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Mysterious Tibet Tour (12 Days)

Tibet train tour

Mysterious Tibet Tour (12 Days)

Great Wall, Panda Base, Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple and Rongbuk Monastery.

Route
Beijing, Chengdu, Lhasa, Shigatse Region
Duration
12 days
Price
from USD 2749

Tour Itinerary and Details

TOUR CODE: CTT-XZ-8
TOUR NAME: Mysterious Tibet Tour (12 Days)
GUIDE: ENGLISH SPEAKING
PRIVATE TOUR: DAILY DEPARTURE
(English, German and French speaking provincial guides available on request at surcharge)

Destination: Beijing, Chengdu, Lhasa, Shigatse Region

Hightlights: Tiananmen Square,Forbidden City,Mutianyu Great Wall,Temple of Heaven,Panda Breed Reserve,Potala Palace,Jokhang Temple,Barkhor Street,Tsepung Monastery,Sera Monastery,Norbulingka,Yamdrok Lake,Tashilumpo Monastery

Meals: specified in the program

Duration of tour: 12 days / 11 nights

TOUR ITINERARY:

Day 1  Arrive in Beijing (-/-/-)
Met at Beijing Capital Airport by your tour guide and transferred to your hotel. Free at leisure or explore the city at your own.

Accommodation: Dong Fang Hotel or similar
Day 2 Beijing (B/L/-)
Beijing has an impressive history and plenty of sightseeing, with a rewarding collection of palaces, museums and parks. Today we concentrate on the heart of Beijing, beginning with Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City before journeying further to the Summer Palace. Optional evening program: out to the Peking Opera.

Accommodation: Dong Fang Hotel or similar
Day 3 Beijing (B/L/D)
One of the highlights of any trip to China is an inspiring day tour to the mighty Great Wall at Mutianyu, where a cable car ride is included. Enjoy plenty of time to walk along its ramparts and absorb the breathtaking views. After lunch return to Beijing, enjoy a little free time before a special Peking Duck Dinner in the evening.
Accommodation: Jinqiao International Garden or similar
Day 4 Beijing - Chengdu by plane (B/L/-)
After breakfast pay a visit to the Temple of Heaven where Qing Emperors prayed to heaven for good harvest. Transferred to the airport for a flight to Chengdu. Upon arrival met by local tour guide and transferred to your hotel.

Accommodation: Tianfu Sunshine Hotel or similar
Day 5 Chengdu (B/L/-)
Today you will visit Chengdu Panda Breed Reserve, learn more about the National Treasure of China. After lunch at local restaurant, visit Sanxingdui ruins dating back to 3000 years ago. The relics here are precious Cultural heritage of mankind, which contain rich historical, cultural and scientific value. Transferred back to your hotel.

Accommodation: Tianfu Sunshine Hotel or similar.
Day 6 Chengdu - Lhasa by plane (B/-/-)

Transferred to the airport for a morning flight to Lhasa. Upon arrival in Lhasa, you will be met by local tour guide and transferred to your hotel. Relax for the rest of the day.

Accommodation: Tibet Hotel or similar.

Day 7 Lhasa (B/L/-)

Full day private tour to Potala Palace, the greatest monumental structure of Tibet and perched upon Marpo Ri Hill. Lunch at local restaurant; visit Jokhang Temple, the spirit centre of Tibet.Then visit Barkhor Street, the oldest street in Lhasa as well as the century old Lhasa.

Accommodation: Tibet Hotel or similar.

Day 8 Lhasa (B/L/-)

Morning tour to Tsepung Monastery, Sera Monastery, both are great and big ones of the kind. After lunch at local restaurant visit the Norbulingka, which means Jeweled Garden, once served as a summer palace for the Dalai Lama at the beginning and now serves as the government office. Your destination today will be the Carpet factory where you will have a general idea of how the local specialty is made.

Accommodation: Tibet Hotel or similar.

Day 9 Lhasa- Shigatse (B/L/D)

Drive to Shigatse after breakfast (347km). On the way visit Yamdrok Lake. It is one of three holy lakes, the others being Namtso and Mampang Yumco. It is the largest inland lake at the northern foot of the Himalayas. This afternoon visit Baiju Monastery. It has 9 stories, 108 doors and 77 rooms. Each room contains a different statue of Buddha and the wall frescoes telling the story about it.

Accommodation: Shigatse Hotel or similar

Day 10 Shigatse - Lhasa (B/L/-)

Today's tour starts with a visit to Tashilumpo Monastery. Painted in red and white, the buildings in the monastery stand closely together in terraced rows, offering a grand and majestic view.Drive back to Lhasa along the Yaluzangbu River.

Accommodation: Tibet Hotel or similar.

Day 11 Lhasa - Chengdu by plane (B/-/-)

Check out and head for the airport, take a morning flight to Chengdu. Have lunch onboard.Upon arrival met and transferred to your hotel.

Accommodation: Tianfu Sunshine Hotel or similar

Day 12 Depart from Chengdu (B/-/-)

Free at leisure till being transferred to the airport or train station for your onward flight or train ride.

Tour End.

Validity: April. 1, 09 -Dec. 31, 09

Our tour prices are inclusive of the fee to apply for Tibet permit, accommodation in twin shared room, meals as specified in the program (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner), transfers and tours with English speaking local guides, all entrance fees, room taxes and baggage handling.

Our tour prices are exclusive of any tips to guide & driver, Tour insurance, Personal expanses, International transportation, Chinese visa.

Tour Price:

Pax No. Price(per person) Book
1

USD 4674/per person

2-5

USD 2749/per person

6-9

USD 2259/per person

 

Please note:Pick up time will be within 30 minutes of the time shown on your voucher, however our supplier will contact you at your hotel, the day before your tour, to confirm your actual pick up time. Please kindly note that during dry season (December until March), the boat may not be able to reach Yangshuo due to low water levels. No refund will be given, even if the cruise needs to be shortened.

Additional Information: This tour is operated in air conditioned Vehicles.Not suitable for children under the age of 2.

 


Price Includes

Private guide and driver service as listed, entrance fees for scheduled sights, local transfers, and meals or hotels when they are specified in the itinerary.

Price Excludes

International airfare, China visa fees, personal expenses, optional activities, travel insurance, tips to guides and drivers, and services not listed in the itinerary.

Payment

After receiving your request, CTT will confirm availability and final price by email. A deposit is arranged only after the itinerary and quote are confirmed.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation terms depend on the confirmed itinerary, hotels, trains, permits, and supplier deadlines. CTT will state the exact policy before payment is collected.

Tour Reservation Request

Please submit your travel request. CTT will confirm availability and price by email before any payment is arranged.

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