Day 01Arrival in Lhasa

Our guide will greet you outside the baggage claim area of Lhasa Airport and transfer you to check in the hotel. Upon arrival, you may feel a little bit uncomfortable at 3,650 meters high altitude. It is suggested that you avoid strenuous activities and have a good rest at the hotel today.

Meals: No meals

Our client in front of the Potala Palace Photo by Jan and Eduardo Ferrada with their feedback

Day 02Lhasa

Today, you will firstly go to visit the Drepung Monastery in the west of Lhasa City. Constructed in 1416, it has been the largest Tibetan Buddhist Monastery with seven splendid palaces and over 10,000 monks. During the Shoton Festival around every August, hundreds of thousands of disciples and travelers will assemble here to worship the 40-meter-long and 37-meter-wide Buddha painting which is to be gradually unfurled on the back mountain. The following visit to the Carpet Factory will surprise you with the skillful folk art of Tibet. In the afternoon, you are going to Tibet Museum where the mysterious Tibetan culture and Buddhism are displayed by plenty of excellent historical collections. Finally, you could enjoy a quiet time in the charming Norbulingka Park. Originally one of the political centers of Tibet, it is now the largest and most beautiful man-made park opened to public.

Meals: Western buffet breakfast, Lunch

Wheat harvest, Tibet

Day 03Lhasa

As the landmark of Lhasa, the Potala Palace does deserve your visiting this morning. Looking like a red and white castle on the mountain, the Potala Palace has played a vital role in polity and religion of Tibet during the 1,300 years since constructed. Not far from Potala, you will arrive at the Sera Monastery, another greatest monastery of Gelugpa in Tibet. After lunch, there is a visit to the Jokhang Temple and the Barkhor Street around the temple. Enjoying the same fame with Potala, Jokhang Temple is the spiritual center of Tibet, attracting a great number of worshipers every day. Affiliated to the temple, the Barkhor Street which keeps its ancient appearance has been a prosperous commercial area both for locals and travelers. The last destination today is Tibetan Traditional Medicine Hospital, where you will get familiar with the history, treatment and appliance of Tibetan medicine.

Meals: Western buffet breakfast, Lunch

Yamdrok Yumtso Lake, Tibet Photo by our clients Jan and Eduardo Ferrada with their feedback

Day 04Lhasa - Gyangtse

After breakfast, we will drive you southwards to Gyangtse which is located about 230 kilometers from Lhasa. On the way, you will drop in at the Yamdrok Yumtso Lake, which is one of the three sacred lakes in Tibet and located 4,441 meters above sea level. The crystal and quiet lake under pure sky is praised to be a graceful beauty in the arm of the magnificent Himalayas. After arriving in Gyangtse and checking in the hotel, you will go to visit the Palkhor Monastery and explore the unsophisticated Gyangtse Old Street. In the Palkhor Monastery, you could see a huge Tibetan tower which consists of hundreds of halls in layers and houses 10,000 Buddha figures.

Meals: Western buffet breakfast, Lunch

Day 05Gyangtse - Shigatse

Today, your trip will be continued to Shigatse, the second largest city of Tibet. After checking in the hotel, you will head for the grand Tashilunpo Monastery on mountain. With red wall and golden roof, this luxury monastery has been the political center in the region of back Tibet. To the south of the monastery, there is the New Palace of Panchen which was constructed in 1954 to be a summer resort. Combining the traditional and modern architectural style, the palace exhibits many Tibetan historical relics, artworks and murals.

Meals: Western buffet breakfast, Lunch

Day 06Shigatse - Dingri

Departing from Shigatse and passing by Sakya and Lhatse, you will visit the Sakya Monastery, which is the Sakyapa Sect's principal monastery of Tibetan Buddhism, and then explore Lhatse County, a fertile land with developed agriculture and praised to be the bread basket of Shigatse region. Upon arrival in Dingri, a picturesque small town at the north foot of mid-Himalayas, you will check in the best local hotel for a 2-night stay.

Meals: Western buffet breakfast, Lunch

Mt. Everest Base Camp Photo by our client Mr. William C. Weinaug Jr with his feedback

Day 07Dingri - Everest Base Camp - Dingri

The most exciting moment of your tour is coming today. From Dingri, we will drive you to the 5,200-meter high Everest Base Camp. The astonishing snow mountain and changeful cloud will be in your touch. Besides, you will tour around the Rongbuk Monastery located 5,150 meters above sea level, the world highest monastery. The monastery is small in size, but it has many colorful and lively murals as well as the mildest atmosphere.

Meals: Buffet breakfast, Lunch

Day 08Dingri - Shigatse

After breakfast, a full-day drive will take you from Dingri to Shigatse. Check in the hotel upon your arrival.

Meals: Buffet breakfast, Lunch

Day 09Shigatse - Lhasa

The road condition from Shigatse back to Lhasa is not bad. Again, you could have a glance at those scenic villages, mountains and streams en route. Please ease yourself during this 400-kilometer's driving.

Meals: Western buffet breakfast, Lunch

Day 10Departure from Lhasa

If time permits, you will visit a Tibetan family to experience the local's daily life. After that, our guide will transfer you to Lhasa Airport for your return flight. Wish you a pleasant trip home!

Meals: Western buffet breakfast

Accommodation

Grade	Luxury	Standard
Lhasa	Four Points By Sheraton Hotel	Gang-gyan Lhasa Hotel
Gyangtse	Gyangtse Hotel	Gyangtse Hotel
Shigatse	Shigatse Hotel	Shigatse Hotel
Dingri	Everest Hotel	Everest Hotel

• ◆ 2012 Price
• ◆ 2011 Price

Based on per person and in U.S. dollars, valid from Mar. 1st, 2012 to Feb. 28th, 2013

Grade	Luxury				Standard
	High season (Mar 1st-Nov 30th)		Shoulder season (Dec 1st-Feb 28th)		High season (Mar 1st-Nov 30th)		Shoulder season (Dec 1st-Feb 28th)
	Double	Single	Double	Single	Double	Single	Double	Single
2-5 persons	$2169	$2679	$1979	$2279	$1949	$2229	$1899	$2149
6-9 persons	$1629	$2129	$1419	$1729	$1389	$1669	$1349	$1589
10 & above	$1309	$1779	$1119	$1399	$1099	$1379	$1059	$1299

Note: This tour does not apply to our Early Bird Promotion.

Based on per person and in U.S. dollars, valid from Mar. 1st, 2011 to Feb. 29th, 2012

Grade	Luxury				Standard
	High season (Mar 1st-Nov 30th)		Shoulder season (Dec 1st-Feb 29th)		High season (Mar 1st-Nov 30th)		Shoulder season (Dec 1st-Feb 29th)
	Double	Single	Double	Single	Double	Single	Double	Single
2-5 persons	$2209	$2659	$2049	$2349	$2009	$2279	$1939	$2119
6-9 persons	$1739	$2189	$1579	$1879	$1539	$1799	$1459	$1649
10 & above	$1469	$1889	$1309	$1579	$1309	$1569	$1229	$1409

Note: This tour does not apply to our Early Bird Promotion.

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