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 | Countryside & Local Tibetan Family Visit, Sera Lama Debating | Hotel |
| 4 | Namtso-Damxung | Lake Namtso, Changtang Grassland, Tashi Island | Hotel |
| 5 | Damxung-Lhasa | Phyirmil Lung Nunnery Sky Burial Site, Tsurphu Monastery | Hotel |
| 6 | 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. |
If you don’t plan enough time for your travel to Tibet, and not only want to explore Lhasa city but natural scenery, this 6 days’ group tour program can be your to-do-list.
Besides the highlights in Lhasa like Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, and Lama Debating in Sera Monastery, the holy lake Namtso is your must-see attraction. Namtso is the 2nd largest alpine saline lake in Tibet standing at an altitude of 4,718 meters above sea level. You’ll cross the Changtang Grassland with nomads and yaks dotted and see the Nyenchen Thanglha Snow Mountain Range.
In Damxung, we’ll visit Phyirmil Lung Nunnery which is one of the places where Sky Burial Rituals are conducted, and it serves as a center for practitioners and caretakers who perform sky burials for the deceased in accordance with Tibetan Buddhist traditions. It is important to approach the topic with respect and cultural sensitivity when discussing such practices.
The 6-day Namtso group tour seamlessly blends cultural exploration in Lhasa with the serene beauty of Namtso Lake and the wild charm of the Changtang Grassland. This journey offers a holistic view of Tibet, ensuring that your memories will be as diverse as the landscape itself.
| SEASON | PRICE |
|---|---|
| Off Season (Nov., Dec., Jan., Feb.) | US$739 |
| Shoulder Season (Mar., Apr., May) | US$769 |
| Busy Season (June) | US$849 |
| Peak Season (July, Aug., Sep., Oct.) | US$859 |
