Tibet Odyssey

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Tibet is one of the most mystical and spiritually holy places on earth. Explore this sacred land and visit the majestic Potala Palace, where you will also meet the hospitable Tibetan people with their unique folk customs. The tour will also show you the diversityof Beijing, Xi’an and Shanghai, the top travel destinations for any China tours.
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Must-see sights in China -the Great Wall, Forbidden City, Terracotta Warriors
    • Full insight visits of the sacred Potala Palace and pure land of Tibet
    • View the soaring city skylines and feel the pulse of modern Shanghai
    • Walk into a local Chinese family, interact & dine with the hosts in their home

What's this trip about?

    Tibet is one of the most mystical and spiritually holy places on earth. Explore this sacred land and visit the majestic Potala Palace, where you will also meet the hospitable Tibetan people with their unique folk customs. The tour will also show you the diversityof Beijing, Xi’an and Shanghai, the top travel destinations for any China tours.

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Details

Itinerary focusOff the Beaten Path
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 18 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CityBeijing
End CityShanghai

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Family Friendly
  • Local Immersion & Homestays
  • Photography

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic Sightseeing
  • History
  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion
  • Photography

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 2

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 18

Trip includes

    • Domestic airfares
    • Hotel accommodation with breakfasts
    • A la carte lunches as itinerary specifies
    • Professional English-speaking guides
    • Drivers & air-conditioned vehicles
    • Entrance fees to tourist sites
    • Tibet Travel Permit
    • Tips or gratuities for hotel porters

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Arrival in Beijing

Accommodation: The Great Wall Hotel Beijing  - the former Sheraton

Our guide will meet you upon your arrival at Beijing Capital Airport after you have cleared immigration and customs. You will then be transferred to the hotel where you will stay for three nights. The rest of the day is free time for resting or self-exploration of the city.

 

Day 2: Beijing

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Your tour today starts at Tiananmen Square, the world's largest square in the city center. Towards the north lies the magnificent Forbidden City. Built 600 years ago, it was the residence of the royal family and the office where emper...

Day 3: Beijing

Meals: Breakfast

A morning excursion will take you to the Mutianyu Great Wall, which winds itself up and down across mountains and resembles a gigantic dragon. It will surely give any visitor some kind of nostalgic feelings about this world wonder. We will arra...

Day 4: Beijing - Xi'an

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Accommodation: Sheraton Hotel

In the morning, you will pay a visit to the most famous imperial garden, the Summer Palace. This garden inherited the imperial gardens concept, as well as the essence of garden construction from so...

Day 5: Xi'an

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Your itinerary today starts with the world's eighth wonder, the Terracotta Army. The museum houses the 2,200-year-old life size clay warriors and horses, as well as the delicate bronze vessels.  It is believed that the first E...

Day 6: Xi'an - Lhasa

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Xinding Hotel

Take a morning flight to Lhasa. The local guide will be at the airport to meet and transfer you to the hotel. The rest of the day will be free. Try adapting to the high altitude first.

Day 7: Lhasa

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

After breakfast at your hotel, visit the Norbulingka Park. It is also known as the 'Summer Palace' in Lhasa because successive Dalai Lamas have handled political affairs and lived here during the summer months. Wandering inside the pa...

Day 8: Lhasa

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Visit the Potala Palace, the highlight of our visit to Lhasa. With a history of 1,300 years, it is the most splendid building that combines the styles of Tibetan Buddhist temple and palace. The delicate cultural relics and beautiful m...

Day 9: Lhasa - Shanghai

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Accommodation: Crowne Plaza Century Park Shanghai

You will explore Tibet Museum this morning. It is the first modern museum in the city which boasts numerous rare collections that tell the history of Tibet, its culture and civi...

Day 10: Shanghai

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

After breakfast, our guide will accompany you to visit Shanghai Museum, praised as the largest Chinese ancient art gallery. Appreciate the excellent collections of potteries, porcelains, jades, paintings, seals and ancient furniture i...

Day 11: Departure from Shanghai

Meals: Breakfast

Your wonderful escorted tour ends today. We hope you have made new friends and taken memorable photos. Please make sure you get to the airport on time as airport transfer is not included in our service. We wish you a safe journey home!

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Dates & Availability

Price From $2,629
Price per day$239
Single supplement (single occupancy)$499
Last Updated: 2/23/2024

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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.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • International airfares
    • Entry Visa fees
    • Personal expenses
    • Tips or gratuities for guides and drivers

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Meals Included

10 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches and 1 Dinner

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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Trip ID
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