10 Days
Duration
Si Gu Niang
Location

Want to try something new for your next adventure? Ice climbing in Sichuan provides one of the most accessible and affordable venue to all adventure seekers. The varieties of the climbs are suitable for beginners to expert climbers. On top of just ice climbing, adventurers can have a taste of high altitude trekking or mountaineering at the four sister’s mountain (Siguniang range). Even the four sisters’ mountains offer extraordinary experiences for both the beginners to experts.

DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION Singapore – Chengdu – SiGuNiang – ChengDu – Singapore
DEPARTURE TIME Please arrive at least 2 hours before the flight.
TYPE Course and Trek
INSTRUCTOR / GUIDE Ed Siew
WEAR
  • Trekking Attire
  • Full Mountaineering gear / apparels
  • Layering required
  • City wear (optional)
INCLUDED
Workshop preparation before the trip
Ice climbing training by one IJ trainer; 2 to 4 local guides (trained by IJ)
Expedition preparation briefing by IJ trainer
01 Incredible Journeys expedition leader / trainer
Insurance coverage for the expedition
Airport transfer from Chengdu airport to the accommodation (*within 24 hours for both arrival and departure time)
Accommodation in Chengdu for two nights
Return transportation from Chengdu – Rilong

 

At Rilong / ShuangQiaoGuo

Local mini bus transportation to climbing sites
Meals and water in the village
Accommodation @ Rilong and ShuangQiaoGuo
Group technical gear
Individual technical gear
National park fee & peak permit
Trainers and local support guides
NOT INCLUDED
Return air ticket from your respective country
Airport taxes and personal travel insurance
Chinese Visa application (Stayed for more than 15 days)
Personal winter wear (boots, sleeping bag, harness, helmet)
Gear rental
Tips for local guides
Hiring of horses during the Dafeng expedition phase
1

Day 1

Arrival at Chengdu international airport
2

Day 2

Jeep from Chengdu overland travel to
Rilong / Siguniang (日隆镇 / 四故娘镇)
3

Day 3 - Night

Ice Climbing Session 1
– Acclimatisation
– Ice climbing equipment
– Risk assessment on site
– Walking with crampons on ice
4

Day 4 - Night

Ice Climbing Session 2
– Fixed rope climb
– Jumaring and abseiling on icy slope
– Basic ice and crampon work on ice wall
– Top rope climb & belaying
5

Day 5 - Night

Ice Climbing Session 3

– Climb at different sites (depending on clients’
progress)
– Introduction to mechanics of ice screws
– Introduction to basic anchoring

6

Day 6 - Night

Ice Climbing Session 4
– Consolidation climb
Final Debrief
7

Day 7

Rilong back to Chengdu
– One night in Chengdu
8

Day 8

Home sweet home

– Participants may choose to extend their stay
to visit famous sites in Chengdu for another 4
days.

 

REGISTRATION
Form Submission Your Incredible Journeys Registration Form must be submitted 1 month before your programme commences.

If the form is overdue without prior arrangement, and it is declined for any reason, the terms and conditions of a cancellation will apply.

PAYMENT
Paying Your

Programme Fee

Full payment is required 1 month before your itinerary commences.
Transfers Your full itinerary fee may be transferred once only to another programme.
Cancellations After this time, your full programme fee is non-transferrable and non-refundable. Cancellations must be received in writing.
Departure If you depart early or are sent home from your itinerary, your full programme fee is non-transferrable and non-refundable.
PRIVACY
Personal

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HEALTH & SAFETY
Safety Your safety and welfare is our primary concern, however you do participate at your own risk and must accept personal liability for any injury or loss. Note: there are times during your itinerary when you will not be under the direct supervision of the staff.
Water confidence You must be confident in open-water, river and able to swim 100m.
Medical History Depending on your medical status, Incredible Journeys may require you to seek a Doctor’s consultation and permission prior to attending the programme. This will be done in consultation with the participant or your programme sponsor, including employer or school.
Confirmation of your registration is subject to approval from Incredible Journeys. This is to ensure your safety, the safety of others, and quality experience outcomes for all. Your Incredible Journeys Registration Form must be submitted no less than 7 days before your itinerary start date.