6 days tour

6 Days Lhasa Gyantse Shigatse Group Tour

6 Days Lhasa Gyantse Shigatse Group Tour

This tour includes:

Insurance

Travel Agency Liability insurance

Others

Free Lhasa Railway Station transfer at all time on first & last day; Pick-up from the airport to hotel at 9:30 am, 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm on the first day; Drop-off from your hotel to Lhasa Gonggar Airport at 8:30 am, 12:30 pm and 2:30 pm on the last day; On Day 5, if GTT decides to use Option B, the hard seat train tickets from Shigatse to Lhasa will be included by GTT; Attractions: all entrance fee mentioned in itinerary; Permit: Tibet Tourism Bureau Permit (TTB); Government Taxday; Express delivery fee of Permit (eg. SF. Express); Oxygen tank for emergency use; Two bottles of mineral water per person per day.

Meals

5 breakfasts

Accommodation

5 Nights, twin room en suite in 3โ˜…/4โ˜… Hotel

Guide

Experienced local English-speaking tour guide

Transport

Travel-licensed vehicle according to group size & season as itinerary needed including gas and parking fee Local transport

Not included:

Flights

International flight to and out of China Domestic flight/train to and out of Lhasa (Weโ€™d like to book the domestic flight/train ticket at the BEST price. Please contact us for details.)

Others

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. Each of you is suggested to tip them 5-10 USD/day in total 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 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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Itinerary of your trip 6 Days Lhasa Gyantse Shigatse Group Tour

  • Day 1 Day 1: Arrival In Lhasa
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Arrival In Lhasa

      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 greet you at Lhasa Airport/Railway with traditional Tibetan white scarf to wish you good luck! Then transfer you to the hotel, the rest of the day you will be free to wander around the city on your own but try not to overtax yourself. The first dayโ€™s well-rest is crucial to acclimatize high altitude. Remember to drink lots of water, eat light, and not to shower if you can help it.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Lhasa Suburb
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Lhasa Suburb

      Todayโ€™s first attraction is to visit Drepung Monastery which is the worldโ€™s largest monastery that housed for more than 10,000 monks; it was the resident of the Dalai Lama. In the afternoon you will first visit the Tibet Museum. Here you can see life scenes, exquisite clothing, house architecture, and festival customs, etc. to explore the special and mysterious Tibetan customs. Then you will visit Norbulingka, which is a typical Tibetan-style royal garden, the summer resort of the Dalai Lama. .

  • Day 3 Day 3: Lhasa City
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Lhasa City

      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, it was first built by 33rd King Songtsen Gangpo in the 7th century and rebuilt it later in 17th century by 5th Dalai Lama, now it is a museum and world heritage site. 


      In the afternoon, we will go to visit Jokhang Temple in the center of the old Lhasa city. Jokhang Temple is one of the most sacred temples in all over Tibet and it is always bustling with earnest local pilgrims since from early days. After that you will take a walk around the Barkhor street which is the one of the most devotional circuit as well as crowded central market of Lhasa, Barkhor Street is located in the old area of Lhasa City Tibet, it is a very ancient round street surrounding the Jokhang Temple and the locals are always proud of it. As a symbol of Lhasa, it is also a must-see place for visitors.

  • Day 4 Day 4: Lhasa- Gyantse(4040M)- Shigatse(3840M)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Lhasa- Gyantse(4040M)- Shigatse(3840M)

      We will pass by Gampala pass (4794m) on the way from Lhasa to Shigatse and visit Yamdrok Lake, it is one of the three largest sacred lakes in Tibet, and itโ€™s around 70km long. The lake is surrounded by many snow-capped mountains and is fed by numerous small streams. 


      Later we will pass and enjoy the Karola Glacier on the roadside; it is about 300m from the main highway with easy access on your way to Gyantse. Then visit Pelkor Chode Monastery is the main monastery in Gyantse. Pelkhor Choede in Gyantse town is located about 230km to the south of Lhasa and 100km to the east of Shigatse. The monastery is a short walk from the heart of the town.

  • Day 5 Day 5: Shigatse-Lhasa
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Shigatse-Lhasa

      In the morning, we will visit the home of Panchen Lama - Tashilunpo Monastery, it was founded by the 1st Dalai Lama in 1447, is a historic and culturally important monastery in Shigatse and also the second-largest city in Tibet. It located on a hill in the center of the city, the full name in Tibetan of the monastery means "all fortune and happiness gathered here" or "heap of glory". For the trip back to Lhasa later afternoon, we will provide you two solutions which will be decided by Great Tibet Tour.

      Option A: Drive from Shigatse โ€“ Lhasa;

      Option B: Train from Shigatse โ€“ Lhasa;

      For Option B, the guide will accompany you to take a taxi to Shigatse Railway Station, and take the train from Shigatse to Lhasa. And upon your arrival in Lhasa, we will arrange you to be dropped off at your hotel. The taxi & train fare are included in the cost.

  • Day 6 Day 6: Depart From Lhasa
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Depart From Lhasa

      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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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 2 / Max: 80

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