Lijiang Short Stay - 5 days

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PRIVATE TOUR: Uncover the beauty of Tiger Leaping Gorge, spend a night with a local family in a Naxi village, visit mountainous Yi Village to learn about their local culture and traditions, and enjoy some free time in Lijiang on this short and unique 5 day tour.
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Overview

Trip type
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Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Lijiang - free time to explore the UNESCO Listed Old Town
    • Tiger Leaping Gorge - one of the world's deepest canyons
    • Naxi Village - stay with a local Naxi family
    • Scenic hike to Yi Village

What's this trip about?

    PRIVATE TOUR: Uncover the beauty of Tiger Leaping Gorge, spend a night with a local family in a Naxi village, visit mountainous Yi Village to learn about their local culture and traditions, and enjoy some free time in Lijiang on this short and unique 5 day tour.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIndependent
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityLijiang
End CityLijiang

Destinations

Trip includes

    • 4 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 1 dinner
    • 3 nights superior hotels (deluxe upgrade available on request) and 1 night homestay
    • Excursion to Tiger Leaping Gorge and hike to Yi Village
    • Guided sightseeing on days 2 and 3 with an English speaking guide
    • Airport arrival and departure transfer
    • All relevant transfers and transportation

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Travel Map

Day : 1 Lijiang

Upon arrival at Lijiang Sanyi airport you'll be met and transferred to your hotel in the city. The rest of the day is free for you to explore the enchanting city of Lijiang with its maze of cobbled streets, canals and spectacular mountain scenery. Lijiang sits at an altitude of 2,500m and is home to the Naxi people.

Day : 2 Tiger Leaping Gorge

Lijiang - Tiger Leaping Gorge - Naxi village. This morning you'll drive to Tiger Leaping Gorge, stopping en route at Shigu Stone Drum Town, on the first bed of the Yangtze River. Spectacular Tiger Leaping Gorge is one of the world’s deepest canyons, stretching 18km in...

Day : 3 Hike to Yi Village

Naxi village - Yi Village - Lijiang. Enjoy a home cooked breakfast at your homestay this morning before embarking on a scenic round trip hike to Yi Village (approx 3 - 4 hours). Here you’ll learn about the Yi people, their culture, traditions and lifestyle in the mountains. Return to Lijiang this afternoon.

Day : 4 Lijiang

Today is free for you to independently explore Lijiang. The UNESCO listed Old Town dis over 1300 years old and is rich in history and architecture. An earthquake in 1996 caused considerable damage, but despite this, concerted efforts have been made to painstakingly re...

Day : 5 Lijiang

Your stay comes to an end today. Tour arrangements conclude after onward transfer to the airport.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $725
Price per day$145
Last Updated: 2/23/2024

Prices shown are per person when there are 2 persons sharing a room. The 'Single Room' price is applicable when a single room is required, based on a travelling party of at least 2 adults. Departs any day of the year except 01 - 07 May, 01 - 07 October and Chinese New Year.

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • International flights and visa
    • Tipping - an entirely personal gesture

Accommodation

Superior & homestay
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