Tour Overview
An expedition across Asia, by land and sea. Our Cruise & Tour journeys bring together all the joy of a cruise onboard the elegant Celebrity Solstice with all the exciting exploration of a Wendy Wu Tours land itinerary. On this tour you'll travel from the rich history of Beijing, through China to Hong Kong on the WWT part of the adventure, before boarding your cruise to follow the coast of Southeast Asia, stopping off at key destinations en route, to reach the marvellous modern metropolis of Singapore.
Itinerary
Day 1 - 2 : Days 1-2: Arrive In Beijing
Meals Included: Breakfast
Fly overnight to Beijing, China's historical capital. On arrival at the airport, you will be met by an English-speaking guide and transferred to the hotel. Depending on your time of arrival the rest of the day is yours to start soaking up the local culture.
Day 3: Explore Beijing
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Walk through Beijing's symbolic heart, Tiananmen Square and into the sprawling magnificence of the Forbidden City, a complex full of imperial riches. Then, find harmony in the symmetry of the Temple of Heaven. This evening, dine on local delicacy, Peking Duck.
Day 4: The Great Wall
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Travel out of the city to the magnificent Great Wall of China, learning a little about its long history before taking a short walk to fully appreciate this world-famous structure. Stop off at a jade factory before visiting the Sacred Way and Ming Tombs. This evening, enjoy a thrilling acrobatic show.
Day 5: Travel To Pingyao
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transfer to the train station and board a bullet train to Pingyao. A living museum and home to China's best preserved ancient city walls, walk the characterful streets to see the Yamen and the Rishengchang Financial House Museum.
Day 6: Travel To Xian
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
This morning is at leisure (additional option: hands-on noodle making demonstration) before travelling to Xian by bullet train.
Day 7: Explore Xian
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
This morning, come face to face with the Terracotta Warriors, an army created to protect China's first emperor, Qin Shi Huang, in the afterlife. Later, stroll Xian's beautifully preserved 14th-century city walls, before a dumpling demonstration, a delicious dumpling banquet and a Tang Dynasty show.
Day 8: Travel To Chengdu
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, walk through the atmospheric alleyways of the Muslim Quarter, lined with delicious street food stalls. Then, transfer to the station and board a bullet train to Chengdu. This evening, dine on a Sichuan hot pot, a local speciality, and watch a fascinating face changing show.
Day 9: Explore Chengdu
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
This morning is dedicated to Chengdu's most famous resident, the lovable giant panda. Visit the Chengdu Panda Research Base to learn all about them and see them relaxing, play and chomping on bamboo. The rest of the day is at leisure (additional option: volunteer at the Panda Base).
Day 10: Travel To Hong Kong
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Fly from Chengdu to Hong Kong. Transfer to your hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure.
Day 11: Explore Hong Kong
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Spend the day exploring under the iconic skyline of Hong Kong. Ride the tram up Victoria Peak for breathtaking views, stroll vibrant streets while immersing yourself in rich heritage and a vibrant contemporary arts scene, feast on delicious foods like dim sum and curry fish balls and soak up the ambiance of this exciting, global city.
Day 12: Board The Celebrity Solstice
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast you will be met by an English-speaking guide and transferred to Hong Kong's cruise terminal to board your cruise. The rest of the day is free to explore the ship's facilities and settle in. Throughout your cruise, when your ship comes into port, there will be a range of excursions available to help you explore each destination. These excursions are at your own expense and are bookable on your cruise reservation.
Day 13: Cruise - At Sea
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Relax and enjoy everything that your cruise ship has to offer as you sail across the South China Sea.
Day 14: Cruise – Explore Hanoi
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Port in Halong Bay for Vietnam's capital city, Hanoi. Halong Bay itself is a spectacular UNESCO-listed seascape of limestone karst towers and cliffs, while Hanoi is a metropolis where you can discover layer upon layer of history on grand, bustling streets.
Day 15: Cruise - Hanoi
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Spend today at port in Halong Bay, enjoying what your cruise ship has to offer.
Day 16: Cruise – Explore Hue
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Port at Chan May to explore the imperial history of Hue or the relaxed vibes of Danang.
Day 17: Cruise - At Sea
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Relax and enjoy everything that your cruise ship has to offer as you sail along Vietnam's coastline southwards.
Day 18: Cruise – Explore Ho Chi Minh
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam's lively second city.
Day 19: Cruise - At Sea
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Relax and enjoy everything that your cruise ship has to offer as you sail across the Gulf of Thailand.
Day 20: Cruise – Explore Bangkok
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Arrive at Bangkok, Thailand's vibrant and heritage-filled capital city.
Day 21: Cruise - Bangkok
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Spend today at port in Bangkok, enjoying what your cruise ship has to offer.
Day 22: Cruise – Explore Koh Samui
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Discover this tropical paradise island with its waving palms, white sands, and azure waters.
Day 23: Cruise - At Sea
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Relax and enjoy everything that your cruise ship has to offer as you follow Thailand's coastline down into Malaysia.
