Erhai, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and horse riding in Wenhai
Start in Dali and follow Erhai to Xizhou, Zhoucheng and Shuanglang before travelling via Shaxi to Lijiang. Visit Jade Dragon Snow Mountain on day four, followed by Baisha and Wenhai on the final day, combining old towns, lake scenery, tie-dye and snowy peaks in five days.
From HK$4,680Per adult · 4 travellers · twin sharing
Available for a minimum of 2Private small-group tour
Meet in DaliFinish in Lijiang
ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE
Meeting & finish points
Meeting point | Dali
Airport and railway-station arrival and departure transfers are included in a vehicle reserved for travellers on the same booking. Resort airport transfers also use a private vehicle arranged by the local operator, rather than a public airport bus. No night-flight transfer surcharge applies.
Finish | Lijiang
Airport or station drop-off follows the final day's itinerary and must allow for the day's driving time. Flights and return trains to the destination are not included.
Airport and railway-station arrival and departure transfers are included in a vehicle reserved for travellers on the same booking. Resort airport transfers also use a private vehicle arranged by the local operator, rather than a public airport bus. No night-flight transfer surcharge applies. A private vehicle does not mean exclusive activities or venues. Public scenic shuttles, cable cars, listed high-speed trains, boats and performances operate under their own arrangements and may be shared with other visitors.
No guide is included for parties of 2 to 6. A guide or specified language service can be quoted separately for the departure date. The driver provides transport and general assistance, normally stays outside attractions and does not provide professional commentary.
The road around ErhaiJade Dragon Snow Mountain Glacier ParkWenhai village and mountain horses
Journey highlights
01
Two nights each in Dali and Lijiang
02
Jade Dragon Snow Mountain main cable car and Impression Lijiang
03
Farmhouse lunch and horse riding in Baisha and Wenhai
DAY BY DAY
5 days / 4 nights · sample itinerary
The sightseeing order, attraction access and driving times may be adjusted for weather, traffic and reservations.
DAY 01
Home city → Dali
On arrival in Dali, take the included private transfer for your booking to the hotel. Enjoy free time to explore the old town independently. The transfer is not shared with other bookings and has no night-flight surcharge.
Meals:No meals included Accommodation:Twin room at a Dali hotel
DAY 02
Dali → Erhai S-Bend cycling and photography → Erhai circuit → Xizhou → Bai tie-dye in Zhoucheng → Shuanglang → Little Putuo → Haidong lakeside road → Ideal Land → Cang'er Avenue → Dali Old Town
Cycle and take photos at Erhai's S-Bend, then visit Xizhou and try Bai tie-dye in Zhoucheng. Continue to Shuanglang, Little Putuo, Haidong lakeside road, Ideal Land and Cang'er Avenue before returning to Dali.
Meals:Breakfast Accommodation:Twin room at a Dali hotel
DAY 03
Dali → Shaxi → Librairie Avant-Garde → Sideng Street → Yujin Bridge → Lijiang → Shuhe Old Town
Explore Shaxi's Librairie Avant-Garde, Sideng Street and Yujin Bridge, then continue to Shuhe Old Town and stay in Lijiang.
Meals:Breakfast Accommodation:Twin room at a Lijiang hotel
DAY 04
Lijiang → Jade Dragon Snow Mountain → Glacier Park main cable car → Blue Moon Valley → Impression Lijiang
Visit Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, with the Glacier Park main cable car, Blue Moon Valley and Impression Lijiang arranged according to reservations.
Meals:Breakfast Accommodation:Twin room at a Lijiang hotel
DAY 05
Lijiang → Yundi'an → Sunrise on the snowy peaks → Baisha Old Town → Wenhai → Farmhouse chicken meal → Horse riding → Lijiang airport/station drop-off
Head to Yundi'an early for sunrise on the peaks, then visit Baisha and Wenhai for a farmhouse chicken lunch and horse riding. Departure transfers are planned around 16:00. Sunrise views and riding depend on weather; confirm the earliest suitable flight or train.
