Tibet Lhasa & Yamdrok Lake 5-Day Small Group Tour
This five-day small group tour covers Lhasa and Yamdrok Lake with shared transfers and a guided program of Tibet’s best-known religious sites. In Lhasa, visit Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery, Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Street. The itinerary also includes time at Yamdrok Lake with viewpoint stops and a picnic lunch by the water. Accommodation is in Lhasa throughout, with breakfast each morning, a welcome dinner on Day 2 and a picnic lunch on Day 4. Tibet Travel Permit assistance is included, along with shared airport or railway station transfers and transfer service during the tour.
Key details
5 days
4 nights
Route
China
Tour type
Small groups
Available departures
Dates available
Travel style
Small groups
Duration
5 days
Destination
Lhasa · Yamdroktso Lake, China
Highlights
- Small group format
- Lhasa’s main monasteries and temples
- Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Street
- Yamdrok Lake viewpoints and picnic lunch
Itinerary
- 1
Lhasa
Arrival in Lhasa
Shared transfer from the airport or railway station to the hotel. Settle in and rest for altitude acclimatisation.No meals - 2
Lhasa
Drepung and Sera Monasteries
Visit Drepung Monastery in the morning and continue to Sera Monastery in the afternoon. If timing allows, you may see the monks’ debate session in the courtyard. In the evening, join the group for a Tibetan welcome dinner.Breakfast, Welcome Dinner - 3
Lhasa
Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Street
Explore Potala Palace, then visit Jokhang Temple and walk around Barkhor Street, where pilgrims and local life meet around the temple area.Breakfast
The itinerary is for reference and may vary by selected departure.
What's included
- Hotel in Lhasa for 4 nights or similar
- Daily breakfast
- Welcome dinner on Day 2
- Picnic lunch on Day 4
- Tibet Travel Permit
- Shared airport or railway station transfers
- Transfer service during the tour
What's not included
- International and domestic flights
- English-speaking guide
- Travel insurance
- Transfers not listed in the inclusions
- Meals not mentioned in the inclusions
- Gratuities
- Transportation to and from Tibet
- Personal expenses and China visa fees
Dates & availability
Select departure month and travellers.
Upcoming departures
10 dates · 10 optionsImportant information
Flexibility
Flights, extra nights and private experiences can be added before confirmation.
Before you go
Your final itinerary, documents and local contacts will be available in My Kata.