All-Inclusive 7-Day Lhasa, Nyingchi & Yamdrok Lake Tour

7-Day, 6-Night All-Inclusive Tibet Tour: Lhasa, Nyingchi & Yamdrok Lake

Tour Highlights

• Plateau Wonders & Sacred Lakes Discover the breathtaking scenery of southeast Tibet. Journey to Yamdrok Yumtso, one of Tibet’s three sacred lakes, and Basum Lake, a jade-like alpine lake nestled within mountain gorges. Traverse the world-famous Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon and the fairy-tale Lulang Forest Sea.
• Deep Tibetan Culture & Pilgrimage Sites Visit iconic religious landmarks including the Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple and ancient Nyingma monasteries. Wander Barkhor Street, join local pilgrims, and experience authentic Tibetan traditions, butter tea and folk culture in local villages.
• Diverse Plateau Experiences Enjoy horseback riding and archery in Nyingchi’s flower meadows, optional Tibetan costume photoshoots by Yamdrok Lake, and boat rides on the Lhasa River. Witness the famous 50-yuan banknote view of Potala Palace from Yaowangshan Viewpoint.
• All-Inclusive Premium Arrangement Most daily meals, carefully selected Tibetan-style hotels, private airport transfers and professional local guides are included. Enjoy a seamless trip while acclimatising gently to the high altitude.

Pre-Trip Information

• Itinerary Confirmation: Our team will reconfirm your flight information after booking. Please head to the airport on your scheduled travel date.
• Pre-Departure Contact: A member of our staff will contact you before departure. Please keep your phone accessible.
• Airport Pickup: 24-hour private airport pickup service is available. You will be greeted with a traditional white khata (ceremonial scarf) before transferring to your hotel.
• Altitude Reminder: The first day is reserved for rest and altitude acclimatization. Please avoid strenuous exercise.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1 | Arrival in Lhasa

• Hotels: Lhasa Zhashi Podrang Tibetan Culture Theme Hotel · Lhasa Wusi Tibetan Hotel (Jokhang Temple) · Lhasa Jixiang Baoma Hotel (Barkhor Street)
• Meals: Breakfast on your own · Lunch on your own · Dinner on your own
• 9:00 AM: Arrive in Lhasa. Private airport pickup, khata welcome and transfer to your hotel for check-in.
• Afternoon onwards: Free time. Rest and take it easy to adapt to the high altitude.

Day 2 | Lhasa → Basum Lake → Tsodzong Gongba Monastery → Nyingchi

• Hotels: Nyingchi Tianyu Zangmi Theme Hotel · Nyingchi Impression Hotel
• Meals: Breakfast included · Lunch included · Dinner: Lulang stone-pot chicken
• 8:00 AM: Visit Basum Lake. Tibet’s first 5A natural scenic area and one of the plateau’s sacred lakes, also known as Cuogao Lake. Surrounded by towering glacier-capped peaks, the lake resembles a flawless jade embedded in mountain gorges.
• 2:00 PM: Explore Lake-Heart Island. Admire the famous intertwined peach-and-pine tree on the southern shore. In spring, pink peach blossoms contrast beautifully with green pine trees. Tashi Island sits roughly 100 meters offshore; legend says this “hollow island” floats on the lake without touching the lakebed.
• 4:00 PM: Tour Tsodzong Gongba Monastery. This Tang Dynasty monastery sits on Lake-Heart Island and is a revered temple of the Nyingma (Red Hat) school of Tibetan Buddhism.
• Overnight in Nyingchi.

Day 3 | Nyingchi → Yani National Wetland Park → Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon → Lulang Forest Sea → Nyingchi

• Hotels: Nyingchi Tianyu Zangmi Theme Hotel · Nyingchi Impression Hotel
• Meals: Breakfast included · Lunch included · Dinner included
• 8:00 AM: Horseback riding & archery. Ride highland horses across blooming flower meadows and try the traditional Kongpo “whistling arrow”. Enjoy close-up views of wildflowers and distant snow-capped peaks.
• 10:00 AM: Visit Yani Wetland Scenic Area. Located at the confluence of the Yarlung Tsangpo and Nyang Rivers (elevation: 2,920 m). It features Tibet’s first glass walkway. Watch the striking contrast where the muddy Yarlung Tsangpo meets the crystal-clear Nyang River.
• 2:00 PM: Explore Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon. Recognized as the world’s deepest, longest and highest grand canyon. Steep peaks rise sharply beside the gorge; the vertical drop of several kilometres creates breathtaking, dramatic scenery.
• 4:00 PM: Discover Lulang Forest Sea. A mountain forest wrapped in mist, famed as a place “that makes you forget home”. Snowy summits, lush valley forests, garden-like meadows, winding streams and countless wildflowers combine to create an earthly paradise.
• Overnight in Nyingchi.

