ADVENTURES YUNNAN LIJIANG + SHANGRILA
Experience trekking through Tiger Leaping GorgeHong with Y ethe Xiang majestic profile of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain as your backdrop. Walk right down to the raging rivers of the Gorge and feel closely the power of Nature. Horse-ride through the Shangri-la grassland and sourrounding Napa Lake, enjoy a barbeque and relax in the sheer beauty of the Summer flowers and landscape. Understand Tibetan culture through a home visit and informal interactions with your hosts Sichuan Cuisine BRIEF PROGRAMME DATE / DURATION 8D7N 28 May to 4 June 2019
GROUP SIZE Min: 8
FEES $1,395
Compass@Lijiang ACCOMMODATION Compass@Shangrila Tina's Guesthouse
ACTIVITES Trekking/Picnic/Horseriding/Culture DIFFICULTY YUNNAN This trek is not a technical, and it is suitable for beginners and seniors.
A pre-trip briefing will also be held to advise on things to bring and preparations.
YMCA Outdoor and Adventure YMCA Outdoor Adventurers FLIGHT ITINERARY
28 MAY 2019 (TUES) 4 JUNE 2019 (TUES) Singapore Airlines Lucky Air DEP SIN 10:15h - A RR KUL 11:15h DEP LIJ 19 :45h - ARR KUL 13:25h Lucky Air Singapore Airlines DEP KUL 1 4:25h - ARR LIJ 18:25h DEP KUL 14:25h - A RR SIN 18:25h
TRIP ITINERARY
18:25 Arrival Day DAY 1 Compass@Lijiang 17:30 Pick up from Lijiang Airport as per arrival
28 May 18:30 Check In Dinner Provided 20:00 Dinner
Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Compass@Lijiang 08:30 Breakfast
DAY 2 09:30 Transfer to Jade Dragon Snow Mountain (large group tour) Breakfast • Lijiang Impressions (Zhang Yimou) • Lunch Lunch 29 May • Jade Dragon Cableway up to Summit boardwalk, 4680m Dinner 17:00 Transfer back to Accommodation Provided 18:00 Dinner
Tiger Leaping Gorge Ancient Tea Horse Trek Breakfast at Accommodation Tina's Guesthouse DAY 3 07:30 Transfer to Tiger Leaping Gorge Town Start Trek 08:00 Lunch at Naxi Village Breakfast 30 May Continue trek to high point 2640m via 28 Bends 09:45 Late tea stop (own cost) at Tea Horse Inn Lunch Exit and Transfer to Tina’s Hostel 12:30 Dinner Dinner YMCA Dujiangyan Provided
17:30
Zhongdian - Shangri La DAY 4 Breakfast at Accommodation Compass@Shangrila 08:00 Middle Gorge Trek (3hr) Lunch at Walnut Garden 31 May 09:00 Depart for transfer up Shangri-La Breakfast Arrive Shangri La Old Town for Check in 12:30 Lunch Dinner - Free and Easy 14:30 Dinner YMCA Dujiangyan 18:30 Own Cost
TRIP ITINERARY (CON'T)
Pudacuo National Park DAY 5 Breakfast at Guesthouse Compass@Shangrila 08:30 Transfer to Pudacuo National Park • Full Day scenic trail 1 June 10:00 • Shudu Lake trek Breakfast • Militang Pasture Provided • Bita Lake (Boat ride available) Lunch Transfer back to Shangri-La Dinner (own cost) @ Shangri-La Old Town Provided Dinner
Own Cost
17:00
20:00
Shika Snow Mountain* DAY 6 Compass@Shangrila 08:30 Breakfast
2 June 10:00 Transfer towards Shika Snow Mountain Area Breakfast Horseriding Provided Napa Lake Lunch 12:30 Picnic by the Grasslands Provided
16:00 Tibetan Home Visit Dinner Provided 18:30 Dinner
*Activity dependent on weather
Return to Lijiang* DAY 7 Compass@Lijiang 08:00 Breakfast
3 June 09:30 Transfer back to Lijiang Breakfast Provided 13:00 Arrivie Lijiang Old Town for Lunch Tea Appreciation Lunch Free and Easy Shopping Provided Pottery Class (Optional) Dinner 18:30 Dinner Provided
Departure Day DAY 8 07:30 Breakfast Packed HOME
4 June 09:45 Transfer to Lijiang International Airport (40mins) Breakfast Direct flight to KL (transit to Singapore) Provided INCLUSIONS & EXCLUSIONS
- Airport Transfer - Airfare and airport related fees - Land Transfers - Visa applications fees incurred for travel if applicable - Accommodation - 3 Nights stay at Compass@Lijiang - Personal Expenses - 3 Nights stay at Compass@Lijiang - 1 Night twin share hotel at Tiger Leaping Gorge - Travel Insurance
- Meals and programmes stated
- Trekking arrangements - Entrance Tickets
- Pre-trip Training (1 Session)
- Pre-trip briefing (1 session)
CANCELLATION POLICY
A non-refundable $250 deposit towards the programme is required to confirm a place on the trip. Reservations cannot be held without deposit. The balance payment for the land package is due 30 days prior to departure date. If payments are not made on time, we reserve the right to resell the booked places. In the event of any cancellation of the trip after confirmation, the cancellation charges imposed will be as follows:
Above 30 days Deposit forfeited
15 to 30 days 50% of fee forfeited
7 to 14 days 70% of fee forfeited
Less than 7 days 100% of fee forfeited TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Price stated is current as of 19 January 2019. Prices are subject to change due to increases in airfare, airport taxes and other surcharge changes during peak holiday period, or itinerary changes based on participants’ needs. Please note that the published itinerary is a statement of intent and to be used as a guide only. While all effort will be made to minimize changes, YMCA or the trip leader reserves the right to make amendments to the itinerary with or without consulting the participants. However, YMCA will do everything within our control to minimize the effects of the enforced changes. Participants must be physically fit and aware of the physical demands and the harsh elements that can be encountered during the trek and prepare or train adequately for them. CONTACT DETAILS
PROGRAMME MATTERS ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS GRACIE NGOI TAN SULIN GLADYS CHEONG Manager Executive Junior Executive International Programmes International Programmes International Programmes
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