8D7N · Group Tours · Potala Palace + Lulang Forest + Laigu Glacier + Kadinggou Valley + Jokhang Temple + Yamdrok Lake + Ranwu Lake
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Service language:English
4 diamonds: High-end
Departure city: Lhasa
Pick-up & drop-off methods
Arr. & dep. transfers incl.
Group size
Max. 6 persons
Deposit accepted
For select departure dates, pay a deposit to secure your spot
Guide
Tour guide included
Highlights
Enjoy a VIP small-group experience that includes a complimentary Tibetan welcome dinner, a stone pot chicken dinner, and a 10 L oxygen tank.
This local Tibet travel agency has 20 years of experience in high-altitude travel, extensive experience serving foreign guests, and strong support for Tibet entry permits.
Enjoy a comfortable journey in Tibet with high-quality oxygen supply throughout.
8-day itinerary
Day 1 | Arrival in Lhasa 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: All day (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. Time Not SpecifiedTransportation No matter how you arrive in Lhasa, we'll have someone waiting for you — our pickup service runs 24 hours a day, whether you land at the airport or roll in by train. We recommend keeping your first day low-key and resting at the hotel rather than heading straight out, since this initial adjustment period matters most for travelers new to Tibet's altitude. To help your body acclimatize, stay hydrated, eat plenty of fruit, get a full night's sleep, and keep your mindset relaxed. It's best to avoid alcohol, smoking, and showering on your first night, as these can all worsen altitude sickness. That said, if you're feeling up to it after check-in, you're welcome to explore Lhasa on your own — just note that meals during this free time are at your own expense. A couple of notes on the changes: I softened "refrain from bathing" to "avoid showering," since that's the more natural English phrasing for the same advice (full baths aren't really the concern — it's hot showers affecting circulation at altitude). I also tied the alcohol/smoking/showering advice explicitly back to altitude sickness, since in the original it reads as a separate rule rather than part of the same acclimatization logic. Travel: approx. 140 km/2 hrs MorningBreakfast (not included for adults) AfternoonLunch (not included for adults) AfternoonDinner (not included for adults) All dayHotel  Taehf PhodragCulture Theme Hotel 4.7/5 We have carefully selected quality hotels for your trip and will confirm your accommodation after booking. By default, we assign hotels based on availability and do not accept specific hotel requests. If you wish to specify or choose a different hotel, please contact our customer service for more options. |
Day 2 | Lhasa – Basum Tso – Nyang River – Nyingchi (390 km) All dayTransportation The entire journey was from Lhasa to Nyingchi. Travel: approx. 380 km/7 hrs 08:00Breakfast (meal included for adults) Breakfast is included with the hotel stay, no refund will be provided if you do not have the meal. MorningAttraction  Basomtso 7.6  No. 3 of Best Things to Do in Tibet4.6/5 (Includes adult tickets) From Lhasa, travel by car to Basum Tso Lake, located in Gongbo'gyamda County. The journey follows the Nyang River eastward, crossing the 5,013-meter-high Mila Pass, and then heading towards Nyingchi, known as the "Jiangnan of Tibet," at an altitude of only 2800 meters. The scenery along the way is beautiful, with Tibetan villages showcasing their unique characteristics and captivating landscapes. Stops for photos are available. In the afternoon, visit Basum Tso, Tibet's most beautiful lake, surrounded by snow-capped mountains and forests, often called "Little Switzerland." Visit the small island in the lake to admire the panoramic views of Basum Tso. Activity duration: approx. 