Arrive Lhasa & transfer to hotel (3658m)

Lhasa - Upon arrival, you will be greeted by your Tibetan guide and driver, who will present you with a traditional White katak (scarf). Whether you arrive by flight or high-speed rail, your guide and driver will warmly welcome you to Lhasa and drive you to your hotel to rest and prepare for your upcoming adventures. After booking, please provide us with your detailed flight or train information so we can arrange your pick-up and drop-off transfer in advance.

Lhasa sightseeing - Potala & Jokhang (3658m)

Potala Palace - Your guide will introduce you to Lhasa’s two most significant historic sites: the Potala Palace and the Jokhang Temple. You’ll also have time to explore the bustling Barkhor pilgrim circuit and market surrounding the Jokhang. The Potala Palace, home to successive Dalai Lamas and the seat of the Tibetan government, is a massive structure with over 1,000 rooms that dominates the views of Lhasa.

Jokhang Temple - This is the most important and revered religious structure in Tibet. It was built by King Songsten Gampo (c.639-47) along with Ramoche to house the images brought as dowry by his Nepali and Chinese wives.

Lhasa - Ganden -Sera (4950m/45km)

Sera Monastery - In the afternoon, we will visit Sera Monastery, one of the “great three” Gelug monasteries of Tibet. A highlight is the Monks’ debate, which takes place around 3 - 5 in the afternoon.

Lhasa - Yamdrok Lake - Gyantse (3950m/267km)

Shigatse - Gya Tsola pass - Sakya(4280/229km)

Sakya - Rombuk - Lao Tingri (4300m/333km)

Lao Tingri - Shigatse (3840m/291km)

Shigatse - Nyemo - Dumxung (4300m/327km)

Dumxung - Namtso - Lhasa (4918m/238km)

Transfer to Lhasa airport

Lhasa - You have a free morning before transferring to the airport for your departure flight.

• Travel agency liability insurance
• English-speaking tour guide
• Entrance tickets included
• Scheduled transfers
• 9 nights in quality hotels
• Daily breakfast
• Private bus for excursions

A Journey to the Roof of the World. As well as the major cultural and historic centers of Central Tibet travel west across the stunning scenery of the Tibetan Plateau to the tiny Rombuk monastery for spectacular close-up views of Mount Everest.

Whether you fly in or take the high-speed rail to Lhasa. Your guide and driver will give you a warm greeting and welcome you to Lhasa. You will be driven to your hotel to rest and prepare for your upcoming adventures.

After you make a booking, please kindly provide us with your detailed flight or train information so that we can arrange a pick-up and drop-off transfer in advance.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.