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4 Days Lhasa City Landmarks Tour for Seniors

4 Days Lhasa City Landmarks Tour for Seniors

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Potala Palace
Potala Palace
Potala Palace
Sera Monastery
Sera Monastery
Student Jokhang
Barkhor Street
Barkhor Street
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Overview & Highlight

4 days Lhasa city landmarks tour for Seniors offers you a “once-in-a-lifetime” 4-day tour of cultural landmarks of Tibet in a single tour package. You will be amused by appreciating its prominent historical architects of Potala Palace mystical Jokhang temple and sprawling Sera and Drepung monastery. Those fleeting moments and great memories you had in Lhasa will pave the ways for your next adventure in Tibet..

  • Tour Type: based on number of clients
  • Tour Service: Local Tibetan tour guide and driver & Tibet Permit application
  • Meet & Pick-up: Lhasa
  • Tour Route: Potala Palace - Jokhang Temple - Barkhor Street - Drepung Monastery - Sera Monastery
  • Best Time to Visit: Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
  • Tour Highlights:

    1) Historic Potala Palace, traditional home of the Dalai Lama
    2) A look at the Sakyamuni Buddha statue at Jokhang Temple
    3) Leisurely walk around the Barkhor to to experience life like the locals
    4) Insight into Tibetan Buddhism at Drepung & Sera monasteries

  • Tour Level: 2 stars
  • Tour Code: TTC-P04
  • Tour Inquiry: https://www.tibettourism.com/lhasa-potala-tour-for-seniors-4-days.html

Daily Itinerary

Itinerary Summary

DayRouteAttractions & ActivitiesAccommodationsMeals
1 Arrival in Lhasa (3600m) Pick up and transfer to the hotel. In Lhasa, /
2 Lhasa City tour Potala Palace, Sera Monastery In Lhasa B
3 Lhasa City tour Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery In Lhasa B
4 Depart from Lhasa Send off to train/airport / B

Itinerary Details

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    Day 1: Arrival in Lhasa (3650m)

    Welcome to Lhasa! Upon your arrival at Gonggar airport or Lhasa Railway Station, your professional Tibetan guide will meet you right in the hall on time, with your name sign. Then a comfortable private car and experienced driver will take you to Lhasa hotel safely. It is about 65km from the airport to Lhasa city and takes less than an hour through the Airport Expressway. It is only 25km from the railway station and takes about half an hour.

    After arriving at hotel, tour guide will help you check in. You can take a rest and get acclimatized to high altitude.

    Tips:
    1. To adapt to the high altitude ( over 3,600m ), you are recommended to have a good rest in the hotel, no running and intense activity, no smoking and no alcohol, no shower.
    2. Please drink sufficient water and eat more vegetable, fruits, meat and eggs for more energy.
    3. For the first-time visitors, it is common to have different degrees of high altitude sickness symptom.

    Lhasa Gonggar Airport Pick-up
    Lhasa Gonggar Airport Pick-up
    Lhasa Railway Station Pick-up
    Lhasa Railway Station Pick-up
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    Day 2: Lhasa Tour

    After breakfast, your tour guide & driver will pick you and drive to visit the splendid Potala Palace, which is Lhasa’s cardinal landmarks. You will have a whole morning to explore this world-level architectural works: White Palace, Red Palace, corridors and stairs and countless lama’s dormitory. Others include: Buddha statues, red-robed lamas and devoted, murals, etc.

    In the afternoon, you will walk to visit the age-old Jokhang Temple, as the spiritual center of Tibet, which will deeply impress you with its magnificence and sincere pilgrims. You will see pilgrims donating butter oil to keep the lights burning for the Buddha; learning Tibetan Buddhism; hearing the red-robed Lamas praying; taking photos of the gold roof and enjoying the beautiful sunshine of Lhasa.

    Finally, you will have a relaxing walk around Jokhang Temple at Barkhor Street, which is the oldest street in Lhasa, and full of religious atmosphere, showcasing Tibetan culture, economy, religion and arts assemble. Then transfer back to the hotel.

    Tips:
    1. In Potala Palace, your visiting time is limited on 1 hour. Climb up there, you might experience slight shortness of breath, please take your time and rest when needed.
    2. Don’t disturb pilgrims and Lama. Don’t take photos of them without permission.
    3. In Barkhor Street, remember to bargain and compare the price in different shops for the souvenirs when you are purchasing.

