Private Tour Price
A clear quote for your actual trip
The price is prepared after the details that materially change cost are known. You receive one dated proposal with confirmed services, assumptions and optional upgrades stated clearly.
- Travel dates and party size
- Room arrangement and hotel level
- Rail, flight and private-vehicle choices
- Guide days, admissions and optional experiences
Trip Highlights
Why this journey works
- Hike the classic high trail with luggage transferred separately.
- Cross the 28 Bends at your own pace with a private guide.
- Sleep in a mountain guesthouse overlooking the gorge walls.
- Keep a road-based fallback for rain, trail closures or different abilities.
Who This Trip Is For
A good fit if you are…
- Active travelers comfortable with sustained uphill walking.
- Couples or friends wanting a supported hike without a large group.
- Photographers who value sunrise and late-afternoon mountain light.
Who This Trip Is Not For
Choose another route if you…
- Travelers seeking a sightseeing-only trip with no sustained walking.
- Guests unable to accept weather-led trail or viewpoint changes.
- Anyone expecting the same active schedule to suit very different fitness levels without adjustment.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
5 days · Lijiang · Qiaotou · Tiger Leaping Gorge
Arrive in Lijiang
Begin the 5-Day Lijiang & Tiger Leaping Gorge Private Hiking Tour at the confirmed arrival point: arrive by air at Lijiang Sanyi Airport or by rail at Lijiang Railway Station; budget 40–65 minutes from the airport or 25–45 minutes from the station for the hotel transfer. Once in Lijiang, consider Baisha Village if your arrival time and any required entry window line up.
Lijiang culture and acclimatization
Drive from central Lijiang in roughly 25–40 minutes. Be at Baisha Village around 09:00, keeping about two hours for the visit without crowding the next transfer. Village access is usually straightforward; specific museums and murals will be finalized before travel.
Qiaotou to the high trail
Start with Tiger Leaping Gorge trail around 08:00; set aside about three hours on the selected section before lunch or the next transfer. Use a private car from Lijiang to Qiaotou; allow about two hours before the trail transfer. Confirm trail condition, overnight point and scenic admission; do not promise access in unsafe weather.
High trail to Tina’s area
Aim to reach Tiger Leaping Gorge trail by 08:00 and allow about three hours on the selected section for the main stop. Use a private car from Lijiang to Qiaotou; allow about two hours before the trail transfer. Confirm trail condition, overnight point and scenic admission; do not promise access in unsafe weather.
Return to Lijiang or continue north
| Optional city stop | Baisha Village |
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These are itinerary planning references; dated access and actual transfers must be confirmed before booking.
Leave Lijiang around 09:00 for the confirmed train, flight or private road leg from Lijiang to Lijiang; allow about 45–60 minutes for station or airport access before the main leg. After the scheduled main leg, the arranged vehicle completes the transfer to the Lijiang hotel.
Practical Planning
Stay, transport and season
Where to stay
- Lijiang: Shuhe or accessible old-town edge
- Gorge: locally run trail guesthouse with private room where available
How you travel
Private trailhead and exit transfers; main luggage travels by vehicle while you carry a daypack.
When to go
Best in March to May and September to November. Summer rain and winter cold can change trail access and comfort.
What to confirm before booking
Confirm the dated admission and access plan for Baisha Village before fixing a train or flight connection.
Included / Not Included
What the proposal will make clear
Included
- Private English-speaking guide on touring days
- Private vehicle and driver as described
- Reserved rail tickets or internal flights explicitly listed in the final proposal
- Accommodation with breakfast at the confirmed standard
- Entrance tickets and listed activities in the final itinerary
- Arrival and departure transfers within the planned route
Not included
- International and domestic travel not specifically listed
- Lunches and dinners unless confirmed in the proposal
- Personal expenses, optional shows and activities
- Travel insurance and medical costs
- Tips at the traveler’s discretion
- Costs caused by force majeure or traveler-requested changes
Customization
Make this trip yours
FAQ
Before you choose this trip
How difficult is the high trail?
Expect several hours of uneven mountain walking and a sustained ascent. We discuss recent fitness and adjust the route accordingly.
What happens if the trail closes?
Your guide switches to safe road-accessible viewpoints or rearranges the route; safety and official local guidance take priority.
Do I carry all my luggage?
No. Main luggage transfers by vehicle. You carry water, layers and personal essentials in a daypack.
How is the price for this private Yunnan tour calculated?
We prepare a dated quote after the travel dates, party size, room arrangement, hotel level and preferred transport are known. The proposal states the confirmed services, assumptions and optional upgrades before payment.
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