Highlights of Tibet from Nepal - 9 days/8 nights

Kathmandu - Tsedang - Lhasa - Kathmandu

Fly into Tibet over some of the highest mountains in the world including Mt. Everest. Explore the monastery and ruins of Tsedang, the cradle of the Tibetan civilization. Then, drive to Lhasa and visit the Potala Palace and the surrounding ancient monasteries and palaces. Mingle with locals at the Barkhor Square, the exotic Tibetan quarter of Lhasa, and begin and end your trip with sightseeing in Kathmandu.

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Privately-Guided! Whether you are a single person, a couple, or a group, you'll have your own guide and driver for all airport pickups, drop offs, and daily excursions.

Choose Your Own Dates! This is not a fixed-departure-date tour. Just let us know the dates that work best for you and we will arrange everything.

Customizable! Need more time? Less time? Want to see or do something that isn't included? Just let us know, and we will arrange it for you and let you know the change in costs.

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Trip Highlights

Two days of sightseeing in Kathmandu
An evening prayer ceremony at Jokhang temple in Lhasa
Sera Monastery and monks' debate
Potala Palace

Itinerary

Day 1: Kathmandu (4,400 ft.)
Upon arrival at the Kathmandu Airport, you will be welcomed and transferred to your hotel for check in. In the evening, enjoy a welcome dinner with your guide for Kathmandu. Overnight in Kathmandu. (Dinner)

Day 2: Kathmandu (4,400 ft.)
After breakfast, visit Swayambunath (Monkey Temple) and Kathmandu Durbar Square. Then travel just outside Kathmandu to the ancient capital of Patan. Spend your afternoon exploring Patan Durbar Square before returning to Kathmandu. Overnight in Kathmandu. (Breakfast)

Day 3: Kathmandu to Tsedang (11,450 ft.)
In the morning, transfer to the airport for your flight to Lhasa. You will be welcomed at the airport by your Tibetan guide and driven 1.5 hours to Tsedang. Overnight in Tsedang. (Breakfast)

Day 4: Tsedang (11,450 ft.)
After breakfast, set out to explore Tsedang beginning first with Samye Monastery, Tibet’s first monastery built in the mid-8th century. In the afternoon, drive through the Yarlung Valley and walk up a ridge to the Yambulakhang, the first castle in Tibet. Overnight in Tsedang. (Breakfast)

Day 5: Tsedang to Lhasa (11,800 ft.)
In the morning, drive 1.5 hours to Lhasa. After settling into your hotel, visit Sera Monastery where you can witness monks practice the art of debate. Take part in the evening prayer ceremony at Jokhang temple, and join pilgrims making the circuit at Barkhor Square before returning to your hotel. Overnight in Lhasa. (Breakfast)

Day 6: Lhasa (11,800 ft.)
Visit the amazing Potala Palace in the morning and continue on after lunch to Norbulinka, the Summer Palace of the Dalai Lama. Spend time exploring the beautiful gardens and then enjoy a free evening to explore the Lhasa market. Overnight in Lhasa. (Breakfast)

Day 7: Lhasa to Kathmandu (4,400 ft.)
Transfer to the Gongar Airport for your return flight to Kathmandu. Upon arrival you will be met by your guide and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is free. Overnight in Kathmandu. (Breakfast)

Day 8: Kathmandu (4,400 ft.)
Today enjoy a tour of Kathmandu. Visit Bodhnath Stupa, the largest Buddhist Stupa in Nepal, and Pashupatinath, a temple dedicated to Shiva where you may witness a traditional Hindu cremation on the banks of the Bagmati River. In the afternoon, take a short drive to Bhaktapur Durbar Square before returning to Kathmandu to a farewell dinner. Overnight in Kathmandu. (Breakfast, Dinner)

Day 9: Departure
You'll be met at your hotel and transferred to the airport for your flight home. (Breakfast)

Inclusions and Exclusions

Our Package Rates Include

Private airport transfers
Daily accommodation with breakfast
Private vehicle transportation for all excursions per itinerary
Meals as listed in above itinerary
Services of a local, English-speaking guide for all visits and excursions
All tours and activities mentioned in the itinerary, including entrance fees
Tibet Entry Permit

Rates Do Not Include

International airfare
Nepal multiple entry visa (obtained upon arrival at Kathmandu Airport)
Travel insurance
Tips for drivers and guides
Expenses of a personal nature

To Book This Tour

Please call us toll free at 1-877-362-2793 and let us know that you are interested in this tour. To prepare a proposal, we'll ask questions about how many people are traveling, your preferred travel dates, standard and types of accommodation, and any special interests that we may be able to accommodate.

Once we have finalized a customized price quote for you, your agent will inform you a per-person non-refundable deposit to initiate reservations (typically 20% of tour cost). Final payment is due 75 days prior to departure.

If your reservation is made less than 75 days prior to departure, the non-refundable deposit will allow us to initiate reservations. Full payment will be due immediately upon confirmation of all hotels and transportation services. If the services quoted cannot be confirmed, alternate accommodation or transportation will be arranged and the price will be adjusted accordingly.

Payments can be made by personal check, bank wire transfer, or credit card. Upon receipt of your deposit, we will initiate your reservations and send you a statement showing your payment. Approximately 2 weeks prior to your departure, we will send you a final confirmation containing your itinerary and detailed information on the logistics of your trip.

Please review our complete terms and conditions:
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Cancellation/Refund Policies

- Cancel more than 60 days prior to departure - forfeit your deposit.
- Cancel between 30 and 60 days prior to departure - forfeit 50% of the tour cost.
- Cancel less than 30 days prior to departure - NO REFUND of tour cost.
- Cancellations must be made in writing and sent via mail, fax, or email to Red Lantern Journeys.
- Refunds will be processed within 30 days of receipt of your written request.
- No refunds are available for unused services or tours during your trip.

Toll Free: 1-877-362-2793 phone: 206-568-0710 fax: 206-451-5924

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