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Sichuan-Tibet Classic 11-Day Tour

Chengdu to Lhasa via Daocheng Yading. A premium small group journey for international guests.

Route Code
SICHUAN-TIBET-001
Duration
11 Days / 10 Nights
Group Size
2–8 Guests
Language
English-speaking guide
Small Group 2-8 Pax English Guide Tibet Permit Included No Shopping

Why Choose This Tour

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Guaranteed Departure: Trips start with just 2 guests.

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Premium Small Group: Maximum 8 guests per vehicle for comfort.

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Selected Accommodation: Mostly 4-diamond hotels, upgraded where possible.

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Comprehensive Service: Includes Tibet Travel Permit, airport transfers, and travel insurance.

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Cultural Immersion: Visit Litang Ancient Town, Tibetan families, and major monasteries.

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Scenic Drives: Experience the 'Sky Road' with stops at Zheduo Mountain, Nujiang 72 Bends, and Sejila Mountain.

Daily Itinerary

ROUTE SICHUAN-TIBET-001
Day 1
Arrival in Chengdu
Chengdu city

Arrive in Chengdu. Free time to explore the city. Airport pickup provided for groups of 2 or more. Overnight in Chengdu.

Meals: None
Accommodation: Chengdu (4-diamond hotel)
Day 2
Chengdu - Kangding - Zheduo Mountain - Xinduqiao
Zheduo Mountain Tagong Grassland

Drive via Ya'an and Kangding. Cross Zheduo Mountain (4,298m). Visit Tagong Grassland and Yuzixi or Jiangbu Shen Mountain for sunset views. Overnight in Xinduqiao.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Xinduqiao (4-diamond hotel)
Day 3
Xinduqiao - Litang - Daocheng - Shangri-La Town
Litang Ancient Town Haizi Mountain

Cross Ga'er Mountain, Jianziwan Mountain, and Kazila Mountain. Visit Litang Ancient Town ('World High City'). Pass Maoya Grassland and Haizi Mountain. Arrive in Shangri-La Town (Riwa).

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Shangri-La Town (4-diamond hotel)
Day 4
Daocheng Yading National Nature Reserve
Daocheng Yading Milk Sea

Full day in Yading. Take shuttle bus to Chonggu Temple, hike to Pearl Sea and view Xiannairi Mountain. Take electric cart to Luorong Pasture to view Xiaonuoji and Yangmaiyong Mountains. Optional hike to Milk Sea and Five Color Sea (self-paid, requires physical fitness).

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Shangri-La Town (4-diamond hotel)
Day 5
Yading - Litang - Mangkang
Daocheng Red Grassland Jinsha River

Return via Daocheng Red Grassland. Cross Jinsha River into Tibet. Pass Sister Lakes Wetland Park. Arrive in Mangkang.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Mangkang (3-diamond hotel)
Day 6
Mangkang - Zuogong - Nujiang 72 Bends - Basu
Nujiang 72 Bends Dongda Mountain

Cross Dongda Mountain (5,130m). Pass Zuogong. Drive through the famous Nujiang 72 Bends (Yela Mountain). Cross Nujiang Bridge. Arrive in Basu.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Basu (4-diamond hotel)
Day 7
Basu - Ranwu Lake - Midui Glacier - Bomi
Ranwu Lake Midui Glacier

Visit Ranwu Lake. Explore Midui Glacier (includes ticket and shuttle). Arrive in Bomi (Zhmu Town).

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Bomi (4-diamond hotel)
Day 8
Bomi - Tongmai - Lulang - Nyingchi
Lulang Forest Namcha Barwa

Pass Tongmai Special Bridge. Visit Lulang Town and enjoy Stone Pot Chicken (included). Cross Sejila Mountain to view Namcha Barwa Peak (weather permitting). Arrive in Nyingchi.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch (Stone Pot Chicken)
Accommodation: Nyingchi (4-diamond hotel)
Day 9
Nyingchi - Basum Tso - Lhasa
Basum Tso Lake Nyang River

Drive along Nyang River. Visit Basum Tso Lake (includes ticket and shuttle). Cross Mila Mountain (5,013m). Arrive in Lhasa.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Lhasa (4-diamond hotel)
Day 10
Lhasa City Tour
Potala Palace Jokhang Temple

Visit Potala Palace (morning). Visit Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Street (afternoon). Tickets require advance reservation.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Lhasa (4-diamond hotel)
Day 11
Departure from Lhasa
Lhasa Gonggar Airport

Transfer to Lhasa Gonggar Airport according to flight schedule. End of tour.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: N/A

What's Included

1
10 nights in selected 4-diamond hotels (3-diamond in Mangkang)
2
9/12/17-seat tourist vehicle with fuel, tolls, and maintenance
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Professional English-speaking guide and driver
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Daily breakfast, plus Lulang Stone Pot Chicken, Yak Hot Pot, Tibetan Evening Party
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Tickets for Daocheng Yading, Midui Glacier, Basum Tso, Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple
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Shuttle/electric cart fees for Yading, Midui Glacier, Basum Tso
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Tibet Travel Permit processing fee
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Travel accident insurance up to CNY 800,000
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Chengdu airport pickup (for 2+ guests), Lhasa airport drop-off
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Travel kit and portable oxygen canister

What's Not Included

  • International/domestic flights to Chengdu and from Lhasa
  • Service fee: CNY 20 per person per day for guide and driver (10 days total)
  • Lunches and dinners not specified as included (AA style or self-paid)
  • Personal expenses: laundry, phone calls, drinks, etc.
  • Optional activities: Yuzixi transfer/cleaning fees, Litang museum tickets, Yading horse riding
  • Single supplement for single occupancy
  • Unforeseen costs due to weather, traffic, or force majeure

Pricing

Season Price per Adult
Regular SeasonCNY 14,800
Peak SeasonCNY 15,800

Single supplement: CNY 1,900 (Regular) / CNY 2,400 (Peak).

Deposit required: CNY 8,000 per person.

Validity: 2026 Full Year (24 departures, every Friday).

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