5-Day Luxury Tibet Tour with Culture, Lakes and Photo Shoot

Tibet, China
Duration5 days
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesChinese, English
Group sizeUp to 12 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

This 5-day private Tibet tour offers a seamless and immersive experience beyond typical group tours.
First, we handle airport pickup and your Tibet Travel Permit to ensure a smooth start.
Then, enjoy a personalized journey with a private bilingual guide (English/Chinese) who shares deep insights into Tibetan culture and history.
Also, take part in hands-on activities like visiting a Tibetan village, making tsampa, and tasting butter tea.
Moreover, explore iconic sites such as Potala Palace, Yamdrok Lake, and Basongtso Lake at your own pace, with plenty of time for photos.
Finally, dress in traditional Tibetan clothing for a memorable photo shoot in front of breathtaking backdrops.
With private transport, selected accommodations, and 24/7 local support, this tour is perfect for travelers seeking comfort, flexibility, and a true connection with the spirit of Tibet.

What's included

  • Tibet Travel Permit application and processing fees
  • Airport pickup and drop-off
  • Lunch
  • Travel insurance during the tour
  • Dinner
  • Bottled water throughout the trip
  • Breakfast
  • Professional bilingual tour guide (English & Chinese)
  • Private transportation throughout the tour
  • Entrance tickets to all listed attractions
  • Tibetan costume photography experience
  • Airfare to and from Lhasa
  • Personal expenses such as souvenirs, tips, laundry, phone bills, etc.
  • Tips for guide and driver (recommended: $5–10 per person per day)
  • Any optional activities not listed in the itinerary
  • Single room supplement (for solo travelers not sharing a room)

What to expect

Day 1: Lhasa Arrival and Hotel Check-in
  1. Lhasa
    30m
    Upon arrival at Lhasa Gongga Airport, our local guide will greet you with a warm Tibetan khata and a signboard that reads 'Xinghe Travel'. You will be transferred to a high-altitude oxygen hotel in Lhasa for rest and acclimatization. Take it slow and allow your body to adjust to the plateau environment.
Day 2: Lhasa to Nyingchi – Giant Cypress and River Views
  1. Giant Cypress Nature Reserve of Bajie, Nyingchi
    4h · Admission ticket included
    The giant cypress tree is a national level protected tree species, known as ‘Laxing Xuba’ (God Tree) in Tibetan language. Nearly 50 metres high, 5.8 metres in diameter at breast height, has been growing for more than 2,500 years, need 12 adults to hold it, known as China's most cypress tree.
  2. Yarlung Zangbo Rive Canyon
    3h
    The Yarlung Zangbo River is the longest plateau river in China and one of the world's highest rivers, meaning ‘snow water flowing down from high mountains’ in Tibetan. It is regarded as a ‘holy river’ in Tibetan Buddhism, and religious activities and the tradition of turning mountains and waters along its banks have continued for thousands of years.
Day 3: Nyingchi to Lhasa – Tibetan Village & Sacred Lake
  1. Nyingchi County
    2h
    Today we will go into the Tibetan home, feel the life of the Tibetans, make tsampa and drink ghee tea with our own hands.
  2. 2h
    the first national 5A scenic spot in the Tibet Autonomous Region in the category of natural scenery, is one of the many sacred lakes on the Tibetan plateau, known as ‘Tso Gao Lake’. On the island there is a Tang Dynasty building, ‘Wrong Zong Gongba Monastery’, which is a famous Nyingmapa temple of the Red Church in Tibet.
Day 4: Yamdrok Lake, Barkhor Street & Potala Night View
  1. Yamdrok Yumtso Lake
    2h
    Tibetan meaning ‘Jasper Lake’ is one of the three sacred lakes of Tibet, like a coral branch in general, so it is also known as the ‘coral lake above the’ in the Tibetan language. Coral Lake.
  2. Barkhor Street
    3m
    Stroll in a very Tibetan style street, everywhere in Tibetan clothing Tibetan people three steps a bow, where you can taste the authentic Tibetan style snacks, see a variety of Tibetan style built.
  3. Potala Palace
    2h
    Enjoy a magical view of the illuminated Potala Palace from a scenic spot. Capture unforgettable photos of this iconic Tibetan landmark at night.
Day 5: Potala Palace & Tibetan Costume Photoshoot
  1. Potala Palace
    1h · Admission ticket included
    (Temple limited to 1 hour) Built on the red mountain above the Potala Palace is the symbol of Lhasa and the whole of Tibet , with its majestic majestic occupies the highest point of Lhasa, in Lhasa any corner of the heads up visible. This Songtsen Gampo to marry Princess Shakun and Princess Wencheng built the palace, after more than 1,300 years of continuous construction, the final into the magnificent, clear blue sky, the outer wall for the red and white palace is located in the top of the mountain, and the golden roof lined with white clouds seem incomparable magnificent.
  2. Potala Palace
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Tibetan Costume Photoshoot
    Dress in colorful traditional Tibetan clothing and capture beautiful photos to remember your journey in Tibet.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We will pick you up at the arrival hall. The driver will be waiting for you with a sign with the lead travelers name.

End point

We will pick you up at the arrival hall. The driver will be waiting for you with a sign with the lead travelers name.

Pickup details

We will pick you up at the arrival hall. The driver will be waiting for you with a sign that reads 'Xinghe Travel'.

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Portable oxygen is available in the vehicle for emergency use.
  • This tour is not recommended for travelers with high blood pressure, or severe respiratory issues
  • This tour is not recommended for children under 5 years old and adults over 70 years old

Cancellation policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
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