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Deep in the spectacular Himalayan Mountains, Lhasa is a jewel of a destination. Potala Palace, the former residence of the Dalai Lama, is a major attraction, but you’ll also find numerous important temples and even the world’s highest brewery.
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1. 3-Night Lhasa City Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
This 3-Night Lhasa City tour offers you insights on fascinating history and unique culture of Tibet. Step into the past as you travel through the fabled capital city of Tibet. If you have limited time to experience glorious Tibetan culture and what it has to offer, this is the perfect tour. You will visit major attractions including Bokhang Temple, Bakhore Square, Sera Monastery, Potala Palace, and Norbulingka Summer Palace during the trip.
Inclusions: 3 nights accommodation at Rama Kharpo Hotel, All necessary Tibet Travel Permits, Airport pickup and drop-off, Taxi or bus fares during the tour, Tibetan English-speaking guide, Breakfast
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Transportation to/from Lhasa, personal expenses
Reviewed By loesta
Because of the current situation with corona my mother and I unfortunately had to cancel the trip. We got our refund back. The contact was pleasant and the people of the company were very kind. Hopefully, my mother and I will be able to travel with Tibet Experience next year.
2. 5-Night Lhasa City Private Tour
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 50 reviews
This 5 nights Lhasa City private tour showcases the finest Tibetan Culture that is deeply rooted in Buddhism and various ethnic traditions. During this private tour, not only you will witness mysterious Tibetan Buddhism, but also explore the residence of the Dalai Lamas - Potala Palace. In addition, learn more about the spiritual practice of Tibetans by visiting Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery, Jokhang Temple, Ganden Monastery, and Drak Yerpa Monastery. Moreover, immerse yourself in local lifestyle by spending one night at a home-stay in the famous birth place of the 33rd Tibetan King - Songtsan Gampo, Gyama Village and mingle at a local household for an organic Tibetan meal.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Local guide, Professional driver, Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner), Accommodation as per itinerary, National Park fees, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Environmental Management Charge (Reef Tax), Transport by private vehicle, Fuel surcharge, Bottled water
Exclusions: Airfare/Train tickets to/from Lhasa, Chinese Visa, Tibet Travel Permit, Food and drinks, unless specified, Personal expenses, Gratuities
Reviewed By KellieMcK
I am heartbroken that I am not able to take the trip to Tibet that I have spent months planning with Songtsan Travel due to the coronavirus outbreak in China. I have been looking forward to this trip for a very long time. I am disabled and in a wheelchair. Traveling is very difficult for me. I spent months working with Songtsan to plan a 2 night trip to Tibet including flights from Chengdu that would work for me and my travel companion. I have a lot of particulares that I need accommodated on my trips and Songtsan accommodated my every need. I was looking forward to meeting them and spending time with them in person in their country. Hopefully, I will be able to do that someday. Songtsan is very accommodating, responsive and caring. If I am able to finally travel to Tibet, I will definitely plan my trip with them again. I very much hope to do that someday. Thank you, Songtsan.
3. 4 Day Lhasa City Sightseeing
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4.8 based on 13 reviews
This 4 days sightseeing group tour from Lhasa is perfect for those who have a smaller budget, yet still want a high quality tour of Tibet. Despite being priced for budget travelers, 3 of your 3 nights in Tibet are at 3-Star, Tibetan-owned hotels which is currently one of the very few group tours in Tibet that offers such high quality hotels at a budget price! In addition, your English-speaking Tibetan expert guide will help you learn more about the unique culture and religion of Tibet.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, 3 nights accommodation, All travel permits for Tibet, All administrative fees, Pick up and Drop off , English-speaking Tibetan tour guide, Breakfast per itinerary, One case of bottled water and shared oxygen tank in the vehicle
Exclusions: Chinese Visa, Transportation to/from Tibet, Single room supplement fee at USD$30 per person, Lunch and dinner, Personal expenses, Souvenir photos (available to purchase), Gratuities for guide and driver (optional)
Reviewed By Karen T
