accommodation

Dining

• Enjoy daily breakfast

Essentials

• English-speaking tour guides
• Airline taxes and surcharges
• Tibet Travel Permit

Transport

• Transportation by air-conditioned private vehicles
• High-speed train experience

Transfers

• Return airport transfers

Upgrades Available

• Optional Tours: Optional experiences and tours are available to add to your itinerary. (Payable on tour)
• Flight Upgrades: Upgrade to Business Class. (See checkout for details)

Please note: Extra charges may apply. See the Important Info section and checkout cart for fees and details.

Day 1 Australia (or New Zealand) – Xi'an

Day 2 Terracotta Warriors & Horses

Day 3 Xi'an – Chongqing (High Speed Train Experience)

Day 4 Chongqing Sightseeing

Day 5 Chongqing - Free Day

Day 6 Chongqing – Leshan Giant Buddha

Day 7 Emeishan – Chengdu

Day 8 Chengdu Sightseeing

Day 9 Chengdu - Lhasa

Day 10 Lhasa Sightseeing

Day 11 Lhasa – Yamdrok Lake – Lhasa

Day 12 Lhasa – Australia (or New Zealand)

Day 13 Arrive in Australia (or New Zealand)

This Travel Offer is valid for travel on selected dates until the 2nd November 2026.

Minimum group size 10, maximum group size 20 per vehicle.

This Travel Offer is priced per person based on a twin share.

This Travel Offer is strictly valid for those 18 and over.

Departure Dates & Surcharges
See checkout for live dates and availability.

Single Traveller Supplement
For solo travellers, a mandatory single supplement of $2,230 applies.
Please note: Accommodation for single customers who are travelling on a tour or cruise package may be in a single room, depending on availability.

Departure Cities         
Sydney, Melbourne, *Brisbane, *Adelaide, *Perth or *Auckland.

Departure City Surcharges
• Brisbane & Adelaide: $450 per person.
• Perth & Auckland: $600 per person.

International Flight(s)
Full-service airline(s) used
• Cabin Class: Economy Class
Please note: We cannot accommodate one-way flights. Travellers must take all included flights within the package, and any flights intentionally forfeited will result in later flights being subject to cancellation. 

• From Sydney or Melbourne, the journey to Xi'an may take up to 25 hours, with up to 1 stop. In some cases you may have an extended layover in Guangzhou or Shanghai and either a complimentary city tour or hotel accommodation will be provided depending on length of the layover and time of day.
• From Brisbane, Adelaide or Auckland, the journey to Xi'an may take up to 30 hours, with up to 2 stops. In some cases you may have an extended layover in Guangzhou or Shanghai and either a complimentary city tour or hotel accommodation will be provided depending on length of the layover and time of day.
• From Lhasa, the journey to Sydney or Melbourne may take up to 25 hours, with up to 2 stops. In some cases you may have an extended layover in Chengdu, Guangzhou, Shanghai or Beijing and either a complimentary city tour or hotel accommodation will be provided depending on length of the layover and time of day.
• From Lhasa, the journey to Brisbane, Adelaide or Auckland may take up to 30 hours, with up to 3 stops. In some cases you may have an extended layover in Chengdu, Guangzhou, Shanghai or Beijing and either a complimentary city tour or hotel accommodation will be provided depending on length of the layover and time of day.
• If complimentary layover accommodation is provided the total journey times stated above will increase
 This is provided as a guide only - actual flight duration can vary depending on availability and airline schedules. Your booking’s final details will be confirmed to you via email once available.

Domestic Flight(s) Used
• Cabin Class: Economy Class
• Route: Chengdu, China - Lhasa, China

Domestic Flight Information
Baggage allowance per 
1 x 20kg of checked baggage (one piece)
1 x 7kg of carry on baggage

Group Flights 
Please note: Any flights used on this deal may be booked as part of a group ticket. Group tickets do not allow for any customisations including upgrades, seat selection or paid seating options. Any customisations would need to be requested at the airport upon check-in. 

Preferred Airline Surcharge
Not available.

