5 Days Lhasa Tour Package, Tibet Group Tour Itinerary

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Day 1Arrive in Lhasa

Transfer service to hotel(sharing basis)

Meals: No Meals
Hotel: The Tibet Gang-gyan Lhasa Hotel（or similar）

Take domestic flight or train to Lhasa, you are warmly welcome to Tibet by saying Tashi Delek at the Train station/airport by our professional local tour guide and you are sent to the reserved hotel in Lhasa by taking the shuttle bus with only driver service. Then have a good rest to acclimatize the high altitude in the afternoon.

Note: The free airport transfer from airport to hotel and fixed departure time: 10:00, 13:30, 16:00, 18:30.
Good to know: For the first timer to Tibet, either by flight or train, a good rest is a must for quick acclimation to the high altitude in Lhasa. Never rush to tour the street or attractions on your own. Walk slower and do not exert yourself like running or jumping. If you have any discomfort, do tell it to your guide, and he will help you out.

City View of Lhasa

Day 2Lhasa

Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery Debating

eals: Breakfast, Welcome Dinner
Hotel: The Tibet Gang-gyan Lhasa Hotel（or other similar）

After breakfast, enjoy your sightseeing tour today that starts with a visit to Drepung Monastery--was known for the high standards of its academic study, and was called the Nalanda of Tibet, a reference to the great Buddhist monastic university of India.

In the afternoon, we will drive to the edge of the town to explore Sera Monastery, another one of the ‘Great Three’ Gelug monasteries in Tibet. If we are very lucky, we may come across Sera Monastery's Monks debating which was held in the courtyard at around 3:00-5:30 in the afternoon. The famous debate sessions of the monks in Sera monastery was created in 1419 and has been an important Buddhist seminary. After tour, you will be dropped off at hotel.

In the evening, the guide will accompany the group to a traditional Tibetan restaurant for a welcome dinner, marking the beginning of your journey in Tibet.

Sera Monastery

Day 3Lhasa

Potala Palace, Johkang Monastery, Barkor Kora

Meals: Breakfast
Hotel: The Tibet Gang-gyan Lhasa Hotel（or other similar）

The experience native tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in the morning and then we will start a city exploration tour in Lhasa by visiting the most famous site in Lhasa --- Potala Palace at first, exploring the grandest of the myriad chapels. The Tibetans proudly claim it to be the prime miracle since the creation of this world.

In the afternoon we will visit the holiest temple in Tibet. That is Jokhang Monastery, which is regarded as the center of the Tibetan Buddhism and the sacred land of Buddhist followers. Therefore, you will find innumerable pilgrims come for worship every day there. After that, walk around at Barkor Kora, a bustling local market, where you can buy some Tibetan traditional or religious things. Exploring the Barkor Street, you can also see many locals prostrate around the Jokhang Temple for worship. The guide will also accompany you to a local Tibetan teahouse, offering insight into the social culture.

Good to know: Taking photos is forbidden in the monastery. If you want to take photos of Tibetan pilgrims, a gentle ask for permission would be appreciated. Swimming and fishing are not allowed in holy lakes in Tibet; Do not talk about sensitive topics like politics; International tourists are not allowed to travel alone in Tibet according to the policy; Walk clockwise around Barkhor Street; Never venture into the unknown trails. If you are uncertain about something, it’s advisable to ask your guide before you do it at will.

Jokhang Monastery

Day 4 Lhasa - Yamdrok Lake - Lhasa （300km/6hours)

Yamdrok Lake: LuRiLa View Point, Rituo Monastery, Gangpala Viewpoint

Meals: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch
Hotel: The Tibet Gang-gyan Lhasa Hotel（or other similar）

Today is a leisure day entirely dedicated to you, surrounded by the breathtaking views of Yamdrok Lake in 360 degrees. In addition to enjoying the lake from various viewpoints, you can interact with the cattle and sheep along the lakeshore. We have prepared lunch for you by the lake, allowing you to freely savor the beauty and tranquility under the sun.

You will visit a temple known as the world's loneliest monastery - Rituo Monastery, situated on a solitary island in Yamdrok Lake. With only one or two monks practicing in isolation, Rituo Monastery offers a unique perspective with its panoramic views of the azure lake.

