4 Days Tibet Lhasa Tour Package

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4 Days Tibet Lhasa Tour Package

Nov.-Mar. From USD 450

Apr.-Oct. From USD 530

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1. Based on double occupancy.
2. Comfortable hotels in cities and guesthouses in some remote places.
3. Flight and train are not included.
4. Tour cost is only for reference, please inquire for detailed quotation.
5. The more people, the cheaper cost.

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In order to make it easier for you to choose the right trip, we have graded our trips with certain Trip Level System from 1 to 4 according to the degree of activities and altitude. We have also suggested the most suitable groups or individuals for each Trip Level.
In the Trip Overview of each itinerary there is also a brief description of what the Trip is like.
Our staffs at the Explore Tibet are always happy to answer any questions you have and guide you to the trip that best suits your interests and level of fitness.
1. Easy
Light walking and hiking that is suitable for all level of fitness, generally altitude range between 3500m/9800ft to 4000m/13000ft. Hotels and guesthouses accommodation.
Suitable for family with kids and senior groups.

2. Moderate
May included moderate level of hiking, biking, horse riding and maximum altitude of 5000m/16000ft. Hotels and guesthouses accommodation.
Suitable for family with kids bigger than 12 years, individual having average level for fitness.

3. Moderate to Strenuous
May include high altitude hiking up to 6 hours, long hour driving and sometimes overnight at around 5000m/16000ft, require a moderately high level of fitness, camping and basic lodging facility.
Suitable for adult family, individuals physically fit and have experiences of high altitude trekking.

4. Strenuous
May include high altitude trekking and mountaineering, camping and basic lodging facilities, altitude range from 3600m/9800ft to 6000m/19000ft.
Suitable for adventures and individual with physically fit and healthy.

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4 Days Tibet Lhasa Tour Package is a short and simple trip that takes you through the best part of the holy city Lhasa by appreciating its prominent historical architects of Potala Palace mystical Jokahng temple sprawling Sera and Drepung monastery. Your arrival to Lhasa will be greeted by the lovely blue sky and impressive glimpse of gigantic Potala palace perched on small mount called red hill while during the couple of days acclimation and jet-lag alleviation you will deeply overwhelmed by visiting numbers of world heritages and mystical temples both Potala palace and Jokhang temple are main focal points of Tibetan pilgrims since centuries ago. Nevertheless Lhasa Tour will be most unique tours in Tibet. The bustling street around the Jokhang temple is one of the most devotional circuit known as Bakhor and you will have great chance to walk shoulder to shoulder with devoted pilgrims came from allover Tibet moreover visiting Drepung and Sera monastery elaborate your understanding about the Tibetan Buddhism and its practices; it is a real pleasure to explore the busy cobbled lanes twisting around the aged buildings in the sprawling monasteries of Drepung and Sera monastery. Travel to Lhasa is dream come true for most of travelers around world. The Lhasa tour packages are very reliable and worthwhile.

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Days	Trip Outline	Activity	Accommodation
Day 01	Arrival in Lhasa (3680m)	Pick up and transfer to hotel rest at hotel.	Tashi Takgye / Similiar hotel
Day 02	Lhasa sightseeing	Bakhor street Johkang Temple Potala Palace	Tashi Takgye / Simiiar hotel
Day 03	Lhasa sightseeing	Sera Monastery Drepung Monastery	Tashi Takgye / Similiar hotel
Day 04	Depart from Tibet	Send off to train/airport

If you want to have a single room during the hotel nights or no one else sharing the room with you, then you need to pay the single room supplement fee, please check the single room supplement fee as in the below table;

Months	Single room supplement cost in USD
Jan - Jun and Sept - Dec	USD 80
Jul and Aug	USD 97

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*Last Updated: 2019.04.03
*Source: Bank of China

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Tour Cost Included:

– All necessary travel permits to Tibet;
– Bottle water during tour;
– A mobile with local SIM card during the tour (it can also receive international call and text messages);

– Entrance ticket fees for all the sight spots listed in the program;

– Private transportation in Tibet: Ranging from 4WD land cruiser to bus depending on the group size and trip route (car gasoline is included) SEE VEHICLE PHOTOS HERE;

