5 Days Lhasa and Lake Namtso Group Tour, Tibet

Despre activitate

It’s the classic tour itinerary to visit mystic Lhasa and the charming Lake Namtso. It is not only a tour of Buddhist culture but also an enjoyable round trip of Lhasa and Namtso Lake. If you are not accustomed to the high altitude, then this is one of the best itineraries for the main tourist attractions in Lhasa, such as the World Heritage Site of the Potala Palace, mystical the Jokhang Temple, the Barkhor pilgrimage circuit and Drepung monastery. After three-days sightseeing in Lhasa, you will have a day trip to the Lake Namtso, which was selected as one of the five most beautiful lakes in China by Chinese National Geographic magazine. Here, you will enjoy the breathtaking views of the crystal lake, marvelous Nyenchen Thangulha mountain ranges, even countless beautiful stars twinkling at the lake at night. It will be a fantastic memory for you to visit the heaven Namtso Lake.

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Pe scurt

Durată: 5 zile
Confirmare: Confirmare în 48 de ore
Bilet: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Grup: Cel mult 12 persoane
Persoane pe rezervare: 1–12
Ghid: engleză
Organizator: Great Tibet Tour

Vârste: Bebeluși (0–2 ani) · Copii (3–12 ani) · Adulți (13–99 ani)

Ce include

Inclus

Inclus: Two bottles of mineral water per person per day
Inclus: Free Lhasa Railway Station transfer at all time on first and last day
Inclus: Travel Agency Liability insurance;
Inclus: Breakfast
Inclus: Lodgings: 4 Nights, twin room en suite in 3★/4★
Inclus: Pick-up from Lhasa Gonggar Airport to your hotel at 9:30 am, 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm on the first day;
Inclus: Oxygen tank for emergency use
Inclus: Government Tax;
Inclus: Guide: experienced local English-speaking tour guide
Inclus: Travel-licensed vehicle including gas and parking fee
Inclus: Drop-off from your hotel to Lhasa Gonggar Airport at 8:30 am, 12:30 pm and 2:30 pm on the last day;
Inclus: Permit: Tibet Tourism Bureau Permit (TTB)

Nu este inclus

Nu este inclus: Flight or Train fee;
Nu este inclus: China Visa;
Nu este inclus: Lunch and Dinner, unless specified;
Nu este inclus: Gratuities to guide and driver according to your budget and level of satisfaction.
Nu este inclus: Personal expenses
Nu este inclus: Anything not mentioned in the Inclusions

Itinerar

Ziua 1 · Arrival In Lhasa (3680m)

Oprirea 1

Trecere fără oprire

We will pick you up at Lhasa airport/railway station and transfer you to the hotel. It takes about 90 minutes from the airport to the hotel and 20 minutes from the train station to the hotel. After arriving at the hotel, you are advised to take a rest to get used to the high altitude. You can stroll around the hotel, but do not tire yourself out.

Stay overnight in Lhasa, 3-star or 4-star hotel

Ziua 2 · Lhasa Suburb

Drepung Monastery (Zhebang Si)

2 ore Intrarea inclusă

Today’s first attraction is Drepung Monastery which is the world's largest monastery that housed more than 10,000 monks; it was the residence of the Dalai Lama. After lunch, you will continue to visit Sera Monastery, which was founded in 1419 by Tsongkapa's disciple Jamchen Choeje.
Tibet Museum

2 ore Intrarea inclusă

In the afternoon you will first visit the Tibet Museum. Here you can see life scenes, exquisite clothing, house architecture, and festival customs, etc. to explore the special and mysterious Tibetan customs.
Norbulingka (Precious Stone Garden)

2 ore Intrarea inclusă

You will visit Norbulingka, which is a typical Tibetan-style royal garden, the summer resort of the Dalai Lama.

Stay overnight in Lhasa, 3-star or 4-star hotel

Ziua 3 · Lhasa Sightseeing

Potala Palace

2 ore Intrarea inclusă

In the morning, our guide will meet you at the hotel and first take you to visit the famous Potala Palace, the cardinal landmark of Tibet and the masterpiece of Tibetan architecture. It was first built by the 33rd King Songtsen Gangpo in the 7th century and rebuilt later in the 17th century by the 5th Dalai Lama. It is now a museum and a World Heritage site.
Jokhang Temple

2 ore Intrarea inclusă

In the afternoon, we will visit Jokhang Temple in the center of Lhasa's old city. Jokhang Temple is one of the most sacred temples in all of Tibet and has always been bustling with earnest local pilgrims since the early days.
Barkhor Street

2 ore Intrarea inclusă

You will take a walk around Barkhor Street, which is one of the most devotional routes as well as a crowded central market of Lhasa, located in the old area of Lhasa City Tibet. It is a very old round street around the Jokhang Temple and the locals are always proud of it. As a symbol of Lhasa, it is also a must-see place for visitors.

Stay overnight in Lhasa, 3-star or 4-star hotel

Ziua 4 · Lhasa-Namtso(4718m)-Lhasa, 460km, approx. 7hrs

Lake Namtso

2 ore Intrarea inclusă

You will arrive at Namtso Lake after passing NagelaPass (5150m), which covers a total area of more than 1900 square kilometers and is the second-largest salt lake in China. At an elevation of 4718 meters, it is also the highest salt lake in the world, with the furthest depth being more than 33 meters. In addition, you can enjoy the Qinghai-Tibet Railway view with snowy mountain background; while standing at the famous Nagela Pass, you can see the stunning view of the holy Namtso Lake. In the afternoon, you will make a leisure trek around Tashi Island. Then we will drive back to Lhasa.

Stay overnight in Lhasa, 3-star or 4-star hotel

Ziua 5 · Depart from Lhasa

Oprirea 1

Trecere fără oprire

Today your guide and driver will escort you to the airport or railway station for your next destination. Your trip to Tibet is officially over.

Punct de întâlnire și preluare

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Locuri de preluare

Lhasa Railway Station transfer at all times on the first & last day;
Pick-up from Lhasa Gonggar Airport to your hotel at 9:30 am, 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm on the first day;
Drop-off from your hotel to Lhasa Gonggar Airport at 8:30 am, 12:30 pm and 2:30 pm on the last day.

Anulare

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Bine de știut

Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Travelers need to provide the copy of passports and China visa in advance;
Tibet Tourism Bureau Permit (TTB) often takes about 12-working-day to apply. If you couldn’t provide the required docs and information on time, an extra fee for USD 50~80/permit will be charged.
If you're flying into Tibet from mainland China: You need the original copy of the Tibet travel permit, so we will send it to your hotel in China.
If you're taking a train to Tibet from mainland China: You will need a printed copy of the Tibet permit to enter Tibet, so we will send it by email.
If you fly into Tibet from Kathmandu, Nepal: You will not need to have a Chinese visa, but a Tibet Group Visa which applies for the Chinese Embassy in Kathmandu. When you send the copy of your passport to us, we will help you to get the Tibet Group Visa.
Single Supplement: Our quote is based on twin rooms. If you are a single traveler, you will pay a single supplement at the time of booking. If you like, we will try best to match you with another traveler to share the twin rooms, then the single supplement will be refunded.

Variante

4-star Hotel Tour

5 Days Lhasa and Namtso Group Tour in 4-star hotel.

Pickup included
3-star Hotel Tour

5 Days Lhasa and Namtso group tour in 3-star hotel

Pickup included