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Tibet: Lhasa Tours
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Overview
Lhasa, the heart and soul of Tibet, is a city of wonders. The Potala Palace, the once governmental and spiritual center of the Dalai Lama, has been the focus of travelers for centuries. The Jokhang temple is the spiritual heart of Tibet to which pilgrims travel hundreds of miles by foot. Surrounding it is the colorful Barkhor Kora and market. The Sera and Drepung are two of the world’s largest and most intact monasteries where monk still practice the traditional chanting and debating. Norbulingka is the former summer palace of His Holiness Dalai Lama.
Itinerary
4 days/3 nights
DAY 1: Arrive Gongar Airport, afternoon free for resting or walking, overnight Lhasa Hotel
DAY 2: Sightseeing in Lhasa: Potala Palace, Jokhang, Barkhor, overnight Lhasa hotel (B)
DAY 3: Sightseeing in Lhasa: Drepung (noon chanting), summer palace, Sera Monastery (3:30pm debating), overnight Lhasa hotel (B)
DAY 4: Depart Gongar Airport or tour/trek extension
5 days/4 nights
DAY 1: Arrive Gongar Airport, afternoon free for resting or walking, overnight Lhasa Hotel
DAY 2: Sightseeing in Lhasa: Potala Palace, Jokhang, Barkhor, overnight Lhasa hotel (B)
DAY 3: Sightseeing in Lhasa: Drepung (noon chanting), summer palace, Sera Monastery (3:30pm debating), overnight Lhasa hotel (B)
DAY 4: Day trip to Ganden Monastery and Kora, overnight Lhasa hotel (B)
DAY 5: Depart Gongar Airport or tour/trek extension
6 days / 5 nights
DAY 1: Arrive Gongar Airport, afternoon free for resting or walking, overnight Lhasa Hotel
DAY 2: Sightseeing in Lhasa: Potala Palace, Jokhang, Barkhor, overnight Lhasa hotel (B)
DAY 3: Sightseeing in Lhasa: Drepung (noon chanting), summer palace, Sera Monastery (3:30pm debating), overnight Lhasa hotel (B)
DAY 4: Day trip to Ganden Monastery and Kora, overnight Lhasa hotel (B)
DAY 5: Day trip to Pha Bhong Kha Monastery or visit small, local temples and nunneries in Lhasa, overnight Lhasa hotel (B)
DAY 6: Depart Gongar Airport or tour/trek extension
7 Days / 6 Nights
DAY 1: Arrive Gongar Airport, afternoon free for resting or walking, overnight Lhasa Hotel
DAY 2: Sightseeing in Lhasa: Potala Palace, Jokhang, Barkhor, overnight Lhasa hotel (B)
DAY 3: Sightseeing in Lhasa: Drepung (noon chanting), summer palace, Sera Monastery (3:30pm debating), overnight Lhasa hotel (B)
DAY 4: Day trip to Ganden Monastery and Kora, overnight Lhasa hotel (B)
DAY 5: Day trip to Pha Bhong Kha Monastery, overnight Lhasa hotel (B)
DAY 6: Visit small, local temples and nunneries in Lhasa, overnight Lhasa hotel (B)
DAY 7: Depart Gongar Airport or tour/trek extension
Pricing
All prices are per person per day in U.S. dollars.
| #Group | 2-5 | 6-9 | 10-14 | Single Supplement |
| 3-star hotel | $155 | $140 | $130 | $35 |
| 5-star hotel | $230 | $220 | $200 | $75 |
Extras
- Dinner and cultural show at the Crazy Yak or Madiak restaurants: $15/person
- Chanting at the Jokhang Monastery: Variable
Price Includes
- Arrival and departure transfers.
- Meet assistance at the airport.
- Accommodation in Lhasa in sharing twin on bed and breakfast basis.
- All sightseeing and transportation in Tibet as per the program with English speaking guide.
Not Included
- Tibetan Visa
- Domestic and International airport taxes.
- Lunch and dinner, refreshments, tips, bottled drinks and bar bills.
- Insurance and rescue of any form.
- Cost arising out of flight cancellation/road blockades/landslides and reasons beyond our control.
- Expenses of personal nature and any other expenses not mentioned in the above cost.