Small group holidays in China
China small group holidays invite visitors to breathe in the country’s phenomenal mountain scenery alongside world famous sights including the Great Wall, Xian’s Terracotta Warriors and the Forbidden City, all with the added pleasure of being among a group of like-minded tourists and no added pressure on the organisation front. If you haven’t time to read every guidebook, or study every itinerary, these are the perfect short cut.
39 Small group holidays in China found
23 day tour of China, Shanghai loop
See the essentials of China in 23 days!
From £1,659 to £1,799 23 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 23 Mar, 30 Mar, 4 Apr, 11 May, 25 May, 8 Jun, 22 Jun, 6 Jul, 27 Jul, 3 Aug, 17 Aug, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Oct, 19 Oct
2027: 15 Mar, 22 Mar, 29 Mar, 3 Apr, 10 May, 24 May, 7 Jun, 21 Jun, 5 Jul, 19 Jul, 9 Aug, 23 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Oct, 18 Oct
2027: 15 Mar, 22 Mar, 29 Mar, 3 Apr, 10 May, 24 May, 7 Jun, 21 Jun, 5 Jul, 19 Jul, 9 Aug, 23 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Oct, 18 Oct
China highlights, small group tour
Wonderful experience of the finest cultural heritage sites
From US $2,889 to US $3,225 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 19 Mar, 9 Apr, 7 May, 22 May, 12 Jun, 16 Jul, 20 Aug, 10 Sep, 8 Oct, 22 Oct
2027: 18 Mar, 8 Apr, 6 May, 21 May, 11 Jun, 19 Aug, 9 Sep, 7 Oct, 28 Oct
2027: 18 Mar, 8 Apr, 6 May, 21 May, 11 Jun, 19 Aug, 9 Sep, 7 Oct, 28 Oct
China Silk Road tour
Cities and beautiful landscapes of China’s western expanse
From US $3,575 to US $3,896 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 29 Mar, 13 Apr, 18 May, 15 Jun, 17 Aug, 14 Sep, 12 Oct
2027: 28 Mar, 12 Apr, 17 May, 14 Jun, 16 Aug, 13 Sep, 11 Oct
2027: 28 Mar, 12 Apr, 17 May, 14 Jun, 16 Aug, 13 Sep, 11 Oct
China highlights holiday
Dive into China's imperial past
From £2,149£2,049 to £2,599 11 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 11 Apr, 7 May, 7 Jun, 30 Aug, 13 Sep, 18 Oct, 25 Oct, 22 Nov
2027: 14 Mar, 11 Apr, 9 May, 13 Jun, 29 Aug, 26 Sep, 10 Oct, 21 Nov
2027: 14 Mar, 11 Apr, 9 May, 13 Jun, 29 Aug, 26 Sep, 10 Oct, 21 Nov
Up to £110 off selected dates.
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Great Wall of China walking holiday
Trek along various contrasting sections of the wall
From £1,449£1,309 to £1,549 9 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 11 Apr, 19 Apr, 9 May, 23 May, 12 Sep, 10 Oct
2027: 10 Apr, 17 Apr, 8 May, 22 May, 11 Sep, 9 Oct, 16 Oct
2027: 10 Apr, 17 Apr, 8 May, 22 May, 11 Sep, 9 Oct, 16 Oct
Up to £140 off selected dates.
Late availability on upcoming trips - enquire now!
Late availability on upcoming trips - enquire now!
China highlights tour
Short culture-filled adventure in China
From £1,210£1,029 to £1,425 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 10 Jan, 7 Feb, 7 Mar, 14 Mar, 18 Mar, 21 Mar, 25 Mar, 28 Mar, 1 Apr, 3 Apr, 8 Apr, 10 Apr, 15 Apr, 18 Apr, 22 Apr, 7 May, 13 May, 15 May, 25 May, 1 Jun, 8 Jun, 13 Jun, 15 Jun, 22 Jun, 6 Jul, 13 Jul, 20 Jul, 3 Aug, 10 Aug, 17 Aug, 31 Aug, 2 Sep, 4 Sep, 7 Sep, 9 Sep, 11 Sep, 14 Sep, 16 Sep, 18 Sep, 21 Sep, 9 Oct, 10 Oct, 12 Oct, 17 Oct, 21 Oct, 24 Oct, 26 Oct, 30 Oct, 7 Nov, 14 Nov, 27 Nov, 5 Dec, 19 Dec, 26 Dec, 31 Dec
2027: 9 Jan ...
2027: 9 Jan ...
