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Lhasa Essence Tour in 4 Days

Lhasa Essence Tour in 4 Days

Lhasa & Around

4 DaysDuration
2-12 paxGroup Size
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from: $450
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Highlights

Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street, Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery

Brief Introduction

This tour offers the chance for those who has tight schedule in Tibet. It reveals all of the best sights, sounds, and smells of Lhasa. You could wind your way up through the Potala, join the shuffling, murmuring pilgrims around the shrines of the Jokhang, and let yourself be swept around the Barkhor. Besides, you'll have a chance to witness famous monk debating session at Sera.

Itinerary Details

Day 1: Arrive in Lhasa

Included meal: None

Welcome to Tibet! Meet your local Tibetan guide in Lhasa airport or train station. The afternoon is for you to rest and adjust to the high altitude.

Day 2: Guided tour of Lhasa

Included meal: Breakfast, Dinner

View the landmarks of Tibet’s holy and sunny capital on a guided sightseeing tour.

Visit the Potala Palace perched on the Red Mountain in the center of Lhasa, once served as the winter palace of Dalai Lama in the 7th Century

See the Jokhang Temple, the spiritual heart of Tibet

Wander about on Barkhor Street which is the holy ritual circuit for Tibetan pilgrims as well as a bustling walking street lined with small shops

Sit down to an included dinner with your group

Enjoy a free evening in Lhasa to explore at your own pace.

Potala Palace
Potala Palace

Day 3: Guided tour of Lhasa

Included meal: Breakfast

Another day to immerse in Tibet’s Buddhism and culture.

Drive 8 km west of Lhasa to visit the Drepung Monastery, one of the three “pillars of Tibet”

Witness the monks debating in Sera Monastery, one of the great Gelugpa monasteries just like Drepung Monastery

Drink a cup of sweat tea or butter tea in local tea house just like the local Tibetans do

Spend a free afternoon exploring the city on your own.

Sera Monastery
Sera Monastery

Day 4: Departure

Included meal: Breakfasts

Transfer to Lhasa airport or train station for your flight home.

Includes & Excludes

What's included in this price?
Tibet Permit application and delivery
Airport and train station pick up and send off in Lhasa at specific times(3 times free airport pickup a day, train station pickup is always free)
Well-maintained vehicle(vehicle size to be decided according to the final group numbers)
Three star hotel for twin beds room
3 Breakfasts in hotel and 1 welcome dinner
All entrance fee to the scenic spots listed above
Experienced English-speaking local Tibetan guide
Government tax and service charge
Bottled water each day
Tourist accidental insurance
Oxygen supply in the vehicle
What's excluded in this price?
Transportation to and out of Lhasa
Meals not mentioned in the program
Tips to the guide and dirver
Other personal expense

Date & Price

Group Tour Departure Dates for 2023  
Apr  1 3 8 11 15 18 24 29       
May  1 6 9 13 16 20 23 27 30
Jun  3 6 10 15 20 24 27    
Jul  1 4 8 11 15 18 22 25 29
Aug  1 5 8 12 15 19 22 26 29
Sep  2 5 9 12 16 19 23 26  
Oct  1 3 7 10 14 21 28    
Nov  4 11 18 25          
Dec  2 9 16 23          

Price Quotation:

Comfortable Class Jan. to Mar. Apr. to Jun. Jul. to Aug. Sept. to Oct. Nov. to Dec.
price/person (USD) 450 480 560 530 450
price/person (CNY) 3150 3360 3920 3710 3150

Single Supplement:

The above quotations are based on two tourists sharing one twin room. If anyone need a single room, the single room suppliment will be added.

Comfortable Class Jan. to Mar. Apr. to Jun. Jul. to Aug. Sept. to Oct. Nov. to Dec.
price/person (USD) 80 80 95 80 80
price/person (CNY) 560 560 665 560 560
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Why Choose Us

Each of our tours is intensively designed inclusive of the very best landmarks and attractions. All our tour groups max out at 12 people, so that every tourist’s needs can be considerably catered for. More reasons for why taking a Tibet tour with us? Check out below.

Our Strengths
Unbeatable Price & Great Service
100% Tibet Permit Guarantee
English-speaking Tibetan Guide
No Shopping & No Hidden Cost
Free Cancellation 
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Thank you for all your help organising our trip to Tibet.

We had a fantastic time, and thought that Dondrup was a superb guide – very knowledgeable and friendly, while Dawa was a great driver and always very helpful. Thank you again – we will be recommending you to our friends.

Tom Gregory-Smith

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