Lhasa’s main cultural sites, Yamdrok and Karola on the way to Shigatse.
BEFORE YOU TRAVEL
Tibet travel documents
International visitors should arrange travel documents before booking transport into Tibet. Requirements depend on nationality, entry status, route and travel dates.
Passport and China entry status. Have a valid passport and the Chinese visa or visa-free entry eligibility that applies to you. Share copies only through the appointed travel operator's secure process.
Tibet Travel Permit. Foreign tourists need Tibet-specific travel approval. A qualified local travel operator will check your itinerary, travel dates, arrival and departure points and arrange the approved services. Travelers using a Taiwan compatriot travel permit should ask the operator about their separate document process.
Extra permissions for some routes. Everest, border areas and other restricted places may require additional travel or border permissions. The operator must confirm what applies to your exact route before accepting a booking.
Plan ahead. Do not book non-refundable travel until the operator has confirmed entry, permits, route access and timing. Carry the approved documents and follow the approved itinerary.
Explore each day and swipe through the places along the way.
Meet your guide at the airport or station, transfer into Lhasa and rest. Keep your first afternoon free to adjust to the altitude.
Overnight · Lhasa
Explore Drepung Monastery, then visit Sera Monastery in the afternoon. The debating session depends on the monastery schedule.
Drepung MonasteryA large Tibetan monastery on Lhasa's western slopes.
Sera MonasteryA monastery in northern Lhasa.
Overnight · Lhasa
Visit the Potala Palace subject to admission arrangements, then explore Jokhang Temple and the surrounding Barkhor pilgrimage circuit.
Potala PalaceLhasa's palace complex overlooking the old city.
Jokhang TempleA sacred temple at the heart of old Lhasa.
BarkhorThe walking streets around Jokhang Temple, with shops and pilgrim routes.
Overnight · Lhasa
Travel from Lhasa via Yamdrok Lake and Karola Glacier, continuing through Gyantse towards Shigatse. This is a long road day.
Yamdrok LakeA turquoise high-altitude lake south of Lhasa.
Karola GlacierA roadside glacier on the route toward Gyantse.
Gyantse KumbumA tiered stupa within the Pelkor Chode complex.
Overnight · Shigatse
Explore Tashilhunpo Monastery and Shigatse before returning along the Yarlung Tsangpo valley. Local conditions may change the return transport.
Tashilhunpo MonasteryThe landmark monastery of Shigatse.
Overnight · Lhasa
Transfer to the airport or railway station for your onward journey. Plan the departure time with your guide.
Onward travel
Potala Palace
Drepung Monastery
Sera Monastery
Potala Palace
Jokhang Temple
Barkhor
Yamdrok Lake
Karola Glacier
Gyantse Kumbum
Tashilhunpo Monastery
Potala Palace
Travel documents for international visitors should be arranged in advance. We will confirm the final route, pace and services with you for your travel dates.
Our tailor-made arrangements typically include hotels, entrance tickets, vehicles, guides, meals and flights. International flights to and from China can be included according to your needs, alongside any domestic flights in your agreed route.
Your pace & priorities
Tell us which places matter most, how much walking you enjoy and whether you would prefer more time in fewer places.
Stays & getting around
Share your hotel preferences, departure airport and flight plans. Let us know if you would like us to include international flights or if you prefer to arrange them yourself.
A clear scope
Your proposal identifies the hotels, meals, tickets, guiding and transport included, plus any exclusions. Review payment, cancellation and change terms before confirming.
Booking payments. After you approve the written proposal, the initial payment is normally 30% of the land services price. Flights and other arrangements requiring advance payment are listed separately. Every payment is credited to the agreed total. The remaining balance is normally due 30 days before departure; for a later booking, the proposal states the applicable schedule before you confirm.
The final price and exact inclusions depend on your customised requirements and written quotation. Services and personal expenses not listed in that quotation are not included.
Yes. Tell us your dates, interests, preferred pace and hotel preferences so we can discuss changes to this starting point.
What determines the final price?
Travel dates, group size, accommodation, transport and the experiences you choose shape the quote. Your written proposal sets out the exact services and total price.
How do we start planning?
Use the journey inquiry link to send us your ideas. Review the proposed itinerary, inclusions and booking terms before confirming your arrangements.