9 Days Lhasa Tour with Tsurphu Monastery to Yangpachen Trek
Are you interested in a trekking tour to Tibet with your family? Explore the Roof of the World on foot and experience a closer view of its Buddhist monasteries, Tibetan nomads, rich grassland, and sac
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Tour Highlights
✓ Lhasa Arrival | Pick-up Service & Hotel Check-in
✓ Lhasa City Tour | Jokhang Temple, Sera Monastery, Barkhor Street, Tibetan-style Featured Dinner
✓ Lhasa City Tour | Potala Palace, Drepung Monastery
✓ Driving from Lhasa to Tsurphu Monastery (4,500m), 79km, 2-3 Hours
✓ (Trekking Day 1) Trekking from Tsurphu Monastery to Leten (5090m), 11km, 5-6 Hours
✓ (Trekking Day 2) Trekking from Leten to Bartso (4,950m), 15km, 7-8 Hours
Detailed Itinerary
D1 Lhasa Arrival | Pick-up Service & Hotel Check-in
Tashi Delek! Welcome to Lhasa, the capital of the Tibet Autonomous Region! Upon your arrival at the airport in Lhasa, the tour guide and driver will meet you at the exit, and then escort you to the hotel in downtown Lhasa (100km, about 1.5 hours’ drive) . You can have a good rest to get used to the
D2 Lhasa City Tour | Jokhang Temple, Sera Monastery, Barkhor Street, Tibetan-style Featured Dinner
Today, you and your group will explore Lhasa by visiting Jokhang Temple, a world cultural heritage site renowned for its brilliant architecture, culture, art, and history. After that, you will experience Tibetan Buddhism by witnessing the Monks\' Debating in Sera Monastery. Finally, you can stroll th
D3 Lhasa City Tour | Potala Palace, Drepung Monastery
Today you will explore the world’s highest palace for its brilliant architectures, culture, and history, then visits to one of the "great three" Gelug university monasteries in Tibet - the Drepung Monastery.In the morning, you can walk into Potala Palace (World Heritage), the traditional r
D4 Driving from Lhasa to Tsurphu Monastery (4,500m), 79km, 2-3 Hours
Camping Altitude: 4500m | Distance: 79km | Duration: 2-3 hours’ driveOn this day, drive about 2-3 hours (79km) from Lhasa to Tsurphu Monastery (4,500m) via the Qinghai-Tibet Highway. The road to the monastery is picturesque, winding its way through lush green valleys. Along the mountain river, you w
D5 (Trekking Day 1) Trekking from Tsurphu Monastery to Leten (5090m), 11km, 5-6 Hours
Camping Altitude: 5090m | Distance: 11km | Duration: 5-6 hours’ trekkingThe first day of trekking will take about 4 hours to cover 11km and reach Leten, a small village at an altitude of 5,090m. During the trek, you will be able to appreciate the breathtaking scenery and capture the typical beauty o
D6 (Trekking Day 2) Trekking from Leten to Bartso (4,950m), 15km, 7-8 Hours
Camping Altitude: 4950m | Distance: 15km | Duration: 5 hours’ trekkingThe second day of trekking will take about 5 hours to cover 15km and reach Bartso, a nomads village at an altitude of 4,950m. The highlight of today’s trek will be reaching the Lasar-la Pass at 5,300m, which is the highest point o
D7 (Trekking Day 3) Trekking from Bartso to Geda Village (4300m), 9km, 4-5 hours
Camping Altitude: 3650m | Distance: 9km | Duration: 4-5 hours’ trekThe third day of trekking covers approximately 15km in about 4 hours, passing Dorje Ling Nunnery at an altitude of 4,474m. Today\'s highlights include meeting local nomadic herders as well as the nuns at Dorje Ling.Leaving the village
D8 Lhasa Tour | Zhaji Temple, Drak Yerpa Temple with Meditation Caves
On this day, you will begin with a morning visit to Zhaji Temple (扎基寺, 5 km, a 30-minute drive). This small yet significant Buddhist temple is known as the only Wealth God Temple in Tibet. Its spiritual and bustling atmosphere will captivate you. What makes your visit truly special is the chance to
D9 Lhasa Departure | Hotel Check-out and Airport See-off
It is time to end your 9-day Tibet Trekking Tour. Your guide will escorts you to the airport/train station for your flight or high speed train to your next destination.Extension Ideas: If you prefer to travel longer in Tibet, you can extend your trip to other highlighted parts of Tibet, including Sh
What's Included & Excluded
✅ Included
- ✓ Hotel accommodation with daily breakfast
- ✓ Professional English-speaking guide
- ✓ All transportation per itinerary
- ✓ Entrance fees to listed attractions
- ✓ Airport transfers on arrival and departure
❌ Excluded
- ✗ International flights
- ✗ Travel insurance
- ✗ Personal expenses and tips
- ✗ Visa fees (if applicable)