Start with the route, not a single daily figure
The same number of days can cost very differently in one city or across several distant destinations. List the bases, nights and transfer days before comparing prices. A night saved by moving hotels may be offset by another long transfer.
Write the budget currency and whether your target is for the whole group or per person. Decide whether international flights belong in that figure. Tell us these choices when asking for a private-trip plan.
Make a simple cost list
Use separate lines for accommodation, flights or trains within China, station and airport transfers, local driving, guiding or language support, attraction visits, meals and personal spending. Note which items are already booked.
- Accommodation: room type, number of rooms, breakfast and extra beds.
- Transport: tickets, luggage, pickup points, parking or extra stops where relevant.
- Visits: entry plus any shuttle, cableway, boat or special exhibition.
- Everyday spending: food, drinks, mobile data, laundry and small purchases.
Compare the included services
A quoted journey should identify the itinerary, people covered, dates, transport and other arrangements. Check whether a driver, guide or interpreter is included and for which days; these roles provide different kinds of help.
Look for clear inclusions and exclusions, payment arrangements, change and cancellation conditions. Where you have booked something separately, keep the provider and contact details with the itinerary so the responsibilities are easy to follow.
Leave room for payment and change costs
Ask your bank about foreign-exchange and overseas transaction charges. Read any payment-app fee before approving a purchase. Check cancellation terms before paying for a new plan or replacing a ticket.
Keep an allowance for a missed connection, an extra night, an indoor alternative during bad weather or a private transfer when the group is tired. Choose the amount around your own route rather than treating a sample figure as a requirement.
Ask for a plan that fits your priorities
Tell us what you value most: central hotels, fewer hotel changes, more guiding, a private driver, food experiences or time for photography. We can discuss where to spend more and where simpler arrangements would suit your group.
Use the final agreed itinerary and written service details when deciding whether the trip fits your budget. The day-by-day examples on the website are ideas to customize, without a fixed package price.
Common questions
Why is there no single price for a seven-day trip?
The cost depends on the route, dates, rooms, group size and support requested. We work through these details to price your own journey.
Should I keep cash for the whole trip?
Use a combination of suitable payment methods and a cash backup. See our payment guide for setup and everyday use.