5D4N · Group Tours · Flight and Train Ticket Bookings Available: Lhasa + Yamdrok Lake + Potala Palace + Jokhang Temple + Sera Monastery + Drepung Monastery
Guaranteed departureNo mandatory shoppingEnglish-speaking guideExcellent accommodation
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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. This tour includes Tibetan gifts, a travel map, a welcome dinner, and a picnic lunch at Yamdrok Lake.
Travel comfortably with an excellent English-speaking Tibetan guide, comfortable private transportation, and onboard medical oxygen supply specifically provided for high-altitude safety.
Experience the famous sutra debating at Sera Monastery, engage in authentic local folk activities, and visit the solitary Rituo Monastery surrounded by the stunning Yamdrok Lake grasslands.
5-day itinerary
Day 1 | Arrival in Lhasa - Airport/station pick-up Meet up This product includes a free pickup service Airport/station pick-up Free pickup service from airport/train station:Lhasa Gonggar International Airport, Lasa(Lhasa) Station 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 arrival in Lhasa, your guide and driver will greet you at the airport with a traditional Tibetan white scarf (khata). The transfer to your downtown hotel via the expressway takes about one hour (approximately 70 km). After check-in, please rest and acclimatize to the altitude (3,650 m) to ensure a healthy start to your plateau journey. Because guests arrive at different times, to minimize waiting we operate fixed shuttle departures every hour. If fewer than three guests arrive at the same time, we may use public transportation for the transfer. Airport-to-Lhasa shuttle schedule: 10:00 (morning) 13:30 (afternoon) 16:00 (afternoon) 18:30 (evening) Travel: approx. 70 km/1 hr 12:00Lunch (not included for adults) Reference fee: CNY 50/person 18:00Dinner (not included for adults) Reference fee: CNY 50/person 19:00Hotel  Lhasa Snow Paradise International Hotel (Potala Palace) 4.7/5 |
Day 2 | Drepung Monastery - Sera Monastery (sutra debating) 08:00Breakfast (meal included for adults) Breakfast at the hotel. Meal standard: CNY 10/person Meal duration: approx. 30 mins 08:00Transportation Visit Drepung Monastery in the morning, then head to Sera Monastery in the afternoon to witness the monks' sutra debating. Travel: approx. 100 km/2 hrs 09:00Attraction  Drepung Monastery 5.4 4.7/5 (Includes adult tickets) Today, you will explore two distinctive monasteries in Lhasa: Drepung Monastery and Sera Monastery, 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. Travel: approx. 50 km/50 mins Activity duration: approx. 1 hr 12:00Lunch (not included for adults) Meal expenses not included (the guide will assist in arranging and recommending meals; you are responsible for the cost). Reference fee: CNY 50/person 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 local 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. 30 km/30 mins |
Day 3 | Potala Palace - Jokhang Temple - Barkhor Street 08:00Breakfast (meal included for adults) Breakfast at the hotel. Meal standard: CNY 10/person Meal duration: approx. 30 mins 08:30Transportation Today, let's explore the treasures of Lhasa, including the Potala Palace, the former residence of the Dalai Lama and the world's highest palace. Visit Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Street, the center of Tibetan faith. Travel: approx. 100 km/2 hrs 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: 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. Travel: approx. 50 km/50 mins Activity duration: approx. 2 hrs 12:00Lunch (not included for adults) Meal expenses not included (the guide will assist in arranging and recommending meals; you are responsible for the cost). Reference fee: CNY 50/person 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 (no tickets required) Guide services: 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. Travel: approx. 50 km/1 hr 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. 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. 20 mins 17:00Dinner (not included for adults) Meal expenses not included (the guide will assist in arranging and recommending meals; you are responsible for the cost). Reference fee: CNY 50/person 19:00Hotel Lhasa Snow Paradise International Hotel (Potala Palace) 4.7/5 Travel: approx. 20 km/20 mins |
Day 4 | Lhasa - Yamdrok Lake - LuRiLa Viewpoint - Rituo Monastery - Gangbala Viewpoint - Lhasa 07:30Breakfast (meal included for adults) Breakfast at the hotel. Meal standard: CNY 10/person Meal duration: approx. 30 mins 08:30Transportation Today is a leisure day entirely dedicated to you, with breathtaking 360-degree views of Yamdrok Lake. 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. Travel: approx. 300 km/4 hrs 12:00Lunch (meal included for adults) Farm house lunch at Yamdrotso Lake. Meal standard: CNY 50/person Meal duration: approx. 1 hr 13:00Attraction  Yamdrok Yumtso 7.4 No. 5 of Best Things to Do in Tibet4.6/5 (Includes adult tickets)  Rituo Temple 5.0 4.6/5 (Includes adult tickets) 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. Travel: approx. 120 km/2 hrs Activity duration: approx. 1 hr 19:00Dinner (not included for adults) Meal expenses not included (the guide will assist in arranging and recommending meals; you are responsible for the cost). Reference fee: CNY 50/person 19:00Hotel Lhasa Snow Paradise International Hotel (Potala Palace) 4.7/5 Travel: approx. 30 km/30 mins |
Day 5 | Departure from Lhasa - Airport/station drop-off 08:00Breakfast (meal included for adults) Breakfast at the hotel. Meal standard: CNY 10/person Meal duration: approx. 30 mins 09:00Transportation Your Tibet journey officially concludes today, and we will accompany you to the airport or train station. We are thrilled to share this wonderful journey with you in Tibet.\nWishing you a safe journey ahead!\n\nShuttle schedule from Lhasa to the airport.\n06:30 – Morning Departure 1.\n08:00 – Morning Departure 2.\n12:00 – Afternoon Departure. Travel: approx. 70 km/1 hr MorningNotes While traveling in Tibet, you are kindly requested to tip the guide and driver if you are satisfied with their service. We recommend tipping USD 7 per person per day, to be shared between the driver and guide. Activity duration: approx. 10 mins 12:00Lunch (not included for adults) Reference fee: CNY 50/person 18:00Dinner (not included for adults) Reference fee: CNY 50/person Tour ends This product includes airport/station drop-off Free drop-off service to airport/train station: Lhasa Gonggar International Airport, Lasa(Lhasa) Station 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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