Is there a confirmed date for the tour on June 2nd?

The June 2nd tour is not confirmed yet, but you can book it as we operate for at least one traveler.

What should I do if I have not received a response regarding my booking?

Please check back with us, as we are processing your request and will get back to you.

What happens if I need to cancel my booking?

In case of cancellation, the request will be submitted, and the agency will handle the refund process.

What is the age limit for children on the tour?

Children are welcome on the tour, and specific arrangements can be made for families.

Can I pay using a credit card?

You can use a variety of credit cards for your payments at the time of booking.

When will I receive confirmation for my booking?

Once you book the tour, we will update you regarding any other travelers interested in joining.

Can I travel alone with a guide even if I booked a group tour?

Yes, if you book the tour alone, you can travel with our guide without extra charges.

What is the current price for the private tour?

The total price for the private tour has been updated to USD 1899 for two travellers.

What languages will the tour guides speak?

The local guides are English-speaking and will assist during your journey.

Are meals included during the tour?

Meals are included in major cities like Kunming and Jianshui, but remote areas may only have shops for food.

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US $1,699 per person

Wild Yunnan 8D: Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, Shangri-La

8 days

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From Kunming to Shangri-La

5.0

1 traveler review

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The whole itinerary was very good scheduled and not to packed, so we had time to stroll around the cities by ourselves as well.
Lisa Lingsheng, traveled in November
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Operator: Silk Road Trips
Explorer: Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
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Partially Guided: Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 10
Ages 18+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Kunming
Start point
Kunming Shi, Yunnan, China (Kunming Airport, 08:00 - 22:00)
Accommodation
Hotel (Howard Johnson Life GUANDU KUNMING)
Day 2
Kunming to Dali
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (HAWTHORN BY WYNDHAM DALI ERHAI PARL)
Included Activities
- Visit Stone Forest
- Visit Birds and Flowers Market
- Stroll around Green Lake
Landmarks
Stone Forest
Green Lake
Day 3
Dali
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (HAWTHORN BY WYNDHAM DALI ERHAI PARL)
Included Activities
- Explore Dali Old Town including Foreigners' Street, Ancient City Wall of Dali, and Gate Tower
- Visit Three Pagodas in Chongsheng Monastery
- Walk around Xizhou Old Town to see Bai ethnic traditional architecture
- Taste local three-course tea in Xizhou
- Visit Haishe Park
- Visit Tie-Dyeing workshop in Zhoucheng Village
Landmarks
Dali Old Town
Three Pagodas in Chongsheng Monastery
Xizhou Old Town
Erhai Lake
Zhoucheng Village
Day 4
Dali to Lijiang
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Laifeng Hotel (Lijiang Ancient City Branch))
Included Activities
- Visit Black Dragon Pool
- Visit Dongba Culture Museum
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Lijiang Old Town
Landmarks
Black Dragon Pool
Lijiang Old Town
Day 5
Lijiang
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Laifeng Hotel (Lijiang Ancient City Branch))
Included Activities
- Visit Baisha Old Town and Baisha Murals
- Visit Yuhu Village
- Visit Former Residence of Joseph Rock
- Visit Shuhe Old Town
Optional Activities
- Visit Jade Dragon Snow Mountain (alternative to Baisha Old Town)
Landmarks
Baisha Old Town
Yuhu Village
Shuhe Old Town
Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
Day 6
Lijiang to Shangri-La
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Holiday Inn Express Shangri-la（Dukezong Ancient Town）)
Included Activities
- View First Bend of Yangtze River
- Stop at Upper Tiger Leaping Gorge for photographs
- Hike Middle Tiger Leaping Gorge (approximately 3 hours from 14km point to Tina's Guesthouse)
- Explore Dukezong Ancient Town
- Walk to top of Guishan Hill to see Grand Prayer Wheel and panoramic views
Landmarks
First Bend of Yangtze River
Tiger Leaping Gorge
Dukezong Ancient Town
Guishan Hill
Day 7
Shangri-La
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Holiday Inn Express Shangri-la（Dukezong Ancient Town）)
Included Activities
- Visit Songzanlin Monastery
- Visit Xiaojiezi Village and meet local Tibetan families
- Visit Napahai Lake
Landmarks
Songzanlin Monastery
Xiaojiezi Village
Napahai Lake
Day 8
Shangri-La Departure
End point
Shangri-Lá, Londrina, Paraná, Brazil (Shangri-La Airport, 08:00 - 22:00)
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Stone Forest
Green Lake

Landmarks
Dali Old Town
Three Pagodas in Chongsheng Monastery
Xizhou Old Town
Erhai Lake
Zhoucheng Village

Landmarks
Black Dragon Pool
Lijiang Old Town

Landmarks
Baisha Old Town
Yuhu Village
Shuhe Old Town
Jade Dragon Snow Mountain

Landmarks
First Bend of Yangtze River
Tiger Leaping Gorge
Dukezong Ancient Town
Guishan Hill

