12 Days Tibetan Landscape & Culture Tour

Nearest Airport
Gongkar Airport
Duration
12 days vacation, 8 riding days
Total Riding Distance
1413 miles / 2275 km
Accommodations
Local best hotels or hostels
Highlights
Potala PalaceJokhang TempleBarkhor StreetSera MonasteryBasomtso LakeSerchen La passLulang ForestMitu GlacierSamye MonasteryYamdrok Lake

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  • Difficulty
  • Riding Time/Day
  • Sightseeing

  1. Arrival in Lhasa
  2. Application for a local motorcycle driver's license
  3. Potala PalaceJokhang TempleBarkhor StreetSera Monastery
  4. LhasaBasomtso Lake365 KM
  5. Basomtso LakeBayiLulang ForsetBomi360 KM
  6. BomiMitu GlacierBomi240 KM
  7. BomiBayi Town230 KM
  8. Bayi TownGyatsa310 KM
  9. GyacaTsetangSamye Monastery170 KM
  10. SamyeYamdrok LakeGyantse300 KM
  11. GyantseQuxuLhasa300 KM
  12. Departure from Lhasa

  1. Lhasa

    Lhasa 3,650m

    Welcome to Tibet, the Roof of the World! Our trip begins from Lhasa where you will be met at the airport and escorted to the hotel by your tour guide. You will have the rest of the day to explore the city on your own and adapt to the mountain altitude. Overnight in Lhasa

  2. Lhasa

    Lhasa 3,650m

    On this day, our guide will assist you with the paperwork to obtain your local motorcycle driver's license. The rest of the day is set aside for you to acclimatize and explore the city on your own. Overnight in Lhasa.

  3. Potala PalaceJokhang TempleBarkhor StreetSera Monastery

    Lhasa 3,650m

    Start today’s Lhasa exploration with an exciting visit to iconic Potala Palace, which is known one of the most beautiful buildings in the world. In addition, we will also visit Jokhang Temple which is regarded as the spiritual heart of Tibetan Buddhism. Our visit will not be completed without walking along the Barkhor Street, the ancient route to circumambulate Jokhang Temple. The last site of the day will be the famous Sear Monastery, where you will have the opportunity to observe monks debating in a courtyard as they have been doing for hundreds of years. Overnight in Lhasa.

  4. LhasaBasomtso Lake

    365 KM Basomtso Lake 3,490m

    A thrilling motorcycle ride is about to begin today!
    After breakfast we will leave the hotel for Basomtso Lake, which is located at an altitude of 3,480m. This majestic lake is surrounded by glaciers, mountains, and forests, all of which are beautifully reflected in the mirror-like waters of Basomtso, nicknamed as "Little Switzerland" for its spectacular charm. Basomtso Lake is sure to be the highlight of the day. Overnight in Basomtso Lake area.

  5. Basomtso LakeBayiLulang ForsetBomi

    360 KM Bomi 2,750m

    As we leave Basomtso Lake toward Bayi town, we will cross the Serchen-La pass (4,720m) from where, if weather permits, we will be rewarded with views of the Himalayan giant- Namcha Barwa (7,782m). We will stop for a leisure hike to reach Lulang Forest, surrounded by fairyland scenery all year round with glacier and mountains. Here, we can appreciate authentic Tibetan rural lifestyle before departing to Bomi. Overnight in Bomi.

  6. BomiMitu GlacierBomi

    240 KM Bomi 2,750m

    Today have your camera ready as we will set out to Mitu Glacier, one of the most beautiful glaciers in China. It is also the lowest glacier in terms of altitude with the main peak at 6800 meters above sea level while the snow line is only 4600 meters above sea level. We will enjoy this stunning natural treasure before returning to Bomi. Overnight in Bomi.

  7. BomiBayi Town

    230 KM Bayi Town 2,900m

    After breakfast we set out from Bomi to Bayi Town, riding along the road with beautiful scenery, esp. the views of Mt. Namcha Barwa. Overnight in Bayi.

  8. Bayi TownGyatsa

    310 KM Gyatsa 3,260m

    In the morning our trip starts by riding along the Yartung Zangbo River as we head for Gyatsa. Dazzling mountainous scenery will accompany us through our journey. Overnight in Gyatsa.

  9. GyatsaTsetangSamye Monastery

    170 KM Samye 3,560m

    Today we leave Gyatsa and pass through Tsetang, then we arrive at Dranang where we will visit Samye Monastery which enjoys a very high reputation in Tibet because of its great importance with both religious and construction characteristics. It is the first monastery in Tibet who combined three cores of Buddhism (Buddha, Dharma and Sangha) together with Han nationality, Tibetan and Indian style in terms of architecture. Overnight in Samye.

  10. SamyeYamdrok LakeGyantse

    300 KM Gyantse 4,040m

    We will start from Samye to Gyantse today. We will drive along the Yarlung Zangbo River on our way to Yamdrok Lake with an altitude of 4,400m. It is one of the three holy lakes in Tibet. As we continue our ride through the Tibetan plateau, prayer flags announce your arrival at Karola Glacier (5,045m), where you can see the white snow from a couple of hundred meters away beside your road. Then we proceed riding to Gyantse for overnight.

  11. GyantseQuxuLhasa

    300 KM Lhasa 3,650m

    Our day begins with a visit to Palcho Monastery，which enjoys a high status in Tibet Buddhism history because it houses three sects - Sakyapa, Kadampa and Gelugpa together. After that, we will continue our riding back to Lhasa for returning our motorcycles. Overnight in Lhasa.

  12. Lhasa

    Lhasa 3,650m

    This morning we will transfer to Lhasa airport where you will say goodbye to your guide, your driver, and to Tibet.

Tour Inclusion

  1. Accommodations（11 nights in a standard hotel, twin room）
  2. Daily breakfast.
  3. Motorcycle with repair tools
  4. One support van for luggage
  5. Entrance fees for all monasteries and scenic spots listed in itinerary.
  6. All paperwork permits needed.
  7. One English speaking local guide.
  8. One leading rider.
  9. Insurance.

Tour Exclusion

  1. Domestic flights to and from Tibet.
  2. Fuel and meals.
  3. Tips for guide and driver.
  4. Single room supplement
  5. Personal expenses such as snacks, beverages, laundry, telephone calls, etc.
  6. Additional activities or services or any other expenses not listed as "included."

Important Notes

  1. Participants must be over 18 years of age, in good health and a motorcycle driving license is required to rent and ride motorcycles in Tibet.
  2. Please wear riding equipment as well as safety protectors meeting DOT international standards. The helmet, riding clothes, riding pants, riding gloves, riding boots, etc. are all required.
  3. Changing the assigned driver of any motorcycles is strictly prohibited. He (she) who violates this will be responsible for it if any accidents or damages caused.
  4. Please contact us if you need to book other itineraries or any other personal customized ones.

Important Health Considerations

Participant with any of the following conditions should not travel to a high altitude area of more than 3,000 meters:
  1. Heart disease, arrhythmia, stage II hypertension, blood disease, cerebrovascular disease or if the resting heart rate is significantly above 1 10 beats per minute.
  2. Chronic respiratory disease, moderate or severe obstructive pulmonary disease such as bronchial asthma, bronchiectasis, emphysema, active tuberculosis or pneumoconiosis.
  3. Uncontrolled diabetes, epilepsy or schizophrenia.
  4. Severe cold and upper respiratory tract infection, body temperature above 38 degrees Celsius or below 35 degrees Celsius.
  5. Patients who have been diagnosed with high altitude pulmonary edema, high altitude cerebral edema, high altitude hypertension, high altitude heart disease and high altitude polycythemia.
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