Day 24: Arrive In Singapore
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Disembark the Celebrity Solstice at Singapore's cruise port, where you will be met by an English-speaking guide and transferred to your hotel.
Day 25: Explore Singapore
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Embark a full day tour of Singapore. Begin in the historic neighborhoods of Chinatown and Kampong Glam then pass Parliament House on the way to Merlion Park where you'll get excelled views over Marina Bay. Arrive at the Fullerton Hotel via a hidden walkway for a delicious Afternoon Tea. Cruise the Singapore River as the sun sets then, post dinner, explore the magnificent Gardens by the Bay.
Day 26: Fly Singapore To Uk
Meals Included: Breakfast
Fly to the UK, arriving home the same or the following day.
Check out our Q&As
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
If, after our confirmation invoice has been issued, you wish to change your travel arrangements in any way, we will endeavour to make these changes, but it may not always be possible. Any changes to confirmed bookings need to be sent to us in writing via your travel agent. Please refer to our booking conditions for further information and fees.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Customers booking to travel solo can choose our ‘Happy to Share’ option, which may enable them to share a twin room with other solo customers of the same gender who also request Happy to Share, thus avoiding the need to pay single room supplements. Note that ‘Happy to Share’ requests can be received when you make your booking with us but will not be confirmed until your final payment due date.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Your Final Travel Documents are usually sent to you 2-3 weeks prior to your departure. Your travel pack will include your tour itinerary, hotel details, flight e-tickets and a travel guide. If you have booked with a travel agent, your tickets will be dispatched to your travel agent unless we have been otherwise informed.
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Will I be travelling with passengers from other countries?
Our passengers generally enjoy the mixture of British, Australian and American clients on tour. Occasionally we are joined by English-speaking passengers from other countries.
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What is 'Happy to Share'?
Customers booking to travel solo can choose our ‘Happy to Share’ option, which may enable them to share a twin room with other solo customers of the same gender who also request Happy to Share, thus avoiding the need to pay single room supplements. Note that ‘Happy to Share’ requests can be received when you make your booking with us but will not be confirmed until your final payment due date. If a share partner is found, the Single Supplement will be removed from your booking. If a share partner is not found, the Single Supplement will remain and is payable with your final balance in line with our normal booking conditions. Either way, our Operations Team will contact you around 75 days before departure to let you know whether a share partner has been found or not. We regret that Happy to Share requests cannot be accepted within 75 days of departure. Wendy Wu Tours reserves the right to change or withdraw this arrangement at any time.
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Do you allow children on your tours?
We allow children 12 years and over on our group tours. We recommend that families with children of any age take advantage of our private or tailormade tours. This will give you more flexibility while on tour.
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Free Date Changes
Wendy Wu allows you to make 1 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 0 days before the start of the tour.
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Low Deposit
Wendy Wu requires a minimum deposit of 350 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 75 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of wendy wu charges.
Up to 75 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 74 days before tour starts: Forfeit 30% of booking price.
At 41 days before tour starts: Forfeit 60% of booking price.
At 27 days before tour starts: Forfeit 90% of booking price.
At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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How we Keep you safe on our Tours
Your safety and well-being will always be our Number 1 priority which is why we’ve instituted the most stringent COVID health and safety protocols on all of our tours. Here is a brief summary of the steps we are taking to ensure you will be safe, secure and satisfied when you travel with us.
Guides and National Escorts
Our National Escorts and guides will conduct a Health and Safety briefing with you before the tour begins and will help everyone ensure they adhere to social distancing, hygiene practises and local regulations. They will carry a supply of face masks and hand sanitiser for you to use free of charge and will, of course, observe the highest level of personal hygiene at all times.
Should anyone on the group fall ill your National Escort will ensure the individual receives swift medical attention and can only return to the group once cleared to do so.
Transport & Sightseeing
Vehicles will be thoroughly cleaned with disinfectant after each excursion service, overnight and between different groups.
You will always have at least one seat between you and your fellow tourers, hand sanitiser will be given to the group on each embarkation and vehicles will be thoroughly ventilated prior to passengers boarding.
Drivers will always embark vehicles after clients, disembark the group vehicle prior to clients disembarking, and maintain social distancing and a high level of personal hygiene at all times.
Your guides will assess the situation on the ground avoiding large crowds – where possible, alter timings and splitting the group into smaller sizes.
Accommodation
Wendy Wu Tours will only offer hotels that have undergone a detailed hygiene assessment, have specific COVID-19 protocols in place and comply with government standards.
We will ensure these protocols include staff practising social distancing and wearing appropriate PPI, regular cleaning and disinfection of high frequency touch points in all areas and food safety.
Dining
All the restaurants we visit will be researched and inspected regularly to ensure that they follow the strictest health, cleanliness and safety guidelines.
All waiting staff will wear face masks and gloves and we will arrange à la carte dining, waiter-served meals or waiter-assisted buffets throughout the tour. We will not share open-buffet meals with other hotel or restaurant guests.
Hand sanitiser will be provided to the group before and after every food and beverage service.