8-Day Tsedang, Shigatse & Lhasa Tibetan Cultural Origins Private Tour

🏯 Discover the cultural origins of Tibet, beginning in 【Tsedang】 with historic 【Yumbulakang Palace】 and 【Samye Monastery】. Travel past the turquoise waters of 【Yamdrok Lake】 and the ice formations of 【Karola Glacier】 to 【Shigatse】, where centuries-old monasteries reveal distinct Tibetan Buddhist traditions. Continue to 【Lhasa】 for 【Potala Palace】, 【Jokhang Temple】, traditional incense making and a peaceful tea experience in the old city. 🌿

8-Day

From US$2,299 p/p

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🏯 Discover the Origins of Tibetan Culture

Visit Yumbulakang Palace and Samye Monastery to explore places traditionally associated with Tibet's earliest royal history and the development of Tibetan Buddhism.

🏞️ Travel Through Tibet's Lake and Glacier Landscapes

Admire the winding waters of Yamdrok Lake and the impressive ice formations of Karola Glacier while traveling from Tsedang to Shigatse.

🪷 Explore Distinct Tibetan Buddhist Traditions

Discover the history and architecture of Sakya, Tashilhunpo, Tsurphu and Drak Yerpa, each associated with important strands of Tibetan religious heritage.

🏡 Share Everyday Experiences with Local Tibetans

Visit a local farming family, enjoy Tibetan butter tea and learn about seasonal agricultural work. On another day, try making traditional Tibetan incense with local hosts.

🍵 Experience Historic Lhasa

Explore Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Street, then enjoy an arranged tea experience at Ani Tsangkhung Nunnery.

费用包含

• Tibet Travel Permit arrangements for eligible travelers, subject to approval

• English-speaking local guide for scheduled sightseeing and transfers

• Private air-conditioned vehicle with driver for scheduled road transfers and sightseeing

• 7 nights of accommodation in the locations specified in the confirmed itinerary

• Scheduled admission tickets and activities listed in the final confirmed itinerary

• Scheduled visits to Yumbulakang Palace, Samye Monastery and Chimpu Meditation Centers

• Scheduled visits to Yamdrok Lake and Karola Glacier

• Scheduled local Tibetan family visit, butter-tea experience and seasonal farming activity

• Scheduled visits to Sakya Monastery and Tashilhunpo Monastery

• Scheduled traditional Tibetan incense-making experience

• Scheduled visits to Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Street

• Scheduled afternoon-tea experience at Ani Tsangkhung Nunnery

• Scheduled visits to Tsurphu Monastery and Drak Yerpa Monastery

• Arrival pickup at Lhasa Gonggar Airport and departure transfer to Lhasa Airport or Railway Station

• Meals expressly listed in the final confirmed itinerary

• Travel assistance and the emergency contact service specified in the confirmed booking

费用不包含

• International and domestic flights or train tickets to and from Tibet

• China visa, if required

• Meals not expressly included in the final confirmed meal plan

• Additional food, snacks, tea and drinks purchased independently

• Additional travel documents, permit fees or special permissions not covered by the confirmed quotation

• Optional meditation guidance, religious activities or cultural experiences beyond the confirmed program

• Optional alternative monastery visits or additional sightseeing not included in the final itinerary

• Personal oxygen products, medical services and emergency medical expenses unless expressly included

• Personal purchases, religious offerings and other personal expenses

• Single Room Supplement

• Travel insurance

• Tips to guides and drivers

• Any service not specifically listed under "The Cost Includes"

预订须知

• The reference price is based on 2 people traveling together on a private tour. Final pricing depends on travel dates, group size, accommodation and itinerary adjustments.

• Eligible foreign travelers require the applicable Tibet travel permits. Please provide passport and visa information in advance. Travel is subject to permit approval and the confirmed route.

• Day 1 begins with pickup at Lhasa Gonggar Airport and a transfer to Tsedang, not an overnight stay in Lhasa. Confirm your arrival flight before booking.

• This is a high-altitude itinerary with long drives and some monastery steps or hillside walks. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before booking if you have relevant health concerns.

• Day 2 meditation at Chimpu is optional. Access to meditation caves and any guided activity depend on local arrangements and individual suitability.

• Day 3 farming activities depend on the season and the host family. Yamdrok Lake and Karola Glacier visits depend on weather and road access.

• Day 4 monastic chanting or debates and Day 7 conversations with monks cannot be guaranteed; all visits must respect the monasteries' schedules and rules.

• Day 5 includes an incense-making experience along the Shigatse → Lhasa road. It does not include a separate trip to the Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon scenic area in eastern Tibet.

• Day 7 normally includes Tsurphu and Drak Yerpa. Sera or Ganden may be arranged as an alternative, not as additional guaranteed visits.

• The reference page does not publish a complete daily meal table. Confirm all breakfasts, lunches, dinners and tea experiences in the final quotation.

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• More than 30 days before departure: 10% cancellation fee

• 30–15 days before departure: 20% cancellation fee

• 14–7 days before departure: 30% cancellation fee

• 6–2 days before departure: 50% cancellation fee

• Less than 48 hours before departure or no-show: 100% cancellation fee

• Any non-refundable costs already incurred for hotels, tickets, transportation, permit arrangements or other services will be deducted from the refundable amount.

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