– Private guide: English speaking local Tibetan guide;

– Lodging: Comfortable Hotels in the Lhasa old town;

– Free shuttle Pick-up and send-off services at the beginning/end of the tour(Check shuttle bus frequency below);

– Liability travel insurance;

Tour Cost Excluded:

– Travel insurance covers trip cancellation and emergency evacuation(recommended);

– Expenses of a personal nature (alcoholic beverages laundry phone call etc.);

– Chinese visa or Tibet Group Visa;
– International and domestic flight/train.(Note: we accept flights and train tickets bookings in advance please check the updated cost and ticket availability with your travel consultant);

– Meals – lunches and dinners (Averagely a meal in Tibet cost USD5 per person);

– Gratuities for the guide and driver:

DAY 01. ARRIVAL IN LHASA EITHER BY AIR OR TRAIN

A short flight into Tibet offers a panorama of the snowy Himalayan ranges and snow covered Tibetan plateau. If you take the train to Tibet it emerges onto the high plateau by crossing the mighty Tanggula pass (5076m) getting you to Lhasa with beautiful sceneries along the route. On your arrival at the Gonggar Airport or Lhasa Train Station you will be greeted by our Tibetan guide and driver and transferred to your hotel in Lhasa city. From the airport to Lhasa is about 60km and it takes less than an hour along the recently built highway. From the train station it is only 25km and it takes about half an hour. Check into the hotel and take it easy for the rest of the day to acclimatize and alleviate any jet lag.
Stay overnight in Lhasa.

DAY 02. LHASA ESCORTED TOUR
Attractions: Jokhang Temple and bustling Barkhor Street and Sera Monastery.

Today is your first day on the high plateau and some of you may have a little headache which is very common for travelers at high altitudes so drinking enough water and only mild activity on the first few days is recommended.

In the morning our guide will meet you at the hotel and take an easy visit to Jokhang Temple in the center of the Old Lhasa city. Jokhang Temple is one of the most sacred temples in Tibet and it has always been busy with earnest local pilgrims since the early days. After that you have time to walk around Barkhor Street which is one of the most devotional pilgrimage circuits as well as the crowded central market of Lhasa. During the old days it was the most famous local market in Tibet but now it has changed to become a tourist gift shopping center.

The amazing day will end with a visit to the Sera Monastery. It was built in the 15^th century by the Jamchen Choji Sakya Yeshi who was a disciple of Je Tsongkhapa the founder of the Gelug School of Tibetan Buddhism. The major monastic colleges in Sera are home to several hundred monks from different parts of Tibet. The famous Buddhist philosophical debates among the monks happen in the afternoon every day except Sunday. Continue to acclimatize and alleviate jet lag for the rest of the day.
Stay overnight in Lhasa.

DAY 03. LHASA ESCORTED TOUR.
Attractions: Potala Palace and Drepung Monastery.

Today we will visit the famous Potala Palace the cardinal landmark of Tibet and a masterpiece of Tibetan architecture. It was first built by the 33^rd King of Tibet Songtsen Gampo in the 7^th century and later rebuilt by the 5^th Dalai Lama in the 17^th century. Since then it was home to the Dalai Lama and his government. Walking up the long steps is quite challenging but it is worthwhile to leave your foot steps in the spiritual palace of the God of Compassion. The palace was listed in the UNESCO World Heritage lists in 1994.

In the afternoon we will visit the Drepung Monastery once the world’s largest monastery which once housed more than 10000 monks. It was the official residence of the Dalai Lama prior to the completion of the Potala Palace and has seen severe damage taken over the centuries. However you still have lots of things to see and walking through the huge numbers of narrow and twisted lanes through the monks’ apartments is thrilling. Continue to acclimatize and alleviate jet lag for the rest of the day.
Stay overnight in Lhasa.

DAY 04. LHASA AIRPOR/TRAIN STATION SEND OFF.
Today our guide and driver will send you to the airport or train station and it is time to say your goodbyes and depart for your next destination. Before your departure we will appreciate it if you can spend a short time to evaluate our services either by filling out the feedback form or simply sending us an email.