Meals:Breakfast and Wenhai farmhouse stewed-chicken lunch Accommodation:Tour ends; no overnight accommodation
The Wenhai farmhouse stewed-chicken lunch on Day 5 is included and is the same meal as the listed Wenhai lunch, not an additional meal. Your group dines separately.
PRICE REFERENCE
Compare prices by party size
Reference prices below are in HKD per person. Adult prices assume twin sharing. Child prices are basic prices without a separate bed; breakfast, admission, scenic transport and resort entitlements depend on age, height and the daily arrangements.
Valid departure dates
2026-08-21 to 2026-09-20 2026-10-08 to 2026-12-25
2 travellers
HK$5,280Per adultHK$3,880Per child (no separate bed)
4 travellersReference party size
HK$4,680Per adultHK$3,280Per child (no separate bed)
6 travellers
HK$4,380Per adultHK$2,880Per child (no separate bed)
Valid departure dates
2026-06-26 to 2026-08-20
2 travellers
HK$6,480Per adultHK$4,080Per child (no separate bed)
4 travellersReference party size
HK$5,780Per adultHK$3,380Per child (no separate bed)
6 travellers
HK$5,380Per adultHK$3,080Per child (no separate bed)
Valid departure dates
2026-09-21 to 2026-10-07
2 travellers
HK$6,680Per adultHK$4,080Per child (no separate bed)
4 travellersReference party size
HK$5,980Per adultHK$3,380Per child (no separate bed)
6 travellers
HK$5,680Per adultHK$3,080Per child (no separate bed)
Starting prices use a party of 4 for comparison, which is different from the minimum group size. Guide or tour-leader arrangements for 7 or more must be confirmed for the selected party size in the written quotation; the 2-to-6-person arrangements do not automatically apply.
Prices apply only to the actual years and dates below and do not roll over annually. Please enquire for unlisted dates, expired periods or different party and room arrangements.
Basic child prices are for children up to 1.2 m sharing an adult bed. The vehicle seat and listed experiences are included; breakfast and chargeable admission are excluded. Taller children under 12 require the applicable admission and breakfast supplements. A separate bed is quoted separately.
What's included & excluded
What's included
The itinerary's private vehicle and local driver for your own party.
Airport and railway-station arrival and departure transfers are included in a vehicle reserved for travellers on the same booking. Resort airport transfers also use a private vehicle arranged by the local operator, rather than a public airport bus. No night-flight transfer surcharge applies.
Breakfast throughout; main meals at your own expense. Breakfast is not included for guests not occupying a bed.
Jade Dragon Snow Mountain package (mountain entry, old-town maintenance fee, scenic-area transport, main cable car and Impression Lijiang), tie-dye experience and Wenhai horse riding.
2 nights in Dali at a four-diamond property: Vienna Hotel (Dali Erhai Station Wanda), Mehood Hotel (Dali Erhai), Mehood Lestie (Dali High-speed Railway Station Erhai), Gucheng Dayuanli, Manbu Canger (Old Town South Gate), Guman Hotel or Yunzhiguo Yixianju, or equivalent.
2 nights at a four-diamond hotel in Lijiang: Xianghe No.1 Holiday Hotel, Borrman or Najia Resort (Old Town Waterwheel), or equivalent.
What's excluded
Flights or trains between your home city and the destination, except itinerary transport specifically listed as included.
Main meals, drinks, personal spending and extra activities not listed as included.
Supplements for single occupancy, children's beds, occupancy above the specified room allowance and room upgrades.
Professional guides, ski instructors, equipment hire not listed as included, and other additional services.
Optional electric-cart rides in Blue Moon Valley cost extra; charges will be confirmed in the quotation.
Travel insurance, visas/travel-document applications and any costs not expressly included.
Complimentary experiences & hotel benefits
Cycling and photography at Erhai's S-Bend.
Coffee at Yundi'an.
Lunch in Wenhai.
Drinking water available throughout.
Complimentary experiences and hotel benefits are subject to season, weather, operations, reservations, age, height and room occupancy limits. Unused or unavailable complimentary items generally have no separate cash refund. The confirmation must specify the actual arrangements and conditions.
