Day 1
Arrive Lhasa
Today, we take a morning flight to Lhasa. Upon arrival at Ganggar airport, you will be met and transferred to Lhasa city, check in hotel. Afternoon stay at hotel and adapt to the high altitude condition. Lhasa, the Capital of Tibet Autonomous Region while the same time an ancient city with a history of 1300 years, is a place where the traditions meet modernity, the religious blends secularity and a place where you see its past, future and present.
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Day 2
Lhasa
This morning, we visit
Jokang temple and Barkhor Bazaar
where can see traditional Tibetan handicrafts. Jokang temple with its golden roofs was built in the 7th century where house the most valued Buddhist relic, Shakyamuni Buddha, which was brought to Tibet by princess Wencheng. Afternoon visit
Sera monastery
, one of three largest Gelukpa monasteries, where you can see the
monks' debating
. If time permits, we will drive to visit
the school for the blind children
.
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Day 3
Lhasa
Today’s highlight is
Potala palace
. The Potala palace was the residence of successive Dalailama and Songtsan Gampo, the 34th Tibetan king. Today you can see the tombs of former Dalai Lamas, and frescoes, murals, artwork in it. Afternoon, we visit
Norbulingka palace
, also known as Jewel Park. Norbulingka is the summer palace of former Dalai Lamas. [
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Day 4
Lhasa
Departure from Lhasa for your flight onward.
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Package Price
Travel Period:
3 Star Hotel
2-5 Passengers:
$509.00
6-9 Passengers:
$459.00
10 or more Passengers:
$419.00
4 Star Hotel
2-5 Passengers:
$659.00
6-9 Passengers:
$609.00
10 or more Passengers:
$569.00
Price per person in Canadian dollars, minimum 2 passengers traveling together
Includes:
Hotel accommodation at you selected hotels
Meals as indicated in the itinerary (B-breakfast, L-lunch, D-dinner)
Sightseeing tours as indicated in the itinerary with professional English speaking tour guide
Admission to sites
Round trip airport/hotel/airport transfers in Lhasa
Tibet entry permit
Baggage handling
Excludes:
International airfare, taxes & surcharges
Travel insurance
Visa application fee
Personal expenses
Gratuities to guide, driver & porters