TRAVEL SCHEDULE
| DAYS | CITIES | TOUR HIGHLIGHTS | ACCOMMODATIONS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lhasa | Airport/Train Station Pickup | Hotel |
| 2 | Lhasa | Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street | Hotel |
| 3 | Lhasa | Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery | Hotel |
| 4 | Ganden | Cycle from Lhasa to Ganden Monastery (50km, 4hrs) | Guesthouse |
| 5 | Lhasa | Cycle from Ganden back to Lhasa (50km, 4hrs) | Hotel |
| 6 | Yangpachen | Cycle to Yangpachen Hot Spring (90km, 8hrs) | Guesthouse |
| 7 | Damxung | Cycle to Damxung (80km, 7hrs) | Guesthouse |
| 8 | Namtso | Cycle to Holy Lake Namtso (60km, 5hrs) | Guesthouse |
| 9 | Damxung | Cycle to Damxung (60km, 5hrs) | Guesthouse |
| 10 | Yangpachen | Cycle to Yangpachen (80km, 7hrs) | Guesthouse |
| 11 | Lhasa | Cycle back to Lhasa (90km, 8hrs) | Hotel |
| 12 | Gonggar | Cycle to Gonggar along Lhasa River (100km, 9hrs) | Guesthouse |
| 13 | Samye | Cycle to Samye Monastery along Brahmaputra (60km, 5hrs) | Guesthouse |
| 14 | Tsetang | Cycle to Tsetang to visit Yumbulakang Palace (40km, 3hrs) | Hotel |
| 15 | 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. |
Cycling around central Tibet provides you with an excellent chance to enjoy the peaceful environment. Your journey begins in Lhasa, the capital, where you’ll explore historic sites like the Potala Palace and Jokhang Temple. Pedal your way to Ganden, a serene monastery perched on a hill, offering panoramic views of the surrounding valleys.
On the way to Namtso, you’ll experience the daily life of local Nomads people. Every year from May to August, local Nomads come to Changtang Grassland to set up their tents as home. You’ll find lush green grasses, herds of sheep and yaks, and nomad tents dotted on the prairie.
Namtso is called the Heavenly Lake, one of the three holy lakes in Tibet and also the highest salt lake. To spend a night at the lakeshore is fabulous. The night sky is so clear that you’ll have a chance to see the Milky Way and watch the twinkling stars shining in the sky.
Moreover, riding a bike to Lhoka along the Lhasa River and the amazing Brahmaputra River, also known as the great Yarlong Tsangpo River, is fantastic.
This cycling tour involves the vast Changtang Grassland, the holy lake Namtso, and the hot spring on the plateau Yangpachen, the cradle land of Tibetan civilization Yarlung Valley. This meticulously crafted biking tour will take you on a mesmerizing journey offering a dynamic and immersive experience, a perfect choice for people who want to explore Tibetan culture deeply by bike.
| 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. |
