5 days Tibet Highlight Cultural Odyssey: Lhasa-Yamdrok+Tsetang
For those looking to take in magnificent scenery while learning about a fascinating culture a long the way, the Tibet Lhasa highlight cultural tour in 5 days is a perfect get away. Monasteries with fantastic works of art, holy lake Yamdrok, Gangbala mountain vistas, Ancient Palace of Yumbulagang and Samye Monastery await travelers who embark on this highlight cultural odyssey journey. While travelers are free to customize their itinerary, most trips begin in Lhasa, Tibet to include some time for acclimatization and sightseeing.
Tibet Highlight culture tour in 5 days
Day1 Upon arrival at Lhasa by train or air, your Tibetan tour guide and driver will pick you up and transfer to downtown Lhasa, o/n 4 star local standard hotel in downtown
Day2 Lhasa city highlight culture tour (Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Bazaar + Sera Monastery) o/n in Dhood Gu hotel
Day3 Lhasa city culture tour (visit Norbulinka in the morning), after lunch we drive to visit Lake Yamdrok (around 3 pm-100km), after 1 and a half hours sightseeing, then we drive to Tsetang (120km) which is the culture cradle of Tibet, o/n in 3-4 star standard hotel
Day4 Tsetang-Yarlung valley Culture tour-Yumbulagang Palace (some hiking experience) and Samye Monastery (we could try the Hepori Mountain hiking also)-get back to Lhasa around 8 pm, o/n in hotel in downtown (4 star standard)
Day5 few hours leisure time in Lhasa, we will transfer guests to airport for the afternoon flight back to Shanghai
5 days Tibet Highlight Cultural Odyssey Tour Service Details
Service included:
1) Tibet local English speaking tour guide
2) 3 star standard hotel with nice location, clean rooms, with breakfasts, friendly Tibetan Service staff
3) Tibet travel permits
4) Private vehicle for the transportation (station-hotel-Airport transfer)
5) Entrance tickets for all the sights per the itinerary
6) Train tickets and airfare
Service not included:
1) Meals of lunches and dinners
2) Personal natural expense like Laundry, phone calls, drinks, etc
3) Additional tour programs, airfare
4) Tips for your Tibetan tour guide and driver