Step beyond the spectator fence and become part of the conservation story. Our 1-Day Wolong Panda Base Volunteer Tour offers a rare opportunity to work alongside professional keepers at the Shenshuping Base—the most natural and picturesque panda habitat in the world.
Nestled in the lush mountains of the Wolong Nature Reserve, this program is designed for those who want to contribute directly to the well-being of China's national treasure. This isn't just a tour; it's a hands-on educational experience that grants you a deep understanding of panda behavior, diet, and the challenges of wildlife preservation.
Wolong Panda Base 
Departure:
Available All Year Round 
Category:
China Tours, Sichuan Tours 
Theme:
Culture, History, Nature 
Suitable:
Families, Couples, Solo Adventurers, and Seniors
Private TourIn the early morning about 6:50 am, your tour guide will pick you up from the hotel in Chengdu and drive to Wolong Panda Base. It will take about 2 hours to get there. The volunteer program starts at 9:00 am. You will be arranged to clean the indoor enclosures from 9:00 am - 10:00 am. After that, you will visit the panda base before having lunch in the dining hall with the staff of the base.
From 1:00 pm - 1:50 pm, you will watch a documentary video to get to know more about giant pandas and their efforts to protect them.
In the next hour, you will visit the panda base and learn to make panda cakes. Then you will get a panda keeper certificate from the base.
At around 3:00 pm, drive back to Chengdu.
1. Flexibility: Itineraries and schedules may be adjusted based on local conditions to ensure the best possible experience. We appreciate your understanding. In the event of force majeure or sudden policy adjustments—such as ticket unavailability at certain attractions—our agency will either issue a full refund for the admission tickets or arrange an alternative attraction of equal value.
2. Special Dietary Needs: Please let us know in advance if you have any dietary preferences (e.g., vegetarian, vegan) or food allergies. We will coordinate with our restaurants and guides to cater to your needs.
3. Hotel Hours: Standard check-in is after 14:00, and check-out is before 12:00. Early check-in or late check-out can be arranged upon request, subject to availability and an additional surcharge.
4. Price Inclusions: Our comprehensive tour package includes hand-picked hotel stays as specified in the itinerary, alongside private transfers in a comfortable, climate-controlled vehicle with a dedicated professional driver. Throughout your journey, expert, English-speaking local guides will provide insightful commentary, and all admission tickets for scheduled sightseeing spots and activities are fully covered. Additionally, the price encompasses daily breakfasts at your hotels, specially arranged lunches on all guided touring days, and all applicable local governmental taxes and service charges.
5. Price Exclusions: Please note that the tour price excludes international airfare, unmentioned domestic flights, visa processing fees, stamping fees, and related embassy charges. It also does not cover personal travel insurance, laundry, telephone calls, or other expenses of a personal nature, as well as any meals, snacks, beverages, activities, or services not explicitly stated in the tour program. Gratuities for local guides, drivers, hotel porters, and restaurant staff are left to your discretion. Furthermore, tour prices are based on twin-sharing occupancy; if you are traveling solo, we will arrange for you to share a twin room with another traveler of the same sex in most cases, but should you prefer a private room, a Single Room Supplement will apply based on your specific travel dates.
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