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Spiritual Tibet

  • Duration
    6 days
  • Tour Type
    Short Stay
  • Price From
    From £1,690pp

Make your trip of a lifetime even more memorable by extending your tour, or adding a stopover en route. Enjoy private return airport transfers with English-speaking assistance, stay in hand-picked hotels tailored to your preferred standard of accommodation, and explore both the must-see sights and hidden gems of the city on expertly guided day tours.

Uncover the best of Tibet as you stroll in the footsteps of the pilgrims at the Barkhor circuit and marvel at the grand Potala Palace in Lhasa. Journey out to Gyantse and Shigatse where you will see the spectacles of the Tashilunpo Monastery and Yamdrok-Tso Lake.

This itinerary visits areas of high altitude, reaching over 4,000m. If you have an existing respiratory, vascular or coronary condition, we recommend checking with your doctor before undertaking this itinerary.

What's Included

  • Accommodation (3 nights Lhasa, 1 night Gyantse, 1 night Shigatse)
  • Meals as stated
  • Private airport transfers with assistant
  • Private touring with guides and entrance fees
  • Tibet entry permit included
  • Excludes flights and China visa - enquire to add on
A short stay will allow you to delve even deeper into a region, explore a whole other country, or even give you the chance to relax on a beautiful beach. A stopover on the other hand is an easy way not only to break up your journey, but also to add a few days in a buzzing, cosmopolitan metropolis to your travel itinerary.

Why Choose a Wendy Wu Tours Short Stay or Stopover?

Complete flexibility

Travel on any day that suits you.

Choose your accommodation

Select from standard, superior or deluxe hotels to match your style and budget.

Expertly crafted itineraries

Every detail, expertly arranged – seamless transfers, private transport, hand-picked hotels, delicious regional cuisine, and the must-see sights.

Personalised guiding

Explore with your own expert local guide, dedicated exclusively to you and your travel companions.

Private Tour Itinerary

B = Breakfast L = Lunch D = Dinner

  • Day 1
    Arrive in Lhasa
    Day 1: Arrive in Lhasa

    Arrive in Lhasa where you'll be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. Lhasa is not only Tibet's capital but its heart and soul. This afternoon, join the traditionally dressed pilgrims on their circuit of the Barkhor and peruse the many market stalls.

  • Day 2
    Potala Palace B L
    Day 2: Potala Palace

    The official seat of the Tibetan government perched atop Marpo Ri (Red Hill) the Potala Palace is Lhasa's most magnificent sight – spend the morning exploring its many rooms. Later, visit the Jokhang, Tibetan Buddhism's most sacred temple.

  • Day 3
    Travel to Gyantse B L
    Day 3: Travel to Gyantse

    Travel by road to Gyantse taking an exceptionally scenic route through the Tibetan hinterland. Climb up to the mighty 14th-century dzong (fort) for wonderful views back over the city, and visit the monastic complex of Pelkor Chode.

  • Day 4
    Travel to Shigatse B L
    Day 4: Travel to Shigatse

    Travel on to Shigatse. Visit the Tashilunpo Monastery, the seat of the Panchen Lama, a miniature walled city sprawled down a hillside to the west of the city.

  • Day 5
    Return to Lhasa B
    Day 5: Return to Lhasa

    Depart Shigatse and return to Lhasa by road, pausing to admire the views over the spectacular Yamdrok-Tso Lake.

  • Day 6
    Depart Lhasa B
    Day 6: Depart Lhasa

    Transfer from your hotel to the airport or railway station, where your arrangements end. Late check-out is not included.

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Spiritual Tibet map

Places Visited: Lhasa (2N) - Gyantse (1N) - Shigatse (1N) - Lhasa (1N)

Tour Dates & Prices

Depart UK
Duration
Price
Booking Options
Depart UK: Superior Hotels
Duration: 6 days
Price: From £1,690pp

Sample Hotels

We draw from a wide range of hotels on our holidays, each one is chosen to suit the tour you are travelling on meaning your accommodation can range from a smart business hotel in one city to a family run guesthouse in a smaller town. Here are some examples of the type of hotel you can expect to find on this tour.

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Lhasa
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Shigatse
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Lhasa
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Shigatse
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Lhasa
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Shigatse
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Lhasa
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Shigatse
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Lhasa
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Shigatse
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Lhasa
16°c
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Shigatse
13°c
152mm
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Lhasa
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Shigatse
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Shigatse
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Lhasa
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Shigatse
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Lhasa
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Shigatse
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