Page Text Content
Experience even more...
This ADD-ON can be taken in conjunction with the following tour(s): Beijing, Xian & Chengde or Discover China tours.
Tibet the rooftop of the world is a strange, remote and staggeringly beautiful country situated high up in the Himalayas. Isolated until recently from the outside world, Tibet remains a devoutly Buddhist nation.
YOUR ITINERARY DAY 1 - This will be Day 9 of your Beijing, Xian and Chengde itinerary (page 7) or Day 13 of your Discover China itinerary (page 9). Transfer to Xian Airport for your flight to Chengdu. On arrival transfer to your hotel for a two night stay. DAY 2 - Today, we have included a sightseeing tour of Chengdu. Highlights of your tour include the Thatched Cottage of Du Fu, the Wuhou Temple, and the Chengdu Giant Panda Reserve. DAY 8 - Return flight to Beijing via Chengdu. This will be the last day of both tours. YOUR HOTELS You will stay in the Tibet Hotel in Chengdu and the Tibet Hotel in Lhasa. Accommodation in Tibet is simple but comfortable and all rooms feature private facilities. All meals are included. ALTITUDE During this tour you will travel to altitudes of over 12,000ft. This should not be a problem, although everyone should take it easy at first. If you suffer from heart or respiratory conditions or have any other concerns please consult your doctor.
ADD-ON
DAY 3 - Depart for the flight to Lhasa, capital of Tibet, set amid breathtaking mountain scenery. On arrival transfer to your hotel for a five night stay. DAY 4 - We have included a full sightseeing tour of Lhasa. In the old quarter, farmers bring produce for the market by donkey, vendors set up stalls and potters spread their wares in the dust. Lhasa is dominated by the vast Potala Palace, once the seat of the exiled Dalai Lama and still used for worship today. You will also see the Jokhang Palace, Barkhor Bazaar and the Sera Monastery. DAYS 5 TO 7 - At leisure to explore or take our optional tour: Yangzhuo Sacred Lake and Shigatse This two night excursion takes you first to the Sacred Lake at Yangzhuo, passing some of the most splendid scenery in the world, to Gyantse then on to Shigatse. En route you will visit the wonderful Palkor Chode Monastery and in Shigatse, see the Tashilunpo Monastery, founded in 1447.
Whats Included
Internal flights as detailed Transfers between airport and hotel All other transportation as detailed Seven nights full board accommodation Services of a Travelsphere Tour Manager and English speaking local representatives All hotel baggage handling for one piece of luggage per person All State and local taxes All UK and overseas airport taxes and security charges Excursions as follows: - Chengdu city tour - Chengdu Panda Reserve - Sightseeing in Lhasa
Tibet Add-on
7 nights from
£1199
FULL BOARD
This ADD-ON can be taken in conjunction with the following tour(s): Discover China tour.
Take a trip on the worlds highest and most spectacular railway line. You will be taken across vast plains, past sparkling lakes and the dramatic snowcapped mountains of the Himalayas
YOUR ITINERARY DAY 1 - This will be Day 15 of your Discover China itinerary (page 9). Transfer to Beijing airport for your flight to Lhasa, the capital of Tibet, set amid breathtaking mountain scenery. On arrival, transfer to your hotel for a three night stay. DAYS 2 & 3 - Over the next two days, enjoy our included sightseeing programme of Lhasa, which is taken at a relaxed pace in order to acclimatise to the high altitude. Highlights include Lhasas famous and vast Potala Palace, the religious and geographical centre of Lhasa, the Jokhang Temple, the Barkhor Bazaar, which is the centre point of all Tibetan street trading and the 15th century Sera Monsastery. DAY 4 - Board the overnight train to Xining. DAY 5 - Return flight to Beijing. This will be the last day of the Discover China tour. YOUR TRAIN Your journey will be in air-conditioned modern soft 4-berth carriages which convert into your sleeping quarters for the overnight part of your journey. All compartments are fitted with windows and are pressurised so you should not suffer from altitude sickness. There are westernised bathrooms at the end of each carriage plus a restaurant car. YOUR HOTEL You will stay in the Tibet Hotel in Lhasa. This centrally located hotel is one of the best in Lhasa and offers stunning views of the nearby mountains. ALTITUDE During this tour you will travel to altitudes of almost 17,000ft which should not cause a problem. During the train journey oxygen is available if necessary. If you suffer from heart or respiratory conditions, please consult your doctor before travelling. In the rare instance of altitude sickness, an experienced doctor will be onboard.
POTALA PALACE, LHASA
ADD-ON
Whats Included
Flights as detailed Transfers from airport/station and hotels Three nights full board accommodation in Lhasa Overnight accommodation aboard the train Services of a Travelsphere Tour Manager and English speaking local representative All baggage handling for one piece of luggage per person Sightseeing in Lhasa
Tibet by Train
4 nights from
£995
FULL BOARD
To view our collection of China holidays click here
www.travelsphere.co.uk
27
|
inbro