China · KUNMING TOURS
The 15 best kunming tours you can book right now, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
9-day Dali to Lijiang Tea Horse Road tour with ancient towns, Taoist and Tibetan sites, Tiger Leaping Gorge, meals, and an English guide.
“Ciel Yunnan curated an absolutely unforgettable seven-day journey through Yunnan, combining spectacular sightseeing and booking all our boutique hotels, which were each full of character.”
Private day tour from Kunming to Stone Forest and Jiuxiang Caves with boat views, cable car rides, lunch, and hotel pickup.
“Amazing trip. Fantastic views of Stone Forest and Jiuxiang Cave. Guide Victor is kind and informative. The lunch was delicious. The driver drove safe and carefully.”
Private guide and round-trip transfers for a full day at Kunming’s Stone Forest, with optional cave, mountain, or temple stops.
“I had a terrible start to the tour as the tour operator did not communicate with us prior to the tour to confirm pickup time and tour details. So we waited at our pickup hotel at the tour start time at 830 am. However the tour guide didn't show up at the start time. we messaged the tour operator and they responded 15 minutes late saying that the tour guide will now show up at 930 am. Over an hour late. We think that the tour operator simply forgot about the tour we booked and had to last minute rush to find a guide. When the guide did arrive, she…”
Eat your way from Dali to Lijiang on the tea-horse road, with markets, a Naxi cooking class, Tiger Leaping Gorge views, and local meals.
“I took this tour with Daisy in April 2023 and had a brilliant time. The tour is curated perfectly, giving you the opportunity to experience the best sights along the ancient tea & horse caravan road and the food is wonderful throughout. Daisy was a Read more”
Private 8-day Yunnan highlights from Kunming to Shangri-La, with Stone Forest, Dali lake towns, Lijiang, Jade Dragon, and Tibetan monasteries.
“We took the private tour recommended by Sophia and she did everything for us. The arrangement was smooth from the day we land in Kunming to the last day of the tour. Highly recommended Tour company if Yunnan is on your mind.”
Half-day Pu’er tea picking and tasting near Jinghong or Pu’er, with a guided plantation walk, farm processing, and 300g of tea to take home.
“This half-day tea plantation experience near Pu’er was an absolute delight and one of the most memorable activities of our trip. From the very beginning, everything was smooth and well organized, with a convenient pick-up from the city and a scenic drive through Yunnan’s beautiful, green landscapes that already set the mood for the day. Arriving at the plantation was truly special. The rolling tea fields were peaceful and stunning, and the guided walk through the plantation was both informative and engaging. Learning about the history and cultural importance of Pu’er tea directly where it is grown added so much depth to the experience. The hands-on tea-picking session was a…”
Private tour from Lijiang to Shangri-La featuring Tiger Leaping Gorge, Haba Snow Mountain, Baishui Terrace, Pudacuo and Dukezong.
“It was an amazing scenic road trip. We had time to comfortably visit the selected spots. Our dedicated driver (Mr. Lai) was kind with us, taking care of all route details. We start at Lijiang and ended at Shangri-la. Highly recommended itinerary to visit both lovely places.”
Taste Yunnan wine and Tibetan food on an 8-day small-group trip, from Lijiang to Shangri-La and Yubeng’s Meili Mountain views.
“Food, wine and scenery. The places visited were further apart so be prepared for three or four hours drive. Believe me the drives between each places are worth it because the views all around you are breathtaking.”
Private Stone Forest guide, Yiliang roast duck lunch with Halal option, then a customized Kunming city outing with pickup and private pacing.
“Stone forest is a must when in Kunming. The tour agent had quick response and very attentive. Our guide Gil took great care of us leading us the a beautiful spots where are less crowded. We had a great time at stone forest, good lunch with famous roasted duck and lots of fun seeing seagulls at Dianchi lake”
Walk the Jinsha River plank road and hike Tiger Leaping Gorge from Shangri-La, with lunch and transfers included for about $104.
“We had a magnificent day trip to Tiger Leaping Gorge! Our driver took great care of us , avoiding long queues and taking wonderful photos! Thank you to our trip organizer , Tan, for organizing a wonderful day for us!”
Climb Haba Snow Mountain near 5396m from Lijiang with Tiger Leaping Gorge stops, yak-haul trekking, and an early summit attempt.
“We were so lucky with our tour guide Jasmine. she was so engaging and excited to show us around it really made such an amazing experience. I really appreciated how attentive she was and how she catered to the needs of our group. betwRead more”
8-day private Yunnan tour through Kunming, Dali, Lijiang and Shangri-La, with Stone Forest, pagodas, old towns, Songzanlin and Potatso.
“After a lot of email correspondence I would like to thank Sally Si for arranging a wonderful seamless bespoke itinerary for our tour of the Yunnan province that was within my budget. Our hotels we of a good standard also our guides were friendRead more”
Watch Golden Sunrise on Jade Dragon Snow Mountain in Lijiang, ride cableways to Glacier Park, visit Blue Moon Valley, and see Impression Lijiang.
Private Stone Forest UNESCO tour plus Yiliang roast duck lunch and a custom Kunming Old Town day plan, up to 10 hours.
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Yulong Snow Mountain day trip from Lijiang with Blue Moon Valley, Black Dragon Pool, Baisha, plus Impression Lijiang show options.
“Il s'agit évidemment d'une activité incontournable à Lijiang. Ce fut un grand plus de le faire avec Aether Tours, une équipe qui s'est montrée extrêmement professionnelle du début à la fin. Nous avons particulièrement apprécié le chat de groupe où tous les intervenants et nous même pouvions communiquer en temps réel, pour planifier puis réaliser le tour. Nous avons aussi apprécié la souplesse de Aether Tours qui a accepté de nous diviser en deux pour que mon compagnon puisse aller au glacier tandis que moi-même allais au Spruce Cableway. Une mention particulière pour notre guide, Andrew, un chinois bien sympathique, ancien pompier (😊) qui nous a permis d'etre relax du…”
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