DAY 01
Home city → Kunming
Transfer to your hotel on arrival in Kunming and enjoy free time.
Meals:No meals included
Accommodation:Twin room at a Kunming hotel
TRAVEL MAMA · CHINA PRIVATE TOUR
Yunnan 8-Day Private Tour
Dali, Shangri-La, Lijiang and Lugu Lake
Depart from Kunming for eight days through Dali, Shaxi and Shangri-La to Lijiang, followed by Lugu Lake and Yuanmou Earth Forest. This route combines old towns, lakes, snowy peaks and ethnic culture, with several intercity drives.
8 days / 7 nightsSample itinerary
From HK$6,180Per adult · 4 travellers · twin sharing
Enquire for other party sizesPrivate small-group tour
Meet in KunmingFinish at Kunming Station
ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE
Meeting & finish points
Meeting point | Kunming
Transfers are arranged for your own party according to your arrival flight or train. Please provide your arrival time and luggage details when enquiring.
Finish | Kunming Station
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/station transfers and the itinerary vehicle are private to your own party, without sharing with unrelated travellers. Public scenic-area shuttle buses, cable cars and trains may be shared with other visitors according to local operations.
SCENES ALONG THE WAY
Scenery along the way
Kunming→Dali→Shangri-La→Lijiang→Lugu Lake→Yuanmou
Journey highlights
Dali, Erhai, Shaxi and Shangri-La
Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and Lugu Lake boat trip
Yuanmou Earth Forest and Yuanmou Man Museum
DAY BY DAY
8 days / 7 nights · sample itinerary
The sightseeing order, attraction access and driving times may be adjusted for weather, traffic and reservations.
DAY 02
Kunming → Dali / Wenbi Village afternoon tea → Fengyangyi → Youfeng Courtyard → Dali Old Town
Travel to Dali for afternoon tea in Wenbi Village, Fengyangyi and the Youfeng Courtyard area, then explore Dali Old Town independently in the evening.
Meals:Breakfast
Accommodation:Twin room at a Dali hotel or guesthouse
DAY 03
Dali → Erhai S-Bend cycling → Xizhou → Shaxi → Dukezong Old Town / Shangri-La stay
Cycle at Erhai's S-Bend, then visit Xizhou, Shaxi Old Town and Yujin Bridge before continuing to Dukezong Old Town and staying in Shangri-La.
Meals:Breakfast
Accommodation:Twin room at a Shangri-La hotel
DAY 04
Shangri-La → Songzanlin Monastery → Napa Lake horse riding → Tiger Leaping Gorge → Lijiang Old Town
Visit Songzanlin Monastery and Napa Lake for horse riding, then continue to Tiger Leaping Gorge, reaching Lijiang in the evening. The route includes high altitude; confirm eligibility and riding requirements in advance.
Meals:Breakfast
Accommodation:Twin room at a Lijiang hotel
DAY 05
Lijiang → Jade Dragon Snow Mountain → Glacier Park main cable car → Blue Moon Valley
Visit Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, with the Glacier Park main cable car and Blue Moon Valley subject to reservations and weather. Stay in Lijiang before continuing to Lugu Lake the next day.
Meals:Breakfast
Accommodation:Twin room at a Lijiang hotel
DAY 06
Lijiang → Lugu Lake → Traditional wooden boat trip → Caohai wetland → Walking Marriage Bridge
Travel to Lugu Lake for a traditional wooden boat trip, Caohai wetland and Walking Marriage Bridge, then stay by the lake. Boats follow the scenic area's arrangements and may be shared; request a private boat when enquiring if needed.
Meals:Breakfast
Accommodation:Twin room at a Lugu Lake hotel or inn
DAY 07
Lugu Lake → Langbapu Earth Forest → Yuanmou
After breakfast, make the long drive to Langbapu Earth Forest, then stay in Yuanmou. The reference drive is approximately 415 km and six and a half hours.
