Explore Dali your way with a private car and driver, perfect for Erhai Lake, old town and village stops.

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Our top picks for seeing Dali your way — handpicked private cars and drivers for Erhai Lake, Dali Old Town, and village stops.

Private Car & Driver in Dali: The Best for Erhai Lake & Villages

Private Car & Driver in Dali

Explore Dali your way with a private car and driver, perfect for Erhai Lake, old town and village stops.

Yunnan Road Trip with English-Speaking Driver

Private and customisable, so you can explore Northern Yunnan at your pace.

Vivian and Yan were incredibly professional in helping me plan my 6 day Yunnan trip for my husband’s birthday. Their choices of accommodation was very on point to what I wanted to experience. They provided an excellent driver, Chen, who was knowledgeable, great at driving, and very bubbly. It was such a memorable trip, and when we had a flight cancellation hiccup at the end, the travel team was very helpful and resourceful in ensuring we got home. I appreciate all the hard work and highly recommend them for any future trips you will make to China.

Vivian and Yan were incredibly professional in helping me plan my 6 day Yunnan trip for my husband’s birthday. Their choices of accommodation was very on point to what I wanted to experience. They provided an excellent driver, Chen, who was knowledgeable, great at driving, and very bubbly. It was such a memorable trip, and when we had a flight cancellation hiccup at the end, the travel team was very helpful and resourceful in ensuring we got home. I appreciate all the hard work and highly recommend them for any future trips you will make to China.

It was a pleasant experience from the moment we contacted Cindy to finally completing the trip. Cindy was very prompt in planning the trip for us, designed an itinerary that is according to what we wanted to see. We even get to choose the hotels and the views we wanted to get from the hotel rooms.
 We planned for a 11days trip for 4. A 9-seater van was sent to fetch us around, spacious and comfortable. We were especially thankful to our driver Wang, as he looked after us very well, bringing us to nice restaurants for our meals. One of our travelmate suffered from altitude sickness in Shangrila when we had to change our itinerary for the next 3 days. Driver Wang quickly drove us back to Lijiang and get us to hospital for her to see doctor and get oxygen supply. Cindy reacted very quickly too got our hotels for the next 3 nights and train tickets refunded, and use the fund to pay for our new hotels, with even with money leftover, and refunded back to us. We were very impressed by their honesty and the cares they showered upon us during the entire trip. Definitely an agency we would consider to use again if we come back to yunnan or even other China trips. Thank you for your cares, to even look into the little details.

It was a pleasant experience from the moment we contacted Cindy to finally completing the trip. Cindy was very prompt in planning the trip for us, designed an itinerary that is according to what we wanted to see. We even get to choose the hotels and the views we wanted to get from the hotel rooms.
We planned for a 11days trip for 4. A 9-seater van was sent to fetch us around, spacious and comfortable. We were especially thankful to our driver Wang, as he looked after us very well, bringing us to nice restaurants for our meals. One of our travelmate suffered from altitude sickness in Shangrila when we had to change our itinerary for the next 3 days. Driver Wang quickly drove us back to Lijiang and get us to hospital for her to see doctor and get oxygen supply. Cindy reacted very quickly too got our hotels for the next 3 nights and train tickets refunded, and use the fund to pay for our new hotels, with even with money leftover, and refunded back to us. We were very impressed by their honesty and the cares they showered upon us during the entire trip. Definitely an agency we would consider to use again if we come back to yunnan or even other China trips. Thank you for your cares, to even look into the little details.

I had a wonderful trip to Shangri-La and Deqin, thanks to the incredibly thoughtful and professional support from this travel agency. From the very beginning, the communication was smooth, warm, and responsive—even across languages.

The itinerary was beautifully planned. I especially loved the views of Meili Snow Mountain and the peaceful visit to the Catholic church in Cizhong. The driver was friendly and punctual, and the accommodation had a fantastic view.

If you're planning to explore the deeper, more spiritual side of Yunnan, this is the team to go with. It's not just sightseeing—it's a meaningful experience with a lot of heart.

