4 Days Lhasa Impression Small Group Tour
Overview
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96 hours
Mobile ticket
This tour covers all three world heritage sites, like the winter palace of the Dalai lama - Potala Palace, most important temple of Tibetan Buddhism - Jokhang Temple, and its surroundings - Barkhor street . You’ll visit Lhasa’s great religious institutions of Sera and Drepung. Watch the monks debate their religious interpretations and enjoy 3 nights of accommodations with this package.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Book at least 20 days in advance so tour operator may attain your Tibet Permit. Tibet Permit will be delivered to customers' delivery address / hotel address in one city of China. Please note your tour operator will contact you after the booking is confirmed.
Travelers are required to provide photocopy of passports and China L visas at least 20 days prior to travel date.
Please Notice: Customers' airport pick-up and drop-off in Lhasa need be arranged by tour supplier. If customers fly to Lhasa from Kathmandu, please do not apply for China L Visa in advance, because customers need apply for their Tibet Group Visa from China Embassy in Kathmandu via travel agency. Before that, they need ask for invitation letter from tour supplier. If customers fly or take a train to Lhasa from one city of China, they need apply for their China L Visa from China Embassy in their country.
You will be given your contact information on your confirmation voucher which you will receive after your booking, so that you can send your passport and Chinese visa to tour supplier.
A valid passport and China L Visa used to apply for Tibet Permit are required on the traveling period
Price is based on double occupancy. Single room supplement is subject to availability and additional charge
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.
What‘s Included
Entrance ticket fee of all tourist sites listed in the itinerary, Everest Base Camp Echo bus
English-speaking Tibetan guide
Tourist accident/casualty insurance
Transportation by comfortable van or minibus with experienced local driver (gasoline is included)
Pick-up / Drop-off service from Airport, train station to Lhasa
Drinking water provided during the trip
Tibet travel permit and other necessary permits
platform service fee.
Hotels with breakfasts based on twin-sharing
Welcome Dinner in local restaurant when group members meet in Lhasa
lunches and dinners
Tips to driver and tour guide
Flight/train ticket to Lhasa(we can help if need)
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Arrival in Lhasa.
Accommodations
Overnight at 3 star hotel: Xinding Hotel or similar
Lhasa
Upon arrival, our Tibetan guide will greet you at the airport or train station. You'll then be transferred to your hotel in downtown Lhasa. Along the way, you can enjoy the spectacular scenery of Yarlung Tsangpo River, Lhasa River, and the typical Tibetan villages. After arriving at the hotel, take some time to rest and acclimate to the high altitude. It's helpful to take it easy for the first few days and remember to stay hydrated by drinking water. Please note that there will be no sightseeing scheduled for today.
Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Street
Accommodations
Overnight at 3 star hotel: Xinding Hotel or similar
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Potala Palace
Today's tour will first bring you to the Potala Palace which is the winter palace of the Dalai lama. It was put to use since the 7th Century by the 33rd great king of Tibet. The most valuable collections of Potala Palace are the gilded burial stupas of former Dalai Lamas and meditation Cave of the 33rd great king of Tibet.
Jokhang Temple
Then after lunch, tourists head to Jokhang temple which was founded by the 33rd great king of Tibet in the 7th century. Inside you can see the statue of Buddha Sakyamuni at the age of twelve. Outside, you can see pilgrims making prostrating in front of Jokhang Temple.
Barkhor Street
Around the temple is Barkhor street, where you can do kora (a religious circle of a building or mountain) with pilgrims and locals, and explore the old market. Besides, We can taste Tibetan tea with locals in tea house; The welcome dinner will also be arranged accordingly.
Lhasa Tour - Drepung Monastery and Sera Monastery
Accommodations
Overnight at 3 star hotel: Xinding Hotel or similar
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Drepung Monastery (Zhebang Si)
In the morning, you are going to visit Dadong Village, the most beautiful village in Lhasa. Located 25 kilometers southwest of Lhasa downtown, Dadong Village is a well-protected ancient Tibetan village that surrounded by valleys. After arriving, you will visit the Nyimatang Monastery (built in the 11th century), take a light walk in the village, and see what rural life in Lhasa is like. You will also visit a local Tibetan family and enjoy the lunch offered by the family. Notice: we will go to Dadong Village intead of Drepung Monastery.
