TRAVEL SCHEDULE
| DAYS | CITIES | Â TOUR HIGHLIGHTS | ACCOMMODATIONS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lhasa | Airport/Train Station Pickup | Hotel |
| 2 | Lhasa | Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street | Hotel |
| 3 | Lhasa | Drepung Monastery, Lama Debating in Sera Monastery | Hotel |
| 4 | Gyantse | Yamdrok Tso Lake, Karola Glacier, Pelkhor Stupa | Hotel |
| 5 | Gyantse | Gyantse Damar Festival, Horse Racing, Nomads’ Trade Fair | Hotel |
| 6 | Lhasa | Shigatse Tashilhunpo Monastery, Brahmaputra River | Hotel |
| 7 | 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). If any visa invitation is needed, please inform us. Visa Invitation is a free offer. |
| Accommodations: Well-selected 3/4-star hotels with breakfasts (or you can upgrade to better levels with extra charges). | Flights: No international or domestic flights included. |
| Transport: From 5-seat cars to 61-seat tour buses, different types based on group size, but all are new and comfortable. Gas fees and parking fees are all included. | Meals: No lunches or dinners included (your guide can make recommendations according to your needs). |
| 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. | Personal Expenses: Laundry, phone calls, snacks, soft drinks, optional tour activities. |
| Travel Insurance: A free one from a Chinese insurance company, but you should buy one from your country for better insurance services. | Extra Expenses: Additional days’ cost caused due to unexpected situations such as natural disasters, political incidents, or any other force majeure. |
Gyantse Damar Festival starts on April 15 of the Tibetan calendar every year. As one of the most traditional festivals in Tibet, it’s similar to Nagchu Horse Racing Festival in August. People from different townships gather together to celebrate the festival which offers a great chance to explore Tibetan folklore and enjoy wrestling, horse racing, and shooting contest.
Nomads’ families will come to Gyantse by their horse carts to join the annual festival. After the horse racing, they will set up stands to sell homemade sweet milk dregs and other products. You can explore the exotic trade fair, taste highland Tibetan delicacy, and collect exquisite handicrafts as festival souvenirs.
| 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. |
