Overview

Lhasa essentials plus a day trip to one of Tibet's three holy lakes at 4,441m.

Itinerary

5-Day Lhasa and Yamdrok Holy Lake Private Tour

Combine the Lhasa Buddhist circuit with a scenic drive over Kambala Pass (4,990m) to turquoise-blue Yamdrok-tso, considered the soul lake of Tibet. Days 1-2: Lhasa arrival + Potala/Jokhang/Barkhor. Day 3: full-day excursion to Yamdrok Lake via Kambala Pass with photo stops at Karola Glacier viewpoint. Day 4: Drepung + Sera monasteries. Day 5: Norbulingka summer palace + departure. Includes 4-night hotel, permit, private 4WD, oxygen on board for high passes.

Lhasa essentials plus a day trip to one of Tibet's three holy lakes at 4,441m.

Meeting & Pickup

Lhasa City Hotel Pickup

📍 Barkhor Square, Chengguan District, Lhasa, Lhasa, 850000, CN

What's Included

✓ Included

4 nights 4-star Lhasa hotel; Tibet Travel Permit; Private 4WD with driver; English-speaking Tibetan guide; All entrance tickets; Daily breakfast; Oxygen tank

✕ Not included

Flights; Lunches and dinners; Travel insurance; Tips

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation is available on most tours up to 24 hours before the start time. The exact cancellation terms for this tour are shown during booking.

Traveler Reviews

4.9★★★★★Based on 25 reviews

Felix Z.🇧🇪 Belgium★★★★★2024-03

Honestly, I had seen plenty of photos of Lhasa and Yamdrok Holy Lake. Being there was quieter and more absorbing than I expected, and I stopped checking my phone for a while.

Sam K.🇮🇪 Ireland★★★★★2024-12

This worked for us because we didn't have to solve transport between Lhasa and Lhasa and Yamdrok Holy Lake. We could pay attention to the places, not the logistics.

Joanna L.🇲🇾 Malaysia★★★★★2025-05

A practical note: there is a lot of moving between places. Packing light made a bigger difference than any sightseeing tip I read beforehand. My only advice is not to shorten the time at Lhasa and Yamdrok Holy Lake.

Alex S.🇲🇽 Mexico★★★★★2025-10

In hindsight, we booked because arranging Lhasa ourselves looked fiddly. We came away remembering the conversations as much as the places.