Tour Itinerary
Day 1, Beijing-Lhasa
Hotel/apartment pick-up in the morning around 6:30am by our guide & vehicle with driver. Then transfer to the airport to catch your flight for Lhasa (6 hours flight, stop-over at Chengdu). Our guide will help you with the check-in process; she/he will not leave until they see you off to the security check.
Upon arrival at Lhasa airport, you will be met by our local private English-speaking guide (she/he will hold a sign with your name on it in the terminal lobby) & driver. Once you arrive, you will be transferred to the hotel. On the way there, you will be greeted by the Nietang Budda– a Budda image engraved in a mountain face. After arriving at the hotel, we will rest and acclimatize to the altitude.
Meal: none
Day 2, Lhasa tour
You will be picked up in the morning, then will spend the entire day sightseeing, starting with the Potala Palace. It takes at least 2 hours to visit all the rooms, halls and chapels of the massive complex. Then drive to the most revered religious structure in Tibet, the Jokhang Temple. Bustling with worshippers and harboring ancient rituals, the Jokhang is a truly unique experience. The street surrounding the Jokhang is known as Barkhor Street- Lhasa's most interesting pilgrimage circuit. This area of the Old Town is both the spiritual heart of Lhasa and the main commercial district for Tibetans. After exploring the city, you will be transferred back to the hotel.
Meal: Breakfast + Lunch
Day 3, Lhasa-Beijing
Hotel check-out & pick-up in the morning and visit the rest of the city. After lunch, we will take you to the airport to catch your flight to Beijing. Our guide will help you with the check-in process; she/he will not leave until they see you off to the security check.
Upon arrival in Beijing (11:45 pm), you will be met by our guide (she/he will hold a sign with your name on it in the terminal lobby) & driver again, and provide transportation for you back to your hotel/apartment.
Flight Information for your reference:
Beijing to Lhasa CZ3183 07:50-13:30 / CA4112 08:55-14:40 economic class
Lhasa to Beijing CZ3184 14:40-20:30 / CA4111 15:55-21:30 economic class
*The actual flight information may vary from above.
Tour Includes:
Private English-speaking tour guide
Private vehicle in Beijing & Lhasa
Hotel accommodation in Lhasa (3-star hotel)
Tibet entry permit
Round trip airfares
Entrance fees listed above
Meals as listed above
Free-bottled mineral water
Travel insurance
Tour Excludes:
Personal expenses
Tips to the guide and driver
Notes:
A. Please fill in the form carefully, your personal information here should match what is on your passport for travel purposes.
B. This is a private tour package. No other travelers will join your exclusive group.
C. Please be sure to bring your passport as you will not be allowed to board the plane without it.
D. If your flight from Beijing is cancelled or delayed to a certain degree due to bad weather, mechanical problems, government acts, strike, etc. we will gladly refund ALL your money or if you would like, we may switch the tour to an alternate day with no extra cost.
E. Only traditional Chinese meals are planned for your lunch, if this is not preferable please let your tour guide know in advance.