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2027 planning collection · dates and arrangements to be confirmedArrival in Xining (2300m) → Xining-Qinghai lake-Xining, Taking Qinghai-Tibet train → Arrival in Lhasa (3600m) → Lhasa City tour → Lhasa City tour → Lhasa-Shigatse (3900m) 350km, 7-8hrs → Shigatse-EBC (5200m) 350km, 7-8hrs → EBC-Shigatse → Shigatse-Lhasa (3600m) 280km, 6-7hrs → Lhasa - Namtso - Yampachen, 350km, 9-10hrs → Yampachen to Lhasa 90, 2hrs → Depart from Lhasa
An original Snowland Travel planning itinerary. Roads, permits, lodging and visit order are finalised in your written confirmation.
Pick up and transfer to the hotel.
Meet on arrival and transfer to the accommodation. Review the route and personal preferences, keeping the arrival day free of extra sightseeing.
Planned overnight stop：Xining
Meals: confirmed day by day in the final quote
Qinghai Lake, Riyue mountain
Follow the day’s route with cultural interpretation, meal breaks and unhurried stops. Confirm entry, walking distances and stopping places against local access and the group’s needs. Confirm vehicles and departure times before travel, prioritising arrival and rest on longer transfer days.
Planned overnight stop：On Train
Meals: confirmed day by day in the final quote
Pick up and transfer to the hotel.
Follow the day’s route with cultural interpretation, meal breaks and unhurried stops. Confirm entry, walking distances and stopping places against local access and the group’s needs. Confirm vehicles and departure times before travel, prioritising arrival and rest on longer transfer days.
Planned overnight stop：Lhasa
Meals: confirmed day by day in the final quote
Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery
Explore the hillside layout of Drepung as an introduction to monastery architecture and its place in Lhasa’s cultural life. Follow the areas open on the day. At Sera, focus on the monastery setting and traditions of learning. Access to debates depends on the monastery’s own schedule.
Planned overnight stop：Lhasa
Meals: confirmed day by day in the final quote
Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street
Explore Lhasa’s history through the palace architecture and painted details. Follow the reserved admission time and allow unhurried breaks on the stairs. Learn how the Jokhang connects the city’s history with living traditions of devotion. Check photography rules and give worshippers space.
Planned overnight stop：Lhasa
Meals: confirmed day by day in the final quote
Yamdrok Lake，Karola Glacier，Kumbum Stupa, Pelkor Chode Monastery
Pause at permitted viewpoints above Yamdrok, taking in the relationship between lake, mountains and villages. Adapt stops to weather and energy levels. Confirm vehicles and departure times before travel, prioritising arrival and rest on longer transfer days.
Planned overnight stop：Shigatse
Meals: confirmed day by day in the final quote
EBC, Rongbuk monastery
Follow the day’s route with cultural interpretation, meal breaks and unhurried stops. Confirm entry, walking distances and stopping places against local access and the group’s needs. Confirm vehicles and departure times before travel, prioritising arrival and rest on longer transfer days.
Planned overnight stop：EBC guestroom
Meals: confirmed day by day in the final quote
EBC
Follow the day’s route with cultural interpretation, meal breaks and unhurried stops. Confirm entry, walking distances and stopping places against local access and the group’s needs. Confirm vehicles and departure times before travel, prioritising arrival and rest on longer transfer days.
Planned overnight stop：Shigatse
Meals: confirmed day by day in the final quote
Tashi Lhunpo monastery, Yarlung Tsangpo
Follow the day’s route with cultural interpretation, meal breaks and unhurried stops. Confirm entry, walking distances and stopping places against local access and the group’s needs. Confirm vehicles and departure times before travel, prioritising arrival and rest on longer transfer days.
Planned overnight stop：Lhasa
Meals: confirmed day by day in the final quote
Namtso Lake
Explore the lakeside landscape at Namtso, subject to road and weather conditions. Keep walks modest rather than rushing to cover distance. Confirm vehicles and departure times before travel, prioritising arrival and rest on longer transfer days.
Planned overnight stop：Damxiong
Meals: confirmed day by day in the final quote
Yampachen
Follow the day’s route with cultural interpretation, meal breaks and unhurried stops. Confirm entry, walking distances and stopping places against local access and the group’s needs. Confirm vehicles and departure times before travel, prioritising arrival and rest on longer transfer days.
Planned overnight stop：Lhasa
Meals: confirmed day by day in the final quote
Send off to train/airport
Coordinate check-out and departure transfers with the confirmed transport. Recheck documents, baggage and bookings; transfer coverage is stated in the final quote.
Planned overnight stop：To be confirmed / no stay after the tour
Meals: confirmed day by day in the final quote
Discuss standard or upgraded accommodation in towns. Pilgrimage, trekking and remote stays require separate checks of rooms, bathrooms, heating and supplies. Hotel names and ratings are confirmed in writing.
This route involves additional transport, border arrangements or specialist support. Request a tailored quote for your dates and party; an unverified selling price is not displayed.
2027 departures are checked on request; no fixed departure is confirmed here.
Local vehicle and driver, a guide in the agreed language, accommodation, agreed meals, listed admissions and permit-application arrangements, as specified in the final written quote.
International and domestic flights, rail tickets, visas, single-room supplements, personal spending, insurance, optional activities and specialist trekking support are quoted separately.
Send the route code, dates, party size, language and budget. We will check arrangements before replying.
Journey code：SL-044
