8 Days Lhasa to EBC Small Group Tour: Sera Monastery, Drepung Monastery , Yamdrok Lake, and Everest
NO.1
Details
Arrival in Lhasa (3,650m)
Welcome to Lhasa, the sacred heart of Tibet.
Whether you arrive by train or by flight, your Tibetan guide will be waiting to greet you at the station or airport with a hada, the white ceremonial scarf offered as a traditional blessing of good fortune. From there, your guide and driver will take you into downtown Lhasa, and along the way you will catch your first glimpses of the Lhasa River and the Yarlung Tsangpo, known outside China as the Brahmaputra and the longest, largest river running through Tibet.
Once you reach your hotel, take it slow. Lhasa sits at 3,650 meters, and your body will need time to adjust before any sightseeing begins. Spend the rest of the day resting in your room, taking a short walk nearby, or simply relaxing at the hotel. Drink plenty of water, avoid alcohol and heavy exertion, and let your body acclimatize at its own pace.
Should you need anything during your stay, whether travel advice or last-minute arrangements, our service center at the Lhasa Gang-Gyan Hotel is on hand to help throughout your trip.
Meals: /
Accommodation: Home2 Suites by Hilton/Senge Kangqiong Grand Hotel or similar
Lhasa Tour: Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Street
Today’s focus is Lhasa’s two UNESCO World Heritage Sites, offering a close look at the daily faith and life of the people who call this city home.
After breakfast, you will visit the Potala Palace, the former winter residence of the Dalai Lamas and one of the most recognizable buildings in the world. Climbing through its halls, you will take in sweeping views over Lhasa’s old town while learning the history of successive Dalai Lamas through the palace’s chapels and private quarters. Among its most treasured holdings are the gilded burial stupas of former Dalai Lamas and the meditation cave associated with Songtsen Gampo, the 33rd king of Tibet. Afterward, stop by Longwangtan Park at the foot of the palace, where local families gather for folk activities and you can photograph the Potala from a different angle, reflected in the park’s pond.
In the afternoon, you will visit the Jokhang Temple, considered the spiritual center of Tibetan Buddhism. Inside sits a statue of Sakyamuni Buddha said to depict him at age twelve, brought to Tibet as part of a royal dowry over a thousand years ago. Outside, pilgrims from across the Tibetan plateau prostrate themselves before the temple entrance as part of their devotion. Surrounding the temple is Barkhor Street, a circular pilgrim path and market where you can walk the kora alongside locals and pilgrims, browsing stalls selling prayer wheels, jewelry and religious items.
To close the day, your guide will take you to one of Lhasa’s liveliest traditional tea houses, where you can sit down with local Tibetans over a cup of sweet milk tea while your guide shares more about everyday social life in the city.
Meals: Breakfast，Dinner
Accommodation: Home2 Suites by Hilton/Senge Kangqiong Grand Hotel or similar
Lhasa – Nyenchen Tanglha Viewpoint – Northern Tibet Grassland – Nagqu
Depart from Lhasa in the morning and head north into the vast wilderness of Northern Tibet. Stop at the Yangpachen Viewpoint and the majestic Nyenchen Tanglha Mountain Viewpoint along the way. Drive through the expansive Northern Tibet (Changtang) Grassland, with flexible stops to photograph grazing yaks and raw alpine landscapes. Arrive in Nagqu City in the evening for hotel check-in.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Vienna International Hotel or similar
Nagqu – Northern Tibet Wilderness – First Bend of the Nujiang River – Biru County
Depart Nagqu in the early morning and head east toward Biru County. Journey across the raw and expansive mountains of Northern Tibet, stopping at the breathtaking First Bend of the Nujiang River viewpoint to overlook the dramatic river loops. Enjoy the stunning alpine river valley scenery along the way before arriving in Biru County in the afternoon for hotel check-in.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Pingcuo Kangsan Sapu Glacier Oxygen-Rich Hotel or similar
Biru – Xiala Mountain Pass – Sacred Sapu Mountain – Yangxiu Township – Biru
