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5 Days Lhasa and Lake Namtso Group Tour
Product code 54011P4
From
From USD 993
Dates
Jul 1, 2026 to Oct 31, 2027
Start times
9:00 AM
Travelers
Infant ages 0-2, Child ages 3-12, Adult ages 13-99
Options
4-star Hotel Tour, 3-star Hotel Tour
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Duration
120 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Manual
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Asia/Urumqi
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From USD 993
5 Days Lhasa and Lake Namtso Group Tour





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Duration
120 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Manual
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Asia/Urumqi
Why Travelers Love This
It’s the classic tour itinerary to visit mystic Lhasa and the charming Lake Namtso. It is not only a tour of Buddhist culture but also an enjoyable round trip of Lhasa and Namtso Lake. If you are not accustomed to the high altitude, then this is one of the best itineraries for the main tourist attractions in Lhasa, such as the World Heritage Site of the Potala Palace, mystical the Jokhang Temple, the Barkhor pilgrimage circuit and Drepung monastery. After three-days sightseeing in Lhasa, you will have a day trip to the Lake Namtso, which was selected as one of the five most beautiful lakes in China by Chinese National Geographic magazine. Here, you will enjoy the breathtaking views of the crystal lake, marvelous Nyenchen Thangulha mountain ranges, even countless beautiful stars twinkling at the lake at night. It will be a fantastic memory for you to visit the heaven Namtso Lake.
Overview
It’s the classic tour itinerary to visit mystic Lhasa and the charming Lake Namtso. It is not only a tour of Buddhist culture but also an enjoyable round trip of Lhasa and Namtso Lake. If you are not accustomed to the high altitude, then this is one of the best itineraries for the main tourist attractions in Lhasa, such as the World Heritage Site of the Potala Palace, mystical the Jokhang Temple, the Barkhor pilgrimage circuit and Drepung monastery. After three-days sightseeing in Lhasa, you will have a day trip to the Lake Namtso, which was selected as one of the five most beautiful lakes in China by Chinese National Geographic magazine. Here, you will enjoy the breathtaking views of the crystal lake, marvelous Nyenchen Thangulha mountain ranges, even countless beautiful stars twinkling at the lake at night. It will be a fantastic memory for you to visit the heaven Namtso Lake.
What's Included
Included
Two bottles of mineral water per person per day
Free Lhasa Railway Station transfer at all time on first and last day
Travel Agency Liability insurance;
Breakfast
Lodgings: 4 Nights, twin room en suite in 3★/4★
Pick-up from Lhasa Gonggar Airport to your hotel at 9:30 am, 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm on the first day;
Oxygen tank for emergency use
Government Tax;
Guide: experienced local English-speaking tour guide
Travel-licensed vehicle including gas and parking fee
Drop-off from your hotel to Lhasa Gonggar Airport at 8:30 am, 12:30 pm and 2:30 pm on the last day;
Permit: Tibet Tourism Bureau Permit (TTB)
Not included
Flight or Train fee;
China Visa;
Lunch and Dinner, unless specified;
Gratuities to guide and driver according to your budget and level of satisfaction.
Personal expenses
Anything not mentioned in the Inclusions
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Itinerary
Arrival In Lhasa (3680m)
Arrival In Lhasa (3680m)
We will pick you up at Lhasa airport/railway station and transfer you to the hotel. It takes about 90 minutes from the airport to the hotel and 20 minutes from the train station to the hotel. After arriving at the hotel, you are advised to take a rest to get used to the high altitude. You can stroll around the hotel, but do not tire yourself out.
Lhasa Suburb
2 hoursAdmission included
Lhasa Suburb
Today’s first attraction is Drepung Monastery which is the world's largest monastery that housed more than 10,000 monks; it was the residence of the Dalai Lama. After lunch, you will continue to visit Sera Monastery, which was founded in 1419 by Tsongkapa's disciple Jamchen Choeje.
Lhasa Suburb
2 hoursAdmission included
Lhasa Suburb
In the afternoon you will first visit the Tibet Museum. Here you can see life scenes, exquisite clothing, house architecture, and festival customs, etc. to explore the special and mysterious Tibetan customs.
Lhasa Suburb
2 hoursAdmission included
Lhasa Suburb
You will visit Norbulingka, which is a typical Tibetan-style royal garden, the summer resort of the Dalai Lama.
Lhasa Sightseeing
2 hoursAdmission included
Lhasa Sightseeing
In the morning, our guide will meet you at the hotel and first take you to visit the famous Potala Palace, the cardinal landmark of Tibet and the masterpiece of Tibetan architecture. It was first built by the 33rd King Songtsen Gangpo in the 7th century and rebuilt later in the 17th century by the 5th Dalai Lama. It is now a museum and a World Heritage site.
Lhasa Sightseeing
2 hoursAdmission included
Lhasa Sightseeing
In the afternoon, we will visit Jokhang Temple in the center of Lhasa's old city. Jokhang Temple is one of the most sacred temples in all of Tibet and has always been bustling with earnest local pilgrims since the early days.
Lhasa Sightseeing
2 hoursAdmission included
Lhasa Sightseeing
You will take a walk around Barkhor Street, which is one of the most devotional routes as well as a crowded central market of Lhasa, located in the old area of Lhasa City Tibet. It is a very old round street around the Jokhang Temple and the locals are always proud of it. As a symbol of Lhasa, it is also a must-see place for visitors.
Lhasa-Namtso(4718m)-Lhasa, 460km, approx. 7hrs
2 hoursAdmission included
Lhasa-Namtso(4718m)-Lhasa, 460km, approx. 7hrs
You will arrive at Namtso Lake after passing NagelaPass (5150m), which covers a total area of more than 1900 square kilometers and is the second-largest salt lake in China. At an elevation of 4718 meters, it is also the highest salt lake in the world, with the furthest depth being more than 33 meters. In addition, you can enjoy the Qinghai-Tibet Railway view with snowy mountain background; while standing at the famous Nagela Pass, you can see the stunning view of the holy Namtso Lake. In the afternoon, you will make a leisure trek around Tashi Island. Then we will drive back to Lhasa.
Depart from Lhasa
Depart from Lhasa
Today your guide and driver will escort you to the airport or railway station for your next destination. Your trip to Tibet is officially over.
Additional Info
Wheelchair Accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Public Transportation Nearby
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants Must Sit On Laps
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
No Heart Problems
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Physical Easy
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Other
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Other
Travelers need to provide the copy of passports and China visa in advance;
Other
Tibet Tourism Bureau Permit (TTB) often takes about 12-working-day to apply. If you couldn’t provide the required docs and information on time, an extra fee for USD 50~80/permit will be charged.
Other
If you're flying into Tibet from mainland China: You need the original copy of the Tibet travel permit, so we will send it to your hotel in China.
Other
If you're taking a train to Tibet from mainland China: You will need a printed copy of the Tibet permit to enter Tibet, so we will send it by email.
Other
If you fly into Tibet from Kathmandu, Nepal: You will not need to have a Chinese visa, but a Tibet Group Visa which applies for the Chinese Embassy in Kathmandu. When you send the copy of your passport to us, we will help you to get the Tibet Group Visa.
Other
Single Supplement: Our quote is based on twin rooms. If you are a single traveler, you will pay a single supplement at the time of booking. If you like, we will try best to match you with another traveler to share the twin rooms, then the single supplement will be refunded.
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Policy type
All Sales Final
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Experience may be cancelled if minimum traveler count is not met.
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0+ days before
Review Summary
5.0
6 reviews
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