You will be greeted by your Tibetan guide once you arrive in Lhasa Gonggar airport or train station. From airport to Lhasa city is 68km, around one hour and half drive will take you to the holy city Lhasa; from the train station it is only 15km and takes 20 minutes by drive. Afterwards, free time for relax, have a good rest and drink more water to acclimatize the high altitude on the plateau. Overnight in Lhasa.
Today, you'll have a tour of Lhasa's cardinal landmark and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which is the Potala Palace. Renowned as one of the earth's great wonders due to its extravagant architecture and the fact that it sits at an elevation of 3,700 meters, this grand palace will not disappoint you. In the afternoon, you'll pay a visit to Jokhang Temple, which is the most essential and respected religious structures in Tibet. Thick with the smell of incense and yak butter, you'll witness a multitude of prostrating pilgrims cramming outside the temple. The temple is the masterpiece of Tibetan, Chinese and Nepalese architectural techniques. Then you'll take a stroll around the Barkhor Street, the oldest bazaar in the city. After the sightseeing activities, you'll enjoy a welcoming dinner gathering with all your travel mates in the group. You will stay overnight in Lhasa.
About 8km west of central Lhasa is the Drepung Monastery, once world's largest monastery with about 10,000 monks. This day's sightseeing begins with these white monastic buildings piled up on the hillside. Walking up to the hill is a pleasant thing, an easy break from the solemn ambience inside the halls and chapels. At the plat roof of hillside, you can have very good views of the whole Lhasa city and the distant mountains. Drepung is one of Lhasa's two great Gelugpa monasteries, the other is Sera Monastery. Around 5km north of central Lhasa, Sera may not be as grandiose as Drepung, but is more serene surrounded by many small temples. The 'Buddhism Scriptures Debating' in Sera is very famous. Overnight in Lhasa.
Today you will travel from Lhasa to Nyingchi, a scenic journey that gradually descends from the high plateau into the lush river valleys of eastern Tibet. Along the way, stop at Kadinggou, a breathtaking valley renowned for its towering cliffs, cascading waterfalls, and verdant forests—an ideal spot to stretch your legs and take photos. Continue driving through winding mountain roads lined with ancient cypress trees and snow-capped peaks in the distance, eventually entering the milder climate and green landscapes of Nyingchi. Upon arrival, settle into your hotel and enjoy the tranquil atmosphere of this picturesque town nestled along the Nyang River.
Today you will travel from Nyingchi to Ranwu Town, a scenic drive of about 470 kilometers taking roughly 8 to 9 hours. Today’s journey begins with a climb over Sejila Mountain Pass (4,728 m), where you can enjoy sweeping views of Namcha Barwa Peak if the weather is clear. Descending from the pass, you will pass through the enchanting Lulang Forest, known for its dense coniferous woods, alpine meadows, and traditional Tibetan villages. Continuing along the winding Sichuan–Tibet Highway, the route offers spectacular vistas of snow-capped mountains, turquoise rivers, and deep valleys before arriving at the tranquil lakeside town of Ranwu by evening.
In the morning, take a drive to Laigu Glacier, a spectacular glacier complex located near Ranwu Town. This stunning glacier area, with its towering ice walls and glistening blue ice caves, offers an unforgettable opportunity to experience the majesty of plateau glaciers. Enjoy a gentle hike along designated trails to fully appreciate the glacier's grandeur and the raw power of nature. After exploring the glacier, continue on to nearby Ranwu Lake, a crystal-clear alpine lake surrounded by majestic mountains. This serene spot is perfect for photography and relaxation, with its tranquil waters and charming natural beauty providing a refreshing break. Finally, return to Bomi to end the day.
Starting early from Bomi, drive about 90 minutes east along the G318 to Midui Village and spend 2–3 hours exploring the stunning Midui Glacier, which is ranked one of the six most beautiful glaciers in China. Towering at 6,800 meters, its massive ice tongues descend dramatically into lush forests dotted with tranquil villages and turquoise lakes. Afterwards, return west through Bomi and continue about 5–6 hours along the scenic Parlung Tsangpo valley to Nyingchi (Bayi), stopping at viewpoints and small villages en route.
Today you will be heading to Lhasa, while there is still plentiful time to visit Basum-tso Lake en route. It is the holy lake for the Nyingma Sect., which is also known as Red Sect. of Tibetan Buddhism because of the red color of the robes worn by the monks. It shapes like a crescent. Wild birds such as gulls, white cranes are living harmoniously in the lake. In the middle of the lake, there is a small ancient temple-Tsosong Temple. Tsosong, means “the castle in the lake” in Tibetan. Then continue driving to the west, you could stop at the Mila Mountain Pass [5013m], where Medro Gongkar is located, the birth place of King Songtsan Gampo. Arrive at Lhasa in the late afternoon and have a good rest for the next day.
Morning Lhasa airport or train station dropping off, the time to say your farewells to your guide and driver, end the trip.
Potala Palace
Mt. Everest
Yamdrok Lake
Sera Monastery
Namtso Lake
Mt. Kailash
From Jan, CzechThe trip went exactly as planned and we saw exactly everything that was promised in the program. I chose this travel agency by chance, but it turned out that I could not have chosen a better one for seeing Mount Everest, so I highly recommend it to everyone.
From Vicki, United KingdomOur guide in Lhasa called Phurbur was excellent and answered all our questions on Tibet as well as giving us loads of information and taking us to some cheap local eating places (as we requested) where he ate with us.
