Small-Group 5-Night Lhasa Tour: Train from Chengdu

Overview

This 5-Night Lhasa tour by Qinghai Tibetan train from Chengdu covers the highlights of Lhasa City and the most beautiful scenery of Qinghai, and passing by Lanzhou and Xining. You will also be able to visit the fasinating Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple and more. On the full day train journey, you will witness the most beautiful scenery of Qinghai-Tibet Railway: endless land of snows, vast desert, boundless grassland, snow-capped mountains and stunning lakes on the highest Qinghai-Tibet Railway.

Why travelers book this

What's Included

• Liability travel insurance
• Welcome Dinner
• 3 nights accommodation in 4-star standard twin room hotel shared with another traveler (If you are a single traveller, you may pay for the single supplement to enjoy double room hotel.
• Transportation by comfortable van or minibus with experienced local driver (gasoline is included)
• Local English-speaking Tibetan tour guide
• Train ticket (soft or hard sleeper) from Chengdu to Lhasa
• Drinking water provided during the trip
• Tibet Travel Permit and other necessary travel permits for Tibet (excluding the Chinese visa)

What's Not Included

• Single Supplement if you are a single traveler
• China visa fees (please make sure you have China L Visa before you reserve this group tour or other types of China Visa with relative certificate.
• Lunch and dinner; Tips to tour guide and driver

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting point, pickup options and start time are confirmed on Viator before checkout.

Itinerary

Detailed itinerary may be confirmed on Viator before checkout.

Important Information

• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Travelers are required to provide photocopy of passports and China L visas in advance
• Please note that you will only be allowed to enter Tibet with a Tibet travel permit. Your local tour operator will help you apply for a Tibet permit (usually need at least 12 days), but be sure you have a passport which is valid for at least 6 months.
• A copy of your Tibet travel permit will be sent to you in advance. When entering into Chengdu Train Station, please present your Tibet travel permit, train ticket, passport, and Chinese visa to the conductor.
• Once train ticket from Chengdu to Lhasa is booked, it can not be canceled by tour supplier. If customers cancel the tour after train ticket has been booked, they will be charged the cost of train ticket.
• A valid passport and China L Visa used to apply for Tibet Permit are required on the travelling period
• Price is based on double occupancy. Single room supplement is subject to availability and additional charge
• In June, July, or August, the hard or soft sleeper train tickets are difficult to purchase, tour supplier will recommend some transfer trains for choosing. Both sides will choose the better one.

Frequently Asked Questions