1 hr AfternoonLunch (not included for adults) AfternoonAttraction  Niyang River Scenic Belt 4.8 4.2/5 (View from vehicle) Enjoy the scenery of the Niyang River Valley and the primeval forests along the way, and experience the true beauty of nature. Activity duration: approx. 30 mins EveningDinner (meal included for adults) Complimentary Nyingchi Stone Pot Chicken Meal standard: CNY 50/person Meal duration: approx. 30 mins EveningHotel  Kaiyuan Mingting Hotel in Nyingchi 4.6/5 We have carefully selected quality hotels for your trip and will confirm your accommodation after booking. By default, we assign hotels based on availability and do not accept specific hotel requests. If you wish to specify or choose a different hotel, please contact our customer service for more options. |
Day 3 | Nyingchi – Lulang – Ranwu Lake – Bomi All dayTransportation The entire journey was from Nyingchi to Bomi. Travel: approx. 270 km/6 hrs MorningBreakfast (meal included for adults) Breakfast is included with the hotel stay, no refund will be provided if you do not have the meal. MorningAttraction  Sejila Mountain 5.3 No. 7 of Best Things to Do in Nyingchi4.5/5 (no tickets required)  Lulang Forest 5.6 No. 4 of Best Things to Do in Nyingchi4.6/5 (Includes adult tickets) We set off early from Nyingchi to Lulang, a journey of about 100 kilometers and 2 hours. Along the way, we crossed the Sejila Pass at an altitude of 4,515 meters, enjoying the colorful forests of Sejila and distant views of Nyingchi County. Reaching the pass provides an excellent vantage point for viewing Namcha Barwa Peak and is also the best location for photographing it. Activity duration: approx. 2 hrs MorningLunch (not included for adults) AfternoonAttraction  Ranwu Lake 5.2 No. 1 of Best Things to Do in Basu4.6/5 (no tickets required) We arrived in Bomi in the afternoon and visited Ranwu Lake. Ranwu Lake boasts a vast, lush meadow covered with vibrant wolfsbane flowers, creating a beautiful landscape against the backdrop of azure water and snow-capped peaks. Depending on the season, the lake displays several colors, including azure and turquoise, dotted with numerous rocks and small islands. In spring and summer, the lake reflects the swaying trees, while in autumn and winter, a thin mist blankets the surface, making it a picturesque scene in all four seasons. Activity duration: approx. 1 hr AfternoonDinner (not included for adults) EveningHotel  Hengxin Zangwang Hotel 4.7/5 We have carefully selected quality hotels for your trip and will confirm your accommodation after booking. By default, we assign hotels based on availability and do not accept specific hotel requests. If you wish to specify or choose a different hotel, please contact our customer service for more options. |
Day 4 | Bomi – Laigu Glacier – Yalong Glacier – Nyingchi All dayTransportation The entire journey was from Bomi to Nyingchi. Travel: approx. 280 km/6 hrs MorningBreakfast (meal included for adults) Breakfast is included with the hotel stay, no refund will be provided if you do not have the meal. MorningAttraction  Laigu Glacier 5.1 4.1/5 (Includes adult tickets) After breakfast, we set off for Laigu Glacier. Several glaciers surround Laigu Village, forming numerous glacial lakes in front of the village. Due to the different geological and soil compositions of the various glaciers, each lake reflects a different color. One lake even has icebergs of various sizes floating on it. Between the glacier terminus and the glacial lake, the fractured glacier exposes a layer of blue ice tens of meters high. Activity duration: approx. 