Meals:Breakfast
Accommodation:Twin room at a Yuanmou hotel
DAY 08
Yuanmou Man Museum → Tour ends at Kunming Station
Visit Yuanmou Man Museum, then return to Kunming Station, with the tour expected to finish around 16:00. Airport transfers and onward transport depend on final confirmed arrangements.
Meals:Breakfast
Accommodation:Tour ends; no overnight accommodation
PRICE REFERENCE
Compare prices by party size
Reference prices are in HKD per adult, based on two adults sharing a room. Campsite accommodation on motorhome routes is specified in the daily itinerary. Departure date, hotel room type and public holidays affect the quotation.
21 August – 18 September8 October – 31 December
- 4 travellersPrice basis
- HK$6,180Per adult
26 June – 20 August
- 4 travellersPrice basis
- HK$7,280Per adult
19 September – 7 October
- 4 travellersPrice basis
- HK$7,480Per adult
The headline starting price is based on 4 travellers; other party sizes have their own prices. The scope of the single-room supplement must be confirmed against the actual hotel and campsite arrangements. Children are quoted individually according to age, height, bed use and breakfast/admission differences.
What's included & excluded
Included
- The itinerary's private vehicle and local driver for your own party.
- The itinerary's private airport/station transfers.
- 1 night in a four-diamond online-platform-rated Kunming hotel (references: Gongguan Renmin West Road, Fondney Railway Station/Wanxiang City, Gongxili Xijian, Vienna International Xiyuan Road or equivalent); 1 similarly rated Dali hotel night (Gucheng Dayuanli, Manbu Cang'er South Gate, Guman Mercure or equivalent); 1 similarly rated Shangri-La hotel night (Lano International, Moonlight International, Hawthorn by Wyndham Dukezong, Zanglong Xingmu Resort or equivalent); 2 similarly rated Lijiang hotel nights (Borrman by the old-town waterwheel, Xianghe No.1 Holiday or equivalent); 1 Lugu Lake hotel night (Qingchen Holiday or equivalent); and 1 Yuanmou hotel night (Longqi Longhu or equivalent).
- Breakfast throughout; main meals at your own expense. Breakfast is not included for guests not occupying a bed.
- Songzanlin Monastery including scenic-area transport; Tiger Leaping Gorge; Lugu Lake; Jade Dragon Snow Mountain package; Earth Forest including scenic-area transport.
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
- Erhai cycling experience.
- Afternoon tea in Wenbi Village.
- Horse riding at Napa Lake.
- Traditional wooden boat trip on Lugu Lake.
- Travel comfort set: neck pillow, eye mask and earplugs.
- 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.
Vehicles, accommodation & travel information
A private vehicle for your own party
A seven-seat MPV for 2–5 travellers or nine-seat MPV for 6.
The tour uses a private vehicle for the same party. The driver drives, helps with ticket purchases and offers general sightseeing suggestions, but normally does not accompany you inside attractions or provide professional guided commentary. An accompanying guide requires a separate quotation.
Airport/station transfers and the itinerary vehicle are private to your own party, without sharing with unrelated travellers. Public scenic-area shuttle buses, cable cars and trains may be shared with other visitors according to local operations.
Accommodation & travelling together
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, tickets and activities may incur actual losses. Travel Mama's quotation and booking confirmation terms apply.
More scenery from the journey
Frequently asked questions
How many people can travel?
Reference prices on this page are based on 4 travellers. Ask Travel Mama for private vehicle and accommodation quotes for 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?
The basic arrangement includes a local driver for transport and general sightseeing suggestions, not a professional guide providing commentary inside attractions. Please request an accompanying guide or a particular language when enquiring.
Will we share the vehicle with other travellers?
Airport/station transfers and the itinerary vehicle are private to your own party, without sharing with unrelated travellers. Public scenic-area shuttle buses, cable cars and trains may be shared with other visitors according to local operations.
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 Yunnan 8-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.