In Tibet, you will travel in our dedicated tourist vehicles, tailored to the size of your group: 7 or 9-seat comfortable vans for 2-5 people, and small to medium-sized comfortable buses for 6-12 people. You will be part of our special small group tours, ensuring that each guest receives attentive care and service from both the driver and guide. Our drivers conduct daily safety checks and clean the vehicles to create a comfortable travel environment for you.
Every visitor to Tibet will experience some degree of altitude sickness symptoms due to the sudden adjustment from lower elevations to the high altitude of Tibet. It's important not to worry, as most travelers will quickly adapt after resting in Lhasa. To alleviate your concerns and assist you in case of any discomfort, we have arranged the following special services to support your well-being during your journey.
Activity location
Lhasa
Lhasa, Tibet, China
Meeting/Redemption Point
Lhasa
Lhasa, Tibet, China
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Dream Tibet Journey Highland Rendezvous
Activity duration is 6 days6d
6d
English
Pickup included
Starting time: 1:00am
Price details
$1,300.00 x 1 Adult$1,300.00
Total
Price is $1,300.00$1,300.00
includes taxes & fees
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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oxygen in the vehicle, bottled mineral water, and more.
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Travel accident insurance and High altitude sickness insurance
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On-board medical oxygen supply for travel in high-altitude areas
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Dinner
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Transportation in a comfortable tourist vehicle with attentive and reliable driver service
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Tibet Travel Permit application service and mailing service within China
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Shuttle service between Airport/Train station and Lhasa City
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Farm house lunch, welcome dinner
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Exquisite Tibetan gifts and travel map
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Entrance tickets to listed attractions and activities,
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Excellent Tibetan English-speaking guide
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Accommodation in star hotels and local guesthouses with breakfast throughout the journey
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International and domestic Transportation to and from Tibet
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Single room supplement for solo travelers who require single room
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Some Meal expenses not included in the Tour (the guide will assist in arranging and recommending )
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Gratuities
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Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Activity itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Lhasa, Airport/Train Station Pickup, Check-in at the Hote
1 stop
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Gang-Gyan Hotel Lhasa or similar
Lhasa
5h
Welcome to Tibet! Upon your arrival, our friendly guide and driver will warmly welcome you at the airport, presenting you with a traditional Tibetan white scarf called "Khata." With just a one-hour drive on the expressway (70 kilometers), the driver will take you to comfortable hotel in downtown Lhasa. After checking in at the hotel, take the time to rest and acclimatize to the altitude (3,650 meters), ensuring a good and healthy start to your journey on the plateau.
Day 2: Lhasa City Tour: Visit Drepung Monastery and Sera Monastery Debating
2 stops
Meals: breakfast, snacks
Accommodation: Gang-Gyan Hotel Lhasa or similar
Drepung Monastery (Zhebang Si)
3h
Admission ticket included
Nestled at the foothills of Mount Gephel, about 8 kilometers west of Lhasa, Drepung Monastery is one of the most significant and largest monasteries in Tibetan Buddhism. Its name translates to "Rice Heap Monastery" in Tibetan, a reference to its white buildings cascading down the mountainside, resembling a pile of rice.
Key Highlights:
Historical Significance: Founded in 1416 by Jamyang Chöje Tashi Palden, a direct disciple of Tsongkhapa, the founder of the Gelug school. It was once the world's largest monastery, housing over 10,000 monks. It served as the principal seat of the Dalai Lamas before the Potala Palace was built.
Sera Monastery
3h
Admission ticket included
Today, you will explore two distinctive Monastery in Lhasa, Drepung and Sera, both offering a unique insight into Tibetan Buddhism. You will visit the Buddhist halls, Buddhist colleges, and the monks' kitchen, witnessing how they engage in special debates to study Buddhist teachings. Sera Monastery is renowned for its lively Buddhist debates,
showcasing the essence of Tibetan Buddhism. Monks employ exaggerated body language, engaging in dance-like discussions about Buddhist philosophy, demonstrating their knowledge in a spirited manner.
