4D3N · Group Tours · Flight and Train Ticket Bookings Available: Tibet + Lhasa + Potala Palace + Jokhang Temple + Sera Monastery + Drepung Monastery
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Group tour
Guaranteed departure · No shopping
Service language:English
5 diamonds: Premium
Departure city: Lhasa
Pick-up & drop-off methods
Arr. & dep. transfers incl.
Group size
Max. 12 persons
Deposit accepted
For select departure dates, pay a deposit to secure your spot
Guide
Tour guide included
Highlights
Flight and train ticket bookings can be arranged; customizable itineraries are available. Enjoy Tibetan gifts, travel maps, airport and train transfers, and medical oxygen in vehicles.
Enjoy a complimentary welcome dinner in Lhasa and a sweet-tea experience on Barkhor Street.
Discover Lhasa's top sights in one trip, including Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street, and Sera and Drepung Monasteries.
4-day itinerary
Day 1 | Arrive in Lhasa (3,650 m) - Airport/train station pick-up - Hotel check-in Meet up This product includes a free pickup service Airport/station pick-up Free pickup service from airport/train station:Lhasa Gonggar International Airport Service period: 10:00-18:30 (rideshare) If your location is outside the free pickup area, you will need to go to the meeting point yourself. If you have any questions, please contact customer support. 10:00Transportation 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 a comfortable hotel in downtown Lhasa. After checking in, 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. As arrival times vary, we have specified several time slots for your service. When booking your flight, please try to choose one that aligns with our scheduled shuttle service times to avoid extended waiting at the airport. If fewer than three tourists arrive simultaneously, we may use public transport to take you from the airport to the city. Shuttle Schedule from Airport to Lhasa: 10:00 (Morning Arrival) 13:30 (Afternoon Arrival 1) 16:00 (Afternoon Arrival 2) 18:30 (Evening Arrival) Travel: approx. 70 km/1 hr 12:00Lunch (not included for adults) 18:00Dinner (not included for adults) 19:00Hotel  Lhasa Snow Paradise International Hotel (Potala Palace) 4.7/5 |
Day 2 | Lhasa tour - Drepung Monastery - Sera Monastery (monk debate) - Breakfast and welcome dinner included 08:00Breakfast (meal included for adults) Hotel breakfast. Meal standard: CNY 10/person Meal duration: approx. 30 mins 09:00Attraction  Drepung Monastery 5.4 4.7/5 (Includes adult tickets) Today, you will explore two of Lhasa's most prominent monasteries, Drepung and Sera, each offering a unique insight into Tibetan Buddhism. You will tour the grand assembly halls, Buddhist colleges and monastic kitchens, and watch the monks engage in spirited philosophical debates as they study Buddhist philosophy. Travel: approx. 50 km/50 mins Activity duration: approx. 1 hr 12:00Lunch (not included for adults) 14:00Attraction  Sera Monastery 5.9 4.5/5 (Includes adult tickets) 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. Travel: approx. 50 km/50 mins Activity duration: approx. 1 hr 17:00Dinner (meal included for adults) 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. Meal standard: CNY 100/person Meal duration: approx. 1 hr 19:00Hotel Lhasa Snow Paradise International Hotel (Potala Palace) 4.7/5 Travel: approx. 10 km/10 mins |
Day 3 | Lhasa City tour - Potala Palace - Jokhang Temple - Breakfast included 08:00Breakfast (meal included for adults) Hotel breakfast. Meal standard: CNY 10/person Meal duration: approx. 30 mins 09:00Attraction Potala Palace 1. The Potala Palace operates a time-slot real-name reservation system. Tour groups are assigned with random time slots by the system, which may require itinerary adjustments. To request specific time slots, guests may self-book with staff guidance; refunds will be processed accordingly.
2. During peak seasons/holidays/special events, if the attraction is closed or reservations fail, the itinerary will be adjusted to an exterior visit of Potala Palace Square with a full ticket refund (or alternative Lhasa attractions; ticket costs will be adjusted based on actual prices). Potala Palace 8.2  No. 1 of Best Things to Do in Tibet4.7/5 (Includes adult tickets) Guide services: After breakfast, your first stop is the Potala Palace, where you can enjoy a panoramic view of the Lhasa Old Town. Discover the lives and stories of the Dalai Lamas through history within the palace, and the extraordinary treasures it holds. The most valuable collections of Potala Palace are the gilded burial stupas of former Dalai Lamas and the meditation cave of the 33rd great king of Tibet. Travel: approx. 50 km/50 mins Activity duration: approx. 2 hrs 11:00Attraction  Zongjiao Lukang Park 4.8 No. 9 of Night Attractions in Tibet4.9/5 (Appearance) After touring the Potala Palace, you will visit Longwangtan Park at the foot of the Potala Palace. Here, you can appreciate the majestic Potala Palace from a different perspective and engage in local Tibetan folk activities. Travel: approx. 10 km/10 mins Activity duration: approx. 10 mins 12:00Lunch (not included for adults) 14:00Attraction  Jokhang Temple 7.1 No. 6 of Best Things to Do in Tibet4.5/5 (Includes adult tickets)  Jokhang Temple Square 3.9 4.7/5 (Appearance) Guide services: In the afternoon, you will head to the heart of Tibetan religion - the Jokhang Temple. Inside you can see the statue of Buddha Sakyamuni at the age of twelve. Outside, you can see pilgrims prostrating in front of Jokhang Temple. Around the temple is Barkhor Street, where you can do kora (a religious circle of a building or mountain) with pilgrims and locals, and explore the old market. Travel: approx. 50 km/50 mins Activity duration: approx. 1 hr 15:00Attraction  Barkhor Street 6.6 No. 3 of Night Attractions in Tibet4.7/5 (no tickets required) 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. Travel: approx. 10 km/10 mins Activity duration: approx. 30 mins 15:10Afternoon tea (meal included for adults) The guide will also accompany you to a local Tibetan teahouse, offering insight into the social culture. Reference fee: CNY 10/person Meal duration: approx. 30 mins 17:00Dinner (not included for adults) 19:00Hotel Lhasa Snow Paradise International Hotel (Potala Palace) 4.7/5 Travel: approx. 10 km/10 mins |
Day 4 | Depart Lhasa - Airport/train station drop-off (breakfast included) 06:00Breakfast (meal included for adults) Hotel breakfast. Meal standard: CNY 10/person Meal duration: approx. 30 mins 07:00Transportation Your Tibet journey concludes today. We will transfer you to the airport or train station. Thank you for traveling with us in Tibet, and have a safe onward journey. Lhasa-to-airport shuttle schedule: 06:30 (morning departure) 08:00 (morning departure) 12:00 (afternoon departure) Travel: approx. 70 km/1 hr 12:00Lunch (not included for adults) 18:00Dinner (not included for adults) Tour ends This product includes airport/station drop-off Free drop-off service to airport/train station: Lhasa Gonggar International Airport Service period: 06:30-12:00 (rideshare) If the airport/train station is not within the free drop-off area, please make your own arrangements |
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