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Lhasa Yamdrok Lake Tour with Local Family Visit

  1. Lhasa
  2. Yamdrok Tso
  3. Lhasa
Yamdrok lake from Gambala pass, one of the three holy lakes in Tibet, highlight from Lhasa to Shigatse
Lhasa Yamdrok Tso Lake Tour Map

Tour facts

Trip code
WT-103
Duration
5 days
Type
Private
Theme
Family focused, Winter getaways

Tour overview

This 5-day Lhasa Yamdrok Lake Tour is an easy way to see Tibet’s culture and scenery in a short trip. Start with two days in Lhasa at the Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, and Ganden and Sera monasteries, then take a day trip to Yamdrok Lake, a turquoise holy lake below the snow peaks of Nyenchen Khangsar. On the way back, stop for tea with a local Tibetan family. It’s a good choice for families and first-time visitors.

  • Potala Palace — Visit the Dalai Lamas’ former palace, then have tea in the cave teahouse at its foot.
  • Jokhang Temple & Barkhor Street — See Tibet’s holiest temple and walk the pilgrim circuit around it.
  • Ganden & Sera Monasteries — Walk the kora above the Kyichu Valley at Ganden, then watch the monks debate at Sera.
  • Yamdrok Lake — Enjoy views of the turquoise holy lake from Kamba La Pass, then drive along its shore.
  • Tibetan Family Visit — Have tea with a local family and see how they live.

From USD 419 per person

Based on 2 travelers in low season

  • Private Tour at Your Own Pace
  • Tibet Travel Permit Included
  • Local Tibetan Guide
  • Private Vehicle & Driver

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Itinerary

Upon your arrival at Lhasa airport or train station, you will be greeted by your Tibetan guide, from airport to Lhasa city is 68km, around an hour drive will take you to the holy city Lhasa. Driving along the Brahmaputra river and Lhasa river, you will not only amazed by the spectacular plateau scenery but also have a chance to see flocks of black-necked crane, wild duck and many other kind of wild birds. If you take the train to Lhasa, normally you will arrive in the afternoon or evening, 20 minutes drive will take you to your hotel in Lhasa city. Check into hotel, have a good rest to acclimatize the high altitude. Overnight at Lhasa.

Qinghai to Tibet railway from Beijing to Lhasa

What’s included

Tour notes

  • Please note prices are based in CNY.

General inclusions

  • All required government taxes and fees.
  • Meals allowance for your guide and driver.
  • 2 bottles of mineral water provided daily.
  • All required Tibet permits and domestic travel documents.
  • Private ground transport by clean, comfortable, air-conditioned sedan, minivan, or coach—based on group size. Luxury upgrade available on request.
  • Admission tickets for all attractions included in the itinerary.
  • Professional licensed English-speaking local Tibetan guide (Other languages, including Spanish, German, and Japanese, available upon request).
  • Standard 3-star standard hotels throughout the trip (upgrade or downgrade available upon request). Hotel accommodation is based on double occupancy.

General exclusions

  • Personal expenses such as laundry, drinks, internet access, fax, telephone calls etc.
  • Tips for your guide and driver.
  • Optional activity during this trip, such as personal horse or yak riding.
  • Flight or train tickets to and from Lhasa (ticket booking service upon request).
  • Meals not specified in the itinerary.

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Questions from other travelers

1 question

TL Djiauw

Your Private 5 days Lhasa and Yamdrok Lake Tour (Including A Local Family Visit).
We (2 people) are interested in this private tour and have the following questions:
1) What are all included in the price of this 5 days tour? (The button “Inclusion” on your website is not working)
2) Our plan to be in Lhasa at the end of October – begin November 2025.
3) Are your price also valid for 2 people?
5) Is it possible to replace the visit to Ganden Monastery with visits to Norbulingka and Drepung Monastery?
6) We need Tibet Travel Permit. Is this included in the price as well? We are foreign citizens allowed to travel to China free of visa for up to 30 days
Thank you and regards.

Helen Wang

Dear T.L. Djiauw,

Thank you for sharing your interest in our 5-day Lhasa and Yamdrok Lake tour. This is Sylvia from WindhorseTour.

I have sent you an email addressing all your questions, and I’ve also prepared a detailed itinerary and quotation for your reference. Please take a look and feel free to share any thoughts or comments.

I look forward to helping you plan an unforgettable trip!

Best regards,
Sylvia