Code: TCE - TK01

Beijing - Lhasa - Gyantse - Shigatse - Lhatse - Sakya - Zhongba - Payang - Manasarovar Lake - Mt.Kailash 19 Days

Day 01 Beijing (D)

Arrive in Beijing, the capital and cultural center of China, where virtually every boulevard and building exudes an air of importance. Our English-speaking guide will pick you up in the airport and transfer on arrival to your 4-star hotel. Round out your tour with stops at the Yonghe Palace in the afternoon, the most renowned Tibetan Buddhist temple in China, outside Tibet itself. Stay in hotel 1 night.

Day 02 Beijing - Lhasa (BLD)

Fly to Lhasa, literally meaning "Holy-Land", is the heart and soul of Tibet, has history of more than 1,300 years. Transfer to hotel. The rest of day is on your own. Stay in 3-star hotel 3 nights.

Day 03 Lhasa (BLD)

You will visit Jokhang Temple, Eight Angles Street and Drepung Monastery. 

Day 04 Lhasa (BLD)

You will visit Potala Palace, the most imposing attraction of Lhasa, Sera Monastery. 

Day 05 Lhasa - Gyantse (BLD)

Trek to Gyantse, the third largest town of old Tibetan towns. Visit Baiju Monastery in the afternoon. Stay in 3-star hotel 1 night.

Day 06 Gyantse - Shigatse (BLD)

Trek to Shigatse, the traditional seat of Panchen Lama, the second head of Tibetan Buddhism. Round out your tour with stops at Tashilhunpo Monastery and free market. Stay in 3-star hotel 1 night.

Day 07 Shigatse - Lhatse (BLD)

You will trek to Lhatse, have a visit of Sakya Monestery. Stay at Lhatse County guest house 1 night.

Day 08 Lhatse - Sakya (BLD) 

Trek to Sakya. Stay at Sakya County guest house 1 night.

Day 09 Sakya - Zhongba - Payang (BLD)

Drive jeep to Payang. Stay at Payang County guest house 1 night.

Day 10 Payang - Manasarovar Lake (BLD)

Trek to Manasarovar Lake, enjoy the scenery of Manasarovar Lake. Stay at camp or guest house 1 night.

Day 11 Manasarovar Lake - Mt.Kailash (BLD)

Trek to Mt.Kailash (6714m), stay at camp or guest house 1 night.

Day 11 Manasarovar Lake - Mt.Kailash (BLD)

Trek to Mt.Kailash (6714m), stay at camp or guest house 1 night.

Day 12 - Day 14 Mt.Kailash (BLD)

Visit Mt.Kailash. Stay at camp or guest house 3 nights. 

Day 15 Mt.Kailash - Payang (BLD)

Drive jeep back to Payang, on the way you will visit Taer Monastery. Stay in Payang at camp or guest house 1 night.

Day 16 Payang - Zhongba - Sakya (BLD)

Drive jeep to Sakya. Stay at camp or guest house 1 night.

Day 17 Sakya - Lhatse (BLD)

Drive to Lhatse. Stay at camp or guest house 1 night.

Day 18 Lhatse - Shigatse - Lhasa (BLD)

Drive back to Lhasa. Stay in 3-star hotel 1 night.

Day 19 Lhasa - Hometown (B)

With new insights and found memories of China, you embark on your homebound journey aboard your select airline.

Meals Symbol: B=Breakfast L=Lunch D=Dinner

The trip price includes:
1. Hotel accommodations with breakfast as specified (but hotels are subject to change to the same category before finally confirmed).
2. All meals as specified in the itinerary.
3. Transfers among airports & hotels as specified in the itinerary by private car or coach with driver & English-speaking guide.
4. Entrance fees for sightseeing as outlined in the itinerary with English speaking guide.
5. Domestic flights, trains or buses as specified in the itinerary.
6. Domestic airports departure taxes have been charged with the flight tickets.
7. Travel insurance in mainland China during the above travel period.
8. Arrangements for the planning, handling, operational and communication charges.

The trip price does not include:
1. Any meals which are not included in the "The trip price includes."
Single Room Supplements (as the above quotation for accommodation is based on twin sharing room).
2. International air and train tickets for coming to & leaving mainland China. Air tickets or train tickets not specified in the itinerary on the first arrival day and last departure day.
3. Excess Baggage Charges.
4. Personal expenses: Items of a purely personal nature such as drinks, laundry, tips to guides or drivers, FAX, telephone, excess baggage charges, or sightseeing or meals which are not included in the day-to-day itinerary.
5. Insurance coverage of personal loss, illness or damages incurred during your trip.
6. Gratuities, Tips to Guides and Drivers.
7. Visa fees