Highlight Tibet Potala Palace Tour with Tibet Travel Expert Guide
Summary
Tour info
Why take this tour?
This top Lhasa small group tour covers the world heritage site of Potala Palace, one of Tibet’s top must see cultural sites. Potala Palace has been capturing travelers’ imaginations as it takes them on an adventure through Tibetan history. With its highest point at about 300 meters (around 1000 feet) above the valley floor its gargantuan size often surprises travelers: this building houses over 1,000 rooms, 10,000 shrines, and around 200,000 statues. Once you have booked and are assured with Tibet entry permit plus the easy day tour covering Jokhang Temple, Barkhor street and Sera Monastery (Product code on Viator: 12288P55) , you can choose to take this highlight sightseeing trip from the third day after arrival in Tibet, but please book this activity at least 5 days before your sightseeing date because the Tibet travel agency needs to secure your tickets reservation on time.
What’s included?
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Tibet travel expert guide (Local Tibetan & English speaking) -
1-3 pax by a shared car transfer to and from Potala (from Yak Hotel lobby) -
4-12 pax by a shared van or mini bus to and from Potala (from Yak Hotel lobby) -
Tourist accident/casualty insurance -
Any further assistance of booking additional tours such as Yamdrok Lake or Gyantse/Shigatse trip -
Potala Palace Admission fee (varies from free to CNY 100 or 200 per traveler)
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Food and drinks
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Tibet travel permits and additional tour sightseeing
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Gratuities (5-15$ per guest to Tibetan guide and 3-10$ per guest to driver recommended but not compulsory)
Frequently asked questions
Things to know
Before you book
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Duration: 4h
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Mobile tickets accepted
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Instant confirmation
Cancellation Policy
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All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
About operator:
"Tibet Local Guide" is the online brand of Tibet Norpel Ling Travel Service, one professional Lhasa local registered agency and TIBETAN tour operator, offer authentic and quality private Tibet tours and group tours for different interests and needs. From unique Tibetan cultural tours to landscape photography tours, from sightseeing tours to outdoor adventures activities or Kailash parikrama, "Tibet Local Guide - Tibet Ctrip Tours"provide one stop shop for full Tibet tourism services. And it grows to be one of the largest Tibet tourism booking platform. We have profound knowledge of Tibetan culture, religion and tradition to provide you an insight and rewarding Tibetan experiences. If you are interested in travelling to Tibet, having questions on Tibet travel permits, Tibet travel itineraries and looking for the the most rewarding tours, please feel free to contact us. We can help you plan and organize the whole trip. We welcome you to book with "Tibet Local Guide - Tibet Ctrip Tours".
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