Airport transfer and fly to Lhasa (3650 m), hotel transfer, and rest whole day for acclimatization.

Haven't you always dreamed of visiting the ancient Tibetan monasteries? Our knowledgeable English-speaking guide will show you everything there is to see in some of these renowned sights. First off we will explore the beautifully preserved Sera Monastery. Many of the pictures you see of Tibet are of these buildings with their white washed walls and golden roofs. To this day several hundred monks live and study in this architecture. The afternoon will be spent exploring the Jokhang temple and Norbulingka.

The Norbunglinka is another astounding piece of architecture and was once the summer palace of the Dalai Lama. Jokhang Temple will provide you one of your first sights of devout Tibetans, as hundreds visit this sacred shrine each day. The central market of Lhasa, the Barkor, surrounds the Jokhang Temple. In these cobbled streets you can experience more Tibetan culture and even purchase some amazing crafts.
 

To explore some of the ancient quarters of the Dalai Lama we will visit Potala Palace in the morning. Be prepared for astonishment as this grand palace has been around since before the 17th century. To add even more history and culture we will also visit Drepung Monastery. Once home to over 10,000 monks, the Drepung Monastery is still a beautiful sight to see. Miraculously it was one of the few sights to escape the Cultural Revolution without widespread damage.
 

Drive to Reting Monastery and stay in a camp

Drive to Reting Monastery and stay in a camp

Drive to Namtso lake and stay in a camp

Leisure day around Namtso lake; stay in a camp

Drive to Dorjee Ling Nunnery, Tour of Yang Chen Monastery; stay in a camp

Trek to Donba nomadic village and stay in a camp

Trek to Tsurpu (nomadic area)

Trek to Tsurpu monastery, tour around monastery, drive to Lhasa and stay

Airport transfer and departure