Arrive Early and Stay Behind Options
Not available.
 
Flight Class Upgrades
Business Class: For pricing, please refer to the payment cart at checkout.
Please note:
• Flight upgrades are subject to availability and pricing changes (if we cannot fulfil your request, the upgrade cost will be refunded).
• On any upgrade purchase, short-haul flights and domestic flight sectors are not guaranteed.

Outbound Flights
Please note: Due to flight scheduling and availability, some departures may occur on Day 0. Affected customers must be available to depart the day before. Flight times will be indicated on your final documents, issued 4-6 weeks before departure.

Missed Flights 
If you fail to arrive for your outbound flight, you risk all flight and land arrangements in your destination being automatically cancelled by the airlines and land operator, respectively. Additional fees may apply to reinstate these services. If you miss your flight for whatever reason, please contact us as soon as possible to make arrangements. 

Accommodation Used
5-Star Properties (Self-Rated)
Xi'an: Sheraton Xi'an Hotel or similar
Chongqing: Hilton Chongqing or similar
Leshan: Wyndham Leshan Downtown or similar
Chengdu: InterContinental Chengdu Global Center by IHG or similar
Lhasa: InterContinental Lhasa Paradise by IHG or similar

Please note: Accommodation/rooms offered are based on a lead-in room type and are subject to availability based on seasonality. In the instance a property is not available, a similar standard of accommodation will be provided. Properties will be confirmed and included in your travel pack, which you will receive 4-6 weeks before travel.

Extra Nights
Not available. 
Please note: If you are interested in booking additional nights of accommodation pre or post-tour, please wait until you receive your travel documentation approximately 4-6 weeks before departure for the confirmed list of hotels. If booking your own additional accommodation directly with the hotel, please be aware that you may be required to change rooms at the start/end of your tour. 
 
Maximum Room Capacity
2 people.
 
Triple Share
Not available. 
 
Bedding Configuration
Twin or double (subject to availability).

• Xi'an At Night with Grand Tang Dynasty Ever-Bright City & Dinner - 220 RMB per person
• Ciqikou Ancient Town Tour - 280 RMB per person
• Yangtze Two-Rivers Night Cruise - 280 RMB per person
• Chongqing Hot Pot Dinner - 220 RMB per person
• Wulong Karst National Park - 650 RMB per person
• Princess Wencheng The Musical, Nepali Dinner & Lhasa Night Tour - 900 RMB per person

Please note:
• Prices are based per person, are subject to availability, time permitting and weather conditions, and are payable directly to the tour operator in the currency specified.
• Some tours or shore excursions require minimum numbers to operate.

• Visa fees and requirements 
• Domestic transfers and flights not stated in the deal offer
• Meals/beverages not stated in the deal offer
• Expected gratuities/tipping of $12 AUD per person, per day
• Optional activities/tours 
• Personal expenses
• Travel insurance
• Any costs associated with an interruption to your tour as a result of an airline schedule change or cancellation
• Gratuities / tipping - Land
  Tipping is a firm and customary element of the tourism industry and is therefore expected in China. The expected tipping amount is $12 AUD or 60 RMB per person per day. While tipping is not mandatory, it is a common practice in China and a gesture of appreciation which is shared amongst the local guides, drivers and other staff members who have serviced your tour. The tipping amount can be paid in AUD or RMB to your expert tour guide in each region. As most tour guides in China consider tipping a part of their income, please don’t feel intimidated should the tour guides approach you as they bid you farewell.

Australian and New Zealand citizens qualify for Visa-free travel to China for stays up to 30 days but require a special permit to visit Tibet. 

The special permit required for overseas tourists to visit Tibet is called the Tibet Travel Permit (TTP), also often referred to as the Tibet Entry Permit or a "Tibet visa" (though it is not a visa). This permit is included in your booking and you will be required to provide a photo passport copy to TripADeal no later than 90 days to your travel date so we may arrange this permit on your behalf. As a condition of this permit you are not to deviate from the group itinerary at all whilst visiting Tibet. 

