Highlights:
This tour takes you to one of the most
spectacular tourist destinations to be
found anywhere in the w orld. The magical
spectacle of the Potala Palace, the exotic
Tibetan Buddhist religious culture and the
spectacular snow-capped Tibetan mountains,
will be experiences you will never forget.
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$3960*pp
(*pp twin share)
(*conditions apply)
ITINERARY:
DAY 1: ARRIVE CHENGDU (D)
On arrival, transfer to the 4 star Amara Hotel for your overnight accommodation.
DAY 2: CHENGDU - LHASA (B/L/D)
Day free, until you transfer to Chengdu Airport for
your flight to Lhasa. On arrival, transfer to the Tibet
Hotel for your three night stay. Your first day in
Lhasa is at a leisurely pace to allow you to adjust to
the high altitude on the "roof of the world".
DAY 3: LHASA (B/L/D)
Today’s city tour will take you to the amazing
Potala Palace, the former centre of the Tibetan
Government, that has dominated the Lhasa skyline
over the past 300 years. You will also visit Barkhor
Street, with its hive of market activities and the
1300 year old Johkang Temple, one of Tibet’s
holiest and most beautiful religious shrines.
DAY 4: LHASA (B/L/D)
Today you will visit the Sera Monastery famous
for its Buddhist statues and paintings, the Tibetan
Medical Center and a carpet factory.
DAY 5: LHASA - SHIGATSE (B/L/D)
Travel by coach over spectacular mountain passes
to Shigatse. On the way you will pass by picturesque
Yamdrok Lake and visit the Palkhor Monastery at
Gyantse. Stay overnight at the Shigatse Hotel.
DAY 6: SHIGATSE - LHASA (B/L/D)
Morning visit to the 15th century Tashilhunpo
Monastery, traditional seat of the Panchen Lama.
Return to Lhasa by coach in the afternoon, via the
new Friendship Highway. Stay at the Tibet Hotel for
two more nights.
DAY 7: LHASA (B/L/D)
Today you will visit the Drepung Monastery (one of
the world largest monasteries) and Norbulinka, the
former Summer Palace of the Dalai Lama.
DAY 8: LHASA - CHENGDU (B/L/D)
Morning transfer to Lhasa Airport for your return
flight to Chengdu. On arrival you will visit the
historic thatched Tang Dynasty, Du Fu Cottage and
the Wuhou Temple, en-route to the 4 star Amara
Hotel for your two nights stay.
DAY 9: CHENDU (B/L/D)
Today you will visit the Panda Research Centre
(one of the best places in China to see the famous
giant panda), before travelling out of Chengdu to
visit the fascinating ancient Dujiangyan Irrigation
Project, which still functions perfectly after 1700
years.
DAY 10: DEPART CHENGDU (B)
After breakfast, transfer to Chengdu Airport for
your return flights to Austalia.
B = Breakfast L = Lunch D = Dinner
