4-Day Lhasa City Tour
Professional English Speaking Guide
Max Group size of 12 people
All accomodations included
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Price of tour: $488*
* (Price can be 10% lower or higher depending on the season. Please tell us your preferred travel month in the booking form)
Short tour summary
This 4-day Lhasa city tour offers a perfect introduction to Tibetan culture, history, and religion. You’ll visit the most iconic landmarks in Lhasa, including the majestic Potala Palace, the sacred Jokhang Temple, and the vibrant Barkhor Street. Gain insight into monastic life at Drepung and Sera Monasteries, where you can witness the unique Buddhist debate tradition.
Day by day schedule:
Day 1: Arrival in Lhasa (3650m)
Upon your arrival at Lhasa Gonggar Airport or the train station, our local Tibetan guide will greet you and transfer you to your hotel in the city (approx. 70km, 1 hour drive). Spend the rest of the day resting and acclimatizing to the high altitude and plateau environment.
Day 2: Lhasa City Tour – Drepung Monastery & Sera Monastery
After breakfast, visit Drepung Monastery, the largest monastery in Lhasa, once home to over 10,000 monks. Enjoy lunch at the monastery restaurant (at your own expense). In the afternoon, continue to the Sera Monastery to observe the famous monk debate session.
Day 3: Lhasa City Tour – Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple & Barkhor Street
Today you’ll explore the heart of Tibetan culture. Visit the Potala Palace, the iconic winter residence of the Dalai Lama. In the afternoon, tour the sacred Jokhang Temple and take a walk around the Barkhor Street pilgrimage circuit. Enjoy local culture with a stop at a Tibetan sweet tea house.
Day 4: Departure from Lhasa
Transfer to the airport or train station for your onward journey. Tour ends.
Included in the price
- Application for Tibet Travel Permit
- Airport and train station pickup and drop service at designated times
- Services of a Tibetan English-speaking guide
- Transportation throughout the tour
- Accommodation in 3 or 4-star hotels with breakfast, based on double occupancy
- Meals as specified above (including 1 welcome dinner)
- Entrance fees
- Travel insurance
- Complimentary bottled water
- Oxygen supply
Excluded from the price
- Flights or trains to and from Tibet
- Additional meals not specified in the itinerary
- Single room supplement for solo travelers requiring a single room or unable to find a roommate
- Tips (We recommend a gratuity of $7 per day per person, to be shared between the driver and guide.)
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