The visa exemption is set to expire on the 31st December 2026. Eligibility criteria will apply. Please consult Smart Traveller and your nearest Chinese consulate for up-to-date eligibility criteria and information.

Important: 

• Please start arranging your visa three weeks before departure to account for any delays due to consulate operating hours.
• Visa rules are subject to change. Please check with the nearest embassy, consulate or immigration department of the destination/s you are visiting once you receive your travel documentation to ensure you have the most up to date information.
• It is your responsibility to be travel-ready and ensure that you are aware and comply with any destination or travel requirements, including the validity of all required travel documents.
• Passengers who are not Australian citizens must also check with the respective consulate or visa agency to determine what their visa requirements are and what personal identification is required.
• It is also important to note that some areas of employment, such as journalism, government authorities and charity organisations, may have additional restrictions in applying for visas. This may, in turn, affect the type of application required.

Planning your next adventure is thrilling! While we hope for smooth travels, preparing for the unexpected is always smart. We highly recommend getting travel insurance when you book. Whether it's a medical emergency, a flight cancellation, a delayed suitcase, or an unforeseen event, ensure you're covered. For more info and advice, please visit: www.twac.com.au/travel-insurance or talk to your TWAC travel consultant.

Voluntary Changes

Includes booking changes requested by you, including but not limited to those changes requiring an airline ticket or a Purchase Confirmation reissue.

 • Changes - $100.00 per booking + additional charges from the airline/cruise company/accommodation/other travel providers.

Name Changes Due To Passenger Error

• If the incorrect name has been advised to TWAC, charges of $100.00 per booking + any additional charges applied by the airline/cruise company/accommodation/other travel providers.

Supplier Fees

In the event the Travel Offer you have purchased is unable to proceed, and/or a travel Supplier is unable to fulfil the Travel Offer due to external circumstances (Limitation of Liability e.g. a Force Majeure event), there may be a fee or amount of money that is withheld by our Suppliers and is unrecoverable. This may be due to non-refundable airline tickets, cancellation penalties with cruise cabins or unrecoverable payments with our land/accommodation partners. TWAC has committed to these costs as your Agent and will endeavour to recover all funds committed and/or paid for your Travel Offer, but this may not be possible in all circumstances. If refunds are unavailable from Suppliers, we will endeavour to obtain a travel credit on the best terms available and communicate these outcomes to you. If TWAC cannot obtain a refund or travel service credit, or part thereof, this cost is passed on to the customer as a Supplier Fee. This fee is not revenue-raising and is paid to or withheld by our suppliers when recovering payments.

Although you should read all of the terms and conditions, the following is a summary of the most important:

• Our travel package is non-refundable, however you will receive a travel credit to be applied to our travel services.
• You, as our client, agree to check all documentation immediately for errors. Travel With A Cause (TWAC) does not take responsibility for incorrect dates or names supplied.
• Prices, including, in some cases, of confirmed bookings, may be subject to change. ​
• Some confirmed bookings are non-refundable if cancelled by you and it is your responsibility to check if this applies.
• We will be entitled to retain our service fees even if a booking is cancelled or does not proceed for any reason which is not our fault.
• It is your responsibility to make yourself aware of all information relevant to your travel plans, including but not limited to visa requirements and health precautions.
• There may be some additional fees or other incentives from Suppliers.
• We are not liable for the recent updates of any published Supplier content including websites and brochures

CANCELLATION POLICY
Tour packages are non-refundable. If your tour package is affected by Covid-19 related travel restrictions and you are unable to travel, you will receive either a free date change (credit that is specific to your original package and purchase value) or an open credit less any non-recoverable supplier fees to the value of your original purchase for use on any other tour or package available via the TWAC website.
 
Please note: Date change credits are subject to availability and not guaranteed until confirmed by TWAC, not the tour operator you are due to stay with.
 
We recommend you consider purchasing travel insurance with Covid-19 protection. The standard cancellation policy will apply if you cannot travel because you have tested positive for Covid-19.
 
Please note: All additional charges are payable in AUD (unless otherwise stated).