This 5-day Yunnan loop covers the highlights of southwest China: the Stone Forest near Kunming, the turquoise Erhai Lake and Bai culture of Dali, and Lijiang Old Town beneath Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. Travel between them in your own private car rather than fighting trains and buses.
One dedicated driver and vehicle for the whole loop — you cover about 1,000 km of mountain roads at a relaxed pace. From $180 per day, with driver accommodation included.
Distances & Driving Time
| Route | Distance | Driving Time |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1: Arrive Kunming | airport to city | 40-60 min |
| Day 2: Kunming to Stone Forest to Kunming | ~160 km round | ~1.5 h each |
| Day 3: Kunming to Dali | ~320 km | ~4 hours |
| Day 4: Dali Erhai loop | ~120 km | lake loop |
| Day 5: Dali to Lijiang to Snow Mountain | ~200 km | ~3 hours |
Private Car Rates
5-day per-day charter. One driver and vehicle throughout. Driver accommodation included. You book hotels (we recommend). End in Lijiang, or continue to Shangri-La.
| Vehicle | Seats | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| VW Passat / Toyota Camry (Sedan) | 1-3 pax | $180 /day |
| Buick GL8 MPV | 4-6 pax | $220 /day |
| Mercedes V-Class | 7-8 pax | $300 /day |
Why Choose a Private Car
- One driver and vehicle for the whole Yunnan loop
- See Stone Forest, Erhai Lake and Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
- Flexible pacing — linger in Dali or Lijiang as you like
- Driver handles mountain roads safely
- All fuel, tolls and driver hotels included per day
- 24/7 English support across the trip
Suggested Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive Kunming, Green Lake and Yunnan cuisine at leisure
Day 2
Stone Forest geopark, Sani Yi villages, back to Kunming
Day 3
Drive west to Dali, Three Pagodas, Old Town evening
Day 4
Full Erhai Lake loop: Xizhou, Shuanglang, sunset
Day 5
Drive to Lijiang, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Old Town night
What's Included / Not Included
Included
- Private car for 5 days
- Same professional driver
- All fuel, tolls, parking
- Driver accommodation on overnight days
- Bottled water
- Trip planning and hotel recs
Not Included
- Your hotels in each city
- All entrance tickets and cable cars
- Meals
- Optional Shangri-La extension
- Tips
Rated 4.9/5 by 528+ travelers • Free cancellation up to 48 hours • English support on WhatsApp
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