4 Days Lhasa City Essential Group Tour

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About this activity

This package offers an excellent 4-day trip to the top three attractions in Lhasa, which include Tibet's largest palace – Potala Palace, the holiest temple in Tibetan Buddhism - Jokhang Temple, and the most famous Circumambulation in Tibet - Barkhor Street. Also, you can step into Drepung, one of Lhasa's three monasteries, to experience the profound Buddhism activities there.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 days
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 12 people
People per booking: 1–12
Guide: English
Operated by: Great Tibet Tour

Ages: Infants (0–1 years) · Children (2–12 years) · Adults (13–75 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Experienced local English speaking guide service
Included: 2 Bottles of mineral water per person per day
Included: Food & Lodgings for the Guide & Driver
Included: 3 Nights in a 3 or 4 star hotel
Included: Airport/train station transfer service
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Breakfast
Included: Tibet Travel Permit and Express Service
Included: Pick-up from Lhasa Gonggar Airport to your hotel at 9:30 am, 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm on the first day;
Included: Parking Fees
Included: Drop-off from your hotel to Lhasa Gonggar Airport at 8:30 am, 12:30 pm and 2:30 pm on the last day;
Included: Government Tax
Included: Travel Agency Liability Insurance in China

Not included

Not included: Additional transfer service
Not included: Hotel Single Supplement
Not included: Lunch & Dinner
Not included: Personal expense
Not included: Gratuities
Not included: International flights to and from China
Not included: Domestic flights/train to and from Lhasa

Itinerary

Day 1 · Arrival in Lhasa

Stop 1

Passing by

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, a 3-star or 4-star hotel.

Day 2 · Lhasa Sightseeing

Drepung Monastery (Zhebang Si)

2 hours Admission included

Today is your first day of sightseeing on the high plateau. In the morning, the first station is the Drepung Monastery, which is the largest Tibetan monastery that housed more than 10,000 monks in the past. Drepung means Rice Heap in the Tibetan language. The entire monastery is large in scale and the white buildings cluster and covers the hillsides. It's the highest-ranking monastery in the Gelug Sect.
Tibet Museum

2 hours

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.
Stop 3

2 hours Admission included

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

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

Day 3 · Lhasa Sightseeing

Potala Palace

2 hours Admission included

On your third day, you will be feeling much more acclimatized to Lhasa’s high elevation. It is an excellent idea to spend the day exploring the Potala Palace, which is the winter palace of the Dalai Lama. The most valuable collections of Potala Palace are the gilded burial stupas of former Dalai Lamas and the meditation cave of the 33rd great king of Tibet. It's best to explore the inside of the Potala in the morning for 2-3 hours. Afterward, you may walk the pilgrimage route around the Potala Palace.
Jokhang Temple

2 hours Admission included

In the afternoon, you will head to the Jokhang Temple, which is well known as the center of Tibetan Buddhism and features Buddhist prayer wheels, reclining deer, and golden sutra streamers, etc. Also, you can see many pilgrims praying in front of the temple and doing kora.
Barkhor Street

2 hours

After visiting the Jokhang Temple, you will stroll in the old alleys of Barkhor Street, where you can drink sweet tea, chat with locals and even bargain with the street vendors to understand the real-life in Lhasa.

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

Day 4 · Departing Lhasa

Stop 1

Passing by

Your tour ends today. After breakfast, you will be free in the morning. We will transfer you to Lhasa Airport/Railway Station.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Lhasa Airport

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.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

If you cancel	You get back
At least 6 days before	100%
At least 2 days before	50%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Extra fee will be charged for Single Supplement service. If someone shares your room later, the cost will be returned to you
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Passport name, number, birthday, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
Please book at least 12 working days ahead of time as the local operator needs to work on your Travel permit
Please wear comfortable walking shoes

Options

4-star hotel stay

In this option, you will enjoy 4 star hotel.

Pickup included
3-Star hotel stay

In this option, you will choose 3-star hotel.

Pickup included