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YunNan-Tea, Coffee & Rainforest: A 5-Day Journey into the Heart of Yunnan (Family-Friendly)

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  • 5 Days 4 Nights
  • Guests : 4~12
  • Language: English
  • The whole year
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This 5-day family-friendly tour takes you deep into the heart of Yunnan’s Xishuangbanna and Pu’er regions. The journey begins in the vibrant city of Jinghong, then ventures into the serene tea mountains of Lancang and Jingmai. You’ll explore ancient villages, learn about intangible cultural heritage, and then travel to Pu’er to encounter wildlife and discover the world of coffee. The adventure culminates with day and night explorations of the renowned CAS Tropical Botanical Garden before concluding back in Jinghong.

Price Includes

  • All scheduled Transportation
  • 4 Nights Hotel Accomodation
  • All activity and experience tickets mentioned
  • 1 dinner and 1 farewell lunch
  • Travel insurance
  • Driver&Guide Service Fee

Price Excludes

  • Driver Service Fee
  • Guide Service Fee
  • Room Service Fees

What to Expect

This 5-day Yunnan adventure is a journey for the senses, perfect for families. Delve into the ancient tea culture of Jingmai Mountain, from cloud-kissed forests to a traditional Blang family home. Discover the story of coffee, from bean to cup, at a Pu’er plantation. Encounter rare wildlife in a cage-free park and explore the wonders of the tropical rainforest by both day and night. This immersive tour blends deep cultural discovery with unforgettable natural exploration.
  • Cultural Immersion: Visit authentic Dai and Blang villages, learn to play the Elephant-foot drum, and join a local family for a home-cooked meal.
  • Tea & Coffee Journey: Explore the thousand-year-old tea forests of Jingmai Mountain and learn the entire process from bean to cup at a Pu'er coffee plantation.
  • Rainforest Exploration: Discover the wonders of the tropical rainforest with both day and night tours at the famous CAS Tropical Botanical Garden.
  • Ethical Wildlife Encounters: Get up close with red pandas and other rare animals in a cage-free, natural environment at Pu'er Sun River Forest Park.
  • Stunning Natural Landscapes: Witness the magnificent "sea of clouds" over Jingmai Mountain and the unique flora of the tropical botanical garden.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in Jinghong (Arrival Day)

  • Overview: Today is your arrival day with no scheduled group activities. You can arrive at Jinghong, the capital of Xishuangbanna, at any time. The tour leader will hold a welcome meeting in the evening to prepare for the adventure ahead.
  • Core Experience:
    • Free Exploration: After settling in, feel free to explore Jinghong’s famous Starlight Night Market on your own. Savor authentic tropical delicacies and experience the vibrant nightlife of Banna.
  • Service Details:
    • Accommodation: Hotel in the Gaozhuang Xishuangjing area (twin room).
    • Meals: Not included.
    • Tip: Hotel check-in is typically after 2:00 PM.

Day 2: Jinghong → Lancang (Visiting Ancient Villages, Dancing to the Drums)

  • Overview: We leave Jinghong and head deep into the Jingmai Mountain area in Lancang. Today, we’ll visit an authentic Dai family courtyard, learn the Elephant-foot Drum Dance (an intangible cultural heritage), and explore a quaint Dai ethnic village.
  • Core Experience:
    • Be a Guest in a Dai Home: Led by a local friend, you’ll hear stories about the heritage of Dai culture, visit an Intangible Cultural Heritage Experience Center, and get hands-on experience making and playing traditional instruments.
    • Explore Nuogan Ancient Village: After a journey through winding mountain roads, we arrive at Nuogan Ancient Village. Free from excessive commercialization, it’s a place of serene village life and warm-hearted locals. We’ll wander, listen to stories, and wait for the sunset.
    • Starlit Dinner in the Mountains: Enjoy a delicious dinner far from the city’s hustle and bustle, falling asleep to the moon and stars.
  • Service Details:
    • Accommodation: Ctrip-rated 4 Diamond hotel.
    • Meals: Breakfast and Dinner included.
    • Driving: Approx. 5 hours / 180 km.
    • Altitude: Approx. 1500 meters.

