09 Feb - 15 Feb

ROUTE: TIBET: LHASA – SERA MONASTERY – POTALA PALACE – YAMDROK LAKE – TASHILHUNPO MONASTERY – HIGHWAY G318 – KUNMING 

• Potala Palace – The grand masterpiece of Tibetan architecture, a symbol of faith and devotion high above the city of Lhasa. 

• Sunrise at Mount Everest Base Camp – Watch the first golden light touch the world’s highest peak. 

• Yamdrok Lake – A sacred turquoise lake reflecting snow-capped peaks and drifting clouds. 

• Sera & Tashilhunpo Monasteries – Witness monks’ philosophical debates and explore centuries-old Buddhist art. 

• Immersive local experience – Visit a Tibetan village, share a meal, and learn about mountain life and traditions. 

Arrive in Lhasa, where our local Tibetan guide greets you with a traditional Hada ceremony – a white scarf symbolizing purity and blessings. 

Transfer along a scenic 70 km highway to your hotel in the heart of the city. Take the rest of the day to rest and acclimatize to the altitude of 3,650m. 

Overnight in Lhasa. 

Morning visit to Drepung Monastery, once the largest in Tibet, where over ten thousand monks used to study. Explore its grand assembly halls and traditional monastic kitchens. 

In the afternoon, experience the unique monk debate at Sera Monastery—a centuries-old intellectual tradition filled with dynamic gestures and rhythmic claps. 

Overnight in Lhasa. 

Morning visit to the Potala Palace, the architectural marvel and former residence of the Dalai Lamas. Climb its sacred 365 steps and admire ancient murals and golden stupas. 

Continue to Jokhang Temple, Tibet’s most revered spiritual site, and join pilgrims walking the Barkhor Kora, surrounded by prayer wheels and the scent of incense. 

End the day with a Tibetan sweet tea experience at a local teahouse. 

Overnight in Lhasa. 

Drive through breathtaking Himalayan landscapes. Stop at Yamdrok Lake (4,400m) – one of Tibet’s three sacred lakes, shimmering in turquoise hues beneath snow-capped peaks. 

Visit a small lakeside village, enjoy a home-cooked local lunch, then continue via the Karola Glacier and the ancient town of Gyantse. 

Arrive in Shigatse in the evening. 

Overnight in Shigatse. 

A day of awe and altitude. Travel along the G318 National Highway, passing peaceful villages and open plateaus toward Mount Everest. 

Stop at Gawula Pass for a panoramic view of the Himalayas, where five peaks rise above 8,000 meters. 

Reach Everest Base Camp by sunset to capture golden light painting the summit — an unforgettable moment for any photographer. 

Overnight near Everest. 

Wake early to witness the sunrise over Mount Everest — a sacred and humbling sight. 

Visit Rongbuk Monastery, the world’s highest monastery, offering a perfect composition of spirituality and grandeur beneath the Himalayan peaks. 

Return to Shigatse via scenic mountain roads and end the day with a farewell Tibetan dinner. 

Overnight in Shigatse. 

Visit Tashilhunpo Monastery, home of the Panchen Lamas and famous for its 26-meter gilded Maitreya Buddha statue. 

Enjoy the monastery’s serene courtyards and view over Shigatse before returning to Lhasa along the Yarlung Tsangpo Valley. 

Overnight in Lhasa. 

Morning at leisure. Transfer to the airport for your flight to Kunming. 

Overnight in Kunming. 

Free time in the morning before transferring to the airport for your flight home. 

End of the journey – may your heart remain at peace, just as the skies above Tibet. 

• High-quality private vehicle throughout the itinerary 

• 4-star local hotels (twin or double rooms) 

• Meals as indicated in the program 

• Professional English-speaking local guide with extensive experience and hospitality

• Entrance fees to all listed attractions 

• On-site setup and photography arrangements as per itinerary 

• Comprehensive travel insurance (coverage up to 30,000,000 VND/case) 

• Tibet Autonomous Region travel permit 

• Emergency oxygen supply 

• Tips for the guide and driver (normally excluded, but included here to simplify costs as some meals are not pre-arranged) 

• China visa fee (HN: USD 85 / SGN: USD 115)

• Round-trip airfare Vietnam – Kunming – Tibet (estimated around 14,000,000 VND) 

• Personal expenses and beverages during meals 

• Single room supplement: 2,500 RMB/person/8 nights 

• Meals not listed in the itinerary (approx. USD 120–150, depending on personal preference; you may bring instant noodles or snacks if desired) 

• Optional visits or private setups outside the official program
   

*The itinerary maybe adjusted based on actual conditions; however, all scheduled sightseeing spots will be included in full.  

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