The Ancient Quest Ride | Full day

Discover our most beautiful finds at the foot of Mount Guifeng, south of Xi’an. Start your adventure with the famous Buddhist temple of Caotang. With its pretty thatched roof, it is one of the cradles of the School of Three treatise. A charming farm welcomes you for a typical lunch and a traditional distillery will open its doors to let you taste baijiu, the most consumed strong alcohol in the world. Among China’s four greatest inventions, paper-making had a huge impact on the entire world. Meet with talented craftsmen in a traditional paper-making workshop before taking a short detour to a village dating back to the Ming dynasty. After this last stop, we drive you back to Xi’an.

 

 

 

 

Your ride is tailor-made, off the beaten path and designed according to your level of knowledge of the area and your centers of interests, respectful of the local culture and all inclusive to offer you a memorable experience. Custom rides and multi-day expeditions are also available in China and in Morocco.

 

CONTACT US: If you are trying to book a last minute ride within 24 hours or if you have any questions and just prefer talking to a human being we understand – you can email us at book@insidersexperience.com or you can call us at +86 138 176 169 75. We try to get back to everyone within 24 hours.

 

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RATES

Our vintage jeeps can accommodate up to 4 passengers from birth to 99 years old. If you are riding alone: 2,500CNY; for 2 passengers: 2,700CNY; 3 passengers: 3,600CNY and 4 passengers: 4,000CNY. If you are more than 4 passengers, we will arrange extra jeeps at a price of 1,000 CNY per extra pax.

 

RIDING

As this is a private ride, you set the pace. Your insider will accompany you based upon what you want to see and how long you want to stop. And if you see something you like along the route, just yell STOP! Your wish is our command. Our rides can accommodate up to 4 passengers by jeep from birth to 99 years old. Below 12 years old, children must be accompanied by an adult.

For safety reasons, you are not allowed to drive our vehicles.

 

SCHEDULE

We operate this jeep ride everyday during the whole year. This ride lasts for 9 hours from 9am to 6pm (8:30am if you chose the hotel pick-up option).

 

MEETING POINT

STANDARD MEETING POINT : Our rides start at the Train Bar in the Greenland Century Plaza. At the end of your ride, we will drop you back at this meeting point.

 

CUSTOM MEETING POINT : Hotel pick-up and drop-off service comes at an extra cost of 300 CNY per jeep. Just provide us with your pick-up location during the booking process. A transfer service to/from the train station or the airport is also available upon request.

 

LANGUAGES
We offer rides in english. However we can provide interpreter service if requested at an extra cost.

 

WHAT IS INCLUDED

Our rides are all inclusive. Knowledgeable insiders speaking the local language, sparkling vintage vehicles, a third-party insurance (covering each passenger for a maximum worth of 280,000 CNY), waterproof gear, baby car seat, site entrances, refreshing drinks and a savory local lunch for day rides.

It excludes alcoholic beverages & gratuities.

 

EXTRAS

French champagne, souvenir kits for kids or adults, instant camera (polaroid) renting or mobile camera boosters (Selfie stick & Lens Set with fish-eye, wide-angle and macro lens)…we do offer a wide array of options to make your ride truly confortable and memorable. Just check them out during the booking process.

 

REFUND POLICY

In case of no-show or if you cancel less than 48 hours before your ride you will be responsible for the total amount of your ride.

 

HELP & QUESTIONS
Visit our help page to find answers to your questions or contact us by email at book@insidersexperience.com.

Approx. 9 hours
4 persons max. per jeep
From 2500 CNY per jeep
Options available on this ride
Just add them during the booking process

Hotel pick-up & drop-off

300 CNY per jeep

Champagne

400 CNY per bottle (375 mL for 2 persons)

Instant camera

300 CNY per ride

Mobile camera kit

300 CNY per ride

Souvenir kit

From 300 CNY per kit (adult or kid)

Customization

200 CNY per vehicle

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HELP & SUPPORT

Are your rides private?
Our custom-made adventures are strictly private, adjusted to your preferences and your pace. We never combine guests into larger groups.
What is included?
Our rides are all-inclusive. We want you to truly enjoy the ride right from the start and forget about logistics or unexpected situations. Vehicle rental (driven by an insider), helmets for adults and for kids, entrance tickets, sun cream and bottles of water are included. For the day ride, a traditional lunch is included. Alcohol, tips and personal shopping are not included. Please note that the use of helmets is compulsory by law and should always be respected. Disposable hair nets will be provided for each passenger. Our helmets are kept in perfect condition, cleaned and disinfected after every ride.
Where is your starting and ending point located?
All our rides start in the Art district at the Banpo subway station on Line 1, exit C. The Ancient Quest rides start at the Train Bar in the Greenland Century Plaza. At the end of your ride, we will drop you back at this meeting point. If you wish, we can also come to pick you up at your hotel at an additional cost.
What equipment should I bring on my ride?
Wear long-sleeved shirt, flat and comfortable shoes, pack sunscreen, sunglasses and your fully charged camera. Rain showers are a possibility, particularly in June and July. Make sure to pack a light raincoat but don't worry too much. Your insider will have rain gear for you should you forget, and the rain is beautifully warm if you want to get wet! For winter rides (December - February) bring a nice warm coat, boots or warm sneakers and a fully charged camera. The temperatures never drop very low but the humidity makes it feel way colder in the evenings especially.
Can we take young children on board?
From a few months old to 99 years old, fun in the jeep is for all. Baby car seats are available, and a special itinerary can be tailor-made for our small guests. Kids below 12 need to be accompanied by one adult.
Do you offer shopping sprees or kid-friendly adventures?
Challenge us with a specific request is what we enjoy the most. All our rides are tailor-made according to your desires, just ask upstream so we can craft a memorable journey just for you. A set of options is also available to spice up your ride.
Do you give discounts for kids?
Our rates are per person whatever their age. However, we do offer a 15% discount for kids below 12 years old.
Is it Ok to tip my insider?
Tipping is always optional. But if you had a great time and want to thank your insider, gratuities are very much appreciated.
What is Slow Travel?
Slow Travel is an alternative way of travelling based on the idea of taking time to discover a new destination. Slow Travel leaves a great place to serendipity and is also a great opportunity to become part of local life and to connect to a place and its people.
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Can we drive the vehicles ourselves?
Traffic in China is often hectic and require some driving experience. Thus, we don’t offer a self-driving option in Xi'an. You’ll be in better hands with an Insider driving for you. For a self-driving experience, enquire about our expeditions by visiting www.insidersexpeditions.com or by contacting us.
How many people can fit per sidecar/jeep?
Our Jeeps can accommodate up to 4 passengers. Please note that there is no weight or length limitations.
Can we take people with a physical inability on board?
Yes, we can, as long as they are able to sit for the booked amount of time in a jeep.
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What currency can I use to pay for my ride?
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Can I cancel my order after I've placed it?
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Can I get a refund in case of heavy rain?
As rain is falling a lot during summer in Xi'an, we are well prepared for it! We do have rain gears and we adapt our itinerary to limit the inconvenience. However, if you still decide not to start the ride, Insiders shall refund you with 100% of the service fee (minus bankfees), if you cancel before 2 hours in advance.
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