    Potala Palace
    Potala Palace
    Jokhang Temple
    Jokhang Temple
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    Day 3: Lhasa Tour

    After breakfast at your hotel, driven to visit Drepung Monastery. Drepung Monastery was ever the largest monastery with more than 10 thousand monks, and now is one of three great monasteries in Lhasa. Seen from the distant, its grand, white construction gives the appearance of a heap of rice.

    In the afternoon, driven to visit Sera Monastery, which is famous for the unique “Daily Scriptures Debating” activity held from 3:30pm to 5pm in the central courtyard. Then transfer back to the hotel.

    Tips:
    1. The road condition to Drepung Monastery and Sera Monastery is good.
    2. Pack plenty of drinking water, sun glasses, suncream and some food.

    Drepung Monastery
    Drepung Monastery
    Sera Monastery
    Sera Monastery
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    Day 4: Depart from Lhasa

    Today is free for you until you are escorted to the airport or railway station for departure and the guide will help you get on board.

    Send off to the Train Station / Airport
    Send off to the Train Station / Airport
    Leave Tibet for next destination
    Leave Tibet for next destination

Price Inclusions & Exclusions:

Price Includes:

  • 1. Permit: All necessary Tibet Travel Permits (Incl. Tibet Entry Permit, Alien Travel Permit, Border Pass, etc.);
  • 2. Accommodation: all hotels or guestrooms listed in the itinerary;
  • 3. Ticket: All entrance tickets fees for all tourist sites listed in the itinerary;
  • 4. Guide: Professional English-speaking Tibetan local tour guide;
  • 5. Vehicle: 5-29 seats Comfortable Tibet tourist vehicle with licensed and experienced driver;
  • 6. Meal: Breakfasts in the hotel;
  • 7. Insurance: Tourists Accident/Casualty Insurance;
  • 8. Drinking water provided during the trip;
  • 9. A container of Oxygen for emergency use;
  • 10. Accommodation and meal allowance to the guide & driver;

Price Excludes:

  • 1. Meal: not specified in the itinerary (All lunches & dinners).
  • 2. Single room supplement: If you are a solo traveler, you need to share twin room with another tourist (same sex in most cases). You can pay the single room supplement to stay in one room by yourself. And the exact cost depends on market fluctuation in high and off season of Tibet tourism.
  • 3. Tips: If you are satisfied with the service of guide, driver and waiters, you may consider tipping them appropriately ( Tips is not required but expected).
  • 4. International and domestic flight/train (we can offer the ticket booking service at the competitive price).
  • 5. Personal expenses such as laundry, drink, fax, telephone call, optional tour activities, etc.
  • 6. Any losses incurred from the force majeure factor like government control, natural disaster etc.

Tour Service & Reviews

Why Travel with Tibet Horizon?

  • Best Experience at Affordable Price

    Our Tibet tours offer you an unforgettable experience at the lowest possible price. Traveling with us, you can appreciate the stunning scenery, taste the authentic local flavor, and explore mysterious Tibetan culture and customs.

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  • 24/7 Attentive Service

    Our team is available around the clock. Our dedicated travel consultants, guides, and drivers are always here providing you with superior services and expert guidance to your specific needs, ensuring a smooth and worry-free trip.

  • Professional Tour Guide

    Our guides are professional experts. They can share knowledge about traditions and customs, offering you an enriching cultural experience. They are kind and enthusiastic, waiting to give you an authentic Tibet travel experience.

  • Seasoned Driver and Cozy Vehicle

    To make sure your journey is safe and comfortable, only experienced drivers and support vehicles will follow your ride to provide timely assistance. Oxygen cylinders are prepared in vehicles to alleviate the possible altitude sickness.

  • Tibet Train / Flight / Hotel Booking

    We can help you book your train or flight tickets to Tibet and we will arrange the accommodation for you during your stay. We carefully select hotels and guestrooms offering you a comfortable environment to rest and rewind.

See Our Clients' Tour Review

  • Mrs. Nowak

    Poland

    5.0

    Seniors Fantastic 4-day Tour in Lhasa

    We had a fantastic 4-day tour in Lhasa specifically tailored for seniors. Tibet Horizon made sure everything was comfortable and accessible. Our guide, Mr. Tseten Namgyal, was patient and very knowledgeable. We enjoyed visiting the Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street, and the monasteries. The Tibet Horizon's attention to detail and excellent service made this trip unforgettable. Highly recommend!

