| Destination: |
Lhasa, Shigatse |
| Duration: |
7 Days & 6 Nights |
| Tour Type: |
Multi-City Tour |
| Tour Code: | CTP-215 |
| Departure: |
Daily |
Highlights
- Hiking excursions
Pilgrimage route
Lakeside picnic lunch
Monastery stay
Buddhist scripture printing
Monk debates
- Day 01
- Destinations: Arrive in Lhasa
- Activities:Our guide will greet you outside the baggage claim area of Lhasa Airport and transfer you to check in the hotel. Upon arrival, you may feel a little bit uncomfortable at 3,650 meters high altitude. It is suggested that you avoid strenuous activities and have a good rest at the hotel today.
- Hotel:Lhasa Dhood Gu Hotel
- Day 02
- Destinations: Lhasa
- Activities:Today we will visit the highest palace in the world— Potala Palace which is the Dalai Lama's winter palace. It locates on the red hill, a good viewing point in Lhasa.In the afternoon, we go to the renowned Jokhang Temple which will provide us one of your first sights of devout Tibetans. In the temple we will see the glistening Sakyamuni statue which is considered as Tibetan Buddhism's rarity. After then, stroll around the bustling Barkhor Street.
- Hotel:Lhasa Dhood Gu Hotel
- Meals: Lunch
- Day 03
- Destinations: Lhasa-Yamdrok-Gyantse-Shigatse
- Activities:After breakfast, we will drive you southwards to Gyangtse which is located about 230 kilometers from Lhasa. On the way, you will drop in at the Yamdrok Yumtso Lake, which is one of the three sacred lakes in Tibet and located 4,441 meters above sea level. The crystal and quiet lake under pure sky is praised to be a graceful beauty in the arm of the magnificent Himalayas. Enjoy a picnic lunch at holy Yamdrok Tso Lake.Continue drive to Shigatse. On the way, we can see the Karola Glacier and visit Pelkhor monastery for its famous Kumbum Pagoda.Check in hotel at the Shigatse.
- Hotel:SHANDONG MANSION SHIGATSE
- Meals: Lunch
- Day 04
- Destinations: Shigatse-Shegar
- Activities:After breakfast visit Pachen Lama's seat place, the great Tashilumpo monastery, a very big and complex monastery in Tibet. Then, have a look at the Local Market.Today will continue drive to Shegar on the way,visit Sakya Monastery.After lunch, drive to Shegar( new Tingri).
- Hotel:Tingri Everest Guest House
- Meals: Lunch
- Day 05
- Destinations: Shegar-Everest Base Camp-Shigatse
- Activities:Today break away from the Friendship Highway and travel towards Rongbuk near the Mount Everest Base Camp.The most exciting moment of your tour is coming today. From Dingri, we will drive you to the 5,200-meter high Everest Base Camp. The astonishing snow mountain and changeful cloud will be in your touch. Besides, you will tour around the Rongbuk Monastery located 5,150 meters above sea level, the world highest monastery. The monastery is small in size, but it has many colorful and lively murals as well as the mildest atmosphere.Later,drive back to Shigatse.
- Hotel:SHANDONG MANSION SHIGATSE
- Meals: Lunch
- Day 06
- Destinations: Shigatse-Lhasa
- Activities:The road condition from Shigatse back to Lhasa is not bad. Again, you could have a glance at those scenic villages, mountains and streams en route. Please ease yourself during this 400-kilometer's driving.
- Hotel:Lhasa Dhood Gu Hotel
- Meals: Lunch
- Day 07
- Destinations: Depart from Lhasa
- Activities:Our guide will transfer you to the airport to take the homeward flight. Wish you a nice trip back home with beautiful memories of your China Tour!
Price Includes
- Hotel accommodation in twin shared room with daily breakfast.
Meals as specified in the itinerary (B=Breakfast L=Lunch D=Dinner).
Domestic flights, trains or buses as specified in the itinerary
Airport tax and fuel fee.
Private car/coach for transfers service and sightseeing program as indicated in the itinerary.
Local English-speaking tour guide for transfers and sightseeing program as indicated in each city.
Entrance fees to scenic spots as indicated in the itinerary.
Service charge and government Taxes.
Price Excludes
- Entry or exit China international airfare or train tickets.
Air tickets or train tickets which are not specified in the itinerary on the first arrival day and last departure day.
Hotel room/cruise cabin single supplement.
Personal expenses such as laundry, drinks, fax, telephone call, optional activities, etc.
Gratuities to the tour guide, driver and hotel bellboy.
National tour guide accompany from the arrival city to the departure city in China.
Excess baggage charges.
Fees for entry visa to China.
Traveler insurance.
Services not mentioned in the itinerary.
Cancellation and refund policy for Tours reservation
- If you want to cancel your booking or part of it, you must advise us in writing to chinatours@ChinaTravelDepot.com by e-mail or 0086-10-58158822 by fax. The letter must be signed by the lead name on the booking and once we receive it you should expect to receive a cancellation letter within 24 hours. If you do not then please contact us to ensure your letter has been received.
- To cover the cost of processing your cancellation and to compensate us for the risk that we may not be able to resell your travel arrangements, we make a cancellation charge on the scale shown below. The person who made the booking is responsible for paying this charge. The size of the charge depends on when we receive your cancellation notice or letter or how you would like us to deal with your payment providing that we have received your full payment for the tours.
- No Cancellation Fees if written cancellation notice is received more than 30 days prior to tour departure!
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Cancellation in advance
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Cancellation penalty
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More than 30 days
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No Cancellation Fee
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30-10 days
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50% of the full payment
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9-0 days or no show
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100% of the full payment
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