A Physical and Cultural Adventure in Tibet
7-Day Tibet Tour including Trekking and Camping
This is an exclusive tailor-made Tibet tour subverting the classical ones. It is designed for the people who want to combine the culture experience and light adventures.
It includes the essence of Tibetan culture, but avoids being heavy on monastery visits. It journeys out to the beautiful plateau scenery and gets off the beaten path. It allows you to take an adventure into the undeveloped land of nomads and yaks without multi-day trekking and a heavy pack. It will truly bring you into touch with authentic and quintessential Tibetan life.
This 7-day tour including trekking and camping will be a once-in-a-life experience that will bring the mysterious Tibet in your mind's eye to life.
Tour 'Wow' Points
Trek to Discover the Hermitages and Hillside Views of the Lhasa River Valley
Enjoy a trek on the mountains to find the site where Tibetan characters were created and the incredible view of Lhasa city and its valley. Catch the monks' debates in Sera Monastery at the end of the trek.
Go with a Local Tibetan Back to His Hometown
Visit a Tibetan village hidden in a beautiful valley untouched by travelers, say hello to the villagers, and visit a local Tibetan's house to experience their daily life. Talk with a Tibetan monk from the monastery in the village.
Camp with a Nomadic Family on their Pasture
Have a camping experience on the plateau's upland without carrying all the equipment by yourself. Enjoy a starry night and a delicious hotpot right by your tent.
Experience Working with Tibetan Nomads
Camp with a nomadic family on their pasture. Take part in their daily work. Experience making yogurt cheese or butter, milking the yaks, or even drying yak dung, which is an important fuel.
Pilgrimage to the Palace That's 'Closest to Heaven'
Immerse yourself in the exquisite chambers on the Potala Palace. Discover the secrets of building this amazing palace.
Walk a Local Tibetan Kora (Religious Circuit) on Barkhor Street
Feel the piety of local Tibetans as you see them worship with their whole body touching the ground. Explore a local market to experience Tibetan daily life and sit in a peaceful nunnery for a cup of sweet tea that's loved by locals.
Enjoy a Picnic on the Bank of the Holy Lake
Pilgrimage to the Lake Yamdrok and enjoy a picnic to enjoy the great views.
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98.8% positive customer reviews among 10,000+
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Tibet - culture and nature
This time I decided to go on a small group trip to Tibet. All formalities were completed in due time, and the proposed route met my expectations. Immersing yourself in the Tibetan culture with local guide Phurbu was a real pleasure. The views of Mount Everest and Tibetan nature were breathtaking. more
May 2023,
Joanna i Piotr Kuzebscy
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No matter where we wish do go…
No matter where we wish do go, my lovley Alisa from China Global Highlights helps every type of travel. Not only find the trip that’s right for us, but also gets the best value every time. I appriciate so much your pofessional service. Looking forward our next trip to Tibet. more
Apr 2023,
Lina
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Lhasa Tibet Adventure
Coco helped us plan our ideal trip to recent trip Tibet. She was informative, patient, and helped us tailor the trip to our own needs. She made excellent suggestions and supported us with the permits, travel itinerary, and even flights. She is an incredible asset to the China Highlights Team! Our local guide Tenzin was also excellent and flexible with us each day. I was hit with some altitude sickness and Tenzin helped me get oxygen and medicine needed. He worked with us each day to help us eat local foods and recommended ideal times to visit sites to minimize wait times. We were able to see everything on our list and eat excellent food. Thank you Coco and Tenzin! more
Oct 2021,
Samantha Jane
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Spiritual connection brought me back to Potala
Potala Palace mesmerizes me with its charm since 1997 when I first laid eyes on a photograph hung onto a wall at a monastery in Kathmandu, Nepal. From then on, I dreamt of visiting this place before I leave this world. The only thing that held me back choosing from my other favorite travel destinations that I travelled to in the past, is the fear of high altitude sickness and breathing difficulty. Once I step foot onto it, I felt a spiritual connection to this place. I climbed up to the top at the peak without any issue and gazed at Lhasa city from the top. It was a rare and wonderful experience. more
Jul 2020,
paulinelyepohlinl
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Lhasa - what a special place
Lhasa welcomed us with sunshine, but Sonem with an even brighter smile. It was a great pleasure to have him as guide - an exceedingly kind person. With his profound knowledge and experience, he gave us deep insights in the daily life of a Tibetan. The highlight of our stay was, of course, the visit of the Potala Palace, but we also wouldn’t have missed the discussion of the monks or the Yoghurt Festival. Thank you, Sonem, for the perfect organization. more
Sep 2019,
S-T-Travelling
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Top of the World!