We spent 12 days in Tibet in January 2020, in the middle of the Tibetan winter. It was cold, but the skies were an incredible clear blue. There were few tourists. The Tibetan farmers and nomads had left their icy hills and farms and made the pilgrimage to the many monasteries. The local people were extremely friendly and made us feel very welcome. We like to choose local companies and Tibet Travelers was recommended by the Tibet Lonely Planet guide book. The Manager is Tenzin Dhondup, who was extremely helpful from the first to the last email, and met us shortly after arriving in Lhasa. I had many, many questions to ask and all were answered clearly and accurately. Everything went like clockwork. We took the train from Beijing to Lhasa and were met at the station by our guide Nyima and driver Tenzin. Nyima spoke excellent English and calmly navigated us through the next 12 days. He was a fantastic guide, attentive to our questions and concerns, extremely punctual, very knowledgeable and knew when to step back when we wanted some time to ourselves. Tenzin was a careful and considerate driver, we never once felt unease during the trip, on some quite challenging roads and amazingly high passes, The trip itself was amazing. We spent 3 nights in Lhasa - helpful to acclimatise to the altitude, 1 night in Gyantse, 1 night in Shigatse, 2 nights in Pelber (New Tingri) - we chose not to spent the night at Everest Base Camp because of the extreme cold and wind that day, 1 night in Shigatse, 1 night in Samye and 2 nights back in Lhasa. We visited many monasteries, that included all the four schools of Buddhism. This included Jokhang Temple, Potala Palace, Ralung, Shalu, Sakya and Rongbuk Monasteries as well as the Gyantse Kumbum and Drak Yerba meditation caves, as well as others. Some were enormous, filled and surrounded by local pilgrims, others much smaller. We saw incredible Buddha statues, paintings, tapestries, scriptures in beautiful rooms, all enhanced by the light of the Yak butter candles. The devotion of the Monks, local people, nomads and pilgrims was palpable, especially walking the Barkhor around the Johkang Temple. The stark winter beauty of the country was awe inspiring. Yamdrok Lake, Mt Nyenchen Khangsar glacier, Yarlung Tsangpo Brahmaputra river, Ganden valley, the Himalayas and of course the incredible North Face of Mount Everest - from the distance at Geu La Pass and close up at Base Camp. We also had plenty of time to explore each town we visited, sampling local food in both tiny and enormous teahouses, and exploring the intriguing local shops and markets. We also discovered more modern restaurants and wine bars that had great food, wine and atmosphere. All in all an amazing trip. Thank you again to Tenzin, Nyima and Tenzin for a trip of a lifetime. I would strongly recommend Tibet Travelers to anyone thinking of visiting this beautiful country
4. 3-Night Lhasa City Small Group Tour
Overall Ratings
4.7 based on 16 reviews
This tour covers all three world heritage sites, like the winter palace of the Dalai lama - Potala Palace, most important temple of Tibetan Buddhism - Jokhang Temple, and its surroundings - Barkhor street . You’ll visit Lhasa’s great religious institutions of Sera and Drepung. Watch the monks debate their religious interpretations and enjoy 3 nights of accommodations with this package.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Tibet travel permit and other necessary permits, Transportation by comfortable van or minibus with experienced local driver (gasoline is included), English-speaking Tibetan guide, 3-night accommodations at a 4-star or 3-star hotel (Option), Tourist accident/casualty insurance, Meals as per itinerary (B-breakfast, L-lunch, D-dinner), Welcome Dinner in local restaurant when group members meet in Lhasa, Pickup and drop-off from the airport or the train station, Drinking water provided during the trip, Entrance fee of tourist sites
Exclusions: Single-supplement if you are a single traveler (when there is no another traveller to share twin room with you), All lunches and dinners, Tips to driver and tour guide
Reviewed By U5515UVjoshuaa
Back in October of 2017, I wanted to visit Tibet. While looking on Wechat articles for some way to get there, I came across Susan Lee, an amazing part of the Tibet Vista team, who helped me ultimately choose the 7-night Lhasa to Everest Base Camp tour, and it was an experience of a lifetime. I'm so glad I took the chance to go. I was teaching English in Beijing at the time, so although my trip from Beijing to Xining, and from there to Lhasa (the main city in Tibet), was likely much shorter than many other travelers coming in from around the world will experience, there were still many documents that everyone needs to prepare before you're allowed to step foot in the area, and Susan helped me with everything. She was very professional, experienced with the process, and answered every question I had. Two thumbs up to her! :) While in Tibet you'll experience bus rides in comfortable chairs viewing pristine lakes, glaciers and plentiful grasslands where