Tibet Culture Tour in 2011 (April to October)
Highlights: Lhasa, Samye Monastery (Tsedang), Gyantse, Shigatse and Namtso Lake
Proposed Joining Dates: April 22, May 22, Jun 15, Jul 15, Aug 22, Sept 22, Oct 10
Group Size: 2-6PAX (Min. 2PAX)
Duration: 8 days
Lhasa-Gyantse-Shigatse-Namtso
Day 01 Arrive in Lhasa
Meet you at the airport or train station and transfer you to your hotel in Lhasa;
Day 02 Sightsee in Lhasa
Visit Potala Palace, Jokhang Temmple, Barkhor Street and a local Tibetan family;
Day 03 Sightsee in Lhasa
Visit Drepung Monastery and Sera Monastery;
Day 04 Lhasa - Samye Monastery (Tsedang)
Visit Samye Monastery, stay overnight hotel in Tsedang;
Day 05 Tsedang - Gyantse - Shigatse
Yamdrok Yumtso Lake, Karo La Glacier, Pelkhor Monastery and the superb Kumbu Stupa;
Day 06 Shigatse - Lhasa
Tashilumpo Monastery;
Day 07 Lhasa - Namtso Lake - Lhasa:
Drive about 520km back and forth for visiting the beautiful sky lake of Namtso.
Day 08 Departure
Drive you to the airport for the plane back home. Your wonderful Tibet culture exploration tour with adventure to Namtso Lake ends.
Trip Cost: Different for different group size and travel seasons. Based on current discount, it costs around -
4,290CNY/p.p approx. 629USD/p.p (6PAX) - 7,190CNY/p.p approx. 1,054USD/p.p (2PAX) for travelling in May and June
Service includes:
3-star hotel accommodation with breakfasts in Lhasa, Tsedang and Shigatse;
One Toyota 4500 Land Cruiser for a group of 2-4PAX (or one bigger car such as a commercial vehicle for bigger groups) and one experienced driver;
A Local Tibetan English speaking guide;
All necessary Tibet travel permits;
All entrance tickets of sightseeing places as noted in the itinerary;
Service charge.