Highlight Tibet Potala Palace Tour with Tibet Travel Expert Guide


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From $94.74

Price varies by group size

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 4 hours

Departs: China, China

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

This top Lhasa small group tour covers the world heritage site of 

Potala Palace, one of Tibet’s top must see cultural sites. Potala Palace has been capturing travelers’ imaginations as it takes them on an adventure through Tibetan history. With its highest point at about 300 meters (around 1000 feet) above the valley floor its gargantuan size often surprises travelers: this building houses over 1,000 rooms, 10,000 shrines, and around 200,000 statues. Once you have booked and are assured with Tibet entry permit plus the easy day tour covering Jokhang Temple, Barkhor street and Sera Monastery (Product code on Viator: 

12288P55) , you can choose to take this highlight sightseeing trip from the third day after arrival in Tibet, but please book this activity

at least 5 days before your sightseeing date because the Tibet travel agency needs to secure your tickets reservation on time.


What's Included

1-3 pax by a shared car transfer to and from Potala (from Yak Hotel lobby)

4-12 pax by a shared van or mini bus to and from Potala (from Yak Hotel lobby)

Any further assistance of booking additional tours such as Yamdrok Lake or Gyantse/Shigatse trip

Tibet travel expert guide (Local Tibetan & English speaking)

Tourist accident/casualty insurance

What's Not Included

Food and drinks

Gratuities (5-15$ per guest to Tibetan guide and 3-10$ per guest to driver recommended but not compulsory)

Potala Palace Admission fee (varies from free to CNY 100 or 200 per traveler)

Tibet travel permits and additional tour sightseeing


Traveler Information

  • CHILD: Age: 1 - 6
  • ADULT: Age: 7 - 80

Additional Info

  • All foreign travelers should have proper Tibet travel permits documents before entry to Tibet, if you do not have, please book the permits with a mini tour (See more details on Product code: 12288P55) or just contact the supplier.
  • Hotel pick up and drop off address is for the downtown located Yak Hotel lobby only, if your own hotel differs from this hotel, you will need to get to the Yak Hotel lobby 10 mins before an appointed time which is to be reconfirmed only half day in advanc
  • Original Passports and CNY tickets money needed.
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • You receive instant confirmation if you book 5 days before Potala palace tour date with passport photo copy provided when booking
  • 1-3 pax by shared car/taxi, 4-12 pax by shared tour van or mini tour bus
  • Climbing up and down the Potala palace may take 2 hours, while the sightseeing time inside the Potala has to be according to the sightseeing regulations. Travelers needs to be ready before departure hour.
  • None foreign passports holders can also book this quality trip.
  • Please wear conservatively for Potala Palace: no shorts or skirt, no water bottles and no lighters allowed in.
  • To maximize your time value of the day, you can consider to book other short tour of Norbulinka-the summer palace of Dalai Lama.

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.






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