Up to £180 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 10 Jan, 07 Feb, 07 Mar, 14 Mar, 18 Mar, 21 Mar, 25 Mar
Late availability on these dates: 10 Jan, 07 Feb, 07 Mar, 14 Mar, 18 Mar, 21 Mar, 25 Mar
Beijing to Shanghai tour in China
Discover the delights of China's north
From £930 to £1,045 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 18 Mar, 1 Apr, 15 Apr, 6 May, 10 Jun, 5 Aug, 19 Aug, 2 Sep, 16 Sep, 14 Oct, 28 Oct, 25 Nov, 16 Dec
2027: 17 Mar, 31 Mar, 14 Apr, 5 May, 19 May, 9 Jun, 7 Jul, 4 Aug, 18 Aug, 1 Sep, 15 Sep, 13 Oct, 27 Oct, 10 Nov, 24 Nov, 15 Dec
2027: 17 Mar, 31 Mar, 14 Apr, 5 May, 19 May, 9 Jun, 7 Jul, 4 Aug, 18 Aug, 1 Sep, 15 Sep, 13 Oct, 27 Oct, 10 Nov, 24 Nov, 15 Dec
Late availability on these dates: 18 Mar
Istanbul to Hong Kong by train holiday
Journey the Silk Road by rail from Istanbul to Hong Kong
From £11,025 to £11,865 32 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 20 Apr, 7 Sep
2027: 19 Apr, 6 Sep
2027: 19 Apr, 6 Sep
Hong Kong to Istanbul by train holiday
Journey from Hong Kong to Istanbul in 3 weeks by rail
From £7,290 to £7,790 22 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 29 Apr, 12 Aug
2027: 28 Apr, 11 Aug
2027: 28 Apr, 11 Aug
Malaysia to Mongolia by train holiday
Ride the rails from Malaysia to Mongolia
From £8,245 to £8,845 24 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 16 Apr, 20 Aug
2027: 15 Apr, 19 Aug
2027: 15 Apr, 19 Aug
Singapore to London by train holiday
Malay Peninsular to Central London in 61 days
From £22,500 61 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 21 Aug
Altai Mountains overland adventure, 28 days
Exploratory journey to remote Mongolia, China & Kazakhstan
From £10,005 to £10,515 28 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 7 Sep
2027: 6 Sep
2027: 6 Sep
Shanghai to Bangkok by train
Discover the highlights of China and Laos by rail
From £5,490 16 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 19 Oct
China 10 day premium small group tour
Experience China in style on our Premium 10-day Tour
From £2,499 to £2,799 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 20 Mar, 17 Apr, 15 May, 27 May, 26 Jun, 3 Jul, 17 Jul, 7 Aug, 28 Aug, 11 Sep, 9 Oct, 23 Oct
2027: 19 Mar, 26 Mar, 16 Apr, 14 May, 11 Jun, 9 Jul, 23 Jul, 13 Aug, 17 Sep, 8 Oct
2027: 19 Mar, 26 Mar, 16 Apr, 14 May, 11 Jun, 9 Jul, 23 Jul, 13 Aug, 17 Sep, 8 Oct
Contact Us
Call us for a chat about our holidays. We are happy to discuss your holiday and help in any way we can. No bots, queues or awful hold music.
01273 823 700
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China small group wildlife tour
Group ecotour to Sichuan focusing on giant panda
From £4,250 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 1 Mar
Beijing to Shanghai 10 day tour
Beijing and Shanghai essentials in 10 days!
From £839 to £939 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 5 Apr, 12 Apr, 17 Apr, 24 May, 7 Jun, 21 Jun, 5 Jul, 19 Jul, 9 Aug, 16 Aug, 30 Aug, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Oct, 1 Nov
2027: 28 Mar, 4 Apr, 11 Apr, 16 Apr, 23 May, 6 Jun, 20 Jun, 4 Jul, 18 Jul, 1 Aug, 22 Aug, 5 Sep, 17 Sep, 24 Oct, 31 Oct
2027: 28 Mar, 4 Apr, 11 Apr, 16 Apr, 23 May, 6 Jun, 20 Jun, 4 Jul, 18 Jul, 1 Aug, 22 Aug, 5 Sep, 17 Sep, 24 Oct, 31 Oct
Festivals in China holiday
Cultural celebrations and festivals in Kham 2026.
From US $1,908 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 24 Jul
Hong Kong to Chengdu tour
China tour perfect for those short on time
From £749 to £839 11 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 22 Mar, 29 Mar, 3 Apr, 10 May, 24 May, 7 Jun, 21 Jun, 5 Jul, 26 Jul, 2 Aug, 16 Aug, 28 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Oct, 18 Oct
2027: 14 Mar, 21 Mar, 28 Mar, 2 Apr, 9 May, 23 May, 6 Jun, 20 Jun, 4 Jul, 18 Jul, 22 Aug, 3 Sep, 10 Oct, 17 Oct
2027: 14 Mar, 21 Mar, 28 Mar, 2 Apr, 9 May, 23 May, 6 Jun, 20 Jun, 4 Jul, 18 Jul, 22 Aug, 3 Sep, 10 Oct, 17 Oct
Hong Kong to Beijing tour
From countryside to the capital city of China!
