2-Day Small-Group Great Wall Hiking Tour from Beijing: Jiankou, Mutianyu, Jinshanling and Simatai West

This 2-day hiking adventure takes you along the Great Wall's untouched and restored sections of Jiankou, Mutianyu, Jinshanling and Simatai West. Escape from the crowds and follow your expert guide past original towers and structures dating back to the Ming Dynasty. Relax over home-cooked meals at a local farmer's house, where you'll stay overnight, and enjoy a rejuvenating foot massage.

This small-group tour is limited to eight people, ensuring a more personalized experience. After your tour, you'll receive a certificate of completion to remember your amazing hike!

Day 1: Beijing -- Jiankou - Mutianyu -- Gubeikou (L, D)
Meet your guide in central Beijing and hop in an air-conditioned vehicle for a 2.5-hour drive to Jiankou, where you'll begin your moderate 6-mile (10-km) hike along original sections of the Great Wall.

As you hike up hill for the first hour, admire sweeping vistas and notice the elaborate stonework and roofs of structures and statues. You'll also meander through dense jungles and bushes.

Throughout your hike, you'll be provided with water and snacks. At midday, take a rest break to enjoy a picnic lunch, which your guide will provide for you.

Reach the restored Mutianyu section, where you'll then drive to Gubeikou for an overnight stay at a local farmer's guesthouse. Walk around the village with your guide and learn how it played important role in the Ming Dynasty to defend the capital.

Then, discover the quaint rural lifestyle of local farmers as you relax and mingle with the farmers over an authentic, home-cooked Chinese meal.

Overnight: Farmer's guesthouse in Gubeikou village

Day 2: Gubeikou - Jinshanling -- Simatai West - Beijing (B, L)
After a typical farmer's breakfast, drive 20 minutes to Jinshanling to begin your 3-mile (5-km) hike at 8am. At this time, few other tourists are at the wall, so you can take postcard-worthy photographs.

Hike for three hours with your guide, making a detour at Kylin Tower to head to Simatai West, an extremely photogenic, untamed section of the wall that offers some of the best hiking around. Its numerous towers and steep gradients offer constantly changing perspectives and wide, open views.

After your hike, relax on the ride back to Beijing. When you arrive, enjoy a hotpot lunch and then rejuvenate with a traditional reflexology foot massage. Your tour will end here, and you'll receive a certificate of completion to commemorate your amazing Great Wall hike.

Additional Info

• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
• A moderate level of fitness if required
  
• A backpack to carry your belongings is recommended; any heavy luggage will be transported by van to the accommodation
• Minimum age is 6 years
• Room accommodation is on a twin-share basis, two people per room. For traveling parties with an odd number of people, one person will be placed in a twin-share room with another traveler.

Departure Date Thursday and Sunday Departure Time 8am Tour Details 2-Day Small-Group Great Wall Hiking Tour from Beijing: Jiankou, Mutianyu, Jinshanling and Simatai West

Local guide Transport by air-conditioned vehicle Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner) Great Wall entrance fees Bottled water Certificate of completion Overnight accommodation

Hotel pickup and drop-off Gratuities (optional)

For cancellation up to 3 days, a full refund will be given. For cancellation up to 1 days, 50% refund will be given.