TRAVEL SCHEDULE
| DAYS | CITIES | TOUR HIGHLIGHTS | ACCOMMODATIONS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lhasa | Airport/Train Station Pickup | Hotel |
| 2 | Lhasa | Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street | Hotel |
| 3 | Yangpachen | Cycle to Yangpachen (100km, 8hrs) | Guesthouse |
| 4 | Damxung | Cycle to Damxung (80km, 7hrs) | Guesthouse |
| 5 | Namtso | Cycle to Lake Namtso (60km, 5hrs) | Guesthouse |
| 6 | Yangpachen | Cycle to Yangpachen Hot Spring (140km, 10hrs) | Guesthouse |
| 7 | Lhasa | Cycle back to Lhasa (100km, 8hrs) | Hotel |
| 8 | Lhasa | Airport/Train Station Transfer | / |
INCLUSIONS & EXCLUSIONS
| PRICE INCLUDES | PRICE EXCLUDES |
|---|---|
| Permits: All required permits to Tibet include a Tibet Entry Permit and Travel Permit(Chinese visa not included). | China Visa: You should apply for it in your country. (except for flying from Nepal). |
| Accommodations: Well-selected 3/4-star hotels with breakfasts (or you can upgrade to better levels with extra charges). Guesthouse or camping in remote regions. | Extra Expenses: Additional days’ cost caused due to unexpected situations such as natural disasters, political incidents, or any other force majeure. |
| Meals: Full board camping at remote regions supported by our Tibetan camp staff who will cook lunch, set up camp, and prepare dinner. | Meals: No lunches or dinners in cities (your guide can make recommendations according to your needs). |
| Transport: A 4WD vehicle to follow us on the road as backup, and a truck to carry luggage and camping equipment. | Personal Expenses: Laundry, phone calls, snacks, soft drinks, optional tour activities. |
| Entrance Tickets: All included except for optional activities. | Tips: Tips to tour guide and driver. |
| Guide: A knowledgeable English-speaking Tibetan guide will escort you for the trip. | Flights: No international or domestic flights included. |
| Travel Insurance: A free one from a Chinese insurance company, but you should buy one from your country for better insurance services. | Bicycles: You can bring your own, or rent bikes in Lhasa. |
Namtso, as one of the three holy lakes in Tibet, is a popular travel destination not only by bus but also by bike. The 8 days is just the right time to complete the cycling trip, which doesn’t cost you too much effort, but provides you with amazing scenery of Changtang Grassland and Snow Mountains along the journey.
During the cycling, you can see vast grassland dotted with sheep and yaks and traditional nomads’ camps, mountains covered with snow all year round – the famous Nyenchen Thanglha, sky train whooshing across Changtang Grassland.
| WHY TRAVEL WEST CHINA | NOT OTHER AGENCIES |
|---|---|
| No Hidden Charge: Hotels and admission tickets are included. Cost of the hotels will be excluded if you’d like to book on your own. |
Admission tickets and/or hotels excluded which can be a $100-500 surcharge. |
| More Unique Tours: We arrange more unique tour activities to experience local life. |
Just common city tours with a higher price. |
| Competitive Price but Excellent Service: We offer excellent service but competitive prices as a local licensed travel agency registered with the Tibet Tourism Bureau and Ministry of Culture and Tourism. |
Some are not real agencies but middlemen. Their services, even travel permits to remote areas cannot be guaranteed. |
