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Big Five Tibet
Big Five Tours & Expeditions is a premier luxury tour company offering individualized vacations and is renowned for customized, luxury soft adventure travel to more than 44 destinations worldwide. We can customize your travel package anywhere from 3 days to 22 days and more, whatever suits your needs.
Possible Itinerary Highlights include:
Day 1: Arrive Lhasa
Today, arrive in mythic Tibet, "Roof of the World." The principal city of Lhasa is nestled among the world's highest mountains. With more than 3,000 hours of sunshine annually, Lhasa is famed as the "City of Sun." Transfer to your hotel and take some time to relax and acclimatize. Lhasa Hotel (L)
Day 2: Lhasa
Tour the jewels of Tibetan architecture – Potala Palace, former residence of the Dalai Lama, and the 15th-century Sera and Drepung Monasteries. Visit a local Tibetan family to learn about the lives of ordinary citizens, which are markedly different from Chinese in other cities and regions of the country. Tibetans rely heavily on traditional customs such as flying colorful prayer flags from roofs. And, they still use antiquated farming tools. You share a memorable experience with these hospitable people as they offer folk songs and a special homemade tea to welcome you. Lhasa Hotel (B,L)
Day 3: Lhasa
Enjoy a full-day tour with picnic lunch that features Gandan Monastery, at an altitude of 12.467 feet. The enclave was established in 1409 by the founder of the Gelupka (Yellow Hat) sect. Lhasa Hotel (B,L)
Day 4: Lhasa
This morning, explore one of Tibet's most sacred and celebrated temples, Jokhang, a massive building consisting of three floors and an open roof, all filled with chapels and chambers. It has undergone extensive reconstructions and additions since the 7th century, particularly during the 17th century. Stroll the markets of old Lhasa with your Tibetan guide. Lhasa Hotel (B,L)
Day 5: Lhasa / Depart
Your Tibet journey concludes as you are transferred to the airport for your onward flight. (B)
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On average, your 7 – 12 day Big Five land package vacation will cost between $2500 and $5000 USD per person based on two people sharing one room and staying in ‘moderate’ en-suite properties, including meals and entrances. The final rate for your individual vacation package will be determined by the number of days you travel, how you travel between overnight stops (flights, train, car, coach, overland truck etc,) the level of your accommodations (4 star, 5 star etc,) the number of participants on your tour and how many special activities such as scuba diving, white water rafting etc are included. International airfare is priced separately and can be added to your package if you wish.
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