Where a caravan-style meal is listed, your group dines separately. Meals follow the daily itinerary and this does not add an extra meal.
The Wenhai farmhouse stewed-chicken lunch on Day 5 is included and is the same meal as the listed Wenhai lunch, not an additional meal. Your group dines separately.
Vehicles, accommodation & travel information
A private vehicle for your own party
A five-seat vehicle for 2–3 travellers, seven-seat MPV for 4–5, or nine-seat MPV for 6.
No guide is included for parties of 2 to 6. A guide or specified language service can be quoted separately for the departure date. The driver provides transport and general assistance, normally stays outside attractions and does not provide professional commentary.
Airport and railway-station arrival and departure transfers are included in a vehicle reserved for travellers on the same booking. Resort airport transfers also use a private vehicle arranged by the local operator, rather than a public airport bus. No night-flight transfer surcharge applies. A private vehicle does not mean exclusive activities or venues. Public scenic shuttles, cable cars, listed high-speed trains, boats and performances operate under their own arrangements and may be shared with other visitors.
Accommodation & travelling together
Reference accommodation
2 nights in Dali at a four-diamond property: Vienna Hotel (Dali Erhai Station Wanda), Mehood Hotel (Dali Erhai), Mehood Lestie (Dali High-speed Railway Station Erhai), Gucheng Dayuanli, Manbu Canger (Old Town South Gate), Guman Hotel or Yunzhiguo Yixianju, or equivalent.
2 nights at a four-diamond hotel in Lijiang: Xianghe No.1 Holiday Hotel, Borrman or Najia Resort (Old Town Waterwheel), or equivalent.
Prices are based on two adults sharing a room. Reference hotels and room types are subject to availability. Diamond ratings quoted by the supplier are online-platform ratings, not official star ratings.
Children are quoted individually by age, height, bed use and room occupancy. A child's basic fare does not mean free participation; breakfast, admission, scenic-area transport, rafting, hot springs and resort benefits may require supplements.
Confirm departure dates and seasonal facilities before booking. Snow conditions, flowering, sunrise/sunset, rime, aerial photography and scenic-road access are not guaranteed on every day.
Before booking, provide the actual entry and travel documents each traveller will use so hotel, attraction and regional reception requirements can be checked. Eligibility for Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan and other passport holders cannot be inferred from ethnic Chinese identity alone.
Payment, cancellation, amendment and non-refundable confirmed-resource conditions will be stated before booking. Confirmed hotels, admission and activities may incur actual losses. Travel Mama’s quotation and booking confirmation terms apply.
More scenery from the journey
Shaxi Librairie Avant-Garde
Frequently asked questions
How many people can travel?
A minimum of 2 travellers can be arranged. Adult and child prices depend on the listed departure dates, party size and room arrangements. The starting price for 4 cannot be applied to other party sizes.
Are flights included?
Flights or trains to and from the destination are excluded, except itinerary transport specifically listed as included. Confirm transfer cities and timings before arranging flights.
Does a guide accompany the whole tour?
No guide is included for parties of 2 to 6. A guide or specified language service can be quoted separately for the departure date. The driver provides transport and general assistance, normally stays outside attractions and does not provide professional commentary.
Will we share the vehicle with other travellers?
Airport and railway-station arrival and departure transfers are included in a vehicle reserved for travellers on the same booking. Resort airport transfers also use a private vehicle arranged by the local operator, rather than a public airport bus. No night-flight transfer surcharge applies. A private vehicle does not mean exclusive activities or venues. Public scenic shuttles, cable cars, listed high-speed trains, boats and performances operate under their own arrangements and may be shared with other visitors.
How are hotel ratings and complimentary activities confirmed?
Diamond ratings for reference hotels are online-platform ratings, not official star ratings. Complimentary activities, ski areas, cable cars and seasonal scenery depend on opening, weather and reservations. The quotation and booking confirmation specify the final arrangements.
TRAVEL MAMA · ENQUIRY
Enquire about Dali & Lijiang 5-Day Private Tour
Please provide your departure date, numbers of adults and children, room requirements and arrival city. The Travel Mama team will quote according to the actual arrangements.