Himalayas Tribe
2 Day Off-the-beaten track Tour including a Himalays Tribe Visit!
(2 Day Chengdu Tour -Private Tour)
Join our team for this unique 2 Day Chengdu Tour including a day visiting a tribe in the Himalayas as well as Panda Valley – a wild Panda Reserve where pandas are released into the wild. This two day tour is perfect for visitors looking to combine the main attractions in Chengdu City with something a little unique and off-the-beaten track!
Tour Highlights:
- Visit Panda Valley – a natural reserve where pandas are released back into the wild
- Go off-the-beaten track & discover the ethnic minority villages located in the Himalaya Mountains
- Enjoy a traditional lunch within the village – a unique experience!
- Explore the villages and discover the different houses as well as local life in the village
- Go face-to-face with villagers and learn about the local culture and customs
Tour Itinerary:
All times outlined below are approximates as the tour is a private tour, time is flexible & subject to change
Day 1 – Stay overnight in Himalayas Villages Guesthouse (please ask us!)
- 8:00 am: Meet at your Chengdu Hotel Lobby
- 9:00 am: Visit Dujiangyan Panda Valley
- 11:00 am: Depart Panda Valley & Transfer to Himalaya Villages
- 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm: Arrive at Himalaya Villages with Traditional Local Lunch (Organic Meal – food options available & this lunch is included)
- 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm: Check-in to Guesthouse & Hike between the Villages
- 7:00 pm onwards: Traditional Local BBQ Meal (Optional – extra fee)/Evening at leisure
Day 2 – Stay overnight in Chengdu/END OF TOUR
- 8:00 am: Meet at your Himalayas Guesthouse
- 8:00 am – 10:00 am: Hike up to the Mountains
- 10:00 am – 12:00 pm: Explore the Wetlands, Waterfalls, Lakes & Historical Sites within the Himalayan Mountains
- 12:30 pm: Walk back to First Village
- 1:00 pm: Organic Lunch at a Local Family’s House (Optional – extra fee)
- 1:30 pm: Depart Himalayan Villages back to Chengdu
- 5:00 pm: Arrive back to your Chengdu Hotel/END OF TOUR
Pricing:
Himalayas Tribe
Tour Pricing
(Private 2-Day Tour)
1 x Person = 2,860 CNY per person
2 x Persons = 1,640 CNY per person
3 x Persons = 1,235 CNY per person
4 x Persons = 1,080 CNY per person
5 x Persons = 990 CNY per person
6 x Persons = 930 CNY per person
7 x Persons = 845 CNY per person
8 x Persons = 820 CNY per person
PAY 10% DEPOSIT TO CONFIRM TOUR!
Please note, if you have a larger group visiting, please contact us to inquire about corresponding pricing.
Tour Inclusion:
- All petrol/gas, van rental, highway tolls, parking fees & driver’s fees throughout entire tour route as above;
- Driver’s Accommodation;
- All entrance tickets per the above activities requiring entrance fees;
- Professional (Fully-licensed) English speaking tour guide throughout tour;
Tour Exclusions:
Please note, different cuisine is available based upon your specific preferences 🙂
Gratuities:
- Please note, we don’t require ‘x’ amount to be paid by clients on a daily basis to tour guide/driver or force tipping. However, gratuities are greatly appreciated at the conclusion of tour by guide/driver only if service is excellent.
Other:
- Accommodation, flights, travel insurance and any other person expenses during tour;
Detailed Tour Itinerary:
Pre-Tour– Stay overnight in Chengdu City
Arrive into Chengdu the day before your tour is scheduled to begin or alternatively, activities/itinerary/day order can be changed to reflect your arrival time.
Day 1 – Stay overnight in Himalayas Villages Guesthouse (please ask us!)
In the morning, your licensed English-speaking tour guide and professional driver will meet you at your Chengdu Hotel Lobby. Thereafter, travel to the Dujiangyan Panda Valley. This valley is where pandas are released back into the wild and allows visitors the opportunity to see Pandas in a natural environment (as opposed to at the Panda Research Base). You’ll spend a couple of hours exploring the Dujiangyan Panda Valley and keeping your eyes peeled to see Pandas!
Thereafter, depart Panda Valley and travel to our next destination – the ethnic minority villages in the Himalayan Mountains! You’ll arrive into the lower village at approximately 1:00 pm.
Following lunch, check-in to the local guesthouse before spending the afternoon exploring the different mountain villages! There are a few different villages located on the mountain and it does require hiking between villages so please ensure you’re ready to hike and wearing appropriate, comfortable shoes.
Dinner will consist of a dinner around a campfire – making this a truly unique, local village experience. Visitors who’d prefer not to partake in the BBQ dinner can also be assisted with other local food options at the village. After dinner, return to your local guesthouse and the evening is at leisure.
Day 2 – Stay overnight in Chengdu/END OF TOUR
In the morning, your guide will meet you at your guesthouse at 8:00 am (private tour so it is flexible), to commence the day’s activities. Today, you will be further exploring the villages and nearby scenery. Some of the local scenery and things to do include hiking up the mountains, exploring the different mountain villages and visiting the nearby forests. This area is untouched and provides a beautiful natural environment to trek and hike.
Aside from the villages and forest, there are also nearby wetlands, waterfalls, lakes and other historical sites to discover, allowing you to explore a number of different things during your day here! Following lunch (not included), you’ll depart the villages, say goodbye to the Himalaya Mountains and return to Chengdu. You’d expect to arrive back into Chengdu at approximately 5:00 pm for either an evening flight departure or back to your Chengdu Hotel to conclude the tour. END OF TOUR.
