Day 1: Arrival in Lhasa
Meet the tour guide upon arrival at Lhasa airport. The airport shuttle bus departs from Lhasa Airport at 12:30 pm and 4:00 pm daily.

Day 2: Explore Lhasa (B)
The tour begins with a pickup from the hotel lobby around 8:00 am for a city tour of Lhasa. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Potala Palace, a central hub for Tibetan Buddhism and the historical residence of the Dalai Lama. Also, explore the 1300-year-old Jokhang Temple, home to the sacred golden Buddha and the spiritual heart of Tibetan Buddhism. Enjoy free time on Barkhor Street, which encircles the sacred Jokhang Temple, and spend time with pilgrims in worship.

Day 3: Discover Lhasa (B)
Today’s itinerary includes visits to two of the “great three” Gelug sect monasteries: Drepung Monastery and Sera Monastery. Drepung, the largest Tibetan Buddhist monastery, was established in the 15th century on a mountainside. Sera, located near Lhasa, is renowned for its debates. Overnight stay at Lhasa Gang-Gyan Hotel Tibet (4-star).

Day 4: Journey to Lake Namtso (B)
Travel to the captivating Namtso Lake, a 6-hour drive passing through the Nagenla Mountain Pass (5000m). Enjoy free time in the afternoon by the lakeside. Namtso Lake, at 4,718 meters above sea level, is China’s second-largest saltwater lake. Surrounded by mountains, it spans over 30 kilometers from north to south and over 70 kilometers from east to west. The lake is encircled by vast prairies, providing a habitat for rare water birds like swans, egrets, and sand birds. Namtso is a pure, solemn, and breathtaking sacred site for Buddhism. Overnight in a tent or local guest house at Lake Namtso.

Day 5: Return to Lhasa (B)
Witness the stunning sunrise over Namtso Lake. Later, transfer back to Lhasa.

Day 6: Departure (B)
The airport shuttle bus departs at 7:30 am and 11:00 am from downtown Lhasa. Guests will be picked up from the hotel lobby and transferred to the airport. The exact pickup time will be provided by the tour guide.

Fixed Departure Days in 2019
April: 1, 3, 5, 7, 10, 12, 14, 18, 20, 22, 24, 28
May: 2, 4, 6, 9, 13, 16, 18, 20, 24, 26, 28, 30
June: 1, 4, 7, 10, 12, 14, 16, 22, 24, 28, 30
July: 4, 10, 14, 18, 22, 26, 30
August: 1, 5, 9, 12, 17, 20, 24, 28
September: 1, 3, 5, 7, 10, 13, 15, 18, 20, 23, 26, 28, 30
October: 2, 4, 7, 10, 12

Points of Interest

• Potala Palace
• Barkhor Street
• Drepung Monastery (Zhebang Si)
• Jokhang Temple
• Sera Monastery
• Lake Namtso

• English-speaking tour guide
• 1-night accommodation and breakfast at Kent or local guest house at Lake Namtso
• Air-conditioned coach for sightseeing and transfers
• Shuttle bus to and from Lhasa airport
• 4-night accommodation and daily breakfast at Lhasa Gang-Gyan Hotel Tibet 4 or Lhasa Yak Hotel 3
• Chinese visa invitation letter if required
• Tibet Travel Permit (TTB)

• China visa
• Lunch and dinner
• Airfare and train ticket
• Taxi fare from/to airport if you choose not to take airport shuttle
• Additional single supplement for requiring single room for yourself
• Extra bed for child
• Over sized and excess baggage storage surcharge
• Personal expense
• Gratuities to tour guide and driver (recommended) Other personal expense Gratuities (recommended)

Explore the sacred and solemn beauty of Tibet by visiting the most revered monasteries in Lhasa and marvel at the stunning Namtso Lake. This group tour is available from April to October with set departure dates.

Note: The local tour operator will arrange a TTP for you (requiring at least 15 days advance notice) and send it to one of the local offices for collection. Office locations include Beijing, Shanghai, Xian, Guilin, Chengdu, Kunming, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Zhuhai, Changsha, Nanning, and Macau. Please specify which city office is most convenient for you when booking. Alternatively, the TTP can be sent via Express Mail Service to your hotel in mainland China.

• A minimum of 2 adults per booking is required
• Adult price is based on twin/triple share of a hotel room
• Child price is based on child without extra bed
• Please notice the hotel allows only maximum of 3 persons to stay overnight in one room
• Please be prepare the hotel facilities and service standard in Tibet will not be as good as cities in inland China. A 4-star hotel in Tibet equals maybe the standard of a 3-star hotel in Beijing. At Lake Namtso, hot water is only available for limited hours.
• For shuttle bus between airport and hotel, each passenger (except an infant) can check-in a maximum of 2 pieces of baggage, total dimensions per bag shall not exceed 158 cm (62”) . Over sized and excess baggage are subjected to the availability of storage space on coach, and surcharge will be charged.
• If you do not want to wait for the airport shuttle bus, the taxi fare will be paid by yourself.
• If you travel from a city in China to Lhasa, all foreign travelers need a Tibet Travel Permit (TTP) in addition to a Chinese visa. TTP is inclusive in the package, the local operator in Lhasa will apply for you. China visa application is not included.
• Please first obtain a Chinese visa from a Chinese Embassy on your own and then book this package at least 20 days prior of your arrival day in Tibet. If the Chinese Embassy requests an invitation letter for Chinese Visa, your local tour operator can prepare one and send it to you.
• Your local tour operator will apply for a TTP for you (minimum 15 days lead time) and send it to one of the local offices for you to collect. Office locations include Beijing, Shanghai, Xian, Guilin, Chengdu, Kunming, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Zhuhai, Changsha, Nanning and Macau. Please advice which city is convenient for you to pick up upon booking.
• To apply for the TTP, please provide traveler’s name (as appears on passport), nationality, age, sex, occupation, and passport number as well as photocopies of your passport and Chinese visa.
• The following travelers can not get a TTP issued by Tibet Tourism Bureau: diplomats, journalists, professional media photographers, and government officials. These travelers need to apply directly to the Foreign Affairs Office at Lhasa City Hall: your local tour operator is unable to help.
• Highly recommend you NOT to travel from Kathmandu to Lhasa as getting TIBET GROUP VISA there is extremely inconvenient.
• If your travel date is not on our fixed depart list, please choose a random departure date we already have, state your ideal travel date and submit. The local operator in Lhasa will check the availability and come back to you with a final answer: You will be inform if it is OK to form a new group, or 100% refund will be issued

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.