Why this trip
Tibet does not have to mean a tent. This programme strings together day walks from fixed beds — valley trails, pilgrimage paths between monasteries, farm tracks through barley fields — with the vehicle never far away. It is the Tibet trip we recommend to travellers over sixty, or to anyone whose idea of a good night does not involve a thermarest at 4,500 m.
Highlights
- Day walks from fixed accommodation — no camping, no sleeping bag
- Monastery visits at Ganden and Samye, with time rather than a photo stop
- Barley field and valley walking on the Yarlung Tsangpo
- Altitude profile built to keep the hardest day under 4,800 m
- Full permit and licensed-guide handling, same as the kora
The shape of the trip
An indicative outline. The operator sets the exact daily routing for each batch, and we send it to you in writing before you pay.
- Days 1–3
Lhasa arrival and acclimatisation, Potala and Jokhang, short walks only.
- Days 4–7
Valley section with day walks of 8–12 km, guesthouse nights at 3,600–4,000 m.
- Days 8–11
Monastery section, Ganden and Samye, with a walking day between them where the schedule allows.
- Day 12
Return to Lhasa and fly out.
What's included
Included
- Tibet Travel Permit processing
- Licensed Tibetan guide and driver
- All ground transport
- Guesthouse and monastery accommodation
- All meals outside Lhasa
- Airport transfers in Lhasa
Not included
- China visa
- Flights to Lhasa
- Travel insurance including 4,800 m cover
- Tips
- Lhasa hotel
- Personal gear
Before you book
This trip is listed ahead of the 2027 season opening. The following are set by the operator and confirmed in writing at booking, not in advance:
- Exact departure dates for the 2027 season
- Final per-person price for your chosen batch
- Group size and guide ratio for your dates
Every trip we sell requires travel insurance that covers trekking and reaches your maximum altitude (≈4,800 m). A standard city policy will not cover an evacuation from this height. Send us the certificate before departure.
Who runs it
Tang Li Outdoor
International-group Tibet programme. Detailed routing and 2026 departure dates are still being finalised with the Tibetan partner — treat the outline above as indicative until confirmed in writing.
Batch reference: 2027 season — routing to be confirmed
