Price: from $1,228 / person
Tour Durations：Depart at every Saturday
Trip begins at: Lhasa
Trip ends at: Lhasa
Attractions: The Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery, Yamdrok Lake, Kumpa Stupa, Palcho Monastery, Tashilumpo Monastery
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Full Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Lhasa
Arrive in Lhasa. Our guide will greet you outside the baggage claim area at Gonggar Airport, where the altitude is 3,650 meters above sea level. It is suggested that you have a good rest at the hotel for the remaining time of the day to acclimate to the high altitude in case of acute mountain sickness.
Accommodation: Shangri La Hotel Lhasa or similar 5*
Day 2: Lhasa City Tour
Your impressive excursion to the splendid 【Potala Palace】is scheduled in the morning. Originally built in the 7th century as an imperial palace, the Potala Palace experienced 600 years of turbulent history before undergoing reconstruction in the 17th century. From then on, it has been the political, religious, cultural and economic center of Tibet. Currently, it is the largest treasure house of this mysterious land, attracting a great number of travelers and pilgrims every day.
After lunch, you will come to the 【Jokhang Temple】, which is located in the city center. Constructed in the 7th century, at the height of the Tubo Kingdom, this temple is the best architectural combination of Tibetan, Han, Nepalese and Indian styles. Around the temple is the thriving bazaar of the Barkhor Street, which attracts a large number of pilgrims, travelers, businessmen and expats. Overnight stay at the hotel in Lhasa.
Meal: B
Accommodation: Shangri La Hotel Lhasa or similar 5*
Day 3: Lhasa City Tour
After breakfast, you are going to visit the 【Drepung Monastery】, located in the west suburb of the city. It is one of the ‘Three Great Monasteries’ and the largest one in Tibetan Buddhism. Looking at a distance, the monastery is like a heap of rice, consisting of a group of white buildings layer upon layer.
In the afternoon, visit the 【Sera Monastery】, the second largest monastery in Tibet which is well-known for the excellent debating of Buddhist doctrines among lamas. If we are lucky enough, we will get a chance to watch a live debate session and you may join in too with the help of your guide.
Meal: B
Accommodation: Shangri La Hotel Lhasa or similar 5*
Day 4: Lhasa – Gyantse – Shigatse
Today, you will take a long journey to Gyantse with stop-offs at the 【Yamdrok Yumtso Lake】 and the【Karola Glacier】. The Yamdrok Yumtso Lake is one of the three largest sacred lakes in Tibet and regarded as the embodiment of a goddess according to the mythology. Karola Glacier is one of three largest glaciers here as well. Upon your arrival in Gyantse, you are going to visit the 【Palkhor Monastery】. Reputed as the ‘King of Tibet Pagodas’, Palkhor Monastery is famous for its ingenious layout, unique appearance, fantastic sculptures and amazing murals inside.
Finally, our private transfer will drive you to Shigatse and you will check-in at the best local hotel.
Meal: B
Accommodation: Qomo Langzong Hotel or similar 5*
Day 5: Shigatse – Lhasa
Today, you will visit the 【Tashilhunpo Monastery】 and the 【New Palace of Panchen】. Tashilhunpo Monastery is the largest Yellow Hat sect monastery in Tibet. The highlight here is the world’s largest bronze Buddhist statue which is 26 meters high. The New Palace of Panchen is the summer palace of the tenth Panchen Lama. Besides the splendid palace interior, you will see a number of precious cultural relics like murals.
Afterwards, you will take a bus back to Lhasa (approx. 5 hours).
Meal: B
Accommodation: Shangri La Hotel Lhasa or similar 5*
Day 6: Lhasa
Today, our guide and driver will transfer you to the Lhasa airport for your return flight.
Meal: B
| Land Only Price | From $1,,228 / person, double occupancy |
|---|---|
| Single Supplement | From $450 / person |
| Departure Dates | Depart at every Saturday |
| Durations | Up to 7 days Tours |
Package Inclusion && Exclusion
Includes:
- All travel permits required during this tour
- Hotel accommodation with breakfast
- Oxygen supply on the vehicle
- Professional English-speaking guides
- Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach
- Entrance fees per itinerary
Excludes:
- Airfare or Train Tickets to enter or leave China
- Chinese Entry Visa fees
- Lunches and Dinners.