Depart early from Biru and head toward the extraordinary Sapu Mountain Scenic Area, crossing the high-altitude Xiala Mountain Pass along the way. Explore the tranquil Outer Lake of Sapu, with the option to take a local shuttle vehicle deeper into the Inner Lake for an up-close view of the massive blue glaciers. Enjoy a full day surrounded by sacred peaks and pristine alpine lakes, with ample time for breathtaking travel photography. Return to Biru County in the evening for hotel check-in.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation:Pingcuo Kangsan Sapu Glacier Oxygen-Rich Hotel or similar
Biru – Roma Town – Damxung
Depart Biru in the morning and drive through scenic highland river valleys and vast Northern Tibet pastures near Roma Town. Enjoy distant, panoramic views of the expansive Changtang Grassland along the route, with flexible roadside stops for travel photography. Enjoy a casual lunch en route before arriving in Damxung in the afternoon to check into your hotel and relax.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Intercontinental Wanhui Hotel or similar
Damxung – Nagenla Mountain Pass – Namtso Lake – Lhasa
Depart Damxung in the morning and drive over the high-altitude Nagenla Mountain Pass to visit the breathtaking Tashi Peninsula at Namtso Lake. Marvel at the sacred blue waters backed by the snow-capped Nyenchen Tanglha range. Return toward Lhasa along the Qinghai-Tibet Highway, enjoying distant views of the vast Changtang Grassland with flexible photo stops along the way. Enjoy a casual lunch en route before arriving back in Lhasa in the afternoon to check into your oxygen-supplemented hotel for rest and relaxation.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Home2 Suites by Hilton/Senge Kangqiong Grand Hotel or similar
Lhasa Departure
Your Tibet journey comes to a close today. Please confirm your departure flight or train details with your guide the evening before, and they will see you off to the airport or railway station.
Thank you for traveling with Tibet Yulong. We hope this journey has given you a real feel for Tibet, and we would be glad to welcome you back for another adventure on the plateau in the future.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: /
Dates & Prices
| Month | Date | Price | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov | 2026-11 | $ 1026 | Book now |
| 2027-11 | $ 1115 | Book now | |
| Dec | 2026-12 | $ 1026 | Book now |
| Jan | 2027-01 | $ 1026 | Book now |
| Feb | 2027-02 | $ 1026 | Book now |
| Mar | 2027-03 | $ 1115 | Book now |
| Apr | 2027-04 | $ 1115 | Book now |
| May | 2027-05 | $ 1115 | Book now |
| Jun | 2027-06 | $ 1115 | Book now |
| Jul | 2027-07 | $ 1262 | Book now |
| Aug | 2027-08 | $ 1262 | Book now |
| Sep | 2027-09 | $ 1262 | Book now |
| Oct | 2027-10 | $ 1262 | Book now |
You are consulting 2025-04-12 8 Days Secret Sapu Mountain & Northern Tibet 2-6 Pax VIP Small Group Tour
Fee Description
What’s Included
1.Tibet Travel Permit and all other local travel documents required for this tour, excluding expedited processing fees
2.Private tour transfers throughout, in a comfortable vehicle sized to your group of 5 to 29 travelers
3.Entrance fees for every site listed in the itinerary
4.All meals listed in the itinerary
5.An English-speaking Tibetan guide, shared across your group (guides in other languages available on request)
6.Hotels as listed, or equivalent three-star properties; upgrades available for an extra charge, with a single room supplement if you are not sharing
7.Free shuttle between Lhasa Railway Station or Lhasa Gonggar Airport and your downtown hotel
8.Service charges and government taxes
9.Trip planning, handling, and communication arrangements
10.Accident and casualty insurance for the duration of the tour
11.Complimentary coffee and dinner
What’s Not Included
1.Chinese visa (ask us about Chinese Group Visa arrangements if you are entering Tibet from Nepal)
2.International flights to and from China
3.Domestic flights or trains to and from Lhasa (we’re happy to book these for you on request)
4.Single room supplement, since hotels default to twin-bedded double occupancy; ask your travel consultant for exact pricing if you need a single room or can’t share
5.Any meals not listed in the itinerary
6.Tips for your guide and driver; if you’re happy with their service, $7 (50 RMB) per person per day, shared between the two, is the customary amount
7.Costs arising from force majeure events, such as natural disasters, traffic control, lost belongings, visa delays, or flight cancellations
8.Personal expenses like laundry, phone calls, snacks, soft drinks, and optional activities (we’d also encourage keeping alcohol to a minimum during your time in Tibet)
