Overview
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4 days
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This package offers an excellent 4-day trip to the top three attractions in Lhasa, which include Tibet's largest palace – Potala Palace, the holiest temple in Tibetan Buddhism - Jokhang Temple, and the most famous Circumambulation in Tibet - Barkhor Street. Also, you can step into Drepung, one of Lhasa's three monasteries, to experience the profound Buddhism activities there.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Extra fee will be charged for Single Supplement service. If someone shares your room later, the cost will be returned to you
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Passport name, number, birthday, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
Please book at least 12 working days ahead of time as the local operator needs to work on your Travel permit
Please wear comfortable walking shoes
What To Expect
Arrival in Lhasa
Accommodations
Stay overnight in Lhasa, a 3-star or 4-star hotel.
We will pick you up at Lhasa airport/railway station and transfer you to the hotel. It takes about 90 minutes from the airport to the hotel and 20 minutes from the train station to the hotel. After arriving at the hotel, you are advised to take a rest to get used to the high altitude. You can stroll around the hotel, but do not tire yourself out.
Lhasa Sightseeing
Accommodations
Stay overnight in Lhasa, a 3-star or 4-star hotel.
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Drepung Monastery (Zhebang Si)
Today is your first day of sightseeing on the high plateau. In the morning, the first station is the Drepung Monastery, which is the largest Tibetan monastery that housed more than 10,000 monks in the past. Drepung means Rice Heap in the Tibetan language. The entire monastery is large in scale and the white buildings cluster and covers the hillsides. It's the highest-ranking monastery in the Gelug Sect.
Tibet Museum
In the afternoon you will first visit the Tibet Museum. Here you can see life scenes, exquisite clothing, house architecture, and festival customs, etc. to explore the special and mysterious Tibetan customs.
You will visit Norbulingka, which is a typical Tibetan-style royal garden, the summer resort of the Dalai Lama.
Lhasa Sightseeing
Accommodations
Stay overnight in Lhasa, a 3-star or 4-star hotel.
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Potala Palace
On your third day, you will be feeling much more acclimatized to Lhasa’s high elevation. It is an excellent idea to spend the day exploring the Potala Palace, which is the winter palace of the Dalai Lama. The most valuable collections of Potala Palace are the gilded burial stupas of former Dalai Lamas and the meditation cave of the 33rd great king of Tibet. It's best to explore the inside of the Potala in the morning for 2-3 hours. Afterward, you may walk the pilgrimage route around the Potala Palace.
Jokhang Temple
In the afternoon, you will head to the Jokhang Temple, which is well known as the center of Tibetan Buddhism and features Buddhist prayer wheels, reclining deer, and golden sutra streamers, etc. Also, you can see many pilgrims praying in front of the temple and doing kora.
Barkhor Street
After visiting the Jokhang Temple, you will stroll in the old alleys of Barkhor Street, where you can drink sweet tea, chat with locals and even bargain with the street vendors to understand the real-life in Lhasa.
Departing Lhasa
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Your tour ends today. After breakfast, you will be free in the morning. We will transfer you to Lhasa Airport/Railway Station.
Options
4-star hotel stay
In this option, you will enjoy 4 star hotel. Pickup included
3-Star hotel stay
In this option, you will choose 3-star hotel. Pickup included
What‘s Included
Experienced local English speaking guide service
2 Bottles of mineral water per person per day
Food & Lodgings for the Guide & Driver
3 Nights in a 3 or 4 star hotel
Airport/train station transfer service
Air-conditioned vehicle
Tibet Travel Permit and Express Service
Pick-up from Lhasa Gonggar Airport to your hotel at 9:30 am, 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm on the first day;
Parking Fees
Drop-off from your hotel to Lhasa Gonggar Airport at 8:30 am, 12:30 pm and 2:30 pm on the last day;
Government Tax
Travel Agency Liability Insurance in China
Additional transfer service
Hotel Single Supplement
Lunch & Dinner
Personal expense
Gratuities
International flights to and from China
Domestic flights/train to and from Lhasa
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.
Reviews
30 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The best tour company we've ever had
robynf918,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I've never had a better and smoother experience than the one we organized with Great Tibet Tour. Truly the best itinerary, planning, organization, tour guides, drivers, and activities for our family trip. We are super impressed and will share their contacts for anyone wanting to explore the Himalayas.
Amy was brilliant and organising everything for my trips. Highly recommended.
710zij,May 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing private trips organised by Amy across Bhutan, Nepal and Tibet. I can't speak highly enough of Amy's constant communication and coordination, from visas to flights. I highly recommend her and the company for booking a Tibet trip.
Professional and reliable. Recommendable.
piqueropablo,May 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Efficient, professional and trustworthy right from the start. Everything went perfectly (the guided tour, the permits, the train tickets, etc.). The tour guide was fantastic both in the explanations and taking care of the needs of each one.
Great experience!
book167,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This company was great in organising our tour. Emily in particular was very helpful; we were booking this tour from home in England and she was always available to answer all questions and queries very promptly. She made us reassured. She organised the tour and permits for us, and permits were delivered to our hotel even before our arrival. Jigmei, our tour guide was wonderful as well. He waited for us at the airport, took to the hotel and looked after us until our departure. He was very passionate about his Tibetan culture and he explained it all to us very well. He helped us when we had some solitude troubles. Overall, everything went smoothly and we are very happy with all services. We highly recommend this company!
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jinxuh,Mar 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a great time in Lhasa. My tour guide Karma was really awesome!
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SunnydaysUSA,Jan 19, 2026
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5.00Jennie was so helpful before and during the 5 days, answering my many questions and quickly responding to a couple of challenges along the way. The guides and drivers were very good. The daily programs were full and well planned. All in all an informative and valuable experience.
Excellent Trip with Great Tibet Tour
438ryleem,Nov 29, 2025
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5.00We had an amazing time with Great Tibet Tour! Jennie was excellent in the planning process. She helped secure our train tickets for a 4-sleeper car, our Tibet Permit and our local tours and transfers. Communication was excellent! Our guide Tselha in Lhasa was so kind and knowledgeable. Our driver and car was always on-time, clean and comfortable. I highly recommend using Great Tibet Tour for your Tibet Travel! Thank you for everything! Rylee and Garzo
Lhasa 4 days city Trip !
Icon V,Nov 28, 2025
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5.00Once I decided to visit Tibet, I contacted Tibet travel agency . They were very helpful and polite . Good service , good communication, good experience! The guide they connected to me in Lhasa was a fantastic guy , thanks a lot for showing me city all around . Overall I rate this agency for 5 stars . Will recommend everyone to contact exactly this agency , if you wish to have great experience .
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wellsg2025,Nov 19, 2025
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5.00great experience in lhasa, where all of us has been longing to go, our friend and business partner from london has been mentioned a trip to lhasa for many years and now with help from your agency her dream has come true. great guide, great pick up service, thank you
Great tour to see the highlights in Lhasa
201steffir,Aug 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time in Tibet and our guide was super funny and had a lot of knowledge about Tibet and the local culture. We visited the Drepung Monastery, the Potala Palace, the Tibet Museum, Lhasa Old Town, Norbulinka and had even some time to explore Lhasa by ourselves. Our Travel consultant Emily was patiently answering our hundreds of questions and organized the train tickets to Lhasa and the travel permit for us. She also helped us to decide which tour fits best to our limited time in Tibet and made sure that we got a driver to the airport on our last day, as we were leaving early in the morning. We can highly recommend booking this tour in Lhasa.
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