6 days group basisTibet travel
tour Lhasa + Yangbajing + Gyangtse + Shigatse
(to be a group basis tour, Chinese tourists in Majority)
Tour Seasons |
Type of tour |
Cost |
Hotel |
Supplement |
Valid period |
Normal months |
Standard |
US $600 |
2 * |
US $70 |
Mar. 26th till Nov. 15th, but National holidays |
Luxury |
US $660 |
3 * |
US $90 |
|
Holidays - Festivals |
Standard |
US $ |
2 * |
US $ |
Apr. 26th till May 7th & Sept. 27th till Oct. 7th |
Luxury |
US $ |
3 * |
US $ |
|
Detailed Travel program
Day01 Chengdu to Lhasa by air
(Meals service: L/D; Accommodation: 2* hotel)
Go to airport by yourself, take flight to fly to Lhasa with group, meet at Lhasa airport then drive 100km to Lhasa city along the Yarluzangbu river, having your first touch to Tibet highland, enjoy impressive highland view along the biggest river in Tibet. In the afternoon, have yourself adjusted to high altitude.
Day02 Lhasa sightseeing
(Meals service: B/L/D; Accommodation: 2* hotel)
In the morning, visit the imposing Potala Palace - the winter palace for Dalai Lamas. In the afternoon, go and visit the Tibetans' Mecca - Jokhang temple and stroll in the local famous bazaar - Parkhor street for shopping.
Day03 Lhasa to Yangbajing to Lhasa
(Meals service: B/L/D; Accommodation: 2* hotel)
Driving 75km to the north of Lhasa to visit the famous Geothermos filed and the geothormos generator. If weather is good, watch the snow peak of Mt. Nyianchintanghula (7162m). Self pay for a spring bath there. Then drive back to Lhasa.
Day04 Lhasa to Gyantse to Shigatse
(Meals service: B/L/D; Accommodation: 2* hotel)
Drive to the west of Lhasa, over the Gangbala pass (4800m), view the pretty Yongdrok lake which is the second biggest holy lake in Tibet (water level: 4441m), then go on through the Karula pass (5150m) watch the giant glacier (7192m) by it. At Gyantse, visit the famous Perkhor monastery and its unique white Pagoda (built in 1418). At late afternoon,arrive at Shigatse.
---- Attention: if the road to Gyangtse is still under reconstruction, the tour to Gyangtse will be cancelled without informing
Day05 Shigatse to Lhasa
(Meals service: B/L/D; Accommodation: 2* hotel)
In the morning, visit the Panchan Lamas' residence - Tashilunpo monastery which is biggest Gelupa monastery in REART ibet. Then leaving here for Lhasa along the Yarlu Zangbu river.
Day06 Lhasa to Chengdu by air
(Meals service: B; Accommodation: no)
Taking morning flight back to Chengdu with the same group. Upon arrival at the Chengdu airport, the group dismiss.
End of this budget tibet trip
Noting:
If your tour spans China May Day (from May 1st to May 7th), China National Day (from Oct. 1st to Oct. 7th), Tibet Shoton Festival (from Aug. 12th to Aug. 18th) and Tibet Nakchu Horse Race Festival (from Aug. 10th to Aug. 16th), the tour charge will be different.
Condition:
1. Join in group basis tour to Tibet (its majority is Chinese mainland tourists); English speaking guiding service cannot be guaranteed on this type of group tour
2. This group tour is based on - fly to Tibet with the group; exit Tibet with the group; if you want to stay longer after the group basis tour ends, please be sure to inform us wheny ou make the reservation
3. Pay (a) the difference if occupying a single room without sharing; (b) pay airfare difference if you want to split yourself from the group
4. If you are the only one foreign tourist, or other foreign tourist won't to share room, you will be required to pay single room supplement, the charge is specified as below
Quoted Price including:
1. Round way air fare and taxes: Chengdu - Lhasa - Chengdu
2. Transfers mentioned: all transfers in Tibet while visiting
3. All Chinese style meals listed in the itinerary in Tourist restaurants.
4. Scenic charges in Tibet.
5. Accommodations in Tibet (Hotel standard as stated).
6. English and Chinese speaking guide service.
7. Travel permit to Tibet A.R.
8. Land domestic insurance.
9. One time organized shopping.
Quotation excluding:
1. Tips to guide and driver.
2. First-aid if happened.
3. All accommodations, meals and other service in Chengdu except listed in the itinerary.
4. Personal expenses and Spring bathing charge.
5. Charged fee when you have such service as taking beverage, hotel laundry, IDD Call......
6. Pay for the local show and local special dishes.
7. 2 optional visits charge inside Potala palace and RMB45.00 to see Perkhor monastery at Gyangtse town.
Information:
1. Pictures of the vehicle to be used for running this tour; you can decide which type of land cruiser you wish to use by clicking to view the vehicle's picture
A. 4WD Land Cruiser TOYOTA 6200 (old style, which had been out of use since the end of 2005);
B: 4WD Land Cruiser TOYOTA 4500_ Prado /EFI (Not licensed in Tibet tourism fields)
C. 4WD Land Cruiser TOYOTA 4500 ( Modeled in 1996 and 1998, the best land cruiser available in present Tibet tourism)
D: 4WD Land Cruiser Mitusubishi
E: 4WD China made Beijinig Jeep
F. Mini Van 9 Seats (Jin Bei /Delika /Fulika type)
G. 17+2 Seats Coach for group (Coaster /19 or 20 seats coach)
H. 23 seats Hino (non air conditioned)
I: : 27+2 Seats Coach for group (Jin Long)
J: : 27+2 Seats Coach for group (Yu Tong)
K: : 4 seats Small Vehicle for transfer in city area
L: : Local Taxi in Chengdu for airport-hotel transfer
