On this classic Tibet tour, you will witness the unforgettable ancient culture of Lhasa, Gyantse, and Shigatse. It includes the World Heritage Sites - the Potala and Jokhang Temples, two of three main Gelugpa monasteries - the Drepung and Sera, the holy lake of Yamdrok Tso, Mt. Nyenchen Kangsar glacier, the historical architectural wonder - Gyangtse Kumbum, the seat of the Panchen Lama - Tashilhunpo Monastery along with the large alive market nearby.
What's included
- Bottled drinking water provided per person daily
- Portable oxygen inhalers (7-14L) and Tibetan Hongjingtian medicine for high-altitude sickness
- Private transfer via A/C tourist vehicle with licensed driver, 7-seat car to 29-seat coach.
- All required Tibet permits and travel documents per this itinerary
- 5 nights private twin/double sharing room at 4 star hotels, daily breakfast included
- Local Tibetan guide fluent in English that is certified by the state tourism build
What's Not Included
- All lunches and dinners
- Air/train tickets into and out of Lhasa
- Single room supplement fee if requests a single room alone at the hotels
- Tips to the guide and driver, tip as you wish
- Personal expenses
- Entrance Fees to attractions
Languages spoken by guide
Additional information
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Book at least 20 Days in advance to allow the tour operator sufficient time to obtain your Tibet Permit. If you are flying to Lhasa, the original permits will be sent by express delivery to a hotel or another address in one of China’s cities. If you are taking the train to Lhasa, scanned copies of the permits will be sent to you via email.
As the average altitude of this tour is over 11,975 feet (3,600 meters), it's common for everyone to have some symptoms of the high altitude. We encourage the travelers to discuss the trip with the doctors prior to travel