Finally, we will head to another viewpoint, Gangbala Viewpoint, to marvel at the panoramic scenery of Yamdrok Lake. Afterward, we return to Lhasa.

Yamdrok Lake

Day 5Departure Lhasa

Transfer to airport or railway station (sharing basis)

Meals: Breakfast

Your tour guide will inform you when and where to get on our shuttle bus to Lhasa airport or train station in advance. Then you can choose to suitable time to get on the shuttle bus according to your flight or train departure time. Your Lhasa experience tour ends by group transferring to airport or railway station for departure.

Note: The free airport transfer with driver service only and fixed departure time: 06:30 a.m. , 08:00 a.m. , 12:00p.m.

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Tour Price (US$ per person)

Travel Dates	Economy Hotel		Comfortable Hotel
Travel Dates	Double Occupancy	Sole Occupancy	Double Occupancy	Sole Occupancy
Nov 01 - Feb 28, 2024	US$719	US$804	US$774	US$883
Mar 01 - Jun 20 Oct 11 - Oct 31	US$783	US$874	US$862	US$999
Jun 21 -Jul 09 Aug 21 - Sep 19	US$814	US$910	US$905	US$1063
Jul 10 - Aug 20 Sep 20 - Oct 10	US$856	US$965	US$959	US$1140

Price includes

Tibet Travel Permit
Transfer service between the airport/railway station and hotel on sharing basis
Transfer service during the tour
Experienced English-speaking guide
Local bottled water
A Tibetan style welcome dinner
Hotel accommodation with daily breakfast (hotels depend on travel agency's arrangement, which can not be specified)

Hotels used for reference (depends on the final arrangement by TCT)
Lhasa
Economy hotel: Tibet Gang-gyan Lhasa Hotel, Xueyu Tiantang International Hotel, Shangbala Hotel or similar
Comfortable hotel: Thangka Hotel, Holiday Inn Express or similar

Price excludes

Separate transfer between airport/railway station and hotel
Meals not mentioned ( lunches & dinners)
Gratuities to guide and driver
Transportation to and from Tibet
Personal Expenses
China Visa
Any tours or optional activities not mentioned.
Comprehensive travel insurance

NOTICE

2 traveler departure guarantee.
The travel documents e.g. valid passport, China visa and any other certificate for those with no-tourist visa will be requested at least 15 days before the departure date for the Tibet Travel Permit.
Any tourists who request a separte airport/railway station -hotel transfer service or any who are not willing to wait for the free transfer service, can pay surcharge for a separte service.
If the tourists can not meet the free airport transfer service due to the flight delay, tourist will bear the separate transfer fee.
TCT has the right to change the visiting order during the tour, but ensure the spots in the itinerary will be visited, except for the situation caused by bad weather, force majeure, government affairs, epidemic, etc.
Child below 3 years old will be free of charge; Child aged 4-6 without bed will be charged 50% of the adult rate; Child aged 7-11 with an extra bed in parents' room will be charged 70% of the adult rate; Child over 11 years old will be charged at the adult rate.

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PunkNelson

5.0

Great Hotel stay Very Nice Tour guides Convenient planned daily trips Average selection of restaurant for food though

Kiwimac53

5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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Raghavan A

5.0

We signed up with TCT after reading reviews of Tibet tour agencies. Our trip included 4 days in Lhasa, two in Shigatse and one at the base camp. TCT made all the arrangements including the Tibet permit, hotels, tour guide, car and the driver for the entire trip. The arrangements were superb. The guide and the driver were very accommodating to our needs and made the entire trip very convenient. At the base camp, the guide even arranged for extra oxygen in case we need it. She was also very helpful in advising us as how to get acclimated to the altitude. The entire trip was smooth and enjoyable and we would highly recommend TCT for travel to Tibet.

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5.0

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5.0

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JrnyJunkie

5.0

The views are stunning and the boat that we were on had VIP seating for just our group with a private balcony to view the river.

Candi S

5.0

Raylene did a wonderful job organizing our tour to meet our time constraints. She answered all questions very efficiently. Our tour guide Rocco met us at the airport and the Driver was waiting near by. I have specific dietary restrictions and the guide was extremely helpful communicating that with the restaurants. The trip was so easy and we always felt safe. My husband and I are looking forward to booking a more extended trip in the future. There is so much to see and the food is wonderful!