At a Glance
Trek through Tiger Leaping Gorge and explore one of Asia's finest geological wonders. This is one of the finest treks in China, offering breathtaking natural scenery, diverse landscapes and historical attractions that China has to offer. This hiking adventure boasts six days of views that will leave the most seasoned traveler inspired.
Three hours drive from Lijiang, vertical cliffs rise dramatically from the turquoise waterways to the Tibetan glaciers - Jade Dragon Snow Mountain (5596m) and Haba Snow Mountain (5396m). The Jinsha River, a tributary of the mighty Yangtze River, cuts its way through the gorge, carving a twisting path through verdant terraced farmlands, imposing limestone ridges, and quiet villages.
Set off on your journey by following the legendary Jinsha river, accompanied by the sound of it crashing against the rock walls ...
Trip Highlights
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What's Included
- All overland transfers with chauffeur and in-transport refreshments.
- All admission fees and activity expenses, as noted in the itinerary.
- All services of English-speaking guide(s).
- All meals as noted in the itinerary with complimentary drinking water (No alcohol included).
- All accommodation, based on twin-share and including breakfast, service charge, and government tax.
- Private chauffeur service to and from airport at start and end of your trip.
Itinerary
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Arrive in Lijiang. Enjoy a Naxi ethnic minority orchestra performance as part of your welcome party. If time allows, wander through the woven streets of Lijiang's Old Town. |
Zen Garden Lion Hill
Dinner |
Walking distance: 18 - 20 km, 6 - 7 hours walking, moderate to hard grade Drive to Tiger Leaping Gorge, via the legendary first bend on the Yangtze. Hike the lower trail to Walnut Grove, a small village that lies between the upper and middle section of the trail. Hike the lower trail to Walnut Grove, a small village that lies between the upper and middle section of the trail. Many walnut trees were planted in the village in the past, that is why the village is named Walnut Grove. The night at Walnut Grove is peaceful with only the sound of billows. Surrounded by the Snow Mountains, you'll fall asleep under the stars under the stars. When you wake up and open your door in the morning, the greyish-green cliff will greet you. Spend the evening with a local family. Additional hiking for more challenges: We can drive you to Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. Then you'll catch a cable car to the summit of the Yak Meadow, one of 13 peaks of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. You can spend 1 hour walking around the summit (approx. 3 km), then catch a cable car down the mountain. |
Local GuesthouseBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Walking distance: 15 - 22 km, 5 - 7 hours walking per day, moderate to hard grade Drive to Haba Village. Trek the middle Hike in the nearby mountains, passing through Naxi, Yi and Hui (Muslim) ethnic minority villages. Spend the night in Haba Village. Continue exploring the Tiger Leaping Gorge and trek the 28 bends ( 1 - 2 hours). This track starts winding steeply upward. Visit White Water Terrace, a mythical landform created by a continual deposition of calcium carbonate. |
Local Guest HouseBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Walking distance :3 - 4 km, 9 - 12 hours walking per day, easy to moderate grade Drive to fabled Shangri-La. Wander through the gilded pillars and incense-filled rooms of Songzanlin Monastery, the largest Tibetan lamasery in Yunnan. Spend the evening tasting local Tibetan delicacies in Shangri-La Old Town. Enjoy a leisurely Tibetan-style breakfast as your journey draws to a close. |
Songtsam Shangri-la Lodge (Night 5)Breakfast, Lunch Dinner (Day5), Breakfast (Day 6)Dates & Prices
Daily departure on request. Please contact us for group bookings.
More Info
- The departure point is Lijiang, a city in the northwest part of China's Yunnan province.
- Major commercial flights or bullet trains provide convenient access to Lijiang.
For hassle free and seamless transfers for your China trip, please contact us for transfer arrangements. E: travel@onlyluxe.com.au
Please contact us for more information. E: travel@onlyluxe.com.au
The rainy season from June to September is the most dangerous time to hike. With an elevation of approx. 2,700 meters or 8,800 feet, the trail may be too cold for a comfortable hike in the winter. The best time to hike may be October, November and May.
Lijiang Temperature
Shangri-La Temperature
Onlyluxe Travel acts as travel agency and work with different tour operators.
Payment Detail
All pricing is in Australian dollars and are quoted on a per person twin share basis. A supplementary price is available (see below). Bookings are not confirmed until full payment and the signed Booking Form has been received by Onlyluxe Travel.
A non-refundable 30% deposit is payable within 7 days of your booking, with the final balance due 60 days prior to departure. If a booking is made 60 days or less before departure, the full payment is payable immediately. Last minute bookings are payable before arrival. Failure to pay on time may result in automatic cancellation of a booking with cancellation penalties payable to Onlyluxe Travel. If you pay by credit card or PayPal a surcharge will be added to the total price.