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    Date of Experience: October 2021 - Friends

    Review of: 4 Days Lhasa City Landmarks Tour for Seniors with Tibetan local tour guide Mr. Tseten Namgyal

    Wrote on: October 15th, 2021

  • Mrs. García

    Spain

    5.0

    Thoughtful Service on Seniors' Tour in Lhasa

    We recently returned from a 4-day tour designed for seniors, and we couldn't be happier with the experience. From the moment we booked, the company's staff was incredibly responsive and attentive to our needs. They made sure to accommodate our request for a slower-paced itinerary and provided detailed information about the altitude and how to acclimatize. Our guide, Mr. Tenzin Jamphel, was responsible and considerate. He met us at the airport with a big smile and a comfortable vehicle. His deep knowledge of Tibetan history and culture added so much depth to our visits. At the Potala Palace, he made sure we had enough time to rest and take in the breathtaking views. He shared fascinating stories about the Dalai Lama's residence that we would have never known on our own. Seeing the Buddha statue was a spiritual experience, and Lobsang's explanations made it even more meaningful. He guided us through the Barkhor Street at a leisurely pace, pointing out interesting shops and helping us interact with the locals.

    We also visited the two famous monasteries, where we gained a deeper understanding of Tibetan Buddhism. Watching the monks debate at Sera was particularly engaging, and Lobsang made sure we had front-row seats. The agency went above and beyond in terms of service. They provided oxygen canisters, just in case, and our hotel was very comfortable with excellent amenities. They even arranged for a special dinner with a local family, which was a delightful and authentic experience. All of this tour exceeded our expectations.

    We are buying something interesting and communicating with Tibetans at Barkhor Street

    This is Dalai Lama's residence, filled with of Tibetan cultural flavor

    The monks engage in scripture debates within the temple in the afternoon.

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    Date of Experience: March 2020 - Friends

    Review of: 4 Days Lhasa City Landmarks Tour for Seniors with Tibetan local tour guide Mr. Tenzin Jamphel

    Wrote on: March 21st, 2020

Tour Tips:

Knows before You Book:

1. Book at least 20 days in advance so tour operator may apply for your Tibet Permit. Tibet Permit will be delivered to your delivery address / hotel address in one city of China.

2. Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level. Patients with serious hypertension, heart disease, asthma, bronchities, diabetes and cold should be restricted from going to Tibet.

3. Your airport/train station pick-up and drop-off in Lhasa need to be arranged by the tour supplier.

4. If you fly to Lhasa from Kathmandu, please do not apply for China L Visa in advance. You need to apply for Tibet Group Visa from China Embassy in Kathmandu via travel agency. If you have your China L Visa, it will be automatically expired when applying for Tibet Group Visa.

5. Price is based on double occupancy. Single room supplement is subject to availability and additional charge.

6. Please read the Payment Methods, Terms and Conditions and Cancellation policies.

Knows after You Book:

1. Book at least 20 days in advance so tour operator may apply for your Tibet Permit. Tibet Permit will be delivered to your delivery address / hotel address in one city of China.

2. Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level. Patients with serious hypertension, heart disease, asthma, bronchities, diabetes and cold should be restricted from going to Tibet.

3. Your airport/train station pick-up and drop-off in Lhasa need to be arranged by the tour supplier.

4. If you fly to Lhasa from Kathmandu, please do not apply for China L Visa in advance. You need to apply for Tibet Group Visa from China Embassy in Kathmandu via travel agency. If you have your China L Visa, it will be automatically expired when applying for Tibet Group Visa.

5. Price is based on double occupancy. Single room supplement is subject to availability and additional charge.

6. Please read the Payment Methods, Terms and Conditions and Cancellation policies.

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  • Mr. White from Australia, asked on February 9th, 2024

    Can Travelers with Diabetes Visit Tibet?

    Hello! I’m planning a China tour with Tibet, but I am with diabetes. Does it matter? Can I travel to Tibet?

    Mr. Tseten Namgyal from Tibet Horizon, answered on February 9th, 2024

    Dear White, thank you for considering a trip to Tibet and extending to us with your question!

    Situated at an average altitude of over 4,000 meters, Tibet may challenge to tourists to adapt to the plateau environment. Tibet is not suitable for travelers with cardiovascular diseases or hypertension. Typically, those with diabetes and other personal diabetes can still travel to Tibet. It’s recommended that you consult your doctor for an evaluation. If you’re visiting Tibet, please make sure that you bring the medicines you need.

    If you have further questions or need assistance in planning your Tibet trip, please feel free to contact us!

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