Private alpine hiking tour
About this Journey
A fixed 10-day shared journey through Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, Shangri-La, and Shadian with bilingual guiding, arranged transport, hotels, meals, and major sightseeing included as described in the original tour brochure.
Itinerary
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Shangri-La – Niru Village – Colorful Waterfalls
Shangri-La / Niru Village
Meet your guide in the morning at the East Gate of Dukezong Ancient Town in Shangri-La.
Drive towards Niru Village, a remote Tibetan settlement surrounded by forested mountains and river valleys. After arriving, begin the afternoon hike along the river canyon towards the Colorful Waterfalls.
The waterfall system flows over a broad travertine formation, creating layered cascades that can produce rainbow-like colours in clear sunlight. After time to rest and take photos, hike back to Niru Village by the same route.
Check in to a local guesthouse and enjoy a quiet evening in the village.
Day 2: Niru Village – Sele Lake – Nanbao Pasture – Niru Village
Niru Village
After breakfast, begin the main trekking day of the journey.
Follow the Niru River through sections of old forest before climbing towards Sele Lake. The route gradually gains altitude and crosses a mountain pass at around 3,900m.
Sele Lake is often translated as “Golden Pasture” in Tibetan. After a rest by the lake, continue towards Nanbao Pasture, a high alpine grassland surrounded by mountain slopes, clear water and wide-open views.
At around 4,100m, Nanbao Pasture is the highest point of the route. On clear days, you may see yaks grazing across the grasslands beside Nanbao Lake.
After exploring the pasture, return to Niru Village.
Day 3: Niru Village – Shangri-La
Niru Village / Shangri-La
Enjoy breakfast in the village before departing around 09:00.
Drive back to Shangri-La, with expected arrival around 13:00 depending on road conditions.
We recommend booking onward flights, trains or long-distance transport for the following day whenever possible, especially during the rainy season or holiday periods.
Scenic Highlights
Scenic highlights
Kunming
Markets, seasonal produce, and easy city scenes introduce Yunnan's everyday texture.
Dali
Lake light, old-town lanes, and mountain views set a softer rhythm for the journey.
Lijiang
Stone lanes, Naxi courtyards, and evening light give this stop its layered old-town character.
Shangri-La
Highland valleys, forests, and Tibetan-influenced villages shape the route's mountain mood.
Shadian
A distinctive landscape moment from scenic stop 5.
Kunming
Markets, seasonal produce, and easy city scenes introduce Yunnan's everyday texture.
Vehicle Reference
Vehicle reference
The vehicles below are common references. Final arrangements depend on guest count, luggage, road conditions, and local fleet availability.
5-seat
Comfort
7-seat
Business
12-15 seat
Comfort
12-15 seat
Luxury
Capacity notes
- 1. Passenger and luggage figures are comfort references. The final vehicle type is confirmed by our team before departure.
- 2. Please tell us in advance if you need a child seat, booster seat, or similar equipment. Any supplier fees are confirmed before booking.
- 3. Reducing one passenger usually creates room for one additional piece of luggage, subject to the actual trunk or cargo space.
Details
Details
What's included
Nine hotel breakfasts and twelve full meals as described in the brochure.
Bilingual tour guide and 24-hour concierge support.
Arranged vehicle service, major first-entry scenic tickets, and specified train tickets.
What's excluded
Transport within scenic areas
Personal expenses
Tips for the driver and tour guide
Policy
After a booking is confirmed, cancellation charges are calculated according to the time before the scheduled tour start date. Final terms are confirmed before payment.
Reference cancellation rules
30 days or more before departure: 0% cancellation charge.
14-30 days before departure: 10% of the confirmed tour cost.
7-14 days before departure: 50% of the confirmed tour cost.
Within 7 days before departure: 100% of the confirmed tour cost.
Important notes
The original tour brochure below forms the detailed route and service reference. Final dates and pricing are confirmed before booking.
Why Travel With Us
Why us
Yunnan-based planning with first-hand route knowledge and local supplier coordination.
Private, flexible arrangements shaped around your pace, interests, and travel dates.
Clear communication before booking, including accommodation style, guide availability, vehicle reference, and practical travel notes.
English-speaking support can be arranged on request, with final details confirmed before you reserve.