Landmarks
Songzanlin Monastery
Xiaojiezi Village
Napahai Lake

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Meals
Additional Services
Transport

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Flights
Insurance
Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

Howard Johnson Life GUANDU KUNMING
Hotel
day 1
Upgrade Available
HAWTHORN BY WYNDHAM DALI ERHAI PARL
Hotel
Days 2, 3
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Laifeng Hotel (Lijiang Ancient City Branch)
Hotel
Days 4, 5
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Holiday Inn Express Shangri-la（Dukezong Ancient Town）
Hotel
Days 6, 7
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- Group of 10 travelers max.
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- Carefully planned itineraries
- Travel with like-minded people
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What to expect
- Travel with your own group of min. 1 travelers
- Choose your preferred dates and duration
- Upgrade your accommodation
- Customize the itineraries
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Operated by

Silk Road Trips

4.6

(18 reviews)

Number of tours

155

Age Range

18 to 80 years old

Response time

6 hours

Response rate

100%

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Traveler Reviews

5.0

Overall rating based on 1 Reviews

Tour Operator
4.6

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Lisa Lingsheng
November 4th, 2020
5
Since we were traveling in an unpopular travel time, we had our own private tour guide. Our guide, Nancy, was also...
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Traveled in October 2020
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That is our great honor to hear your feedback about this tour and our guide, and be happy to know that you enjoyed it. We really appreciated your decision to travel with us!
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Brandon
Asked on March 23rd, 2025
Is there a confirmed date for the tour on June 2nd?
Price / Availability
Tour Details
- Silk Road TripsOperator•Written March 2025
  The June 2nd tour is not confirmed yet, but you can book it as we operate for at least one traveler.
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Vera
Asked on December 22nd, 2024
What should I do if I have not received a response regarding my booking?
Payments
Travel Support
- Silk Road TripsOperator•Written December 2024
  Please check back with us, as we are processing your request and will get back to you.
G
Giang
Asked on November 25th, 2024
What happens if I need to cancel my booking?
Payments
- Silk Road TripsOperator•Written November 2024
  In case of cancellation, the request will be submitted, and the agency will handle the refund process.
E
Emilia
Asked on November 12th, 2024
What is the age limit for children on the tour?
Age Range
- Silk Road TripsOperator•Written November 2024
  Children are welcome on the tour, and specific arrangements can be made for families.
J
Joanna
Asked on September 5th, 2024
Can I pay using a credit card?
Payments
- Silk Road TripsOperator•Written September 2024
  You can use a variety of credit cards for your payments at the time of booking.
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Kim
Asked on July 30th, 2024
When will I receive confirmation for my booking?
Payments
- Silk Road TripsOperator•Written August 2024
  Once you book the tour, we will update you regarding any other travelers interested in joining.
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Patricia
Asked on July 25th, 2024
Can I travel alone with a guide even if I booked a group tour?
Tour Details
Travel Support
- Silk Road TripsOperator•Written July 2024
  Yes, if you book the tour alone, you can travel with our guide without extra charges.
K
Katrin
Asked on June 29th, 2024
What is the current price for the private tour?
Price / Availability
- Silk Road TripsOperator•Written June 2024
  The total price for the private tour has been updated to USD 1899 for two travellers.
F
Frederique
Asked on April 12th, 2024
What languages will the tour guides speak?
Operator
- Silk Road TripsOperator•Written April 2024
  The local guides are English-speaking and will assist during your journey.
W
Willemieke
Asked on March 13th, 2024
Are meals included during the tour?
Meals
- Silk Road TripsOperator•Written March 2024
  Meals are included in major cities like Kunming and Jianshui, but remote areas may only have shops for food.

From

US $1,699 per person

Price based on Cheapest Room

Price based on Shared Room

Price based on Private Single Room

Price based on Private Double Room

Booking needs min. 2 travelers

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1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

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Tour ID: 202163

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Plugs & Adapters
As a traveler from USA, Canada, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types G, I. As a traveler from England you will need an adaptor for type I. As a traveler from Australia, New Zealand you will need an adaptor for type G.
Type G
China
Type I
China
Vaccines
- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Typhoid - Recommended for China. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for China. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Cholera - Recommended for China. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Tuberculosis - Recommended for China. Ideally 3 months before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for China. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Rabies - Recommended for China. Ideally 1 month before travel.
- Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for China. Ideally 10 days before travel.
- Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for China. Ideally 1 month before travel.
- Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for China. Ideally 6 months before travel.
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- For any tour departing before May 24th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after May 24th, 2026, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Silk Road Trips. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 70 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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Wild Yunnan 8D: Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, Shangri-La

Itinerary

Kunming

Kunming to Dali

Included Activities

Dali

Included Activities

Dali to Lijiang

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Lijiang

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Lijiang to Shangri-La

Included Activities

Shangri-La

Included Activities

Shangri-La Departure

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