Platinum
Full cultural context and seamless support from Beijing to the Wall.
- ✓Private minivan & driver
- ✓Experienced English-speaking guide
- ✓Meals & entrance fees included
Great Wall Adventure Club · Tour Selection Guide
Find your Great Wall adventure.
This is the tour selection guide for Great Wall Adventure Club. Compare our day hikes, camping trips and three-day treks, then ask us to tailor a program to your pace and interests.
Since 2003Two decades of Great Wall expertise
Private & flexibleRoutes matched to your pace
Local teamGuides from Great Wall villages
RecognizedCNN · NatGeo · NYT · WSJ
Plan your visit
Choose a route that fits your group.
How many days will you explore? Match your time, hiking pace and interests to a day hike, an overnight camp or a three-day trek.
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One-day hikes
Classic, wild, sunrise and sunset routes.
Choose Jinshanling for scenic watchtowers, Gubeikou for a quieter historic route, or Jiankou to Mutianyu for a demanding wild-to-restored crossing. Sunrise and sunset programs require seasonal timing.
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Camping tours
Sunset, watchtower camping and sunrise.
Two-day programs add a Wall camp and early morning views. The light camping route reduces walking time; the Jinshanling and Gubeikou options favor hikers who want longer trails.
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Three-day treks
Remote ridgelines and deep Wall immersion.
Spend more time on remote ridges, or select the varied Simatai, Gubeikou and Jinshanling program. Review the active transportation plan and daily distances before choosing.
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Package Options
Compare guide support and transportation across Platinum, Gold, Silver and Train. Availability varies by tour and travel date.
Gold
Private transport plus experienced local support on the Wall.
- ✓Private minivan & driver
- ✓Local Chinese-speaking guide
- ✓Meals & entrance fees included
Silver
A comfortable private transfer for confident self-guided hikers.
- ✓Private minivan & driver
- ✓Independent Jinshanling hike
- ✓Tickets purchased at the gate
Train
Scenic rail transport and a friendly local guide at Gubeikou.
- ✓Suburban train transfer
- ✓Local Chinese-speaking guide
- ✓Meals & entrance fees included
Tour prices by package
Prices below are in USD per person. Private rates depend on your group size; flat rates and promotional guest tiers are shown separately. Open a tour for its itinerary, inclusions and complete pricing notes.
One-day tours — prices by package
| Tour | Package | 2 travelers | 3 travelers | 4 travelers | 5 travelers | 6 travelers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1AA | Gold | $149 | $139 | $129 | $119 | $109 |
| 1AA | Platinum | $229 | $209 | $199 | $189 | $179 |
| 1AB | Silver | $109 | $99 | $89 | $79 | $59 |
| 1AB | Gold | $139 | $129 | $119 | $109 | $99 |
| 1AB | Platinum | $219 | $199 | $189 | $179 | $169 |
| 1B | Platinum | $239 | $219 | $199 | $189 | $179 |
| 1S3 | Silver | $129 | $109 | $99 | $89 | $69 |
| 1S3 | Gold | $159 | $139 | $129 | $119 | $109 |
| 1S3 | Platinum | $239 | $209 | $199 | $189 | $179 |
| 1R1 | Gold | $189 | $169 | $149 | $139 | $129 |
| 1R1 | Platinum | $269 | $249 | $229 | $219 | $209 |
| 1G / 1J | Train | $109 per person · flat rate | ||||
| 1ABGROUP | Group tour | $85 per person · flat rate | ||||
| 1MGROUP | Group tour | $65 per person · flat rate | ||||
1G: $199 solo rate. Confirm the 1J option and rail availability before booking.
