Lhasa & Namtso Lake Group Tour

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This is one of our best itineraries that cover main tourist sites in Lhasa city, but the most highlight of this tour would be one of the must-visit attractions holy Namtso Lake, it is a second largest saltwater lake in Tibet with an altitude of 4718 meters above sea level and acreage more than 1920 square kilometres, Tibetans look at it as one of the famous B...
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Visit Jokhang Temple in the center of the old Lhasa city
    • See the famous Potala Palace, the cardinal landmark
    • Visit Yampachen Hot Spring
    • Explore Barkhor street which is the one of the most devotional circuit as well as crowded central market of Lhasa

What's this trip about?

    This is one of our best itineraries that cover main tourist sites in Lhasa city, but the most highlight of this tour would be one of the must-visit attractions holy Namtso Lake, it is a second largest saltwater lake in Tibet with an altitude of 4718 meters above sea level and acreage more than 1920 square kilometres, Tibetans look at it as one of the famous Buddhist holy lands.

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Details

Itinerary focusOff the Beaten Path
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityLhasa
End CityLhasa

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • 50 Plus
  • Local Immersion & Homestays

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic Sightseeing
  • History
  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion
  • Hot Springs
  • Nature

Trip includes

    • Lodgings: 4 Nights, twin room en suite in 3 star / 4 star, 1 Night, dorm bed at Guesthouse Or Nomad Tent
    • Meal: 4 Breakfasts & 1 Welcome Dinner
    • Travel-licensed vehicle according to group size & season as itinerary needed including gas and parking fee
    • Lhasa Railway Station transfer at all time on first & last day
    • Pick-up from airport to hotel at 9:30 am,13:00 pm and 16:00 pm on the first day;
    • Drop-off from hotel to airport at 6:00 am,8:30 am and 12:30 pm on the last day;
    • Guide: experienced local English-speaking tour guide
    • Attractions: all entrance fee mentioned in itinerary
    • Permit: Tibet Tourism Bureau Permit (TTB)
    • Travel Agency Liability insurance
    • Government Tax
    • Express delivery fee of Permit (eg. SF. Express)
    • Food & lodgings for guide & driver
    • Oxygen tank for emergency use
    • Two bottles of mineral water per person per day

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Arrival In Lhasa (3680m)

Taking flight into Tibet will give you a panorama of the snowy Himalaya Mountains or 1-2 days of train riding over the high plateau by crossing Tanggula Mountains with beautiful sceneries along the way. Once you arrive, our local Tibetan tour guide and driver will gre...

Day 2: Lhasa Suburb

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Attraction: Drepung Monastery  Sera Monastery

Today’s first attraction is to visit Drepung Monastery which is the world's largest monastery that housed for more than 10,000 monks; it was the resident of the Dalai Lama. After l...

Day 3: Lhasa City

Meals: Breakfast

Attraction: Potala Palace  Jokhang Temple  Barkhor Street

In the morning our guide will meet you at the hotel and first take you to visit famous Potala Palace, the cardinal landmark of Tibet and the masterpiece of Tibetan architecture, i...

Day 4: Lhasa- Namtso(4718m)- Dangxiong, 340km, Approx. 6hrs

Meals: Breakfast

Attraction: Namtso Lake

In the morning, we drive to the holy Namtso lake along the Qinghai-Tibet. On the way to Namtso, you will have a far view of NyenchenThanglha Snow Mountain. Enjoy the view of the vast grassland and spectacular natu...

Day 5: Dangxiong - Lhasa, 164km, Approx. 4hrs

Attraction: Yampachen Hot Springs

In the morning, we will head back to Lhasa. On the way, you will visit Yampachen Hot Spring (The price includes the entry fee, but excludes bathing Fee, $8-$15/person for different pools). Yampachen lies just south of the Nyain...

Day 6: Depart From Lhasa

Meals: Breakfast

Today your guide and driver will escort you to the airport or railway station for your next destination. Before your departure, we will appreciate if you can spend a few minutes to evaluate our services either by filling the feedback form or simply send us an email when you back home. Your whole trip officially ended.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $690
Price per day$115
Last Updated: 5/14/2019

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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This was an amazing experience with Great Tibet Tour. This trip not only realized my dream of Tibet but also let me enjoy the amazing scenery of Tibet, especially th...

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Great guide, smooth journey

Guided by a professional travel agency was a wonderful experience. They arranged a knowledgeable and kind tour guide for us. He told us lots about Tibet and its cult...

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Amazing, fantastic tour

Our tour guide shared not only about Tibetan history, religion and show the nature, but also took us around Tibetan temples and monasteries, lakes, mountains, etc. G...

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • International flight to and out of China
    • Domestic flight/train to and out of Lhasa; (We’d like to book the domestic flight/train ticket at the BEST price. Please contact us for details.)
    • If you miss the free transfer schedule due to flight delay or cancelation, then you are required to pay private transfer from USD 60/vehicle/time.
    • Lunch & Dinner are not included but we will recommend some good ones for you according to your requirements. Usually, it takes 3-10 USD per person for each meal.
    • While Gratuities for guide and driver is NOT mandatory, it is expected. Based on their service, you can tip them on the last day of the tour. You are suggested to tip each of them 5-10 USD/day in total
    • All the commission and tax charged by PayPal, Bank, and government when making payment. (e.g. PayPal --- 4.2%. Wire transfer --- 7.36%)
    • Personal expenses
    • Anything not mentioned in the Inclusions

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Meals Included

4 Breakfasts and 1 Dinner

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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