Tibet Experience - 12 days

Tibet Experience - 12 days

Hang prayer flags outside a monastery whilst taking in the incomparable beauty of Tibet.

This spectacular 12-day journey will introduce you to the highlights and complex history of Tibet. We spend some extra time in Lhasa in order to get acclimatised to the altitude, and visit remarkable monasteries, some Buddhist rock paintings and a seldom visited Tibetan nunnery. Your journey starts and ends in Chengdu, home to the world famous Giant Panda.

Chengdu, Lhasa, Yamdrok Lake, Gyantse, Shigatse, Tsedang.

Trip grading: ADVENTUROUS Suitable for travellers with above average levels of fitness and mobility. Prepare for some long road journeys, plenty of walking and climbing stairs, and coping with the effects of high altitude (over 4,000 metres).

What's included: 11 nights hotel accommodation, flights as specified, all road transport by air-conditioned vehicles, Tibetan travel permit, all sightseeing as specified, entrance fees, Western tour leader based on a minimum of 7 travellers, local English-speaking guides throughout, arrival and departure transfers, and breakfast daily.

Special touches:
• Appreciate magical Lhasa with extra time to acclimatise
• Visit lesser known sites including a Tibetan nunnary
• Visit a Tibetan family home to learn more about their way of life
• Take a ferry to Samye Monastery and enjoy spectacular views

Tour Leader: Travel Indochina tour leader based on a minimum of 7 people.

Maximum group size: 18 

Ask our Travellers: “Tibet was incredible – all I could have wanted and more. I can’t thank our tour leader enough; she was excellent, and the local guides brilliant. It really was the journey of a lifetime.”
S. Lee, UK.

Tips for your Holiday: During your free evening in Lhasa, visit one of the cafés around Barkhor Square to sample some delicious local Tibetan specialties or a Nepalese curry.

Responsible Travel: The people of Tibet face issues and challenges that are unique in China; we call in to a local family’s home in Lhasa for tea so you can discuss their views and traditions personally.

Did you know: Travel Indochina can organise your flights and any additional accommodation. Call us on 0800 750 507 to speak to one of our experts or click here to request a quote.