Itinerary
- Day 1
Lhasa
You'll arrive at Lhasa International Airport or Railway Station where someone from the tour company meets you. From there, it's a private transfer straight to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to spend however you like, whether that's resting after travel, getting oriented, or taking a walk through the city streets to see what's around.
Optional Activities
- Stroll through the charming streets of Lhasa
- Day 2
Lhasa
After breakfast, you're picked up at 9:00 AM for a full day exploring Lhasa. A 30-minute drive takes you to Potala Palace where you'll spend about an hour and a half looking around. Later there's lunch at a local restaurant, then you head to Jokhang Temple and check out Barkor Street. You're back at the hotel by 6:00 PM with the evening open for whatever you want to do.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Set menu in a local Chinese restaurant with one glass of soft drink per person)
Included Activities
- Explore Potala Palace (1.5 hours)
- Visit Jokhang Temple and Barkor Street
- Lunch at local restaurant
Optional Activities
- Dinner in the city (not included)
- Further exploration of city surroundings at leisure
Landmarks/POIs Potala Palace Jokhang Temple Barkor Street - Day 3
Lhasa
Starting after breakfast, a 30-minute drive gets you to Drepung Monastery where you'll spend 3.5 hours exploring. Then you stop at the Dalai Lama's summer residence in Norbulingka and have a packed lunch there. After that, another 30-minute drive takes you to Sera Monastery to see the gold-powder scriptures and statues. You're back at the hotel around 5:30 PM with your evening free.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Packed lunch)
Included Activities
- Explore Drepung Monastery (3.5 hours)
- Visit Dalai Lama's summer residence in Norbulingka
- Visit Sera Monastery
- Lunch at local restaurant
Optional Activities
- Explore city surroundings at leisure in the late afternoon
Landmarks/POIs Drepung Monastery Norbulingka Sera Monastery - Day 4
Lhasa
After breakfast, you're picked up at 9:00 AM for a Yamdrok Lake trip. The drive takes 2 hours to get there, and then you spend 2 hours taking in the views of Tibet's largest lake and just sitting with how quiet it is. You'll have a packed picnic lunch right by the water. By 4:30 PM you're back at the hotel, leaving the rest of the afternoon open to explore the city more if you want.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Packed lunch in picnic style beside Yamdrok Lake)
Included Activities
- Yamdrok Lake excursion (2 hours)
- Picnic lunch beside Yamdrok Lake
Optional Activities
- Explore the city at your own rhythm in the late afternoon
Landmarks/POIs Yamdrok Lake - Day 5
Departure from Lhasa
You'll check out from the hotel after breakfast. At whatever time you've arranged, a private transfer takes you to the airport or railway station for your next flight or train. This is when you head home with all the experiences from your time in Lhasa.
- Meals
- Breakfast
