Yi Village Trek Package - starting from RMB 6358.00 for 2 pax!
Boduoluo is the name of a Yi Village nestled within the hills overlooking the Lashi Lake. The village is located within a mountain valley where locals mainly engage in farming of potatoes and buckwheat. The village only has 31 households, and a population of less than 100. It is one of the most remote and economically deprived communities in the Lijiang region. However, the village is in beautiful setting surrounded by old-growth forests of evergreens and rare species of rhododendrons. We will take you on a trek to explore the beautiful surroundings of the village as well as culture of the Yi people in this outer-worldly paradise. The trek will end at Wenhai Village. Upon arrival at Wenhai, you may spend some time on the meadows, and have a late lunch before your vehicle takes you back to your hotel.
Trip Specifics
Dates: Daily only in Sep. and Oct. 2014
Special Attension: continuous uphill for about 30-45 minutes, and downhill for about 1 hour at elevation from 3300 meters to 3600 meters on this trip Land Cost: start from 5778 (double occupancy) |
Level: Moderate (if using a horse) - Intense (by foot)
Location Characteristics: Minority villages and cultures, mountain valley, alpine meadows, old-growth forests, agriculture Participants: Min 2 people |
Detailed Itinerary
D1
Arrive in Lijiang, Yunnan Province and picked up by hotel to check in. Free time at your pace.
D2
9:00 depart by 4*4 vehicle from the Banyan Tree Hotel (+/- 1 hours). Arrive at the mountain ridge of the village, tour the village (+/- 45 min); Start the trek with your guide. The route of the trek depends on the season and your physical abilities, and ranges from 4 hours to 6 hours. You will also have the option of hiring a horse for part of the trek. Enjoy a picnic of snacks on an open meadow before arriving Wenhai. Upon arriving Wenhai, have lunch, and return to the Banyan Tree in the afternoon (+/- 1 hour drive).
D3
Check out hotel and drop off at airport. Program ends.
Arrive in Lijiang, Yunnan Province and picked up by hotel to check in. Free time at your pace.
D2
9:00 depart by 4*4 vehicle from the Banyan Tree Hotel (+/- 1 hours). Arrive at the mountain ridge of the village, tour the village (+/- 45 min); Start the trek with your guide. The route of the trek depends on the season and your physical abilities, and ranges from 4 hours to 6 hours. You will also have the option of hiring a horse for part of the trek. Enjoy a picnic of snacks on an open meadow before arriving Wenhai. Upon arriving Wenhai, have lunch, and return to the Banyan Tree in the afternoon (+/- 1 hour drive).
D3
Check out hotel and drop off at airport. Program ends.
Tour cost includes
1. 2 nights of Garden Suite stay with daily buffet breakfast for two
2. One round-trip transfer between Lijiang Airport and the hotel
3. One round-trip transfer between the hotel and the trail head/end
4. English speaking local guide & local trek guide
5. Local lunch for two
6. Packed snack for 2 offered by the Banyan Tree
7. RMB 200 spa credit per adult (valid for all treatments except beauty services)
8. 2 bottles of drinking water per guest
9. First Aid Kit
2. One round-trip transfer between Lijiang Airport and the hotel
3. One round-trip transfer between the hotel and the trail head/end
4. English speaking local guide & local trek guide
5. Local lunch for two
6. Packed snack for 2 offered by the Banyan Tree
7. RMB 200 spa credit per adult (valid for all treatments except beauty services)
8. 2 bottles of drinking water per guest
9. First Aid Kit
Booking terms & Conditions
- Book this package during the weekend (Friday & Saturday) will need to add RMB 600 net per room per night
- this package is valid from 1st September to 31st October 2014 (excluding 1-6th October, 2014)
- A minimum stay of 2 nights is required
- This offer is subject to availability, therefore, advance booking is recommended
- room rate for extending stay or upgrading to the high level category is based on the hotel’s availability and Best Available Rate at the time of booking
- This offer cannot be combined with other promotions and gift certificates
- Rates are quoted in RMB on a per room per night basis
- Rates are inclusive of 10% service charge and 5% government tax
- Check-in time is 1500 hours and check out time is 1200 hours
- Early check-in and late check-out are subject to room’s availability
- Late check-out from 1200 hours to 1800 will be charged 50% of the Best Available Rate of the day
- Late check-out after 1800 hours will be charged 100% of the Best Available Rate of the day
- this package is valid from 1st September to 31st October 2014 (excluding 1-6th October, 2014)
- A minimum stay of 2 nights is required
- This offer is subject to availability, therefore, advance booking is recommended
- room rate for extending stay or upgrading to the high level category is based on the hotel’s availability and Best Available Rate at the time of booking
- This offer cannot be combined with other promotions and gift certificates
- Rates are quoted in RMB on a per room per night basis
- Rates are inclusive of 10% service charge and 5% government tax
- Check-in time is 1500 hours and check out time is 1200 hours
- Early check-in and late check-out are subject to room’s availability
- Late check-out from 1200 hours to 1800 will be charged 50% of the Best Available Rate of the day
- Late check-out after 1800 hours will be charged 100% of the Best Available Rate of the day
Important items to bring
Passports; Sturdy hiking boots or shoes; Sun protection; Rain gear; Mosquito repellent; Energy snacks; Appropriate clothing; Backpack with compartment for a water-bag if you consume a lot of water during the hike; Prescribed medication (if any)