Customize Your Tour
Customize Your Yunnan Journey
At Yunnan Eco Tours, every trip is thoughtfully handcrafted by our local team with care, cultural insight, and sustainability in mind. We don’t do cookie-cutter travel. Instead, we work closely with each guest to design a journey that’s personal, meaningful, and deeply rooted in the real Yunnan.
On our website, you’ll find several example itineraries—but think of them as inspiration, not fixed packages. Each one reflects the kinds of experiences we love to share, but your final tour will be unique to you.
How To Get Started
Browse our site
Take some time to explore our website and learn about our values, past journeys, and what makes Yunnan such a unique destination. Our sample itineraries are a great starting point to understand the kinds of experiences we offer and the spirit of travel we believe in.
Reach out to us
Send us a message with your travel dates, group size, interests, and any ideas you already have in mind. The more context you share, the better we can understand your travel style and begin shaping a journey that truly fits you.
Tell us what you love
Whether you’re drawn to food culture, tea and coffee traditions, ethnic villages, festivals, nature, crafts, or simply slowing down and living like a local, we want to know what resonates with you. Understanding what inspires you helps us design experiences that feel meaningful rather than rushed or generic.
Receive your custom plan
Based on everything you share, we’ll craft a tailored itinerary with thoughtfully chosen routes and experiences. We’ll refine the details together until it feels just right, and once you’re happy, we’ll move forward with confirming your trip.
Sample Tours
From Dali to Lijiang: A Slower Journey Through Villages, Food, and Mountain Landscapes
Set out on an 11-day journey through Dali and Lijiang, following a well-known route but taking a more local, off-the-beaten-path approach. Travel through historic towns like Weishan, remote Yi, Lisu and Naxi villages, and quieter corners shaped by everyday life. Along the way, explore markets, taste regional specialties, and experience Yunnan’s food culture up close, while mixing in light adventure—from hiking and foraging in primary forests with a local Lisu guide to e-biking through Lijiang’s countryside with views of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. You’ll also spend time at a hidden permaculture farm, harvesting seasonal ingredients, cooking with a local family, and baking in a traditional earth oven. With a relaxed pace and hands-on experiences throughout, this journey offers a more personal and grounded way to explore the region.
Beyond the Classic: A Deeper Journey Along Yunnan’s Most Well-Known Route
Experience Yunnan’s most iconic route—Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, and Shangri-La—with a more thoughtful approach. This two-week journey follows the classic path but moves beyond the usual highlights, taking you into quieter villages, lesser-known landscapes, and more local settings. Along the way, explore markets, spend time with artisans and families, and take part in simple hands-on experiences rooted in daily life. From diverse regional food to mountain scenery and living traditions, this trip offers a more relaxed and personal way to experience Yunnan. A well-balanced journey for first-time visitors who want to see the highlights without the crowds.
From Pu’er to Banna: A Journey Through Tea Mountains, Coffee Farms, and Living Cultures
Set out on a 12-day journey through southern Yunnan, exploring Pu’er and Xishuangbanna at a slower, more local pace. Travel through ancient tea mountains like Jingmai and Yiwu, visit lesser-known towns such as Menglian, and spend time in ethnic villages shaped by daily life. Along the way, experience Yunnan’s deep tea culture—walking through old tea forests, picking and processing leaves, and tasting at the source—while also discovering its fast-growing coffee scene through farm visits and seasonal hands-on activities. The journey blends local markets, family-run stays, cooking sessions, organic farms, and traditional crafts with light adventures like rainforest hikes, river activities, and hidden hot springs. With its warm climate, rich biodiversity, and diverse communities—including Dai, Bulang, Hani, Lahu, Jinuo, Wa, and Yi—this trip offers a more immersive and grounded way to experience southern Yunnan.
Ethnic Roots & Wild Landscapes: An 8-Day Expedition Across Southwestern Yunnan
Discover a lesser-seen side of Yunnan on this 8-day eco-cultural journey through the warm, wild southwest. Starting in Mangshi near the Myanmar border, you’ll hike through Phayre’s langur habitat, learn macrame from De’ang women, explore vibrant ethnic markets, and cook with local families in Tengchong. Soak in natural hot springs, walk the Southern Silk Road, make traditional paper, and explore Yunnan’s tea and coffee heritage in the Gaoligong Mountains. A rare blend of biodiversity, craftsmanship, and slow travel—for those seeking depth, flavor, and connection off the beaten path.