Day 1
Arrive in Lhasa and rest
Private pickup, hotel check-in and no scheduled sightseeing beyond a short nearby walk.
Night · Lhasa8 days 7 nights · Tibet
Tibet in eight daysLhasa, Yamdrok and Shigatse
A slower first two days, one clear highland road and time for documents to be arranged correctly.
Starting priceRMB 18,800
Private groupPrivate from 2 travellerspublic starting price based on 6
RouteLhasa → Yamdrok Lake → Gyantse → Shigatse → Lhasa
Standard private route
Tibet · Lhasa to Shigatse in 8 Days
Begin with two gentle days in Lhasa, cross Yamdrok Lake to Gyantse and Shigatse, then return with one reserve day before departure.
8 days 7 nightsRMB 18,800Private from 2 travellerspublic starting price based on 6
RouteLhasa → Yamdrok Lake → Gyantse → Shigatse → Lhasa
PaceGentle first 48 hours
Best forCulture, highland scenery and long-road travellers
Best seasonApril–October
Reference land price based on 6 travellers. Foreign visitors travel after current entry documents, local arrangements and physical suitability are confirmed; flights to Lhasa are not included.
Route
LhasaYamdrok LakeGyantseShigatseLhasa
Day by day
Tibet · Lhasa to Shigatse in 8 Days
One clear plan first; dates, rooms and daily pace are adjusted after enquiry.
Starting priceRMB 18,800
Private groupPrivate from 2 travellerspublic starting price based on 6
Day 2
Potala Palace at a gentle pace
A reserved visit window and a quiet afternoon, keeping stairs and walking conservative.
Night · LhasaDay 3
Jokhang and Barkhor
Walk the old-city circuit with time for tea, courtyards and explanations rather than extra stops.
Night · LhasaDay 4
Lhasa to Yamdrok Lake and Gyantse
Cross the pass only after conditions are checked, then continue to Gyantse without a late arrival.
Night · GyantseDay 5
Gyantse to Shigatse
Visit the Kumbum before driving to Shigatse and leave a proper window for Tashilhunpo.
Night · ShigatseDay 6
Return to Lhasa
Use the return road as a measured travel day with planned comfort stops.
Night · LhasaDay 7
Reserve day in Lhasa
Keep one flexible day for weather, ticket changes or a lighter cultural visit.
Night · LhasaDay 8
Private departure transfer
Leave for the airport or station with the transfer time confirmed the day before.
Night · DepartureAlong the route
The plateau is not a route to rush
The first days remain light; the longer road begins only after the body has had time to settle.
What is arranged first
Tibet · Lhasa to Shigatse in 8 Days
Reference land price based on 6 travellers. Foreign visitors travel after current entry documents, local arrangements and physical suitability are confirmed; flights to Lhasa are not included.
Entry documents
Passport and visa details are checked before an eligible local operator arranges the current Tibet entry documents.
Altitude rhythm
The first 48 hours stay light; medical advice and personal medication remain the traveller's responsibility.
Local operation
Private vehicle, licensed local guide, accommodation and key reservations are confirmed together.
Start with the route
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