Pricing & packages

Clear fees. Tailored quotes.

Choose the level of support that fits your trip — from a professionally designed route to remote concierge support while you're in China.

Essential Plan

Best for: independent travellers who need a professionally designed route

Starting priceFrom AUD $399
  • Custom daily itinerary
  • Hotel area suggestions
  • Restaurant, cafe & local experience recommendations
  • Intercity transport suggestions
  • Attraction booking reminders
  • Payment, taxi, map & translation app checklist
  • One round of revision
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Premium Private Trip

Best for: families, small groups, multi-city trips, or higher-touch travel

Starting priceFrom AUD $1,799
  • Everything in Guided Remotely
  • Higher-touch planning & supplier coordination
  • Guides, drivers & transfers coordinated for you
  • Suited to complex logistics & special requirements
  • Individually quoted to your trip
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Final pricing depends on trip length, group size, number of cities, travel style and support level. Local guides, airport transfers, private vehicles, attraction tickets, hotels, meals and flights are quoted separately.

Three-stage service process

A Clear, Three-Stage Planning Process

You do not need to pay the full service fee upfront. Our fees are divided into three stages, with each payment linked to a clear stage of planning and support.

  1. Stage 1

    Trip Strategy

    20%of the service fee

    When it is paidAfter the service agreement has been signed and before the planning process begins.

    What is included

    • Review of travel requirements, interests and preferences
    • Route and timing assessment
    • Recommended destinations and number of nights
    • Initial itinerary concept
    • Preliminary budget guidance
    • Recommendations on guided and self-guided travel
    • One round of overall itinerary-direction revisions

    This stage establishes the overall direction of your trip before detailed planning begins.

  2. Stage 2

    Detailed Planning & Booking Coordination

    50%of the service fee

    When it is paidAfter you approve the initial itinerary direction and before detailed itinerary preparation begins.

    What is included

    • Complete day-by-day itinerary
    • Accommodation and location recommendations
    • Intercity transport and high-speed rail planning
    • Attraction and activity scheduling
    • Guide, driver and transfer recommendations
    • Detailed self-guided travel instructions where appropriate
    • Booking coordination for agreed travel services
    • Final travel documentation
    • Up to two reasonable revision rounds

    This is the main planning stage, where the approved trip concept is developed into a practical and detailed travel plan.

  3. Stage 3

    Remote Travel Support

    30%of the service fee

    When it is paidOne day before the scheduled trip begins.

    What is included

    • Remote assistance during the agreed travel dates
    • Help with transport, addresses and booking information
    • Basic translation and communication support
    • Assistance with reasonable itinerary adjustments
    • Support with unexpected travel issues
    • Coordination guidance involving confirmed suppliers

    Remote support is activated once the final payment has been received.

What the service fee does not include

Our professional service fee covers itinerary design, planning, coordination and agreed remote support. It does not include third-party travel costs.

  • Accommodation
  • International or domestic flights
  • High-speed rail and other transport tickets
  • Attraction entrance tickets
  • Guides and drivers
  • Airport or railway transfers
  • Activities, tours and cruises
  • Meals and personal expenses

Where booking assistance is included, we will confirm the price and applicable booking conditions before proceeding. Third-party costs must be paid separately before reservations are made.

Ticket and booking conditions
Some tickets and travel services may be non-refundable or subject to cancellation restrictions, limited booking windows, seasonal availability, weather conditions, passport requirements or supplier-specific terms. Applicable conditions will be confirmed after the itinerary has been finalised and before any paid booking is made.

Before planning begins, you will receive a service agreement outlining the scope of work, payment stages, revision process, booking conditions and cancellation terms.

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Tell us about your preferred destinations, travel dates, group size, budget and travel style. We will recommend the most suitable service before any payment is required.

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Free Discovery Call

Free · 15–20 minutes. A relaxed chat to understand your travellers, dates, cities, budget, travel style and concerns — and to see whether we're the right fit.

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Deep Consultation Only

AUD $99 · 60 minutes. A focused session covering route planning, visa preparation basics, payment setup, transport, apps, local tips and the common mistakes first-timers make.

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Package pricing

Essential Plan

Professional route design for confident, independent travellers. Fees are per travel group, not per person.

Trip length1–2 people3–4 people5+ people
3–5 daysAUD $399AUD $499From AUD $649
6–10 daysAUD $699AUD $849From AUD $1,099
11+ daysFrom AUD $999From AUD $1,299Custom quote
Package pricing · Recommended

Guided Remotely

Everything in Essential, plus a bilingual concierge in your pocket while you travel.

Trip length1–2 people3–4 people5+ people
3–5 daysAUD $699AUD $849From AUD $1,099
6–10 daysAUD $1,199AUD $1,499From AUD $1,899
11+ daysFrom AUD $1,799From AUD $2,199Custom quote
Support hours. Remote concierge support is available from 8:00am to 11:00pm China time. Overnight support is reserved for genuine travel emergencies only.
Longer & more complex trips

Pricing for 11+ days and beyond.

For longer trips, pricing is quoted based on actual workload.

Extended trip guidance

  • Essential Plan beyond 11 days: add approximately AUD $80–$120 per extra day
  • Guided Remotely beyond 11 days: add approximately AUD $120–$180 per extra day
  • More than 4 cities: additional AUD $150–$300
  • Children, elderly travellers, luxury dining, business arrangements or complex logistics: custom quote

How group pricing works

Our planning and concierge fees are charged per travel group, with a small adjustment for larger groups. Local guide, private vehicle, attraction tickets, meals and accommodation are quoted separately based on group size and actual requirements.

Optional add-ons

On-the-ground services, quoted honestly.

Add these to any package. Service fees cover our arrangement and coordination; third-party costs are always quoted separately.

Add-onFee (AUD)
Airport transfer arrangement$50–$150 service fee, excluding vehicle cost
Airport transfer vehicleQuoted by city and vehicle type
English-speaking local guide — half dayFrom $150–$250
English-speaking local guide — full dayFrom $250–$450
Private driver — full dayFrom $180–$350
Restaurant or experience booking (Essential clients)$30–$80 per booking
Train or attraction ticket assistance (Essential clients)$30–$80 per booking
Urgent temporary assistance$80–$150 per hour

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