8-Day Tibet Join-in Group Tour

(B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner)
Day 01 Arrive Lhasa
Arrive at Gangar Airport or Lhasa Railway Station. Pick up and drive to Lhasa City. Hotel check in.

Day 02 Lhasa(B)
You will be gathered by your local Tibetan guide from your hotel on the appointed time, and get seated in the bus shared with other tourists. In your first day of sightseeing on this high land, you will be taken to visit Potola Palace, Jokhang Temple and Barkor Street. The stunning Potala Palace, built in 637 AD by Songtsen Gampo, was the former winter residence for the Dalai Lamas. Jokhang Temple built in 7th century and located at the heart of old town in Lhasa, is the center of Tibetan Buddhism. The circuit around it called Barkhor street, which is a good place to purchase souvenirs.

Day 03 Lhasa(B)
Today you will visit Sera Monastery, famous for its Buddhism philosophical debate practice. Then, you will head to Norbulinka Palace, the beautiful Tibetan style garden.

Day 04 Lhasa / Yamdrok Lake / Gyantse / Shigatse(B)
Morning, drive up to Kambala Pass (4794m), you will have a glimpse of the tranquil turquoise waters of Lake Yamdrok below; one of the three holiest lakes in Tibet. Far in the distance you'll spot the towering massif Mt. Nojin Kangtsang (7191 m). Then short stop at Karola Glacier (5100m). After that, arrive at Gyantse Town and have a outside view of the famous Pelkhor Monastery, the most stunning architectural wonder in Tibet. Late afternoon drive to Shigatse. Overnight at Shigatse.

Day 05 Shigatse / Lhatse / Shegar / Rongbuk Monastery / E.B.C(B)
This morning, you will be driven to Rongphu via Lhatse (4021m) and Shegar(4300m). Rongbuk Monastery (5000m), the highest monastery in the world, is also a good point to see Mt.Everest (8844m). This evening you'll have the intoxicating view of Mt. Everest. Overnight in local guesthouse or tent.

Day 06 Rongbuk / Shegar / Shigatse
Wake up below the stunning north face of Mt. Everest, then have a visit to Base Camp. Later, start driving back to Shigatse. Overnight at Shigatse.

Day 07 Shigatse / Lhasa (B)
Today, you'll have a chance to visit Tashilumpu Monastery, the home of the Panchen Lama. Afternoon 5-6hour drive back to Lhasa. Send you back to your hotels. The rest time will be free on your own.

Day 08 Depart Lhasa (B)
Transfer to airport or railway station for your next destination.

Notice: Tibet Join-in Group Tour Prices are based on per person and shown in US Dollars. Service includes accomodation in 3-star hotels, local transfer in good conditioned coach, company by English-speaking guide. The Landcruiser is available when traveling out of Lhasa (4 pax sharing one landcruiser). We charge extra fees for Lhasa Airport-Railway Station Pick-up or Drop-off Service: Single Way from-to Railway Station, USD25(RMB150) per van; Single Way from-to Airport, USD45(RMB300) per van.All necessary Tibet permits included.