Camping tours — prices by package
| Tour | Package | 2 travelers | 3 travelers | 4 travelers | 5 travelers | 6 travelers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2AA | Gold | $269 | $259 | $239 | $279 | $249 |
| 2AA | Platinum | $389 | $359 | $329 | $299 | $269 |
| 2AK | Gold | $299 | $279 | $259 | $239 | $199 |
| 2AK | Platinum | $399 | $379 | $359 | $339 | $299 |
| 2AB | Gold | $269 | $259 | $239 | $209 | $189 |
| 2AB | Platinum | $369 | $359 | $329 | $299 | $259 |
| 2AC | Gold | $269 | $249 | $229 | $199 | $169 |
| 2AC | Platinum | $349 | $329 | $299 | $269 | $239 |
| 2HB | Gold | $249 | $229 | $199 | $159 | $129 |
| 2HB | Platinum | $349 | $319 | $299 | $259 | $229 |
| 2TAM | Train camping | Standard: $239 per person. Promotional guest prices: 1st $203; 2nd $191; 3rd $179; 4th–8th $167 each. | ||||
| 2TPM | Train camping | Standard: $249 per person. Promotional guest prices: 1st $212; 2nd $199; 3rd $187; 4th–8th $174 each. | ||||
| 2TX | Train camping | Standard: $289 per person. Promotional guest prices: 1st $246; 2nd $231; 3rd $217; 4th–8th $202 each. | ||||
| 2TW1 / 2TW2 | Train camping + Water Town | Standard: $349 per person. Promotional guest prices: 1st $297; 2nd $279; 3rd $262; 4th–8th $244 each. | ||||
| 2GC1 | Small-group camping | $259 per person · flat rate | ||||
| 2GC2 | Small-group camping | $259 per person · flat rate | ||||
Private camping packages: minimum two travelers; add $5 resort fee per person. The linked program pages offer a $100 deposit or payment in full. Confirm availability and package inclusions.
2AC: Gold includes a self-guided Mutianyu visit on Day 2; Platinum provides English-speaking guiding. 2AK: Gold provides Chinese-speaking guiding, Platinum English-speaking guiding.
2HB: published prices cover the light camping program returning before noon on Day 2; confirm pricing for any longer Day 2 route.
2AA: Gold rates are copied as published, including $279 for five travelers and $249 for six travelers. Add $5 resort fee per person.
2AB: add $5 resort fee per person. Confirm the exact route and package inclusions.
2HB: add $5 resort fee per person. Confirm the exact route and package inclusions.
2T: add $5 / 35 CNY resort fee per guest. Guest-position discounts are 15%, 20%, 25% and 30%; promotional USD rates are rounded. See the 2T page for all published CNY prices, party totals and travel arrangements. 2TW1 and 2TW2 have a published April 1–October 1 season.
Three-day tours — prices by package
| Tour | Package | 2 travelers | 3 travelers | 4 travelers | 5 travelers | 6 travelers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3AM | Gold | $449 | $419 | $389 | $359 | $319 |
| 3AM | Platinum | $599 | $569 | $539 | $529 | $519 |
| 3TX | Three-day program | Standard: $449 per person. Promotional guest prices: 1st $381.65; 2nd $359.20; 3rd $336.75; 4th–8th $314.30 each. | ||||
3AM: Gold solo rate $529; Platinum starts with two travelers.
3TX: add $5 resort fee per person. Optional Simatai cable car and camping escort cost extra. Confirm the operating transport plan.
Published rates are subject to availability and confirmation before booking. A two-traveler minimum applies to private group tables unless a solo rate is stated.
One night of a lifetime
Sleep on the Great Wall.
Leave the busy city behind for a private camp in an ancient watchtower. Watch the sun set across the mountains, dine beneath the stars and wake to a quiet sunrise few visitors ever experience.
Historic watchtower camps
Camping gear included
Fresh local meals
Routes for different fitness levels
Before you go
Practical questions.
How do I choose between restored and wild sections?
Restored sections generally have maintained walking surfaces, while unrestored routes can have loose stone, steep approaches and exposed ridges. Tell us your group’s hiking experience and we can suggest a suitable route.
What should I bring?
Wear sturdy walking shoes and dress in layers. Carry water, sun protection and personal medication. For camping, pack an overnight layer, toiletries and a headlamp; each tour page lists its published equipment inclusions.
Are schedules and prices fixed?
Published itineraries are planning guides. Train service, trail access, weather and daylight can change a route or pickup time. Confirm live availability, exact inclusions and the total price before booking.
Which package includes an English-speaking guide?
Platinum is the fully guided option on the programs that offer it. Gold, Silver and train programs differ in transport and guide arrangements. Check the individual itinerary for the applicable inclusions.
Can children join a camping tour?
Some routes are designed for a gentler pace. Share each child’s age and hiking experience so the team can recommend an appropriate program and confirm campsite arrangements.
For camping tours, do you provide camping equipment?
Yes. We provide tents, sleeping bags, and sleeping pads.
While walking on the Great Wall or camping, where can I store my luggage?
During a Great Wall hike, simply leave your luggage with your driver. For camping tours, we store it at our camping center, which is a farmhouse or hotel.
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Tell us when you hope to visit and which route interests you. We’ll help you choose a program and confirm availability, inclusions and the current total.