Tour Cost Includes:

– All necessary travel permits to Tibet;
– Bottle water during tour;
– A mobile with local SIM card during the tour (it can also receive international call and text messages);

– Entrance ticket fees for all the sight spots listed in the program;

– Private transportation in Tibet: Ranging from 4WD land cruiser to bus depending on the group size and trip route (car gasoline is included) SEE VEHICLE PHOTOS HERE;

– Private guide: English speaking local Tibetan guide;

– Lodging: Comfortable Hotels in the Lhasa old town;

– Free shuttle Pick-up and send-off services at the beginning/end of the tour(Check shuttle bus frequency below);

– Liability travel insurance;

Tour Cost Excludes:

– Travel insurance covers trip cancellation and emergency evacuation(recommended);

– Expenses of a personal nature (alcoholic beverages laundry phone call etc.);

– Meals – lunches and dinners (Averagely a meal in Tibet cost USD5 per person);

– Gratuities for the guide and driver:

Important information for touring in Lhasa.

· Best Season to Travel

The capital of the Tibet Autonomous Region and the ancient capital of the Tibetan Empire Lhasa is one of the most beautiful cities in China. Renowned for its beautiful scenery Lhasa enjoys more sunshine hours per year than anywhere else on the plateau hence its nickname of the “City of Sunshine”.Tourist seasons in Tibet depend on the activity you are intending to take part in but with the capital you can visit the city and the surrounding areas all year round. The best times to travel are normally from April to June and September to October but thanks to the relatively low amount of monsoon rain in the summer months July and August are also great times to visit. Just bring a raincoat with you for the odd daytime shower. Summer is also the main tourist season and the city can get crowded with thousands of people crammed into the attractions. Spring and autumn are dry periods with comfortable temperatures while summer has rainy evenings and higher temperatures with a lot higher humidity. Even the winter is suitable for travel in Lhasa as the temperatures do not get too low averaging just below freezing at night in the colder months. As the low season for tourism in Lhasa it can be beneficial for those that want to avoid the crowds and do not mind a little chilly weather.

· Best part of the Tour

A four-day tour of Lhasa brings you to some of the major attractions of the city and allow you to see the typical city Tibetan culture at its best. For many people the best part of the tour of Lhasa is the amazing view of the Potala Palace the iconic symbol of Lhasa that stands on the Red Hill overlooking the city. Built in the 17^th century by the fifth Dalai Lama the palace was once the seat of monastic governance of Tibet and is now the winter palace of the Dalai Lama and a historic museum.

· Unique Tour Attractions

Lhasa has many unique attractions but by far the most unique is the stunning Jokhang Temple a 7^th century temple that houses one of the oldest known statues of Sakyamuni Buddha at the age of twelve known as the Jowo Rinpoche. The temple was completed in around 652 and was named as Trulnang which was later changed to Jokhang after the Jowo Rinpoche was enshrined there in around 710 AD by the Tibetan Princess Jincheng. Said to have been blessed by Buddha himself more than 2500 years ago the Jowo Rinpoche came to be owned by the king of Magadha who gifted it to the first Tang Emperor before it was given to the Tibetan king Songtsen Gampo as part of the dowry for his Chinese wife Princess Wencheng.

· Altitude Changes of Tour

Unlike most tours of Tibet the four-day tour of Lhasa does not have much of a change in altitude with the exception of a few hundred meters. The whole tour is based in the Tibetan capital and only reaches altitudes of up to almost 3900 meters. On average the main city of Lhasa lies at an elevation of around 3656 meters above sea level though some points are a little higher. The Potala Palace is the highest point in the city center at around 3711 meters with the Jokhang Temple in the midst of the Old City being at around 3660 meters. To the north of the city Sera Monastery lies at an altitude of around 3690 meters while to the west the Drepung Monastery sits on Gambo Utse Mountain at 3849 meters above sea level.Different altitudes of Lhasa’s Attractions

