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Enquire about this itinerarySNOWLAND TRAVEL · 2027
Tour codeSNOWLAND TRAVEL-006
10 days | 2027 proposed itinerary | Quotation on request
A detailed proposal combining the listed daily route, cultural visits, transport and rest. Overnight towns appear in each day; hotel names and meals are specified in the written quotation.
Sequence: Arrive in Lhasa: transfer and rest → Potala Palace, park and Barkhor → Drepung and Sera monasteries → Lhasa, Yamdrok, Gyantse and Shigatse → Tingri trekking preparation → Tingri to village camp → Village to valley camp → Valley to Everest approach pickup → Tashilhunpo and return to Lhasa → Depart Lhasa
| DAY | Route and visits | Overnight | Meals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arrive in Lhasa: transfer and rest | Overnight: Lhasa. | Itemized by day in the written quote |
| 2 | Potala Palace, park and Barkhor | Overnight: Lhasa. | Itemized by day in the written quote |
| 3 | Drepung and Sera monasteries | Overnight: Lhasa. | Itemized by day in the written quote |
| 4 | Lhasa, Yamdrok, Gyantse and Shigatse | Overnight: Shigatse. | Itemized by day in the written quote |
| 5 | Tingri trekking preparation | Overnight: Tingri. | Itemized by day in the written quote |
| 6 | Tingri to village camp | Overnight: Confirmed camp or simple lodging. | Itemized by day in the written quote |
| 7 | Village to valley camp | Overnight: Confirmed camp or simple lodging. | Itemized by day in the written quote |
| 8 | Valley to Everest approach pickup | Overnight: Everest area or Tingri, subject to confirmed lodging. | Itemized by day in the written quote |
| 9 | Tashilhunpo and return to Lhasa | Overnight: Lhasa. | Itemized by day in the written quote |
| 10 | Depart Lhasa | Overnight: None, tour ends. | Itemized by day in the written quote |
Meet your transfer from the confirmed flight or train and check in. Review the coming days with the team. Keep the day free of demanding visits; a short walk near the hotel is optional if you feel comfortable.
Overnight: Lhasa.
Visit the Potala Palace at the reserved time, exploring its history and architecture. Rest around the park below and view the palace exterior. Walk through Barkhor in the afternoon to understand the old town and its living traditions. Follow on-site visit arrangements.
Overnight: Lhasa.
Explore Drepung’s monastery layout and traditions of Buddhist learning. After a lunch break, visit Sera. Observe debate only if it is taking place and open to visitors; respect monastic study and photography instructions.
Overnight: Lhasa.
Leave early for permitted Yamdrok viewpoints, then continue via Gyantse to Shigatse with breaks. A Pelkor Chode visit depends on arrival time and opening conditions. This is a long driving day, so arrival and rest take priority.
Overnight: Shigatse.
A proposed trekking stage subject to local confirmation of the lawful open trail, endpoints and weather. Walk in stages through village and valley terrain with meal and supply breaks. Daily distance, camps, gear transport, water and evacuation vehicle arrangements must be specified before booking.
Overnight: Tingri.
A proposed trekking stage subject to local confirmation of the lawful open trail, endpoints and weather. Walk in stages through village and valley terrain with meal and supply breaks. Daily distance, camps, gear transport, water and evacuation vehicle arrangements must be specified before booking.
Overnight: Confirmed camp or simple lodging.
A proposed trekking stage subject to local confirmation of the lawful open trail, endpoints and weather. Walk in stages through village and valley terrain with meal and supply breaks. Daily distance, camps, gear transport, water and evacuation vehicle arrangements must be specified before booking.
Overnight: Confirmed camp or simple lodging.
A proposed trekking stage subject to local confirmation of the lawful open trail, endpoints and weather. Walk in stages through village and valley terrain with meal and supply breaks. Daily distance, camps, gear transport, water and evacuation vehicle arrangements must be specified before booking.
Overnight: Everest area or Tingri, subject to confirmed lodging.
Visit Tashilhunpo to explore Tsang’s monastic culture and architecture. Drive back to Lhasa with lunch and rest stops. Settle into the hotel with time to rest or prepare for the next stage.
Overnight: Lhasa.
Check out and transfer for your confirmed flight or train. Check luggage, documents and tickets. Agree the transfer window, endpoints and any extra waiting service in writing.
Overnight: None, tour ends.
| Item | Reference arrangement |
|---|---|
| Indicative tour price | On request; no unverified figure displayed |
| Travel dates | 2027; exact departures and seasonal prices require confirmation |
| Quotation basis | Calculated for actual party size, hotel category, rooms, language, tickets and scope |
| Rooms and supplements | Discuss on a twin-sharing basis; single supplement and room sharing confirmed separately |
| Payment and cancellation | As agreed in the final contract; no online payment for unconfirmed plans |
These figures retain the catalogue’s indicative pricing, not confirmed availability or secured services. The final quote specifies party size, dates, currency, validity, inclusions and exclusions.
| Local services | Itemize vehicle, driver, guide language and days, transfers, admissions and permit handling. |
|---|---|
| Hotels and meals | List each hotel, category, room and bathroom plus included breakfast, lunch and dinner dates. Unlisted meals are not presumed included. |
| Separately priced items | Confirm treatment of flights, trains, visas, single supplement, personal spending, insurance, tips and itinerary changes. |
| Walking and special support | For trekking or kora, confirm equipment, supplies, baggage transport, guiding, lodging, turnaround arrangements and costs. |
Reservations, roads, weather, trains and traveler wellbeing may change the sequence. Long road journeys, kora and trekking require an individual suitability and operating review before quoting. Share nationality, dates, party size, language, hotel budget and dietary needs.
You can enquire alone. Confirm group operation, rooms and supplements for your date.
The quote lists each hotel or equivalent standard, room, bathroom and daily included meals.
Agree the itinerary, service scope, contract and payment conditions before paying through a confirmed channel.
Photographs illustrate travel atmosphere, not guaranteed activities on every route.
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