Please note: THIS TOUR IS DESIGNED FOR A MINIMUM OF 2 PERSONS!
Pilgrimage to the sacred Mount Kawagebo explores cultural diversity, bio-diversity, and topographical diversity in a unique part of China. Starting in Kunming and reaching the Tibetan village of Yubeng in the northernmost reaches of Yunnan Province, we pass through Naxi, Lisu, and Tibetan cultural areas, cover altitudes from 1,800 meters to 4,500 meters, see two UNESCO World Heritage Sites - one cultural and one natural, admire rare plants and birds, visit monasteries important to Tibetan Buddhism, and drive through the dramatic landscape of the Great Rivers Region.
On our way, we have the chance to witness the sustainable development work of three conservation organizations: The Nature Conservancy, World Wildlife Fund, and RARE. The trip climaxes when we hike to the isolated Tibetan village of Yubeng, visit places sacred to Buddhist pilgrims, and interact with local villagers. A feast for the physical senses as well as the soul, our journey gives us a deep sense of Tibetan culture and its spiritual overtones, a glimpse of traditional Chinese life, and lots of breathtaking scenery.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive in Kunming, stroll along Green Lake Park, a charming area of teahouses and small boutiques selling handicrafts and beautiful local paintings, followed by an evening welcome briefing.
Day 2: Fly to Lijiang. Lijiang Old Town.
Day 3: Lijiang to Liming Nature Reserve.
Day 4: Liming Nature Reserve to Zhongdian (Gyalthang)
Day 5: Zhongdian
Day 6: Zhongdian to Deqin (Dechen)
Day 7: Deqin (Dechen) to Yubeng Village
Day 8: Day excursion to Sared Water Fall
Day 9: Day excursion to Alpine Lake
Day 10: Yubeng village to Deqin (Dechen)
Day 11: Deqin (Dechen) to Zhongdian (Gyalthang)
Day 12: Fly back to Kunming and transfer to our onward flight.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Airfares: USD 185 (Kunming/Lijiang, Zhongdian/Kunming)
Price Includes:
- 4-star hotels and guesthouses based on double occupancy, including tax and service
- All meals as stated in the itinerary highlighting the local cuisine with water, tea, coffee, local beer, and soft drinks
- Group airport arrival and departure transfers
- All ground transportation in private air conditioned vehicle with bottled water and snacks on coach
- All sightseeing, entrance fees
- Services of local guides, site experts, and other support personnel.
Price Excludes:
- International airfare
- Any en route stopovers, hotels, and meals to and from China
- Excess baggage charges and airport taxes
- Passport and visa fees
- Items of a personal nature such as, laundry, mail, phone calls, faxes, spa treatments, hard liquor
- Normal level of gratuities for local guides and drivers
- Trip cancellation, travel delay or baggage insurance.
Also see tour packages in:
Asia
China
Tibet
Pilgrimage/Spirituality
Cultural Journey
Email it to a friend:
Click here to email this vacation to a friend
|