I had a wonderful trip to Shangri-La and Deqin, thanks to the incredibly thoughtful and professional support from this travel agency. From the very beginning, the communication was smooth, warm, and responsive—even across languages.

The itinerary was beautifully planned. I especially loved the views of Meili Snow Mountain and the peaceful visit to the Catholic church in Cizhong. The driver was friendly and punctual, and the accommodation had a fantastic view.

If you're planning to explore the deeper, more spiritual side of Yunnan, this is the team to go with. It's not just sightseeing—it's a meaningful experience with a lot of heart.

We opted for a curated 10 days itinerary exploring Yunnan. The whole experience was great from the prompt responses during our enquiry, and the prompt services before and during our trip. Our family thoroughly enjoyed the trip, the trip was not rushed and we had the opportunity to explore the different sides of Yunnan. We had an elderly that needed extra care and the guides were very friendly and helpful in taking care of her and finding alternative 'route' that suits us best. All in all highly recommended if you are looking for a tour to visit China.

We opted for a curated 10 days itinerary exploring Yunnan. The whole experience was great from the prompt responses during our enquiry, and the prompt services before and during our trip. Our family thoroughly enjoyed the trip, the trip was not rushed and we had the opportunity to explore the different sides of Yunnan. We had an elderly that needed extra care and the guides were very friendly and helpful in taking care of her and finding alternative 'route' that suits us best. All in all highly recommended if you are looking for a tour to visit China.

We did a 3-week tour of China, including 10 days in Yunnan with Nancy and we're more than satisfied, it was a very enriching experience, we had a great time in beautiful places with an exceptional guide who taught us a lot about Chinese history and the ethnic minorities who populate Yunnan. Thanks again to her for her patience, kindness and good humor, as well as her excellent restaurant recommendations. Thanks to Ciel Yunnan for its organization, which made the trip so easy, it makes you want to come back!

We did a 3-week tour of China, including 10 days in Yunnan with Nancy and we're more than satisfied, it was a very enriching experience, we had a great time in beautiful places with an exceptional guide who taught us a lot about Chinese history and the ethnic minorities who populate Yunnan. Thanks again to her for her patience, kindness and good humor, as well as her excellent restaurant recommendations. Thanks to Ciel Yunnan for its organization, which made the trip so easy, it makes you want to come back!

My wife and me made a tailor-made planned private 8 days trip to the north-western part of Yunnan in April 2025 (starting and ending in Kunming). They proposed the itinerary according to our wishes and provided drivers and English speaking tour guides. Everything worked perfectly and smoothly. And Yunnan is a stunning region!

My wife and me made a tailor-made planned private 8 days trip to the north-western part of Yunnan in April 2025 (starting and ending in Kunming). They proposed the itinerary according to our wishes and provided drivers and English speaking tour guides. Everything worked perfectly and smoothly.  And Yunnan is a stunning region!

We were recommended by our relative who previously toured Yunnan with this partner. Our contact point was Ms Horelie. Horelie is very prompt and courteous who is able to address our queries thoroughly. Throughout the trip, Horelie maintained close communication and often checked on us to ensure we are safe and comfortable. The recommended hotels were good. We had a great trip first time visiting Yunnan (Kunming +Dali +Shaxi +Shangrila +Lijiang)! Highly recommended to tour with them

We were recommended by our relative who previously toured Yunnan with this partner. Our contact point was Ms Horelie. Horelie is very prompt and courteous who is able to address our queries thoroughly. Throughout the trip, Horelie maintained close communication and often checked on us to ensure we are safe and comfortable. The recommended hotels were good. We had a great trip first time visiting Yunnan (Kunming +Dali +Shaxi +Shangrila +Lijiang)! Highly recommended to tour with them

The trip was superbly organised. The guides were very professional, punctual and helpful. Selected hotels were excellent. We can only recommend CielYunnan for a trip to the west of China (Yunnan).

The trip was superbly organised. The guides were very professional, punctual and helpful. Selected hotels were excellent. We can only recommend CielYunnan for a trip to the west of China (Yunnan).