Sera Monastery
In the Afternoon, Tourists will visit Sera Monastery which is another one of the “great three” Gelug monasteries of Tibet. The hot attraction is the Monks debate at around 3 - 5 o'clock in the afternoon. In addition, you can tour the Tibetan religious scripture printing house; inside the monastery, you can see three sand Mandalas and colorful Rock Painting of Buddha.
Depart from Lhasa
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Lhasa
You have to leave Tibet by air ot by flight as your Tibet Permit is limited for this tour. If you want to stay longer and book another tour in Tibet, or want us to assist to arrange airport/railway drop-off servicef, please contact us.
Options
4 Days Lhasa Package
3 Star Hotel Class
Comfortable Class
Duration: 16 hours
One Dinner and One Tea Break
4 Days Lhasa Package
7-23 Seats bus
Reviews
64 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Superb Guide Tsedon
moen425,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tsedon is very knowledgeable guide that all members agree with no doubt. Her indepth narrations about history and cultural background of Buddhism is truly remarkable. I took down some of the notes for further study. She made sure each of the teammates received proper attention. Beside, i can't thank enough of Lycoris Yang for helping us crafted the tour package with patience and always prompt in response to my questions. Both Tsedon and Lycoris make our Tibet trip ever lasting memory! tibetvista must be very proud for having them as valued assets!
A nice and well-informed first impression of Lhasa
matiasrT3078QB,
Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We arrived to the airport and they picked us up and took us to the hotel. The hotel was beautiful and get comfortable. The breakfast was also very good. We had two days full of tours with our guide Tseyang who took us to important and famous places in Lhasa while explaining about their history, religion and culture. The rides were comfortable, the food was good and Tseyang was very friendly and energetic.
Beautiful Tibet
Y4634NNlaurar,
Oct 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lhasa and the surrounding area were a must see experience. Between the very active monasteries to the Potala Palace to the beutiful Yamdrok Lake. our guide, Lobsang, was wonderful. He was a very knowledgeable and helpful! We always felt we were in good hands.
Wonderful taster to Tibet
JoR594,
Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a wonderful time in Lhasa. Our tour guide Lopsong was excellent, very knowledgeable and super friendly. Any issues that arose on the way he quickly solved. Holly (our agent) was equally helpful, thank you both for making our trip so memorable! The tour itself included all the main highlights - beautiful monasteries, mountains, lakes and the old town of Lhasa. And at a pace that suited me (very active) and my mum who liked a slower pace. Highly recommend!
Lhasa Tour
GoPlaces00917523899,
Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The guide Lobsang is very knowledgeable and took care of all the tourist. i highly recommend him to be your tour guide next time you visit Lhasa.
Great tour
asQ8595GT,
Sep 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I really enjoyed this tour. Everything was on time, the tour guide Lukpa was highly professionell and everything was taken care of. I can highly recommend!
Excellent trip and guide.
176aurorat,
Sep 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Perfect trip the guide Dhondup is excellent, programa ok, time vello done, selectivo places to visita well done. Delighted in Potala Palace.
Historical Tour of Lhasa with Galek
250sajanak,
Sep 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We enjoyed tour of Lhasa led by Mr.GALEK.He is an incredibly knowledgeable and passionate guide who brought the city’s rich history and spiritual heritage to life in an engaging and easy-to-follow way. Galek’s deep understanding of Tibetan culture, Buddhism, and the region’s political history was clear and he made it easy to understand. He is very helpful and always eager to help you.
Excellent Experience with Tenwang
715mac,
Sep 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Tenwang, was wonderful. He was very kind, helpful, and always available. He explained everything clearly and made our trip very enjoyable. I’m very grateful for his support and highly recommend him!
Very nice impressions, wonderful guide, "Tibet Vista" however disappointing.
540connya,
Sep 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did the Lhasa tour in a small group. Our guide Tenwang Tensing delighted us with his knowledge, his very good English skills, his helpfulness. The tours were beautiful, exciting. Unfortunately, the hotel assigned to us disappointed. (also other participants of the group commented accordingly) The breakfast was very poor, the coffee machine broken every morning...under tags no possibility to consume anything, evening very limited menu choice. The price/performance ratio was not right at all.
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