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Vietnam & China: Hanoi to Kunming by Rail

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From Hanoi to Kunming

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Platinum Operator: Intrepid Travel
City & Culture: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
High Intensity: Travelers should be in very good physical condition and expect continuous demanding activities
Guided in English
Max Group Size 12
Ages 15+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Hanoi
Hanoi
Optional Activities
- Hanoi Street Food Experience with Urban Adventures to sample local street eats from markets and food carts
- Stroll around Hoan Kiem Lake
- Explore the Old Quarter with shops, imperial temples and French architecture
- Dinner with leader and group
Landmarks
Hoan Kiem Lake
Old Quarter
Day 2
Hanoi to Sapa
Hanoi to Sapa
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Local barbecue with grilled meats, seafood and corn)
Included Activities
- Private transfer to Sapa
- Sunset walk around town with local leader
- Visit Sapa Church
- Explore night market
- Local barbecue dinner with grilled meats, seafood and corn
Landmarks
Sapa Church
Sapa Night Market
Day 3
Sapa
Sapa
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Home-cooked lunch at local H'mong family home)
Included Activities
- Private vehicle transfer to Tan Van Village
- Day hike through rice terraces with hilltribe village visits
- Home-cooked lunch at local H'mong family home
Optional Activities
- Dinner at one of the town's restaurants with group
Landmarks
Tan Van Village
Sapa Rice Terraces
Day 4
Sapa to Kunming
Sapa to Kunming
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Private bus transfer from border to Honghe City
- High-speed train from Honghe City to Kunming
- Orientation walk in Kunming
Optional Activities
- Try over-the-bridge rice noodles for dinner
Landmarks
Hekou
Day 5
Kunming to Shangri-La
Kunming to Shangri-La
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- High-speed bullet train from Kunming to Shangri-La
- Private vehicle transfer to hotel
- Walking tour of Dukezong Ancient Town with local leader
- View of 21-m-tall prayer wheel (largest in China)
- Watch artists create thangka paintings
- Traditional music and line dancing in the square
Optional Activities
- Join in traditional music and line dancing
Landmarks
Dukezong Ancient Town
Large Prayer Wheel
Day 6
Shangri-La
Shangri-La
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Home-cooked lunch at Tibetan family home)
Included Activities
- Private vehicle transfer to Ganden Sumtseling Monastery
- Visit Ganden Sumtseling Monastery with its decorated halls and frescoes
- Visit to Lamuyangcuo Lake
- Tibetan family home visit
- Yak butter tea preparation lesson
- Home-cooked lunch at Tibetan family home
- View of family's sacred shrine room
Landmarks
Ganden Sumtseling Monastery
Lamuyangcuo Lake
Day 7
Shangri-La to Tiger Leaping Gorge
Shangri-La to Tiger Leaping Gorge
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Private transfer to Tiger Leaping Gorge
- Guided hike through Tiger Leaping Gorge with local guide
- Hiking along narrow switchbacks and cliffside paths
Landmarks
Tiger Leaping Gorge
Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
Haba Mountain
Jade Garden Snow Mountain
Day 8
Tiger Leaping Gorge to Lijiang
Tiger Leaping Gorge to Lijiang
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided hike continuation through Tiger Leaping Gorge
- Private vehicle transfer to Lijiang
- Orientation walk in Old Town with leader
- Explore cobbled alleys, canals and traditional Naxi wooden houses
Optional Activities
- Dinner with group trying traditional Lijiang dishes like steam pot chicken or chickpea jelly
Landmarks
Lijiang Old Town
Day 9
Lijiang
Lijiang
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Private vehicle transfer to Baisha Old Town
- Walking tour of Baisha Old Town
- Dongba calligraphy class at local Naxi family home
Optional Activities
- Bike ride around Lashihai Lake
Landmarks
Baisha Old Town
Lashihai Lake
Day 10
Lijiang to Kunming
Lijiang to Kunming
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Train transfer from Lijiang to Kunming
Optional Activities
- Explore Green Lake Park and watch locals practising tai chi
- Learn about Yunnan's ethnic groups at the Village of Ethnic Culture
- Explore Wenlin Street with university students
- Optional farewell dinner with leader and group
Landmarks
Green Lake Park
Village of Ethnic Culture
Wenlin Street
Day 11
Kunming
Kunming
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Hoan Kiem Lake
Old Quarter

Landmarks
Sapa Church
Sapa Night Market

Landmarks
Tan Van Village
Sapa Rice Terraces

Landmarks
Hekou

Landmarks
Dukezong Ancient Town
Large Prayer Wheel

Landmarks
Ganden Sumtseling Monastery
Lamuyangcuo Lake

Landmarks
Tiger Leaping Gorge
Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
Haba Mountain
Jade Garden Snow Mountain

Landmarks
Lijiang Old Town

Landmarks
Baisha Old Town
Lashihai Lake

Landmarks
Green Lake Park
Village of Ethnic Culture
Wenlin Street

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david
April 25th, 2026
The riding and support were good but the temperatures should have been 15C cooler. The Thailand leg wss the best as...
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Sally
June 27th, 2026
This tour was with Intrepid Travel. I looked at this tour as a learning experience rather than a vacation and it was...
This tour was with Intrepid Travel. I looked at this tour as a learning experience rather than a vacation and it was well worth it. The tour planning and execution went without problems, and due to the tour guides' (one for China and one for Mongolia) knowledge and experience, we were also able to see sites not specified on the itinerary. I was especially impressed with the tour guides' expression of individual concern to those on the trip.Show more
Yon
April 15th, 2026
Not for the faint of heart. This itinerary was challenging and this will be first and last trip with Intrepid. As an...
Not for the faint of heart. This itinerary was challenging and this will be first and last trip with Intrepid. As an older American traveler I found the itinerary great but the activities including parts of the Great Wall was very challenging. There were sections of the Great Wall that I thought was impassable due to the trail conditions and how steep the trail was in the non touristy sections of the Wall. I initially did the Mutianyu section which much easier and greatly restored but the other sections covered were much more challenging and rigorous. Otherwise the rest of the itinerary was great and much easier comparatively. The biggest surprise was finding how big the Muslim Quarter was in X'ian. If there is extra time, spend an evening walking around and a half or full day to walk around. it was also one of the best cities to buy souvenirs.Show more

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Vietnam & China: Hanoi to Kunming by Rail

Itinerary

Hanoi

Optional Activities

Hanoi to Sapa

Included Activities

Sapa

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Sapa to Kunming

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Kunming to Shangri-La

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Shangri-La

Included Activities

Shangri-La to Tiger Leaping Gorge

Included Activities

Tiger Leaping Gorge to Lijiang

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Lijiang

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Lijiang to Kunming

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Kunming

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