4 Days Lhasa City Essential Group Tour
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About This Tour in Lhasa
Why Visit Lhasa?
Lhasa, China offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Lhasa provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.
Getting to Lhasa
You can reach Lhasa, China by air, train, or road depending on your starting location. The city offers various transportation options including taxis, public transit, and private transfers to help you reach your destination. Many hotels can arrange airport transfers, and local transportation options vary by location.
What's Included
- Experienced local English speaking guide service
- 2 Bottles of mineral water per person per day
- Food & Lodgings for the Guide & Driver
- 3 Nights in a 3 or 4 star hotel
- Airport/train station transfer service
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Tibet Travel Permit and Express Service
- Pick-up from Lhasa Gonggar Airport to your hotel at 9:30 am, 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm on the first day;
- Parking Fees
- Drop-off from your hotel to Lhasa Gonggar Airport at 8:30 am, 12:30 pm and 2:30 pm on the last day;
- Government Tax
- Travel Agency Liability Insurance in China
What's Not Included
- Additional transfer service
- Hotel Single Supplement
- Lunch & Dinner
- Personal expense
- Gratuities
- International flights to and from China
- Domestic flights/train to and from Lhasa
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Extra fee will be charged for Single Supplement service. If someone shares your room later, the cost will be returned to you
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Passport name, number, birthday, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
- Please book at least 12 working days ahead of time as the local operator needs to work on your Travel permit
- Please wear comfortable walking shoes
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Meeting and Pickup
Pickup Information
Pickup Option: Pickup available for all travelers
Pickup Time: 30 minutes before departure
Itinerary
Arrival in Lhasa
We will pick you up at Lhasa airport/railway...
We will pick you up at Lhasa airport/railway station and transfer you to the hotel. It takes about 90 minutes from the airport to the hotel and 20 minutes from the train station to the hotel. After arriving at the hotel, you are advised to take a rest to get used to the high altitude. You can stroll around the hotel, but do not tire yourself out.
Lhasa Sightseeing
Today is your first day of sightseeing on the high plateau 2 hours
Today is your first day of sightseeing on the high plateau. In the morning, the first station is the Drepung Monastery, which is the largest Tibetan monastery that housed more than 10,000 monks in the past. Drepung means Rice Heap in the Tibetan language. The entire monastery is large in scale and the white buildings cluster and covers the hillsides. It's the highest-ranking monastery in the Gelug Sect.
In the afternoon you will first visit the Tibet Museum 2 hours
In the afternoon you will first visit the Tibet Museum. Here you can see life scenes, exquisite clothing, house architecture, and festival customs, etc. to explore the special and mysterious Tibetan customs.
You will visit Norbulingka, which is a typical... 2 hours
You will visit Norbulingka, which is a typical Tibetan-style royal garden, the summer resort of the Dalai Lama.
Lhasa Sightseeing
On your third day, you will be feeling... 2 hours
On your third day, you will be feeling much more acclimatized to Lhasa’s high elevation. It is an excellent idea to spend the day exploring the Potala Palace, which is the winter palace of the Dalai Lama. The most valuable collections of Potala Palace are the gilded burial stupas of former Dalai Lamas and the meditation cave of the 33rd great king of Tibet. It's best to explore the inside of the Potala in the morning for 2-3 hours. Afterward, you may walk the pilgrimage route around the Potala Palace.
In the afternoon, you will head to the... 2 hours
In the afternoon, you will head to the Jokhang Temple, which is well known as the center of Tibetan Buddhism and features Buddhist prayer wheels, reclining deer, and golden sutra streamers, etc. Also, you can see many pilgrims praying in front of the temple and doing kora.
After visiting the Jokhang Temple, you will stroll... 2 hours
After visiting the Jokhang Temple, you will stroll in the old alleys of Barkhor Street, where you can drink sweet tea, chat with locals and even bargain with the street vendors to understand the real-life in Lhasa.
Departing Lhasa
Your tour ends today
Your tour ends today. After breakfast, you will be free in the morning. We will transfer you to Lhasa Airport/Railway Station.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cancellation policy?
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure…
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Is this tour suitable for all ages?
Please check the age requirements and physical fitness level requirements listed in the tour details above. Some tours may have age restrictions or require a certain level of physical fitness.