yaks roam. Near the monasteries you'll watch monks engage each other with their famous debate routine, you'll see cats relaxing within every temple, comfortably adapted to the altitude, and all along the main city, you'll have opportunities to taste the local cuisine. Try the yak butter tea - it was a bit salty in my opinion, but I found it warmed me right up during the colder nights, it helped a lot. Our tour guide, Norbu, was knowledgeable of the area, spoke English, Mandarin and Tibetan, was very experienced, hospitable and you could just tell he loved the job. The altitude is such that when you reach some of the lower summits for photo-shoots, you'll see clouds *below* you. Be prepared to take warm clothing, hiking boots, and high spf-rated sunblock (being above the clouds means more direct sunburns despite the chilly environment). I also remember having to buy a new pair of sunglasses from a shop during a break one day, the sun can be quite bright up there. One thing I noticed some fellow tour group members complaining about while on the trip, were the small tolls you'd have to pay when visiting the bathrooms. They'd say they shouldn't have to pay to use the toilet, etc. I'd like to point out that Tibet is one of the most remote regions on Earth, it costs quite a bit to build infrastructure in places like that. When you go, just be aware that each time you visit a restroom when the bus stops, there will likely be locals at the doors asking you to pay 1 yuan to enter. One yuan is only worth about 15 cents (as of this review), it isn't a large amount, and please remember it goes directly towards the new infrastructure being built there so that it can one day be on par with what you're used to accessing back home. Altitude sickness is also a thing that happens to some travelers, but rest assured - the Tibet Vista team have you covered. The hotels you'll be staying at are equipped with anti-altitude medication and small portable oxygen tank canisters you can purchase, which help alleviate any dizziness or discomfort you may experience. Finally when you reach the base camp at Everest, there's a picturesque creek off to the side where tourists often gather to stack stones on top of each other for pretty pictures. Elsewhere on the site you'll be able to take amazing pictures and selfies, and also stay there overnight. The beds inside the shelters are super comfortable, and they have plenty of warm blankets, and the locals that host them provide hot beverages throughout the night, and a hot meal in the early morning, they're very hospitable people. The best pictures of Mount Everest are taken at early morning, between 5 and 7 am, when the sunlight shines off the peak and the clouds surrounding it produce this beautiful pinkish hue. Simply amazing, the stories and pictures you can tell your family and friends are worth every penny. P.S. - This trip review is for when I traveled to Tibet in October of 2017, but I unfortunately didn't leave a review back then (this site apparently only allows submitting reviews from a year back at most, it will say "Oct. 2019" below - but I went in 2017, just for clarification). Obviously, back in 2017 there was no Covid-19 virus, so there was no need for temperature checks, hand sanitizers, etc. However, for the sake of the algorithm, I will say "YES" to all the survey questions it will list about Covid-19-related safety below.
5. 4 Days Top Lhasa Group Tour
This top Lhasa city small group tour covers world heritage sites such as Norbulinka and Potala Palace, the important temple of Tibetan Buddhism - Jokhang Temple, and Tibetan Barkhor street. Enjoy watching the monks debating at Sera Monastery. Tour Price Per Person (twin-share room basis)
Inclusions: All necessary Travel Permits (not eligible for travelers entering Tibet from Nepal), Tourist accident/casualty insurance
Exclusions: Admission fee of tourist sites listed in itinerary, Professional local guide, 3-night accommodations at a 4-star or 3-star hotel (Option), Meals as per itinerary (B-breakfast, L-lunch, D-dinner), Single-supplement if you are a single travele, Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities
Reviewed By Dennison-Mathew
Tony was responsive and attentive from the very first time we contacted him. He helped arrange our Tibet travel permits and customised our tour to accommodate a separate day trip to Yamdrok Lake. Overall, it was his patience over a course of 4 weeks while we sorted out our train tickets that really impressed us. He provided great advice on how to acclimate to the altitude and ensured we planned enough rest days before commencing our tour. The car pick-up and drop-offs, as well as his choice of a wonderful and knowledgable English speaking guide was highly appreciated. Tony was very flexible when we communicated that we preferred to book our own accommodation and train tickets and never pushed a “package”. Great service and would highly recommend!
