Tibet Lhasa Explorer 7-Day Tour
At 3,650 meters above sea level, Lhasa is the roof of the world.
Highlights
At 3,650 meters above sea level, Lhasa is the roof of the world. Watch pilgrims prostrate before the Potala Palace, smell the yak butter lamps in Jokhang Temple, and feel the thin, pure air of a place where spirituality isn't just practiced — it's breathed.
海拔3650米，拉萨是世界屋脊。看朝圣者在布达拉宫前磕长头，闻大昭寺酥油灯的香气，感受稀薄而纯净的空气——在这里，灵性不只是修行，而是呼吸。
Exclusive Experiences
Sera Monastery Debate
Watch monks clap, stamp, and shout in 600-year-old Buddhist academic tradition
Thangka Painting Experience
Learn to paint Buddha with mineral pigments — turquoise, cinnabar, gold dust — take home your artwork
Namtso Lake Picnic
Picnic at 4,718m altitude by the sacred lake — yak butter tea and dried yak meat with snow mountain views
Scientific Altitude Acclimatization
First 3 days at 3,650m Lhasa, only Day 4 at 4,718m Namtso — medical oxygen always available
Itinerary
Arrival in Lhasa
Arrive in Lhasa (3,650m). Transfer to hotel. Rest and acclimatize to the high altitude.
Acclimatization Day
Light visit to Potala Palace square and Chakpori Hill. Continue acclimatization.
Potala Palace & Jokhang Temple
Full day visiting the iconic Potala Palace and sacred Jokhang Temple. Walk Barkhor Street with pilgrims.
Drepung & Sera Monasteries
Visit Drepung Monastery and Sera Monastery. Watch the famous monk debating session.
Namtso Lake
Day trip to Namtso Lake, one of the highest salt lakes in the world at 4,718m. Stunning turquoise waters against snow-capped mountains.
Free Day
Free day to explore Lhasa at your own pace. Optional visit to local markets or tea houses.
Departure
Transfer to Lhasa airport for departure.
What's Included
- Hotel accommodation (6 nights)
- All meals as listed
- Private vehicle
- English-speaking guide
- All entrance fees
- Tibet Travel Permit
- Airport transfers
- 24/7 WhatsApp support during your trip
- All taxes and service charges
- Free cancellation up to 7 days before departure
What's Not Included
- Flights to/from Lhasa
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Tips
- Altitude sickness medication
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, Tibet Travel Permit. We handle the application for you — no extra charge. Requires passport and China visa copies.
Most people adapt within 1-2 days. We take it slow, stay hydrated, and have medical oxygen. Severe cases are rare.
Very safe. Tibet has been open to tourists for decades. Our guides are Tibetan experts.
April-October. September-October has clearest skies for mountain views. Avoid winter (Nov-March) — very cold.
Generally not allowed inside chapels. Photography is fine in courtyards and exterior. Our guides explain the rules.
Lhasa has modern hotels. Remote areas have basic facilities. We bring portable options on day trips.
Price from
$1299
person
Group Size Pricing (per person)
Book with Confidence
Every Wanda Travel tour is backed by our five promises — so you can focus on the adventure, not the what-ifs.
Free Cancellation
Cancel free of charge up to 7 days before departure — no questions asked.
Best Price Guarantee
Find it cheaper elsewhere and we'll match it — plus take an extra 5% off.
24/7 WhatsApp Support
Your guide and our concierge team are always one message away, any time zone.
Small Groups Only
Maximum 12 travelers per group — more personal attention, authentic interactions.
Licensed & Insured
Fully certified by China National Tourism Administration (CNTA license L-SD-CJ00090).