· Top Hotels

Lhasa has a huge number of hotels for tourists to stay in which range from the simplest Tibetan guesthouses to the lushest of five-star luxury hotels. Where to stay on your tour does depend solely on you and we can arrange your accommodation to your choice.The major luxury hotels in Lhasa include the St. Regis Lhasa Resort the Four Points by Sheraton the Manasarovar Grand Hotel the Intercontinental Lhasa Paradise and the Brahmaputra Grand Hotel. If these are not your idea of a perfect place to stay in Lhasa then the four and three star hotels range from the Shangri La Hotel and the Lhasa Yak hotel to the Lhasa Shangbala Hotel and the Tashi Choten Hotel. Lhasa also has many Tibetan-styled hotels and guesthouses including the Yabshi Phunkhang Heritage Hotel the House of Shambhala the Lhasa Kyichu Hotel and many others. Our expert advisors can give you more information on the hotels available for your tour.

· Tour Popularity

The awesome 4-day tour of Lhasa and its unique attractions may not be the most popular tour on the plateau but it is an amazing insight into the daily lives of the people of the world’s highest capital city. And with an average of around 7% of all travelers choosing a short break in Lhasa this exciting trip to the Roof of the World is without a doubt one of the most intimate of all tours in Tibet.Group Tours in 2019 (January - October) Lhasa tour package

Rest assured you are in good hands when you travel with Explore Tibet. As the first group tour operator on the Tibetan Plateau we’ve accumulated tons of valuable experience leading tours over the years. Your safety and travel experience is paramount to us and we have constantly refined our practices to ensure our customers have the smoothest and most comfortable journey possible. At Explore Tibet we are not just your tour guides drivers and travel consultants but we are also your friends and hosts. We understand that you may be unused to this new environment so we have taken these extra precautions at no extra cost to you. Every tour group is equipped with: 1. First Aid Kit Besides a fully equipped kit in every vehicle all of our tour guides have received First Aid Kit training from Aerie Backcountry Medicine and are Wilderness Medicine Essentials Course certified. First Aid in Tibet by Explore Tibet

2. Oxygen Cylinder All our cars are equipped with an oxygen cylinder (4L to 7L) for group use and if the oxygen runs out our guide will refill the cylinder either in Lhasa or Shigatse. Oxygen tank provided by Explore Tibet

3. Bottled Waters As Tibet has a dry and sunny climate staying hydrated is very important. But since tap water in Tibet is not safe for consumption we provide bottled mineral water for all of our groups. Drinking water in Tibet

4. Mobile Phone with Local SIM Card When we say 24-hour service we mean it. Every tour group comes with a dedicated mobile phone with all of our contact information already loaded and a local SIM card so you can reach us at any time. Mobile and local SIM in Tibet

5. Specially Designed Explore Tibet Lhasa Map Our itineraries hit the right balance of arranged activities and free time. To make the most of your free time we’ve prepared a specially designed handy Lhasa guide and map with our recommendations of what to eat and see. Tibet Lhasa Map by Explore Tibet

And there are more surprises and extra services from Explore Tibet that will enrich your Tibet tour with full of wonders and excitement please check with your Trip Advisor what are other extra services that only Explore Tibet can provide.

Free Airport Shuttle Bus:

In order to make it more convenient for our clients, we have arranged two shuttle buses a day, one in the morning and the other in the afternoon. So when you are purchasing the flight tickets, please take the shuttle bus timing into consideration. Of course, if you don’t want to wait for the shuttle bus, we can arrange a private airport pick-up and transfer for you, this service costs USD60 per time.

Shuttle bus pick-up time at the beginning of the tour:
1st shuttle bus departs from the airport at 12:30 2nd shuttle bus departs from the airport at 16:00

Shuttle bus transfer time at the end of the tour:
1st shuttle bus departs from the hotel at 7:30am 2nd shuttle bus departs from the hotel at 11:00am

Note:
If you miss the free shuttle bus because of your flight delay or cancellation, then you will have to pay for the private airport pick-up, which costs USD60 per time. Also, please make sure to update your tour consultant about your new flight schedule.

Train station pick-up is totally for free, but sometimes you may need to wait for other travelers’ arrival around the same time.

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