Overview
This private classic Lhasa tour offers you opportunity to explore Lhasa highlights with a local Tibetan guide. The attractions you will see are Potala Place, Jokhang Monastery, etc.
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
- Badge of Excellence
- Mobile ticket
- Hotel pickup offered
What's included
Accommodation as per itinerary(twin shared room)
Local guide
Bottled water
Airport pickup and drop-off
Lunch
Breakfast
Tibet permit
Transport by private vehicle
Dinners
Gratuities
Airfare
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
Good to know
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
• A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
• You MUST confirm and obtain any visa requirements prior to border crossing. All visa requirements are the sole responsibility of the traveler
• Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions
• Not recommended for pregnant women
• The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
What to expect
Day 1 Arrival Lhasa
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Yarlong Tsangpo River
Upon arrival Lhasa(3650m), the capital of Tibet, your guide will meet you at the arrival exit. On our way to hotel, you can enjoy the heart-beating highland view along the Yarlong Tsangpo River.
Day 2 Lhasa
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Potala Palace
3 hours Admission ticket included
You will visit Potala Palace this morning, the highlights of the Tibetan capital. The exotic palace has 13 stories and contains more than 1,000 rooms.Afterwards you will taste Tibetan lunch food at a local restaurant.
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Jokhang Temple
1 hour Admission ticket included
Then you will head for the visit to Jokhang Temple, which has a history more than 1300 years old, houses one of Tibet's most venerated images, a solid gold statue of Sakyamuni Buddha.
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Barkhor Street
1 hour Admission ticket included
Later you will indulge into local people to walk around the Barkhor Street that is filled with thousands of pilgrims, shops and tea houses.
Day 3 Lhasa
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Drepung Monastery (Zhebang Si)
1 hour Admission ticket included
Firstly you will drive to
Drepung Monastery, meaning of “the hill of rice” in Tibetan, because the white Monastery looks like a big hill of rice. Founded in 1416 by Jamyang Choje, a Disciple of Trongkhaba, it is the largest monastery in Asia. -
Norbulingka (Precious Stone Garden)
1 hour Admission ticket included
Then you will visit the Norbulingka Park, known as the site of the
Dalai Lamas‘ summer palace. In 1752, the 7th Dalai Lama built the first palace in this park, since then, Norbulingka has become the summer palace for successive Dalai Lamas. Today Norbulingka has become a public park for picnic, relaxing and entertainment. -
Sera Monastery
1 hour Admission ticket included
Afterwards you will head to Sera Monastery, means “Hailstone” in Tibetan, which is situated at the foot of Mt. Peibuqie in the northern suburb of Lhasa. Between 3pm to 5pm from Monday to Friday, it is the sutra debating time in the Sera Monastery, which is very interesting to view.
Later you will be transferred back to your hotel.
Day 4 Lhasa Departure
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2 hours Admission ticket included
Free time until being transferred to Lhasa airport to catch your flight to your next destination, where the trip concludes.
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Times are local to the experience (Asia/Urumqi).
Additional Information
- We need at least 15 days to issue your Tibet Permit, please book early, thanks.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about 4-Day Explore Lhasa Private Tour
Can I cancel 4-Day Explore Lhasa Private Tour for free?
No. All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
How long does it take?
It takes about 4 days.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What's included?
- Accommodation as per itinerary(twin shared room)
- Local guide
- Bottled water
- Airport pickup and drop-off
- Lunch
- Breakfast
- Tibet permit
- Transport by private vehicle
What's not included?
- Dinners
- Gratuities
- Airfare
Which places does it visit?
It visits Yarlong Tsangpo River, Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street, Drepung Monastery (Zhebang Si), Norbulingka (Precious Stone Garden), Sera Monastery.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by SilkRoadTrips
