This travel program involves extensive walking, often on uneven ground, and stair climbing. The riverboat portion of the trip involves extensive stair climbing aboard ship, as well as when disembarking for shore excursions. You will also encounter stairs and rough ground on the land portion, particularly at the Great Wall and in Lhasa, Zhongdian, and Lijiang. You will encounter high altitudes in Lhasa, Lijiang, and Zhongdian (Shangri-La).

IMPORTANT NOTICE: The above day-by-day itineraries are preliminary and therefore subject to change. If any major changes occur in advance of your departure, you will be notified in writing by Vantage Deluxe World Travel. If changes occur while on tour, you will be notified by your Vantage Program Manager.