Day 3: Lancang → Pu'er (Sea of Clouds and Tea Mountains, A Stolen Moment of Leisure)

  • Overview: Wake up in the wonderland of clouds in Jingmai Mountain, stroll through the thousand-year-old ancient tea forests, visit an ancient Blang ethnic village, enjoy an authentic ethnic lunch, and finally arrive in Pu’er City.
  • Core Experience:
    • Watch the Sea of Clouds at Jingmai Mountain: Enjoy a moment of leisure. If you’re lucky, you’ll witness the extraordinary and magnificent sea of clouds at dawn, making you feel as if you’re in a city in the sky.
    • Stroll Through Ancient Tea Forests: Follow in the footsteps of locals into the vast ancient tea forests of Jingmai Mountain. Embark on a journey of a tea leaf, surrounded by the fragrance of trees, flowers, and tea.
    • Explore Wengji Ancient Village: Step into the Blang ethnic village of Wengji and feel the heritage and belief of this people who “protect tea trees like they protect their own eyes.”
    • Blang Family Banquet: In the relaxed pace of the village, we’ll visit a Blang family, participate in preparing the meal, and enjoy an authentic Blang dinner. We’ll sip tea, chat, and simply relax, experiencing the local way of life. After dinner, enjoy a performance by a local band.
  • Service Details:
    • Accommodation: Ctrip-rated 4 Diamond hotel.
    • Meals: Breakfast included.
    • Driving: Approx. 3.5 hours / 200 km.

Day 4: Pu'er → Mengla (From Coffee Aroma to a Rainforest Night)

  • Overview: In the morning, we’ll encounter lovely animals at a forest park. In the afternoon, we’ll visit a coffee plantation to savor a cup of Pu’er coffee. In the evening, we’ll embark on a magical rainforest night tour.
  • Core Experience:
    • Visit Pu’er Sun River Forest Park: Waking up here, we will responsibly visit rare animals like red pandas and white rhinos, experiencing a true, cage-free home for animals.
    • Discover a Coffee Plantation: Explore a utopian coffee plantation, learn the entire process of a coffee bean from plant to cup, and taste the flavor variations created by different processing methods.
    • Magical Rainforest Night: Led by an expert guide, we’ll take a night exploration of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Tropical Botanical Garden. Discover dew-covered insects, quietly blooming night flowers, and use all your senses to explore the rainforest after dark.
  • Service Details:
    • Accommodation: Ctrip-rated 4 Diamond hotel.
    • Meals: Breakfast included.
    • Driving: Approx. 3.5 hours / 200 km.

Day 5: Mengla → Jinghong (Departure Day)

  • Overview: Make a final exploration in the tropical botanical garden during the day, then return to Jinghong to conclude this wonderful journey.
  • Core Experience:
    • Day Tour of the Botanical Garden: You are free to explore the daytime wonders of the CAS Botanical Garden, witnessing unique tropical phenomena like the “Arrow Poison Tree” (Antiaris toxicaria), the strangler fig, and “hanging gardens.”
    • Farewell: The tour concludes, and we will arrange a unified airport transfer. The bus will arrive at Jinghong’s Starlight Night Market around 1:30 PM and at Gasa Airport around 2:00 PM.
    • Farewell Lunch: Enjoy a special farewell lunch. We invite every guest to write down their thoughts on the trip, a message to fellow travelers, or feedback for our brand (Mydetra).
  • Service Details:
    • Meals: Breakfast included.
    • Driving: Approx. 2 hours / 80 km.
    • Tip: For guests booking flights on the departure day, it is recommended to allow at least 2 hours for airport check-in procedures.
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FAQ

Can I get the refund?

You may refer to our refund policy.

When you cancel (before Day 1) Travel Fee retained Refund to you
16 days or more 0% 100%
15–10 days 20% 80%
9–7 days 40% 60%
6–4 days 60% 40%
3–1 days 80% 20%
After start / during trip / no‑show 100% 0%

Can I change the travel date?

Yes—please tell us at least 16 days before Day 1 of your trip. There are two situations:

  1. Join‑in Group (shared departure)
  • You can move to another scheduled departure date. If the new date is cheaper, we refund the difference; if it is more expensive, you pay the difference.
  • You can also upgrade to a Private Tour (choose any date). A higher fee applies; you pay only the difference.
  1. Private Tour (exclusive)
  • You can shift to any new date (subject to availability). Because of high / low season rates, there may be a price difference—we refund or you top up accordingly.

Important: “Pay the difference / refund the difference” means we adjust to the new date’s published price.

Please contact us early—availability is always better the sooner you decide.

Do I need to apply visa?

Most travelers still need a visa, but many nationalities now enjoy short visa‑free entry or transit exemptions. Check if:

  1. Your passport is on the current visa‑free list;
  2. You qualify for a 72/144‑hour transit exemption; or
  3. You are joining an approved Hainan or cruise program.
    If none apply, you must apply for an L (tourist) visa before arrival. Always verify with the nearest Chinese embassy/visa center because policies change.

Do you have insurance covered?

Yes, our travel fee includes travel insurance.

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