6. 9 Day Lhasa City Essential Group Tour with Kathmandu Sightseeing
With limited time or budget, Lhasa City Essential Group Tour will allow you to experience Lhasa, the Place of Gods – the red and white Potala soaring above the holy city; the beating spiritual heart of Tibet, Jokhang with pilgrims prostrating; Barkhor Street full of stalls selling prayer wheels and turquoise, Muslim traders, thangka workshop. The tour covers UNESCO listed World Heritage sites of Kathmandu Valley which includes Pashupatinath temple one of the ancient and holy place of Hindu religion, Boudanath Stupa which is famous as the biggest Stupa in Nepal which was once the main trade route for two Himalayan countries Tibet and Nepal, Swayambhunath Stupa which is at the small hilltop also known as monkey temple and Kathmandu Durbar Square which is once the royal palace of Nepal.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, All pick up and drop services, All entrance fees as applicable , Luxurious vehicle during sightseeing, Accommodation on BB basis in Kathmandu , Permit: Tibet Tourism Bureau Permit (TTB);, Meal: 3 Breakfasts & 1 Welcome Dinner, Lodgings: 3 Nights, twin room en suite in 3★, Free Lhasa Railway Station transfer at all time on first & last day, Free Lhasa Airport pick-up at 12:30pm or 15:30pm from Lhasa Airport on first day, Attractions: all entrance fee mentioned in itinerary;, Experienced local English-speaking tour guide for Tibet, Food & lodgings for guide & driver, Express delivery fee of Permit (eg. SF. Express), Round airfare from Kathmandu to Lhasa , China visa fee
Exclusions: If your flight isn’t within our free service time, USD 60/vehicle/time, Optional sights, Super-fast express delivery of Tibet Entry Permit , Additional days caused by unexpected nature disasters, Gratuities for guide & driver, about CNY 50/day for each of them in Tibet, Nepal Travel Visa , International airfares to and from Kathmandu, Tips , Personnel expenses , Travel insurance
Reviewed By Kiran S
The Vijaya stupa is good for short hiking. It is 2hr from swayambhu as I travelled from here. This is peaceful place and not so crowded. Not recommended in rainy seasons.
7. City tour Lhasa
guide service local culture everything would make it so special.it would be one of the most unforgettable time in your life.the people the culture tour atmosphere.tibet autonomous region is the highest from the world you will bring the best luck back to home from the peak of the world.guiding knowledge and service would make your trip so unique.best knowledge for bot sides of culture religion and customs also the local sites.make the trip so wonderful and full of adventures.best trip ever.an importance to let the travelers know tibet is different from other.for the westerners need tibet permit to enter tibet without it non traveler can enter tibet.to apply tibet permit we need time so a month or half at-least in advance before the day of travel.within it will apply it and send to you.this way could enter tibet in the day of travel.deposit money in advance too just for confirm our work.we start to pay the bookings and permits in advance so that just to make sure.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation
Exclusions: Meals shopping drinks are not included
8. Central tibet tour to south and north sides with city tour7-8 days
guide service local culture everything would make it so special.it would be one of the most unforgettable time in your life.the people the culture tour atmosphere.tibet autonomous region is the highest from the world you will bring the best luck back to home from the peak of the world.guiding knowledge and service would make your trip so unique.best knowledge for bot sides of culture religion and customs also the local sites.make the trip so wonderful and full of adventures.best trip ever.an importance to let the travelers know tibet is different from other.for the westerners need tibet permit to enter tibet without it non traveler can enter tibet.to apply tibet permit we need time so a month or half at-least in advance before the day of travel.within it will apply it and send to you.this way could enter tibet in the day of travel.deposit money in advance too just for confirm our work.we start to pay the bookings and permits in advance so that just to make sure.book the trip yr earlier
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation
Exclusions: Meals shopping drinks are not included
9. Mainly central tibet and city tour trip.
Edit guide service local culture everything would make it so special.it would be one of the most unforgettable time in your life.the people the culture tour atmosphere.tibet autonomous region is the highest from the world you will bring the best luck back to home from the peak of the world.guiding knowledge and service would make your trip so unique.best knowledge for bot sides of culture religion and customs also the local sites.make the trip so wonderful and full of adventures.best trip ever.an importance to let the travelers know tibet is different from other.for the westerners need tibet permit to enter tibet without it non traveler can enter tibet.to apply tibet permit we need time so a month or half at-least in advance before the day of travel.within it will apply it and send to you.this way could enter tibet in the day of travel.deposit money in advance too just for confirm our work.we start to pay the bookings and permits in advance just to make sure after all these no cancel.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation
Exclusions: Meals shopping drinks are not included
10. 8 days Tibet Highlights from Lhasa to Everest Base Camp in small group
This is the normal travel route to Lhasa and Everest Base Camp. If you are not used to high altitude, this is the best travel route that contains almost all the sights in Lhasa. Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Road, Drepung and sera Monastery with Gyantse Kumbum and Shigatse Tashi Lhunpho Monastery. Tourists can visit many natural landscapes such as beautiful Lake Yamdrok tso and glaciers with best views of Mt. Everest, the highest mountain in the world.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Landing and facility fees, Tickets according to the program, Hotels according to the program, Tibet Permits, English speaking tour guide
Exclusions: Flight tickets, Train tickets, Visa for China, Usual tips and personal expenses
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