Adventure Friendship
Lhasa Yamdrok Lake Tour
Trip Overview
Trip Highlight
- Visit UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Potala Palace & Jokhang Temple.
- Explore Drepung & Sera Monasteries, witnessing the famous monk debates.
- Experience Tibetan daily life in tea houses, markets, and monastic colleges.
- Scenic drive to Yamdrok Lake, one of Tibet’s sacred “Three Holy Lakes.”
- Enjoy panoramic lake views from four unique platforms.
- Visit the isolated monastery on Rutog Island and meet the resident monk.
- Leisure time by the lakeshore with a local Tibetan family lunch.
- Comfortable pace—perfect for families, couples, and senior travelers.
Detailed Itinerary
- Day 1 : Arrival in Lhasa (3,656m)
Upon arrival at Lhasa airport or train station, you’ll be warmly welcomed with a traditional Tibetan Hada scarf. Enjoy a scenic drive along the Yarlung Tsangpo and Lhasa rivers before checking into your hotel. The rest of the day is for rest and acclimatization.
- Day 2 : Drepung and Sera Monasteries
Begin your cultural journey with a visit to Drepung Monastery, once the largest in Tibet, where you’ll explore its grand halls and monastic life. In the afternoon, continue to Sera Monastery to witness the famous monks’ debates, a lively tradition that brings Tibetan Buddhist philosophy to life.
- Day 3 : Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Street
Discover the iconic Potala Palace, former residence of the Dalai Lamas, and admire its treasures and panoramic views. Visit Longwangtan Park for another angle of the palace before heading to Jokhang Temple, Tibet’s most sacred shrine. Stroll around Barkhor Street with pilgrims and enjoy Tibetan sweet tea in a lively local tea house.
- Day 4 : Excursion to Yamdrok Lake
Take a scenic drive to Yamdrok Lake, a dazzling turquoise gem surrounded by snow-capped peaks. Enjoy stunning views from multiple platforms, visit the monastery on Rutog Island, and meet its solitary monk. Savor a local family-style lunch by the lakeshore before returning to Lhasa via the dramatic Gampala Pass.
- Day 5 : Departure from Lhasa
Your guide will transfer you to the airport or train station for your onward journey, marking the end of your Tibet adventure.
Trip Cost Inclusion
- Tibet Travel Permit and all required local travel documents for this tour (excluding expedited processing fees).
- Comfortable tourist vehicle (5–29 seats, depending on group size) for all local transfers.
- Entrance tickets for all tourist sites listed in the itinerary.
- Meals as specified in the itinerary.
- Knowledgeable English-speaking Tibetan local tour guide (shared group basis). For guides in other languages, please inquire.
- Accommodation in hotels listed in the itinerary or equivalent 3-star hotels. (Hotel upgrades available at extra cost. Single room supplement applies if not sharing a room.)
- Free shuttle service between Lhasa Gonggar Airport/Lhasa Railway Station and your hotel in downtown Lhasa.
- Service charges and government taxes.
- All tour arrangements including planning, handling, operations, and communication.
- Tourist accident/casualty insurance.
- Additional services: complimentary Tibetan souvenirs, tourist map, portable oxygen, medical oxygen in the vehicle, bottled mineral water, and more.
Trip Cost Exclusion
- China Visa. (Visa assistance, including Chinese Group Visa from Nepal to Tibet, available on request.)
- International flights to/from China.
- Domestic flights/trains to/from Lhasa. (We can assist with ticket booking on request.)
- Single Room Supplement. (Default hotel rooms are twin-bedded for double occupancy. A single room supplement is required if you prefer a private room or if sharing is not available. Please ask for details.)
- Meals not specified in the itinerary.
- Tips for the guide and driver. (Recommended: USD 7 / RMB 50 per person per day, shared between guide and driver, based on service satisfaction.)
- Expenses due to force majeure (e.g., natural disasters, traffic control, flight delays or cancellations, visa issues, loss of valuables, etc.).
- Personal expenses (e.g., laundry, phone calls, snacks, soft drinks, alcoholic beverages, optional activities, etc.).
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