Tiger Leaping Gorge is the classic walk of the region. For good reason it is #1 on so many people’s list. In spite of the road construction on one end and the scenic area’s platform that has attracted so many tourists in the last few years, it still remains an amazing part of Shangri-la’s geography.

Many people are comfortable taking the extra time needed to navigate this trail without a guide. However, hopefully TMG can help make it go smoothly and provide private transportation to make the most out of your time here in the Shangri-la region.

Day 1: Drive to Tiger Leaping Gorge and Half Day Trekking (L, D)
After we pick you up from your hotel in the morning (Lijiang or Shangri-la), arrive at Qiaotou and stop for lunch before beginning the afternoon’s trek. The first day of trekking will probably be the most challenging and rewarding. After trekking, you can settle down at the guesthouse and get some rest before gathering together for dinner.

Day 2: Tiger Leaping Gorge Trekking (B, L)
After you fuel up with breakfast, the trek continues through some of the more beautiful parts of the gorge. Stopping by a village along the way, we will enjoy lunch at the leisure of the travelers. Continuing along the high trail, we will eventually wind down to the road and continue for a few kilometers into Walnut Garden Village where we can enjoy dinner while looking across the gorge at the 2,000+ meter cliffs of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. For dinner you can choose from a good variety of menu including Chinese and Western food.

Day 3: Haba Village – White Water Terraces (L)
After breakfast at the lodging, we will continue the tour with a private drive down and out of the gorge. The road takes you up to Haba Snow Mountain and into Haba Village. After roughly a 2-hour scenic drive, we will arrive in the Naxi village where you can find White Water Terraces. After lunch, we will explore this unique geological formation and walk around the old-growth forest. The beautiful drive will continue up and over a high pass and down to Shangri-la. The journey will conclude in Shangri-la and we will take you to your hotel or the airport for an evening flight.

Note: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner.  Most of the meals provided are local Chinese cuisine unless specified.

This is a private tour, your small group of friends have ultimate flexibility in the itinerary to suit your needs.

Inclusions: All entrance fees, meals as specified, lodging, guide, transportation.

Transportation includes a one way transfer from either Lijiang to Shangri-la or Shangri-la to Lijiang if preferred.