From £1,359 to £1,549 18 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 22 Mar, 29 Mar, 3 Apr, 10 May, 24 May, 7 Jun, 21 Jun, 5 Jul, 26 Jul, 2 Aug, 16 Aug, 28 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Oct, 18 Oct
2027: 14 Mar, 21 Mar, 28 Mar, 2 Apr, 9 May, 23 May, 6 Jun, 20 Jun, 4 Jul, 18 Jul, 8 Aug, 22 Aug, 3 Sep, 10 Oct, 17 Oct
2027: 14 Mar, 21 Mar, 28 Mar, 2 Apr, 9 May, 23 May, 6 Jun, 20 Jun, 4 Jul, 18 Jul, 8 Aug, 22 Aug, 3 Sep, 10 Oct, 17 Oct
Silk Road holiday, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan
Discover the rich culture of Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan
From £2,285 to £2,455 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 25 Apr, 16 May, 13 Jun, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct
2027: 27 Mar, 17 Apr, 1 May, 15 May, 12 Jun, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct
2027: 27 Mar, 17 Apr, 1 May, 15 May, 12 Jun, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct
Highlights of China tour, 27 days
See the essentials of China in 27 days!
From £2,199 to £2,349 27 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 22 Mar, 29 Mar, 3 Apr, 10 May, 24 May, 7 Jun, 21 Jun, 5 Jul, 26 Jul, 2 Aug, 16 Aug, 28 Aug, 11 Oct, 18 Oct
2027: 14 Mar, 21 Mar, 28 Mar, 2 Apr, 9 May, 23 May, 6 Jun, 20 Jun, 4 Jul, 18 Jul, 8 Aug, 22 Aug, 3 Sep, 10 Oct, 17 Oct
2027: 14 Mar, 21 Mar, 28 Mar, 2 Apr, 9 May, 23 May, 6 Jun, 20 Jun, 4 Jul, 18 Jul, 8 Aug, 22 Aug, 3 Sep, 10 Oct, 17 Oct
Walk the Great Wall and Xian holiday
Off the beaten track on this rural China holiday
From £1,765 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 10 Apr, 22 May, 7 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 9 Oct, 16 Oct
Great Wall of China walking tour
Off the beaten track walking tour in rural China
From £1,425 to £1,495 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 10 Apr, 17 Apr, 8 May, 22 May, 7 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 9 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct
2027: 26 Mar, 9 Apr, 16 Apr, 21 May, 6 Aug, 3 Sep, 17 Sep, 8 Oct, 15 Oct, 22 Oct
2027: 26 Mar, 9 Apr, 16 Apr, 21 May, 6 Aug, 3 Sep, 17 Sep, 8 Oct, 15 Oct, 22 Oct
Hong Kong walking holiday
Experience Hong Kong from a new perspective
From £3,199 15 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2026: 6 Feb, 6 Nov
Delhi to Tashkent overland tour, Moghul Caravan
Encounter lands of ancient wonder and history
From £10,965 to £11,515 35 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 1 Sep
2027: 31 Aug
2027: 31 Aug
China backpacking tours
Travel China on a 16 or 25 day backpacking tour
From £1,150 16 days ex flights
Small group travel
Minya Konka Mountain trek in Sichuan, China
Spectacular mountain trekking in Sichuan province
From US $3,013 to US $3,225 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 18 May, 20 Jul, 22 Jul, 17 Aug, 14 Sep, 5 Oct
2027: 17 May, 21 Jun, 19 Jul, 16 Aug, 13 Sep, 4 Oct
2027: 17 May, 21 Jun, 19 Jul, 16 Aug, 13 Sep, 4 Oct
Badain Jaran Desert trekking tour, China
Trek in Inner Mongolia desert and the China Silk Road
From US $5,753 to US $5,815 18 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 25 May, 17 Aug, 14 Sep, 12 Oct
Cycling holiday in Eastern Tibet, Sichuan Province
Chengdu, Xiaojin, Danba, Dong-gu, Bamei and Kangding
From US $3,486 to US $3,567 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 5 Apr, 26 Apr, 17 May, 16 Aug, 13 Sep, 11 Oct
Yunnan trekking holiday, Mt Meili to Cizhong
Trekking Mt. Meili Inner Kora and Mengkong Gorge
From US $2,769 to US $2,879 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 13 Apr, 15 May, 14 Sep, 12 Oct
2027: 12 Apr, 14 May, 13 Sep, 11 Oct
2027: 12 Apr, 14 May, 13 Sep, 11 Oct
