Trip Code: MTT-102
Trip Valid:  01/01/2007- 31/12/2008
Length: 5 days     

Highlights: 
This tour covers the World Heritage Sites of the Potala Palace and Jokhang Temple and the Barkhor Pilgrimage circuit, the huge monastic institution of Drepung Monastery and Sera Monastery , and also the holy lake -  Namtso lake, which offers a glimpse of the nomad life of the north ( In winter, sometimes the road to Namtso Lake is with heavy snow, we will choose Yamdrok Lake for you instead of Namtso.)

Tour Itinerary: 
B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner

Day 1 Chengdu / Beijing / Xi'an / Kathmandu to Lhasa
Your Tibetan guide will meet you at Lhasa airport and transfer to your hotel in Lhasa(70KM, 40minutes - 1hour). After arrival at Lhasa, have a good rest  to acclimatize in the high altitude(Lhasa, 3650m). Overnight at Lhasa .

Day 2 Lhasa sightseeing (B+L+D)
The first day visit the World Heritage Sites of the Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple and the bustling bazzar Barkhor Market. Overnight at Lhasa.

Day 3 Lhasa sightseeing (B+L+D)
Today you will visit the two biggest Gelupa monasteries Drepung Monastery and Sera Monastery and Summer Palace - Norbulingka, overnight at Lhasa.

Day 4 Lhasa / Yangpachen Hot-spring / Namtso Lake  (B+L+D)
Day tour to Namtso Lake via Yangpachen hot-spring. You will have a chance to see Nyenchen Thanglha snow mountain ranges, and pass the Nagela. Namtso Lake is the sky lake which is one of the three holy lakes in Tibet, also the highest salt lake. You can do a bit trekking at the lake side. On the way back,  have hot-spring at Yangbachen. Overnight in Lhasa.

Day 5 Lhasa airport / train station dropping off.
Pack your luggage and get ready for leaving. The guide will transfer you to the airport / train station and set off, end the trip.

Tour inclusions: 
1. Meals (Remarked in the itinerary);
2. Transport: Landcruiser and Minivan available;
3. Accommodation: Hotels (4 nts twin room);
4. Guide: Chinese, English and Japanese-speaking guide available;
5. Entrance tickets;
6. Tibet entry permit.
7. Travel Insurance.

Tour exclusions: 
1. Flight tickets or train tickets in and out Lhasa;
 Note: We can offer you the flight tickets in and out Lhasa from Chengdu, Beijing or Xi'an,ect.. Please check the latest price with us by email.
2.  Your own expense;
3.  Tips for the guide and driver.
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Price( Price valide 10/10/2007 - 01/03/2008 ):
The rate is USD1.00 equates to CN yuan 7.

Note: Luxury tour will stay at four star standard hotels such as Lhasa Thangka Hotel or Tibet International Hotel; Standard tour will stay at three star standard hotels such as Mandala Hotel (New one) or Hongfeng Hotel. We still offer Deluxe tour with staying at New Brahmaputra grand Hotel(5 star hotel) , Jardin Secret Hotel or Budget tour staying at Oh Dan Hotel or Mandala Hotel. Please check us the price by email.