- Personal expenses, such as visa costs, insurance, drinks from the bar car, laundry, spa treatments.
- Tips or gratuities for guides and drivers (it is encouraged to pay $10 per day from per person)
- Personal travel insurance (we can help buy the insurance, please contact with us)
Terms & Conditions
1. Payment
Reservations, Fares & Payments:
Currency: All tour fares are payable in U.S. dollars.
Deposit:
A non-refundable $300.00 (USD) deposit per person is required at the time of booking. If reservations are made less than 45 days before departure, full payment must be made at the time of booking.
Final Payment: The balance of your payment is due 45 days prior to departure, otherwise Spring Tour reserves the right to adjust the price of the tour fare according to the booking status and the group air ticket availability and it is also subject to cancellation and the deposit will be forfeited.
Payments received 1-10 days overdue will assess a $50 late fee per invoice, not per person. Bounced checks will assess a $25 fee per check. Installment payments will incur a $20 fee per payment.
If you decide to switch payment types after a deposit has been made, there is no additional fee, but requests must be submitted in writing to our office. Depending on whether you’re switching from check to credit card or vice verse, your invoice will be adjusted the difference if you qualify or no longer qualify for the cash discount rate.
If your final payment has already been charged to your credit card, the transaction cannot be reversed. Therefore, switching payment types is not allowed at that time.
Tour fares are subject to change without prior notice which is beyond the control of Spring Tour.
2. Cancellation
Cancellation & cancellation fee:
Written Notice: Cancellation requests must be submitted to Spring Tour or its agents in writing by mail or fax at the following address:
For E-mail address, please inquire sales person of Spring Tour
Office in Los Angeles: 18558 Gale Ave #262 Season’s Place City of Industry CA, 91748 Fax: 626-363-0889
Office in Salt Lake City: 2825 East Cottonwood Parkway #500 Salt Lake City UT, 84121 Fax: 801-990-3111
Cancellation Fee:
Air Portion:
All Air Portion cancellations, regardless of time to departure date, will be subject to the penalty fees set forth by the Airline cancellation policy (Most air tickets are non-refundable and in some circumstances one could exchange for a later departure date with a processing or date change fee).
Land Portion:
- Cancellation requests received 60 days prior to the departure will forfeit the non-refundable $300 deposit.
- Cancellation requests received from 59 days to 45 days prior to the group departure will forfeit 25% of land cost and the deposit.
- Cancellation requests received from 44 days to 10 days before departure will forfeit 50% of land cost and the deposit.
- Cancellation requests received from 9 days to 4 days before departure will forfeit 75% of land cost and the deposit.
- Cancellation requests received within 3 days before departure (including “no shows”) will forfeit 100% of the total tour cost including Airfare. No refunds will be given in such cases.
- No refunds will be made for the fee of the visa which has been processed and issued. The cancellation to the issued group air ticket will follow the regulation of the airline and any incurred costs or fee from the cancellation of the flight will be applied to the customer who cancelled the tour and Spring Tour will not be responsible for any loss.
- If your cancellation affects the price of your roommate, such as forcing them to pay a single supplement, we will deduct this amount from your refund prior to your own cancellation fee. If you have not yet paid in full for your tour, you are responsible to send in the difference to cover your roommate’s single supplement.
- If any guest is not able to continue the trip based on any reason other than Spring Tour’s fault, including but not limited to illness or other health issue of the guest, personal emergent affairs, etc, Spring Tour will not refund any amount paid, even if there is no actual cost occurs.
- If any guests miss the flight or other transportation arranged by Spring Tour due to his or her own negligent, the guests are responsible to reach the destination at his/her own costs.
Tour Schedule Departure Date Change or the Tour is cancelled:
If the departure groups from Spring Tour have less than 6 people booking, Spring Tour reserves the right to change the departure date or cancel the tour due to less booking. Spring Tour will inform the people who booked the tour 30 day prior to the departure date and the payment received will be refunded back except the fee of the visa which has been processed and issued.