Tour Duration: 15 day(s)
Group Size: 7 - 16 people
Specialty Categories: Walking Tours Cultural Journey
Season: January - December
Airfare Included: No

Historically, culturally and geographically, Yunnan Province is one of the most diverse and alluring destinations in China. Our unique remote itinerary encompasses much of this diversity. We journey to the remarkable ancient city of Lijiang, set amongst the stunning surrounds of the Jade Dragon Mountain and stay with minority groups in a homestead at the beautiful setting of Lugu Lake. We visit the extensive Tiger Leaping Gorge before heading to the Tibetan town of Zhongdian (or Gyalthang as it is known to Tibetans).

From here we head off the trails, past the guidebook cities and into the incredible Meili Snow Mountains where we start our trek. Our introductory trek takes us on an inner Kora (pilgrimage route) into an incredibly stunning area of ancient forest, lush flowering valleys, dramatic glaciers and secluded Tibetan monasteries. We stay with a Tibetan family in a guesthouse in the spectacular village of upper Yuben and visit the sacred waterfalls under towering 7000m snow capped peaks before returning to the capital of Kunming.

Tour Itinerary:

Day 1: Arrive in Kunming

Day 2: Fly to Lijiang

Day 3: In Lijiang

Day 4: To Lugu Lake

Days 5-6: In Lugu Lake

Day 7: Return to Lijiang

Day 8: Drive to Zhongdian via Tiger Leaping Gorge

Day 9: In Zhongdian

Day 10: Drive to Dechin via Benzalin

Day 11: Trek to Yipung

Days 12-13: Trekking

Day 14: Complete trek, return to Zhongdian

Day 15: Fly to Kunming where trip concludes

Notes:

Price Includes:

- 14 breakfasts, 14 lunches and 10 dinners
- Airport transfers on Day 1
- Expert bilingual guide
- Medical kit
- Comfortable hotels
- Private air conditioned vehicles
- Sleeping bag for trek
- Sightseeing as listed in itinerary
- Site & national park entry fees
- Pack animal support during trek