   

Day 4 | Nyingchi → Kading Valley → Lhasa

• Hotels: Lhasa Zhashi Podrang Tibetan Culture Theme Hotel · Lhasa Wusi Tibetan Hotel (Jokhang Temple) · Lhasa Jixiang Baoma Hotel (Barkhor Street)
• Meals: Breakfast included · Lunch included · Dinner included
• 9:00 AM: Visit a traditional Tibetan village. See well-arranged Tibetan residences and watch local song and dance performances. Step inside a Tibetan family home, taste butter tea and learn about local folk customs.Note: Local villagers may sell silver jewellery in the village. This activity is outside our tour control; please shop carefully.
• 1:00 PM: Explore Kading Valley (Gading Valley) (elevation 2,980 m). “Kading” translates to “fairyland on earth” in Tibetan. The gorge features jagged rock formations, ancient trees and a spectacular nearly 200-meter waterfall plunging down the cliffs.Note: During the Peach Blossom Festival, the tour will visit Peach Blossom Valley instead of Kading Valley.
• 2:00 PM: Stop at Gala peach-blossom grove. A natural wild peach forest around 5 km southeast of Nyingchi. Every March, the valley bursts into a sea of pink peach blossoms against the blue Nyang River.
• 4:00 PM: Drive along the Nyang River scenery belt. Admire primeval forests beneath snow peaks, lush pastures, rapeseed fields and distant snow mountains, capturing scenery reminiscent of four seasons in one frame.
• 5:00 PM: Wander Dadong Village. A charming manor-style village, once a retreat for the 6th Dalai Lama, the poet Tsangyang Gyatso. Enjoy its gentle climate, valleys, streams and flower fields.
• Overnight in Lhasa.

Day 5 | Lhasa → Yamdrok Lake → Lhasa

• Hotels: Lhasa Zhashi Podrang Tibetan Culture Theme Hotel · Lhasa Wusi Tibetan Hotel (Jokhang Temple) · Lhasa Jixiang Baoma Hotel (Barkhor Street)
• Meals: Breakfast included · Lunch included · Dinner included
• 9:00 AM: Visit the Tibetan Medicine Culture Hall. Tibetan medicine is a unique thousand-year-old medical system that absorbed knowledge from Chinese, Indian and Persian-Arab medicine, one of China’s most influential ethnic medical traditions.
• 11:00 AM: Tour Langma Suojia. Learn about Tibetan sacred cultural relics. Ancient Tibetans regarded dzi (gzi) beads as divine treasures sent down from heaven.
• 1:00 PM: Visit Shaoran Xuanhong. Also known as the craft hall of Lhasa Public Health Center, exhibiting a wide range of jade artifacts.
• 2:00 PM: Explore Yamdrok Lake (Yamdrok Yumtso). One of Tibet’s three sacred lakes. Its branching shape resembles coral, earning it the Tibetan name “the Coral Lake Above”. Located roughly 70 km southwest of Lhasa at the northern foot of the Himalayas, it boasts the most stunning lake-and-mountain scenery in southern Tibet.
• 3:00 PM: Sacred-lake photo session. At the foot of Kamba La Pass, select colourful traditional Tibetan costumes. Continue to Yamdrok Lake for a complimentary professional photoshoot at the best viewpoint.
• 4:00 PM: Boat ride on the Lhasa River (Quji). On clear days, the river shimmers blue-green, with red-billed gulls gliding across the water. You can view the Potala Palace directly from the riverbank and watch locals feeding gulls. In the evening, enjoy the plateau night breeze and light show.
• Overnight in Lhasa.

Day 6 | Lhasa: Potala Palace → Yaowangshan Viewpoint → Barkhor Street → Jokhang Square

• Hotels: Lhasa Zhashi Podrang Tibetan Culture Theme Hotel · Lhasa Wusi Tibetan Hotel (Jokhang Temple) · Lhasa Jixiang Baoma Hotel (Barkhor Street)
• Meals: Breakfast included · Lunch included · Dinner on your own
• 8:00 AM: Visit the Potala Palace. A UNESCO World Heritage Site first built in the 7th century under Songtsen Gampo. From the 17th century onward, it served as the winter palace and residence of successive Dalai Lamas for religious and state affairs. Perched on Red Hill, it rises over 3,750 meters above sea level.
• 10:00 AM: Explore Jokhang Temple Square. Incense drifts all year round. Pilgrims travel here to complete prostrations, leaving deep marks on the pavement. Jokhang Temple on the square is the spiritual heart of Tibetan Buddhism.
• 1:00 PM: Stroll along Barkhor Street (Bajiao Street). A famous pilgrimage circuit and commercial street in old Lhasa, preserving the ancient city’s traditional architecture and lifestyle. Originally a kora (pilgrimage path) circling Jokhang Temple, Tibetans call it the “Sacred Path”.
• 2:00 PM: Visit Zaki Temple. Located on the northern outskirts of Lhasa, it is Tibet’s Temple of the God of Wealth. Though small, the temple sees constant streams of worshippers.
• 4:00 PM: Head to Yaowangshan (Medicine King Hill) Viewpoint. This is the viewpoint featured on the back of the 50-yuan Chinese banknote, directly facing the Potala Palace. It is one of the best photography spots, especially at sunrise when the first sunlight hits the palace.
• Overnight in Lhasa.

Day 7 | Departure from Lhasa

• Meals: Breakfast included · Lunch on your own · Dinner on your own
• 8:00 AM: Free time. Sleep in and enjoy your hotel breakfast, take your time in the morning.
• 9:00 AM: Departure transfer. Our staff will transfer you to the airport according to your flight schedule. Board your flight home to conclude your Tibet adventure.