Day 3: Lhasa City Tour: Visit Potala Palace and Johkang Temple
3 stops
Meals: breakfast, lunch
Accommodation: Gang-Gyan Hotel Lhasa or similar
Potala Palace
3h
Admission ticket included
Today, let's explore into the treasures of Lhasa, the Potala Palace, the former residence of the Dalai Lama and acclaimed as the world's highest palace. The Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Street, the Center of Tibetan Faithboth, both designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The Potala Palace, towering majestically over the red hills in the center of Lhasa, was once the religious and political center of Tibet. As you climb the 365 steps to the main building, you'll explore the Dalai Lama's former political hall, the prayer halls, and the tomb stupa. Here, you'll encounter remarkable murals and exquisite Buddha statues, showcasing the accumulated wealth and treasures of ancient Tibet.
Jokhang Temple
1h
Admission ticket included
The Jokhang Temple, revered for housing the 12-year-old statue of Shakyamuni, is considered the holiest site in Tibet and a lifelong pilgrimage destination for Tibetans. You can join the pilgrims to walk in Barkor street and experience the soul of the city. The guide will also accompany you to a local Tibetan teahouse, offering insight into the social culture.
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2h
You can join the pilgrims to walk in Barkor street and experience the soul of the city. The guide will also accompany you to a local Tibetan teahouse, offering insight into the social culture.
Day 4: Lhasa-Gyatse-Shigatse:Yamdrotso Lake, Karola Glacier
2 stops
Meals: breakfast, lunch
Accommodation: Shiga-Yangcha Hotel Shigatse or similar
Yamdrok Yumtso Lake
2h
Admission ticket included
Drive for approximately 7 to 8 hours (340 kilometers) to reach Shigatse. Along the way, you will visit two breathtaking natural landscapes Yamdrok Lake and the Karola Glacier. You will enjoy a scenic 20-kilometer drive following the disappearing shoreline of the Lake. We will stop at a village by the lake, where you can walk into the homes of lakeside farmers, explore their households, and indulge in a delightful farmhouse lunch.
Karo La Glacier
1h
Admission ticket included
After lunch, drive for approximately 1 hour to visit one of Tibet's most beautiful glaciers– the Karola Glacier, the enormous glacier tongue extends to the roadside, resembling a frozen waterfall hanging over the road and above your head.
Day 5: Shigatse- Lhasa: Tashilunpo Monastery, Shigatse Samdroptse Market, Brahmaputra Grand Canyon
2 stops
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Gang-Gyan Hotel Lhasa or similar
Tashilunpo Monastery
2h
Admission ticket included
You will visit the largest monastery in western Tibet, the Tashilhunpo Monastery. This is the residence of Panchen Lamas, featuring grandeur and magnificence. It houses the world's largest gilded copper statue of Maitreya Buddha, stupas of the Panchen Lamas, and exquisite Buddhist murals.In addition to exploring the monastery, your guide will accompany you in the Tashilhunpo Monastery's kora(circumambulation)activity. Together with local, you'll walk around the monastery on the hillside, reaching the highest point where you can enjoy panoramic views of Tashilhunpo Monastery and the city of Shigatse.
XiGeZi BuXingJie
1h
After the monastery visit, your guide will take you to the distinctive Shigatse Samdroptse Old Market, where various traditional handicrafts from different parts of Shigatse are showcased, including jewelry, clothing, and accessories, offering a different experience from Lhasa's Barkhor Street.
Day 6: Day 08 Depart from Lhasa, Airport/Train Station drop off
1 stop
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Not included
Lhasa
5h
Your Tibet journey officially concludes today, and We will accompany you to the airport/train station. We appreciate to spend this wonderful time with us in Tibet. Wishing you a safe journey ahead.
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