Single Supplement
All accommodation is twin share. Single guests will share with someone of the same gender. If a single room is demanded, a supplementary price of will apply. The supplementary price refers to our quotation and needs to be stipulated at the time of booking.
General Cancellation Policies
- Outside of 60 days monies will be refunded less 30% of full fee
- Within 60 days prior to arrival all monies will be forfeited
- No refunds will be given in the event of non-arrival, any unused services or unused nights due to flight or weather disruption
- We strongly recommend guests protect themselves with travel insurance and medical insurance
Please Note: Cancellations must be advised in email and will take effect from the date they are received.
Liability
The participant agrees to indemnify Onlyluxe Travel, and its servant, tour operator and agents, in relation to any liability, loss and damage which the tour operator, or its servants and/or agents may incur as a result of the participants, negligence or misconduct during the tour.
Smoking is not permitted on the bus, or in tents or in other accommodation being used by tour operator at the time that a trip is being conducted.
Child Policy
Please consult travel consultant on age limit.
Changes to Itineraries
Local conditions may necessitate changes to sightseeing, walking and driving routes, camping and accommodation locations. While every effort will be made to provide the services and experiences as offered in our brochure, on our website, and in our trip letters, we reserve the right to vary your itinerary. In the event that we are forced to change your arrangements, substitute arrangements of a similar standard will be provided. The tour operator will not be liable where interruptions to itineraries are caused by weather conditions, technical problems to transport used by the tour operator, industrial action, political or civil commotion or other circumstances beyond our control. We refer you to the conditions regarding travel insurance.
Changes in Prices
While we will do its utmost to honour its pricing unforeseen circumstances may mean that prices may be subject to change without notice.
Pre-Existing Medical Conditions and Age Limits
You need to advise Onlyluxe travel and the tour operator on any pre-existing medical condition, mobility impairment and/or disability that might reasonably be expected to increase the risk of your requiring medical attention, or that might affect the normal conduct of a trip and the enjoyment of other trip members. Onlyluxe Travel and the tour operator may require an assessment of your medical condition from a qualified medical practitioner. If you fail to adequately notify the tour operator of any pre-existing medical conditions and/or disability, the tour operator reserves the right, at its reasonable discretion, to cancel your participation in a trip at any time, including after the commencement of your trip, with no right of refund if your medical condition, mobility impairment and/or disability could be reasonably expected to affect the normal conduct of the trip and the enjoyment of other trip members.
Cancellation by The Tour Operator
The walks take place in very special wilderness settings. The tour operator is at the mercy of nature in all her beauty and all her fury. The tour operator will under no circumstance knowingly place at risk the health and well-being of our guests and guides. In the case of natural threats, acts of God and the like (e.g. bushfires, impassable snow, etc) the tour operator may need to cancel a walk with very little notice. In some cases, this can occur after the walk has commenced. The tour operator reserves the right to cancel any walk up to 60 days prior to departure if a minimum of 4 walkers are unable to meet for a tour. If the tour operator needs to cancel for any reason, the cost of the walk or any other costs associated with travel to the designated pick up point, overnight accommodation, meals, etc will not be covered by the Onlyluxe Travel and therefore we strongly recommend travel insurance be taken out prior to travel.
Force Majeure
'Force Majeure' means (without restriction) any event which Onlyluxe Travel or its third party providers could not, even with due care, foresee or avoid. Force Majeure covers events such as, but not limited to, adverse weather conditions, fire and all similar events beyond our control. In the case of Force Majeure Onlyluxe Travel will not accept liability, and reserves the right to change and cancel trips.
Evacuations
In rare circumstances, due to injury or unforeseen illness, the tour operator may need to evacuate you from a remote part of the walk. Helicopter evacuations are expensive and in most cases will be at a cost to the customer.
For Australian residents, under the Australian Government Medicare Act, it is prohibited for any domestic travel insurance product to provide any financial reimbursement with regard to ambulance or air ambulance services. We therefore strongly advise our customers to take specific ambulance cover through their health insurance provider. Evacuation cost will not be covered by the Onlyluxe Travel and therefore it is also strongly recommended that our customers take out travel insurance to cover (amongst other things) the costs associated with evacuation.
Travel Insurance
In view of the heavy cancellation penalties applied to cancelled reservations in certain circumstances, we strongly recommends suitable travel insurance be purchased at the time the holding deposit is paid. We recommend insurance cover that covers any loss which may be suffered due to cancellation. We also strongly recommend comprehensive travel insurance against loss of baggage and medical expenses.