From our welcome at the airport with the traditional Tibetan scarves to our departure 3 days later, out time in Lhasa was nothing short of fabulous! Our guide, Tenzin was exceptionally energetic, knowledgeable and friendly. He made sure our time was spent experiencing the many wonderful sites as well as learning about the history and culture of this exciting place. Potala palace is magnificent inside and out. Be sure to return to the nightly fountain show... the icing on the cake! The monasteries were very interesting and the location of many is breathtaking. We enjoyed Barkhor Street, especially at night when the lights create a serene atmosphere, a great contrast to the hustle and bustle during daylight. Outside the city, the drive to Yomdrok Lake is beautiful and the lake itself amazing. Stopping along the way to see the prayer flags flying in the wind left no doubt that you are in a special place. Thank you to China Highlights and their local partners, in particular our fabulous guide Tenzin for organizing and executing a most wonderful trip! more
Aug 2019,
anaI39VU
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Great time with the Best Guide Norbu
I can’t say enough good things about China Highlights as they organized everything for us - the visa, guide and itinerary. When I asked for changes to make sure we saw the debates (none on sundays) they made the change. When my daughter was suffering from altitude sickness itinerary was adjusted to give her more time to recover. We had a fantastic guide - Norbu. His background was as interesting as Lhasa. While all of the guides we have had so far have had good English command, some are harder to understand than others making it hard work at times. Norbu’s English is embarrassingly good (as I have no capability in any other languages and am dependent on others learning English). He was very kind to my daughter while she was struggling. I highly recommend you ask for him as he will add to the enjoyment of your trip more
Jul 2019,
913WorldTraveler
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LHASA - TIBET WITH KELSANG FROM CHINA HIGHLIGHTS
KELSANG was our Guide Tour in LHASA - TIBET. His English was great and he was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. Since he picked us up from the airport till we left LHASA, KELSANG had always a smile, showed us his heart and soul and accommodate all our needs. We had a great time with KELSANG! All places mentioned above are unique and very special! Our experience in Tibet was stunning and we will not forget it for the rest of our lives! We will highly recommend KELSANG as your local guide tour in TIBET and ask for ALISA when contacting China Highlights as she will organize your tours as no one else will! Believe me! more
Jun 2019,
Fabian D
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china highlights is well organized(Tibet and Beijing)
I could say so many wonderful things about China Highlights; they have great qualified, knowledgeable guides and drivers, they understand the flight in and out and work around it beautifully, the prices are good, and the correspondence is top notch. Bit tops I would say, is they are efficient and organized. It can be a little worrisome planning a trip to the other side of the world. My agent through the whole process was Coco and she couldn't have done better. She answered every question, before and during the trip. more
May 2019,
Tim S
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Itinerary Quick Look
Here is a suggested itinerary. We are happy to customize a tour according to your interests.
Your private driver and guide will be ready for you when you arrive in Lhasa. Sit back in a comfortable vehicle, leave the hassles to your guide, and enjoy a trouble-free transfer and check-in to your hotel.
Pilgrimage to the Potala Palace in the morning. Unlock the technological secrets for building the world's highest palace. Enter its white palace and red palace to enjoy exquisite murals, decorated statues and antiquities, and also stories of the famous King of the Tubo Kingdom and the mysterious Dalai Lamas.
Have a walking tour in the afternoon to discover the history of Lhasa and its people's daily life. Visit Jokhang Temple and explore Barkhor Street including its local market, admire traditional Tibetan architecture, and enjoy a peaceful moment with a cup of Tibetan sweet tea in Ani Tsangkhung Nunnery.
On day 3, you will "jump" out of Lhasa city with a leisurely 6-hour hike into the hills in the northern suburbs of Lhasa. Discover the hillside hermitages to get to know more about Lhasa and Tibetan Buddhism. Admire the magnificent panoramic view of Lhasa city and the whole Lhasa River Valley.
Catch the interesting monks' debates in Sera Monastery at the end of the hike.
In the morning, you will be driven for about 2 hours from Lhasa to Lake Yamdrok. After viewing the lake from the popular platform, you will get down to the lake bank.
Enjoy an exclusive view of the lake and a picnic there before returning to Lhasa.
Day 5 begins with a drive from Lhasa to Galie village, which has never been touched by other tourists. Walk around this beautiful valley, say hello to the villagers, and visit a local Tibetan household to discover the real life of Tibetan people.
Have a chat with a monk in the village's small lamasery. He will be happy to answer your questions if you are curious about a Tibetan Buddhist monk's life and study.
Then hike about 2 hours up to a hillside pasture and visit the nomadic family there. Cook and enjoy a dinner with the Tibetan family. Sleep in your tent right by the nomads'tent.
You will take part in the work of the local Tibetan nomads. You might experience making yogurt, cheese, or butter, herding and milking the yaks, or even drying and collecting yak dung fuel! The activities depend on the working schedule of the local Tibetans on the day.
After a picnic lunch, you will say goodbye to the lovely Tibetan people, hike back to the village, and then drive back to Lhasa.
After breakfast, your private guide and driver will take you to the airport for your departure..
Hotel Selection
—the Icing on the Cake
Boutique hotels are recommended to enrich your travel experience.
Price includes:
- Tibet Travel Permits
- Private air-conditioned business car with big windows and ample space
- All the equipment and provisions for camping and transport them during trekking
- English speaking local guide
- Activities, hotels, and meals listed in the itinerary
- 24/7 helpline for while you are traveling
Tour code: xz-38
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