12 Days Yunnan to Tibet Overland Tour
Kunming - Dali - Lijiang - Shangri-La - Deqin - Yanjing - Markam - Ranwu - Nyingchi - Lhasa
Epic 12-day overland journey from Yunnan to Tibet: Lijiang, Shangrila, Mekong Valley, Lhasa, and the Tibetan Plateau. Small group adventure.

Duration
8Days
Group Size
16
Max Altitude
2500
Best Time
May to Sept.
Itinerary
Arrive in Kunming. Overnight Kunming.
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Accommodation: Kunming
High-speed train to Dali. Visit Three Pagodas and Dali Ancient Town. Overnight Dali.
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Accommodation: Dali
Erhai Lake, then train to Lijiang. Explore Old Town. Overnight Lijiang.
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Accommodation: Lijiang
Full day at Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. Overnight Lijiang.
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Accommodation: Lijiang
Drive via Tiger Leaping Gorge to Shangri-La. Overnight Shangri-La.
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Accommodation: Shangri-La
Visit Songzanlin Monastery, then drive to Deqin. View Meili Snow Mountain at Feilai Temple. Overnight Deqin.
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Accommodation: Deqin
Drive to Yanjing, visit ancient salt wells and Catholic church. Overnight Yanjing.
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Accommodation: Yanjing
Drive to Markam, cross Lancang River. Visit Tibetan villages. Overnight Markam.
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Accommodation: Markam
Drive over 4,000m+ passes to Ranwu Lake. Enjoy stunning alpine scenery. Overnight Ranwu.
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Accommodation: Ranwu
Drive via Midui Glacier to Nyingchi, "Switzerland of Tibet". Overnight Nyingchi.
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Accommodation: Nyingchi
Drive along Yarlung Zangbo River to Lhasa. Overnight Lhasa.
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Accommodation: Lhasa
Visit Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street. Tour ends.
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What's Included
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Air-conditioned private vehicle
- Hotel pick-up & drop-off
- All entrance tickets
- Bottled water
- 11 nights hotel/guesthouse
- Daily breakfast + 11 lunches
- Tibet travel permit
- All transfers
What's Not Included
- Hotel accommodation
- International/domestic flights
- Tips for guide & driver
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Dinner
- Tibet visa fee
- Personal travel insurance
- Oxygen
Tour Price
From $1,298 per person (twin share). Single supplement $250.
* Contact us for custom departure dates and group discounts.
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