Highlights

  • Potala Palace 

Visit the well-known Potala Palace in Lhasa, which is the most outstanding representative of thousands of Tibetan Buddhist temples and palaces.

  • Yamdrok Tso Lake

Enjoy the unique beauty of the YamdrokTso Lake from different perspectives; in the hearts of Tibetans, it is regarded as the "Turquoise Earrings scattered by goddess".

  • Tashilunpo Monastery

Explore the remarkable Tashilunpo Monastery - the monastery houses a giant statue of the Maitreya Buddha, which is the biggest gilded statue of Maitreya (Buddha of the future) in the world and a tomb of all the Panchen Lama, containing jewels and gold.

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Day 1Arrive in Lhasa

Upon arriving in Lhasa, the local tour guide will welcome you at the airport or train station and then transfer you to the hotel. You will acclimatize to the high altitude at the hotel. Lhasa, the capital of China's Tibet Autonomous Region, is known for its breathtaking human and natural landscapes. It is the political, economic, cultural, and religious center of Tibet and the holy land of Tibetan Buddhism. Situated in the middle of the Tibetan Plateau and the north of the Himalayas, Lhasa boasts an altitude of 3650 meters.

*Note: we offer free airport pick up service in specific time at 10:00, 13:30, 17:00. Beyond specific time will charge airport pick up fee.

Hotel: In Lhasa Downtown
Altitude: 3650m
  • Lhasa

    Lhasa

  • Lhasa

    Lhasa

Day 2Potala Palace & Jokhang Temple & Bakhor Street

The tour will start at the Potala Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and the winter palace of the Dalai Lama. Situated at 12,139 feet above sea level, it is a 13-story building that contains over 1,000 rooms, various statues, stupas, murals, and artifacts.

Next, we will visit the Jokhang Temple, another UNESCO World Heritage site and a significant spiritual center for Buddhists in Tibet. Adjacent to the temple is Bakhor Street, known for its pilgrims and street vendors who sell traditional Tibetan items such as prayer wheels and jewelry.

Hotel: Overnight in Lhasa
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Altitude: 3650m
  • Jokhang Temple

    Jokhang Temple

  • Potala Palace

    Potala Palace

Day 3Sera Monasteries & Dadong Village

In the morning, tourists are going to visit Dadong Village, a traditional Tibetan village with no tourists visiting the monastery, family visit the village and experience the local lives.

Dadong Village, located in the hidden valley in the southwest corner of Lhasa, is one of the best protected and most complete Tibetan ancient villages in Tibet, there are Nimatang Temple and White Temple with a history of nearly 2000 years, as well as an ancient manor where Tsangyang Gyatso once lived, together with the local original Tibetan houses, simple folk customs, and ancient legends, which make this thousand-year-old village exude unique charm.

Afternoon, Sera Monastery---It was one of the “three great” Gelug monasteries of Tibet and was founded in 1419. The highlight is the Monks debate at around 3 - 5 in the afternoon.

Hotel: Overnight in Lhasa
Meals: Breakfast
Altitude: 3650m
  • Sera Monastery

    Sera Monastery

  • Sera Monastery

    Sera Monastery

Day 4Lhasa - Yamdrok Tso - Pelkor Monastery and Gyantse Kumbum - Shigatse

Drive from Lhasa to Gyantse. Admire the Gampala pass (4790m) on the way, and get a glimpse of Yamdrok-tso (4400m), which is surrounded by many snow-capped mountains. Then continue to drive west towards Gyantse. In Gyantse, tourists will visit the famous Pelkor Monastery and Gyantse Kumbum. After one and a half hour drive, clients will arrive in Shigatse, which is the second largest city in Tibet.

Traffic: Car
Hotel: In Shigatse Downtown
Meals: Breakfast
Altitude: 3900m
  • Yamdrok-tso

    Yamdrok-tso

  • Gyantse Kumbum

    Gyantse Kumbum

Day 5Shigatse - Rongbuk Monastery

Drive to Lhatse where tourists can take lunch. Then drive to Shegar and if the weather is clear enough, tourists can view the Mt. Everest in the distance on the way back down. After 4 to 6 hours, arrive at Rongbuk Monastery, but on the way there, clients will pass Pang la Pass, one of the highest passes in Tibet at 5050m. From that pass, enjoy view all of the five highest peaks in the world. 

Traffic: 340kms, about 6-7hrs
Hotel: Dorm or Big Tent
Meals: Breakfast
Altitude: 5154m
  • Mt. Everest

    Mt. Everest

  • Mt. Everest

    Mt. Everest

Day 6Everest Base Camp - Shigatse

In the morning, you can see the sunrise of Everest Peak if weather permits at the lodging area. Then we will visit the Rongbuk Monastery - the unique highest monastery with nuns and monks living together. Finally, we will drive back to Shigatse.

Traffic: 340kms, about 6-7hrs
Hotel: In Shigatse Downtown
Meals: Breakfast
Altitude: 3900m
  • sunrise of Everest Peak

    Sunrise Of Everest Peak

  • Rongbuk Monastery

    Rongbuk Monastery

Day 7Explore Tashilunpo Monastery, drive back to Lhasa.

Today, explore Tashilunpo Monastery of Gelug Sect, the seat of the Panchen Lama, built in 1447. The monastery houses a giant statue of the Maitreya Buddha - the biggest gilded statue of Maitreya (Buddha of the future) in the world and a tomb of all the Panchen Lama, containing jewels and gold. In the afternoon, you will drive back to Lhasa, which will take around 6 hours.

Traffic: 270kms, about 4-5hrs
Hotel: In Lhasa Downtown
Meals: Breakfast
Altitude: 3650m
  • Tashilunpo monastery

    Tashilunpo Monastery

  • Tashilunpo monastery

    Tashilunpo Monastery

Day 8Lhasa Departure

Transfer clients to the airport or train station.

Meals: Breakfast
Altitude: 3650m

INCLUDES

  • All necessary travel permits for Tibet (excluding the Chinese visa)

  • Tourist bus/minibus transportation with experienced local driver during tour

  • Tourist bus/minibus transportation between airport/train statin and Hotel at designated period of time

  • Experienced Local Tibetan private guide

  • 7 nights Hotel twin sharing accommodation with breakfast (B.B)

  • One welcome or welfare dinner

  • All admission fee of tourists sites listed in the itinerary

  • Oxygen bottle provided during the tour days in Tibet

EXCLUDES

  • Chinese visa

  • Lunches and Dinners

  • Tips to driver and tour guide

  • Single room supplement if clients request a private room

  • Flight arrive in and leave from Lhasa


TRIP NOTES

1. 4 to 15 pax in a group (4 pax min, 12 pax max)


2. Typically we will take 2000 RMB per person as deposit when you book the trip (You can pay a deposit through WeChat/Alipay/bank transfer.)


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3. Then the balance will be paid when you arrive. (Note: The balance needs to be paid 7 days before departure if your trip is just in the official Chinese holiday. E.g. Chinese New Year, Labor's Day, National Day)



Cancellation Policies 


Our cancellation policies are very friendly.

If you have to cancel your trip for some unexpected reasons, we have the following policies:

1. FULL REFUND at least 155 days before departure date. (Note: except the cost of service fees paid for the third party, such as flight ticket refund service fees)
2. FULL REFUND if there is no flight and train to arrive resulted from extreme weather or government restrictions.


If the trip is cancelled due to severe weather conditions or any government restriction, full refund will be offered.


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