Overview
One of the most untouched regions on Earth. Life has its own pace there. The unknown part of China with the little villages where you will be introduced to the traditional way of living and the strange customs of, perhaps, the last original tribes. Beautiful scenery, colourful costumes and peaceful faces comprise a panorama that is worth experiencing. This is an unforgetable and astonishing trip.
Requirements
- Your passport valid for at least 6 months is necessary.
- 1 recent, coloured photo for the entrance Visa at least 10 days prior to departure.
Day 1: Athens - Guangzhou (Kanton) Flight via connection to Guangzhou (Kanton).
Day 2: Guangzhou (Kanton)
Day 3: Guangzhou (Kanton) - Guillin
Day 4: Guilling
Day 5: Guilin - Guiyang - Huangzhou
Day 6: Guangzhu
Day 7: Guangzhu - Guyang Morning drive to Guyang. Enroute tour to Zizin caves.
Day 8: Guyang - Kunming Morning tour of Guyang. In the afternoon, flight to Kunming.
Day 9: Kunming All day tour to Kunming and the nearby area.
Day 10: Kunming All day tour to the famous fossil forest of Chilin.
Day 11: Kounmig - Dali Morning flight to Dali. Afternoon tour of the city.
Day 12: Dali All day tour of Dali including Erchai Lake, Shapin and Sizu.
Day 13: Dali - Lijiang Drive to Lijiang. Afternoon tour.
Day 14: Lijiang All day tour to old Town of Lijiang - UNESCO's World Heritage List. Among others we shall visit the small town of Baisha, Ghiu-Feng and Pouzi monasteries and the minorities of Ghi in Heishi.
Day 15: Lijiang - Qigong Morning flight to Qigong. Tour to Ganlamba city and the Houa Giao Tai tribe.
Day 16: Jinghong - Jiang Mei Morning tour of the city. Afternoon flight to Jiang Mei, North Thailand.
Day 17: Jiang Mei All day tour to the temples of Doi Suthep and Jiang Mei city.
Day 18: Jiang Mae - Mae Hong Son Morning drive to Chom Tong temple and the Mae Kiang falls. We continue to the Burman borders were we shall visit the Hmong villages. Late in the afternoon we will be approaching Mae Hong Son.
Day 19: Mae Hong Son - Jiang Mei Morning visit to the villages were women with giraffe-size(!) necks live. Boat ride to the rivers of the area. Visit to Elephant's camp and afternoon flight to Jiang Mei.
Day 20: Jiang Mei - Jiang Rei Morning departure to Jiang Dao to visit a local farm. Boat-ride across Mekong with stops to several minority villages. After 4 hours we shall reach the legendary city of Jiang Rei in the heart of the famous Golden Triangle.
Day 21: Jiang Rei - Athens All day tour to the villages of the Jiao and Aka tribes and the arcaeological site of Jian Sen. Night flight to Bangkok and departure to Athens.
Day 22: Athens Arrival to Athens
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Notes: All above Euro rates are per person, include VAT and are valid only for the indicated departure date. We, nevertheless, suggest you to confirm rates upon booking.