Private Guided Day Tour Potala Palace and Sera Monastery
Product code 441281P1
From
From USD 400
Dates
Jun 1, 2026 to Oct 10, 2027
Start times
9:00 AM
Travelers
Child ages 2-11, Adult ages 12-85
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Private Guided Day Tour Potala Palace and Sera Monastery
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Duration
8 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Manual
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Asia/Urumqi
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From
From USD 400
Private Guided Day Tour Potala Palace and Sera Monastery
Duration
8 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Manual
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Asia/Urumqi
Why Travelers Love This
This is a short and simple trip that takes you through the best part of the holy city Lhasa by appreciating its prominent historical architects of Potala Palace and sprawling Sera monastery. Those fleeting moments and great memories you had in Lhasa will pave the ways for your next adventure in Tibet.
Overview
This is a short and simple trip that takes you through the best part of the holy city Lhasa by appreciating its prominent historical architects of Potala Palace and sprawling Sera monastery. Those fleeting moments and great memories you had in Lhasa will pave the ways for your next adventure in Tibet.
What's Included
Included
Vehicle: 5-29 seats Comfortable Tibet tourist vehicle with licensed and experienced drive
Guide: Professional English-speaking Tibetan local tour guide
Drinking water provided during the trip
Ticket: All entrance tickets fees for all tourist sites listed in the itinerary
Not included
Permit: All necessary Tibet Travel Permits (Incl. Tibet Entry Permit, Alien Travel Permit etc.)
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Itinerary
Stop 1
4 hoursAdmission included
Stop 1
After breakfast, your tour guide & driver will pick you and drive to visit the splendid Potala Palace, which is Lhasa’s cardinal landmarks. You will have a whole morning to explore this world-level architectural works: White Palace, Red Palace, corridors and stairs and countless lama’s dormitory. Others include: Buddha statues, red-robed lamas and devoted, murals, etc. Site visiting time: 3 hours
Stop 2
4 hoursAdmission included
Stop 2
In the afternoon, driven to visit Sera Monastery, which is famous for the unique “Daily Scriptures Debating” activity held from 3:30pm to 5pm in the central courtyard. Then transfer back to the hotel. Site visiting time: 2 hours
Additional Info
Public Transportation Nearby
Public transportation options are available nearby
No Pregnant
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No Heart Problems
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Physical Easy
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Policy type
Standard
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Experience may be cancelled for bad weather.
Experience may be cancelled if minimum traveler count is not met.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
Review Summary
5.0
28 reviews
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