1 hr MorningLunch (not included for adults) AfternoonAttraction  Yalong Glacier 3.8 5.0/5 (Includes adult tickets) From Laigu Village, you can see the Meixi Glacier, Yalong Glacier, Ruojiao Glacier, Dongga Glacier, Xiongjia Glacier, and Niuma Glacier. Because all these glaciers surround Laigu Village, they are collectively known as Laigu Glaciers. (Note: Due to the changing seasons, the viewing period for each glacier is different, and the scenery you see at different times will vary.) Among them, the Yalong Glacier, which is formed at the eastern end of Gangrigabu Mountain and is 12 kilometers long, is the most magnificent. It extends from the main peak at an altitude of more than 6,000 meters all the way to the edge of Laigu Village at an altitude of about 4,000 meters. Activity duration: approx. 1 hr EveningDinner (not included for adults) EveningHotel Kaiyuan Mingting Hotel in Nyingchi 4.6/5 We have carefully selected quality hotels for your trip and will confirm your accommodation after booking. By default, we assign hotels based on availability and do not accept specific hotel requests. If you wish to specify or choose a different hotel, please contact our customer service for more options. |
Day 5 | Nyingchi – Kading Valley – Lhasa All dayTransportation The entire journey was from Nyingchi to Lhasa. Travel: approx. 400 km/7 hrs 30 mins MorningBreakfast (meal included for adults) Breakfast is included with the hotel stay, no refund will be provided if you do not have the meal. MorningAttraction  Kadinggou Tianfo Waterfall 3.8 4.6/5 (Includes adult tickets) The pristine forest of Kadinggou, a paradise on earth, is home to the Kadinggou Heavenly Buddha Waterfall. Located 24 kilometers from Bayi Town on the banks of the Niyang River, Kadinggou is a typical canyon landscape with high mountains, deep valleys, unique peaks and rocks, ancient trees reaching for the sky, and a magnificent waterfall with a drop of nearly 200 meters. A naturally formed Buddha statue with a benevolent face sits within the waterfall, hence the name Heavenly Buddha Waterfall. Naturally formed Buddha images and guardian figures adorn the rock walls, and the valley is densely covered with pristine forests, rich in beautiful legends intertwined with Tibetan Buddhism. After the tour, drive back to Lhasa along the same route. Activity duration: approx. 2 hrs AfternoonLunch (not included for adults) EveningDinner (not included for adults) EveningHotel  Senge Kangqiong Grand Hotel 4.4/5 We have carefully selected quality hotels for your trip and will confirm your accommodation after booking. By default, we assign hotels based on availability and do not accept specific hotel requests. If you wish to specify or choose a different hotel, please contact our customer service for more options. |
Day 6 | Lhasa City tour: Potala Palace - Jokhang Temple - Barkhor Street MorningBreakfast (meal included for adults) Breakfast is included with the hotel stay, no refund will be provided if you do not have the meal. MorningAttraction Potala Palace Notice:
If your itinerary includes the Potala Palace, please note that due to daily visitor limits, if reservations cannot be secured for the day, the itinerary order will be adjusted and multiple reservation methods will be attempted. Your cooperation may be required, or staff may guide you to make reservations via the WeChat Mini Program, with lines 1 and 2 randomly assigned.
If the Potala Palace is undergoing special receptions or if the visitor volume is too high resulting in no ticket availability, and a visit cannot be arranged, the local ticket price will be refunded on-site, or arrangements will be made to visit the Tibet Museum or Sera Monastery (with any price difference refunded on-site), or a travel photo session at Potala Palace/Jokhang Temple will be arranged. Signing up indicates acceptance.
If same-day reservations fail, the schedule will be adjusted with alternative booking methods (including staff-assisted WeChat mini-program reservations; Line 1/Line 2 assigned randomly).
