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Trip Details:


Tibetan_Odyssey
Trip Name: TIBETAN ODYSSEY
Trip Region:
Asia
Trip Ref:
TIATTO
Duration:
14 days    » Itinerary

Explore Tibetan culture and the fascinating Himalayan region. Not only will you get to see all 6 of the most important Gelugpa sect (yellow hat) monasteries on this tour, you will also be able to immerse yourself in the Tibetan way of life and experience first-hand the dramatic mountains, plains and valleys that make up this area.

Dates & Prices 2008

from $3110.00CAD
departs May thru June and September thru October
*local payment $440USD



more info:


Trip Style
tourist class hotel 12 nights, sleeper train 1 night
Travel private bus, taxi, plane and sleeper train

Profile

Extensive walking at sites
Group size 15

Meals

12 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners

Itinerary

Day 1Arrive Beijing
Day 2morning visit to Yonghe Gong Monastery; afternoon flight to Chengdu
Day 3Panda Sanctuary; free afternoon in Chengdu
Day 4Early flight to Lhasa; afternoon free; option to visit Jokhang Temple
Day 5Potala Palace; Sera Monastery
Day 6Day trip to Ganden Monastery; chance to join to pilgrims on their circular route around the monastery; return to Lhasa
Day 7Drepung Monastery; private bus to Shigatse
Day 8Tashilhunpo Monastery; visit the ruined fort or explore the market and wander the tree lined streets of town; travel to Gyantse
Day 9Private bus to Lhasa; stop for lunch at Yamdrok Tso
Day 10Train from Tibet to Xining
Day 11Arrive Xining; visit Kumbum Monastery
Day 12Drive thru mountains to Xiahe; visit Wutun Si
Day 13Morning visit to Labrang Monastery; bus to Lanzhou; fly to Beijing
Day 14Tour finishes after breakfast





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