The 6-Day (Haikou & Sanya) China Group Tour: Volcanoes, Coconut Palms & Tropical Island Life

This tour requires a minimum of 2 guests. Join our 6-day Hainan group tour from Haikou to Sanya. Explore volcanic landscapes, relax on tropical beaches, and discover island culture. Since 2016, 8500+ travelers explore China with us each year. Book your tropical escape today.

Route: Haikou-Sanya
  • Tour Code: ITC-GT-006
  • Guide: English-speaking guide with local life experience
  • Accommodation: 5 nights at good 4-star hotels
  • More personal than a traditional coach tour, far better value than a private tour.
Price: USD  1044.48  per person
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Beyond the Beach – Hainan's Volcanic Coast & Island Life

Volcanoes, coconut palms, and the South China Sea define this six-day loop from Haikou to Sanya. Ancient lava fields give way to fishing villages where life still moves with the tide. The pace leaves room for both rainforest hikes and beachside idleness. Local guides navigate the backroads, introducing flavors and stories that don't make it into resort brochures.
  • Sanya – Carve a coconut into a keepsake – In a shaded workshop, a master carver demonstrates the progression from rough husk to polished art. Participants trace simple patterns onto coconut shells, then use handheld tools to engrave the lines. The finished piece – a small bowl or pendant – goes home as a handmade reminder of the island.

  • Haikou – Cycle through a volcanic geopark – Pedal past 40 dormant volcanoes and through lava tunnels formed millennia ago. The trail winds through tropical foliage, with crater lakes appearing around blind corners. A guide explains how the mineral-rich soil shaped local agriculture.

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Arrive in Haikou, the capital of Hainan province and the gateway to China‘s tropical south. Your driver will meet you at the airport and take you directly to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to rest or explore. Haikou moves at a slower pace than the mainland’s big cities – the air is warmer, the streets are lined with coconut palms, and the pace of life is noticeably more relaxed. Take a walk along the waterfront, find a local seafood spot, or simply settle in. Tomorrow, the island begins to reveal itself.

Start your morning at Qilou Old Street, a preserved arcade district built by overseas Chinese returning from Southeast Asia in the early 20th century. The architecture is distinctly Nanyang – covered walkways, ornate facades, and shuttered windows. The street is free to enter and open 24 hours a day. It‘s still a working commercial street, so you’ll see locals going about their day among the heritage buildings. From there, head to the Leiqiong Volcanic Cluster Global Geopark – a UNESCO-listed site with 101 dormant volcanoes, 40 volcanic cones, and over 30 lava tunnels. You can hike to the crater rim and look down into the extinct volcano‘s bowl – now filled with tropical vegetation. In the afternoon, stop at Xixiu Beach, a long stretch of sand popular with locals for evening walks and kite flying. End the day at the Cloudscape Library – a futuristic concrete pavilion designed to look like a cloud, perched on the edge of the sea. It’s free to enter but requires advance booking via the official WeChat accountIf you can‘t get a reservation, the exterior is still worth seeing at sunset – the building glows as the light shifts.

Morning high-speed train from Haikou to Sanya – about 1.5 to 2 hours. The train runs along the eastern coast of Hainan, with sea views on one side and tropical hills on the other. Upon arrival in Sanya, your guide and driver will meet you at the station and take you to Tianya Town, a blue-and-white fishing village that locals call “Sanya’s Santorini.” Every alley in the village ends at the sea. The streets are painted in shades of white and blue, and the entire town is free and open 24 hours. Walk through the narrow lanes, find a café with a sea view, and watch the local fishing boats come and go. In the late afternoon, drive along the Coconut Dream Corridor, a 20-kilometer coastal road lined with coconut palms – one of the best places in Sanya to watch the sunset. End the day at the First Market Night Market, where you can sample fresh seafood grilled on the spot, tropical fruits, and local Hainanese snacks. Bargaining is expected – start at about half the asking price.

Today is a full day on Wuzhizhou Island, one of China’s most famous tropical islands, about 20 minutes by ferry from the mainland. The island is open 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM. Tickets are around 133–144 RMB depending on the season, with online booking recommended to save time and money. The island is surrounded by crystal-clear water and coral reefs – the water visibility is excellent, making it a top spot for snorkeling and diving. Highlights include Lover’s Bridge, a wooden pier stretching out over the water; Sunrise Rock, the highest point on the island with panoramic views; and the beach area, where you can swim or simply relax under an umbrella. Optional water activities – snorkelingjet skiingparasailing – are available at an additional cost. The island can get crowded, so the earlier you arrive, the better. Your driver will pick you up at the end of the day and return you to your hotel.

Start the day at the Yalong Bay Tropical Paradise Forest Park, a 1,506-hectare mountain park overlooking Yalong Bay. The park is open 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Tickets start from around 104–148 RMB, including entry and the round-trip sightseeing bus. The bus is essential – the park is built on a steep mountain, and walking between stops would take hours. The park is famous for its suspension bridge (the same one featured in the film If You Are the One), its glass walkway, and the views from the Dragon’s Head Rock – which offers a 360-degree panorama of the bay and the South China Sea. In the afternoon, head down to Yalong Bay Beach – arguably the best beach in Sanya, with fine white sand and calm, clear water. It‘s a good spot for a swim or just to lie in the sun. End the day with a drive along Sun Bay Road, a 6-kilometer coastal highway that hugs the cliffs. One side is mountain, the other is the open sea. Stopping is not permitted on most of the road – but the view as you drive is worth the trip. There’s a viewing platform where you can pull over for photos.

Your driver will pick you up from the hotel and take you to Sanya Phoenix International Airport for your departure flight. Six days, two cities, one island route that started in the historic arcades of Haikou and ended on the tropical beaches of Sanya. You‘ve seen volcanoes, walked through a blue-and-white fishing village, swam in the South China Sea, and driven along a cliffside road with the ocean on one side. That’s Hainan – and that‘s the point. Safe travels.

Travel Date and Price (USD per person)
Month Available Date Price Book The Tour
Nov Nov 23, 2026 USD1044.48
Dec Dec 22, 2026 USD1228.21
Dec 30, 2026 USD1228.21
Jan Jan 5, 2027 USD1044.48
Jan 15, 2027 USD1044.48

Included & Excluded

From USD 1044.48 per person
  • The price is based on two people sharing a double room. If you prefer a single room, please contact us for a quote.
  • Price may vary depending on exchange rates, travel dates, and hotel class.
  • Prices may vary depending on the season and promotional activities. Please consult your advisor for details.
Price Includes:
  • Comfortable 4-Star hotel with daily breakfast (twin room)
  • Pick-up and drop-off service at the airport or train stations
  • Professional licensed English-speaking local tour guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle throughout the tour
  • Entrance tickets to all listed attractions and activities
  • Meals as specified in the itinerary
  • Domestic flights and high-speed train tickets
  • One travel accident insurance per person
Price Excludes:
  • International flights to and from China
  • The first or last day no guiding service
  • Optional or recommended or night activities
  • Chinese visa application fees
  • Tips for guides and drivers
  • Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Personal expenses (e.g. shopping, laundry, hotel minibar)
  • Request for room price difference for guests in single rooms

Cancellation Policy

We understand that travel plans may change. Please review our cancellation policy below:
  • Free cancellation if canceled 60 days or more before the tour starts
  • 5% of total tour cost if canceled 45-59 days before departure
  • 10% of total tour cost if canceled 30-44 days before departure
  • 25% of total tour cost if canceled 15-29 days before departure
  • 45% of total tour cost if canceled 7-14 days before departure
  • 100% of total tour cost if canceled less than 7 days before departure
 
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