Itinerary
- Day 1
Lhasa
You'll arrive in Lhasa by domestic flight or train, and your local guide will meet you at the airport or train station. From there, a shared shuttle takes you to your hotel where you'll spend the afternoon resting and letting your body adjust to the high altitude.
- Start point
- Lhasa Shi, Tibet Autonomous Region, China (The free airport transfer from airport to hotel and fixed departure time: 10:00, 13:30, 16:00, 18:30., 10:00 - 18:30)
- Day 2
Lhasa
After breakfast, you head to Drepung Monastery, called the Nalanda of Tibet because of its serious Buddhist study programs. Later in the afternoon, you'll check out Sera Monastery and if you're lucky, catch the monks' debate sessions around 3:00 to 5:30 PM. Then this evening, you attend a traditional Tibetan welcome dinner that kicks off your Tibet journey.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Tibetan welcome dinner at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit Drepung Monastery
- Explore Sera Monastery
- Observe monks debating at Sera Monastery (if available)
Landmarks Drepung Monastery Sera Monastery - Day 3
Lhasa
Your guide picks you up in the morning for a city tour. You start at Potala Palace, Lhasa's most famous landmark with its impressive chapels. In the afternoon, you visit Jokhang Monastery, Tibet's holiest temple and the center of Tibetan Buddhism. Next, you walk around Barkor Street, a busy local market where pilgrims gather and you can buy Tibetan traditional items. The day finishes at a local Tibetan teahouse.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Potala Palace
- Visit Jokhang Monastery
- Explore Barkor Street
- Visit local Tibetan teahouse
Landmarks Potala Palace Jokhang Monastery Barkor Street - Day 4
Lhasa
Your tour wraps up with a shared shuttle bus to Lhasa Airport or Train Station based on your flight or train time. Your guide will let you know the pickup time and location ahead of time.
- End point
- Lhasa Shi, Tibet Autonomous Region, China (The free airport transfer with driver service only and fixed departure time: 06:30 a.m. , 08:00 a.m. , 12:00p.m.)
- Meals
- Breakfast