In case of closure due to special events or overcapacity, guests will receive an on-site refund (CNY) or alternative visits to Tibet Museum, Sera Monastery (price difference refunded), or Potala Palace/Jokhang Temple photo sessions. By booking, you accept these terms. Potala Palace 8.2 No. 1 of Best Things to Do in Tibet4.7/5 (Includes adult tickets) Guide services: Includes VIP-Foreigner Tibet Entry Permit Duration: 30 mins Activity duration: approx. 1 hr MorningAttraction  Potala Palace Square 5.1 No. 8 of Night Attractions in Tibet4.8/5 (no tickets required)  Yaowang Mountain 5.0 4.7/5 (no tickets required)  Zongjiao Lukang Park 4.8 No. 9 of Night Attractions in Tibet4.9/5 (no tickets required) Activity duration: approx. 1 hr AfternoonLunch (not included for adults) AfternoonAttraction  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, an early Buddhist temple built during the Tubo Dynasty, houses a life-size statue of the twelve-year-old Shakyamuni Buddha who accompanied Princess Wencheng to Tibet. It is a sacred and efficacious Buddha statue in the hearts of the Tibetan people, and visitors can witness the piety of the local people here. Activity duration: approx. 1 hr AfternoonAttraction  Barkhor Street 6.6 No. 3 of Night Attractions in Tibet4.7/5 (no tickets required) Activity duration: approx. 1 hr AfternoonDinner (meal included for adults) Welcome dinner complimentary Meal standard: CNY 50/person Meal duration: approx. 30 mins EveningHotel Taehf PhodragCulture Theme Hotel 4.7/5 We have carefully selected quality hotels for your trip and will confirm your accommodation after booking. By default, we assign hotels based on availability and do not accept specific hotel requests. If you wish to specify or choose a different hotel, please contact our customer service for more options. |
Day 7 | Lhasa – Yamdrok Lake – Gangbala Pass – Lhasa All dayTransportation The entire journey is approximately from Lhasa to Lhasa. Travel: approx. 220 km/4 hrs 30 mins MorningBreakfast (meal included for adults) Breakfast is included with the hotel stay, no refund will be provided if you do not have the meal. MorningAttraction  Ganbala Mountain 4.9 4.8/5 (View from vehicle) Activity duration: approx. 30 mins MorningAttraction  Yamdrok Yumtso 7.4 No. 5 of Best Things to Do in Tibet4.6/5 (Includes adult tickets)  Yangzhuo Yongcuo Yabu Viewing Platform 3.6 (Appearance) Activity duration: approx. 1 hr AfternoonLunch (not included for adults) EveningDinner (not included for adults) EveningHotel Taehf PhodragCulture Theme Hotel 4.7/5 We have carefully selected quality hotels for your trip and will confirm your accommodation after booking. By default, we assign hotels based on availability and do not accept specific hotel requests. If you wish to specify or choose a different hotel, please contact our customer service for more options. |
Day 8 | Departure from Lhasa 09:00Transportation The driver will drop you off at the station; please keep your phone accessible. Depending on your return time, the travel agency will arrange a private car to take you to the train station or airport, ensuring a safe and comfortable journey. Say goodbye to the snowy plateau, taking away many wonderful memories. Travel: approx. 140 km/2 hrs MorningBreakfast (meal included for adults) After breakfast, the Tibet tour concludes, and the group is transferred to the airport. AfternoonLunch (not included for adults) AfternoonDinner (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, Lasa(Lhasa) Station Service period: All day (Private car) If the airport/train station is not within the free drop-off area, please make your own arrangements |
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Services Included:
Permits: Tibet Travel Permit and all required travel documentation.
Transportation: Comfortable 9 seat tourist vehicle throughout the tour.
Driver: Professional local driver, fuel, tolls, and all transportation-related expenses.
Guide: Experienced English-speaking local guide.
Entrance Fees: Admission tickets and shuttle bus fees for all attractions listed in the itinerary.
Accommodation: 4-star oxygen-equipped hotel in Lhasa ( Upgrade to a 5-diamond hotel in Lhasa: +500 RMB/person); 4-star hotels in Bomi and Nyingchi. Hotels are subject to availability and may be substituted with accommodations of the same standard.
Insurance: Travel agency liability insurance.
Services Excluded:
Flights & Trains: International flights, domestic flights, and railway tickets to and from Tibet.
Meals: Lunches and dinners unless specifically stated.
Tips: Gratuities for the guide and driver.
Single Supplement: RMB 1600 for travelers requesting a private room.
Personal Expenses: Laundry, beverages, shopping, and other personal expenditures.
Complimentary Services & Gifts:
Traditional Khata welcome ceremony upon arrival.
One bottle of mineral water per person each day.
One 10L shared oxygen tank in the vehicle plus two portable oxygen canisters per traveler.
Complimentary Nyingchi Stone Pot Chicken specialty dinner.
Traditional Tibetan welcome dinner in Lhasa.
Notes: If Laigu Glacier is closed, the itinerary will be switched to Midui Glacier; no price adjustments (refunds or surcharges) will apply.
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