Day by day
- Day 1 — Arrive Lanzhou; vehicle handover and expedition briefing.
- Day 2 — Drive south onto the plateau; first wild camp at 3,200 m.
- Day 3 — Ganjia grasslands and the Ganjia pass; technical track sections.
- Day 4 — Zhagana back roads; village guesthouse and home-cooked dinner.
- Day 5 — Monastery circuit: Labrang and two lesser-known Amdo monasteries.
- Day 6 — Qilian foothills; high lake camp under the stars.
- Day 7 — Return leg via the Sangke grasslands; farewell dinner in Lanzhou.
- Day 8 — Vehicle return and departure.
What is included
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with driver
- English-speaking local guide throughout
- Hotel accommodation with breakfast (twin share)
- All entrance tickets listed in the itinerary
- Airport / railway station transfers
- 24/7 WhatsApp support line during the trip
- Land Cruiser or Prado with expedition equipment
- Camp chef, tents and sleeping systems
- Satellite communicator and oxygen on board
Not included
- International flights and China visa
- Lunches and dinners not listed
- Travel insurance (required)
- Tips for guide and driver
Requires reasonable fitness. Not suitable for children under 8. Maximum 6 travellers per expedition.
