marco polo group tours
The Marco Polo Club is for people who view travel as an integral element of their lives - people like you who dream of their next journey even as they relive the memories of their last. Marco Polo Club delivers only the finest travel opportunities and experiences - precisely what you demand. For more than 25 years, the Club has taken dedicated travellers far off the beaten path with extraordinary privileges every step of the way. The Marco Polo Club always offers personal service, innovative journeys and unique "insider's" opportunities not available anywhere else in the travel community.
Best time to be there
While there are differences in the climate according to the region in China, it is best to travel in Spring and Autumn when the weather is not too hot nor freezing cold. But we also pay attention to festival periods and special occasions.
Fly to
Beijing/Shanghai/Hong Kong (British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Virgin)
flying time
11 hours 20 minutes non-stop
time difference
GMT +7 hours
Visas
Visa required for UK passport holders
Health Requirements
Yellow Fever certificate if arriving from an endemic area
Landscapes of Yunnan
Landscapes of Yunnan highlights * Naxi culture * Spectular Tiger Leaping Gorge * Historic towns and villages Read more ...
Dynasties and Discovery
Dyansties and Discovery highlights * Vibrant cities * Beautiful rural landscapes * Amazing terracotta warriors Read more ...
Journey to the Roof of the World
Journey of the roof of the world highlights * Sacred sites in Tibet * Spectular landscapes * Gaint panda centre in Chengdu Read more ...
Along the Tea & Horse Caravan Trail
Experience a slice of China that is quickly disappearing when you visit ancient cities that were important stops along the route and meet with villagers to gain insight into local life, history and tradition... Read more ...
Easter on the Yangzi
Highlights Tai Chi exerciser, Fengdu Shore excursion, Mahjong lesson. Read more ...
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MONGOLIA: NAADAM FESTIVAL & THE GOBI DESERT - JULY 2012
In the 13th century, the armies of Mongol Emperor Genghis Khan took the world by storm with unrivaled horsemanship and archery.

ALONG THE TEA & HORSE CARAVAN TRAIL - SEPTEMBER 2012
Experience a slice of China that is quickly disappearing when you visit ancient cities that were important stops along the route.
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- Marco Polo - Various dates in 2012
- Canada - Various dates in 2012
- Guatemala - Various dates in 2012
- Norway - Various dates in 2012
- USA - Jan/Feb/Mar 2012
- Mexico - February 2012
- Galapagos - May 2012
- Russia - June 2012
- Kyrgyzstan - July 2012
- Kenya - August 2012
- North Korea - August 2012
- Central African Republic - September 2012
- Japan - September 2012
- Uzbekistan - September 2012
- Iran - October 2012
- Madagascar - October 2012
- Sudan - October 2012
- Antarctica - Nov/Dec 2012
- Cambodia & Laos - January 2013
- South Africa - April 2013
- Egypt SOLO - May 2013
Guest Testimonial
We appreciated knowing the travel specialist (Katie Sims) from the previous A&K holiday. The hotels in Grenada and Cordoba were excellent.
The Renfe trains from Grenada to Malaga were very impressive. On time, comfortable and fast. ![]()
- JS, Wirral
World Travel Awards
World Travel Awards
World's Leading Luxury Tour Operator 2011
A&K Philanthropy
Chengdu Research Base
Conducts captive breeding programs and scientific research and is an educational tourism center for this endangered and beloved icon of China








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