Lhasa Cultural Experience, Private Tour
Description
Join our 5-day city break and discover the gem of spiritual Tibet. Visit the Dalai Lamas main resident in Potala Palace and admire the most sacred temple Jokhang Temple in ancient Barkhor Square. Explore the halls and gardens of the Drepung Monastery and enjoy a pick-nick beside the beautiful Yamdrok Lake. Our tour delivers a unique and captivating insight into the soul of this fascinating country. Take this wonderful opportunity to experience the hospitality and appeal of the many different faces of an ancient and unique culture, surrounded by breath-taking landscape.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Lhasa: capital of Tibet, “the place of the gods”, getaway to the spiritual Tibetan cultural and Dalai Lama´s heritage
Potala Palace: the symbol of Tibet, remarkable palace situated on the Red Hill. Main Dalai Lama´s residence and honoured as one of the most beautiful architectural building in the world
Yamdrok Lake: the largest inland lake at the northern foothills of the Himalayas, sacred Lake of Tibet
Included
TOUR GUIDE:
- Operated with English-speaking local guides during the activities (Days 2, 3, 4)
ACCOMMODATION:
- 4 nights' accommodation
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
Day 1-4 Lhasa:
Superior Hotel Category = Tangka Hotel or Shangbala Hotel or hotel similar 4*
OPTIONAL EXTRA:
Pre-/Post night in Lhasa:
Superior Hotel Category = Tangka Hotel or Shangbala Hotel or hotel similar 4*
MEALS:
- 4 Breakfasts
- 3 Lunches (Day 2 and 3 at the local restaurant, Day 4 picnic lunch beside Yamdrok Lake)
TRANSPORT:
- Inbound/Outbound private transfers from/to Lhasa airport/railway station with English speaking guide
- Air-conditioning private transfer during the Lhasa tour (Day 2, 3 and 4)
ENTRANCE FEES AND ACTIVITIES:
- All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary; full-day Lhasa tour (Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple; Day 2); Drepung Monastery and Norbulingka (Day 3); Yamdrok Lake excursion (Day 4)
OTHER:
- Meet & Greet
- Tibet travel permit
Excluded
- International flight tickets and airport taxes
- Rail tickets
- Drinks during meals (unless specified otherwise)
- City tax not included, payable on the spot
- Porterage and gratuities
- Expenses of personal nature like tipping, laundry, telephone/fax calls, alcoholic/non- alcoholic beverages, camera/video camera fee at monuments, medical expenses or items not stated explicitly in the programme
- Travel Insurance or any loss or extra cost arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as flight delays, accidents, etc.
- Any visit not mentioned in the programme
- Optional tours and activities
Know before you go
Comfortable and light clothing is best suited to travel in the warm months and warm clothing in the colder months in China. Visitors should not wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts or sparse clothing when visiting temples, religious or official buildings. Sun protection, sunglasses and a hat can be very useful during your stay.