10-Day In-Depth Tour of the Entire Tibetan Region

Inclusions:

• Transportation: Deluxe tour coach for the entire journey (including airport/station pick-up and drop-off services in Lhasa), covering highway tolls, fuel costs and driver service fees;
• Accommodation: 9 nights of selected hotels/guesthouses (equipped with diffused oxygen supply, standard twin rooms);
• Entrance Tickets: First-entry tickets to all scenic spots, including Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Basong Co, Samye Monastery, Yumbulagang, Yamdrok Lake, Karola Glacier, Tashilhunpo Monastery, Everest Base Camp, Sakya Monastery and Sera Monastery;
• Tour Guide: Senior Tibetan bilingual tour guide, providing in-depth commentary throughout the journey, covering history, culture and folk customs.​
• Meals: 26 regular meals (including 9 special Tibetan meals, 1 welcome dinner and 1 farewell lunch), daily breakfast throughout the journey, drinking water during the trip, and experience of Tibetan sweet tea/butter tea;
• Services: Service fee for senior tour guide (with commentary) and service fee for medical staff (on standby for support);
• Equipment: Complimentary portable oxygen cylinders and first-aid medicines;
• Courtesies: Welcome with khata (traditional Tibetan white scarf), Tibetan-style blessing gifts, and trip souvenir photo album (digital version).

Exclusions

• International flights to/from China.
• China visa fees.
• Gratuities to guides and drivers and any expense of a personal nature.
• Single room supplement.
• Recommended optional activities.
• Arrival/departure flights or train on the first and last day.
• Our tour package does not include travel insurance. Please purchase travel insurance before your trip to protect for any unforeseen circumstances.

FOR PRIVATE TOUR

• This is a private tour for your group of family or friends. There will be no other travelers in the group apart from you.
• Smart casual dress and comfortable walking shoes are recommended
• Prices based on twin occupancy.
• The prices shown are not valid during China’s Official Holidays (such as National Day and Chinese Spring Festival).
• The tour guide may adjust the itinerary due to the closure of the museums.
• Any city not included in the existing tour package can be added to this tour and taken as an addition to this Private tour.
• Entering and exiting China from Hong Kong and Taipei are also available.
• Stays at entering and exiting cities (Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong and Taipei) can be extended.
• Tour guide: High-quality private guide capable of communicating in the traveler’s desired language.

FOR PRIVATE TOUR

• This is a private tour for your group of family or friends. There will be no other travelers in the group apart from you.
• Smart casual dress and comfortable walking shoes are recommended
• Prices based on twin occupancy.
• The prices shown are not valid during China’s Official Holidays (such as National Day and Chinese Spring Festival).
• The tour guide may adjust the itinerary due to the closure of the museums.
• Any city not included in the existing tour package can be added to this tour and taken as an addition to this Private tour.
• Entering and exiting China from Hong Kong and Taipei are also available.
• Stays at entering and exiting cities (Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong and Taipei) can be extended.
• Tour guide: High-quality private guide capable of communicating in the traveler’s desired language.

FOR SMALL GROUP TOUR

• This is a small group tour with a fixed itinerary and guaranteed departures.You will travel with other people (maximum of 16).
• Smart casual dress and comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
• The tour guide may adjust the itinerary due to closure of the museums.
• At the conclusion of the tour, a transfer from your hotel to Airport/Train station is available upon request at a surcharge.
• Stays at entering and exiting cities (Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong and Taipei) can be extended.
• Prices based on twin occupancy.
• The prices shown are not valid during China’s Official Holidays (such as National Day and Chinese Spring Festival).
• The maximum number of passengers in a small group tour is 16 people.

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Booking Information
After purchase, you will receive a receipt and a Purchase Confirmation email with a Passenger Information Form. The Passenger Information Form must be completed within 72 hours of the purchase.

Any special requests, preferences and optional extras MUST be clearly stated in your Passenger Information Form. Any change requested after submitting your Passenger Information Form cannot be guaranteed, is strictly subject to availability and will incur surcharges as outlined in the Schedule of Fees below.

On purchasing this tour product, you are bound by the General Terms and Conditions, in addition to the specific terms and conditions outlined in this Important Information.

Surcharges
Please note: online credit card payment and PayPal payments incur surcharges.

Tour Start Dates
Private and custom tours can be scheduled to commence on any day. Multi-day small group tours start on set dates as indicated in the booking calendar for the specific tour.

Cities for Commencement of Tours
Beijing/Shanghai/Chengdu is the city in which multi-day small group tours start. Multi-day tours with set itineraries booked as a private tour, commence in Beijing/Shanghai/Chengdu unless otherwise arranged with BestChinaJourney.com. Tours booked as custom tours can start in any destination listed on the BestChinaJourney.com website.

Flights
Flight carriers will be specified in itinerary provided on the finalization of booking. Flight class upgrades are available on request at an additional charge. Seat upgrades are available on flights upon request for an additional charge, subject to availability. A limited number of first-class seats are available on flights. BestChinaJourney.com cannot guarantee flight seat upgrades due to shortages on the part of third parties or suppliers. Note: the maximum baggage allowance for domestic in China is 20 kilograms for economy class domestic flights, 30 kilograms for business class, and 40 kilograms for first class.

High Speed Trains

High-speed train second-class seats included in the itinerary. Seat upgrades are available on high speed trains on request at an additional charge and subject to availability. A limited number of first class seats are available on high speed trains. BestChinaJourney.com cannot guarantee high speed train seat upgrades due to third party or supplier’s shortage.

Destination Transfer
Transfers from airport to the hotel provided as air-conditioned vehicle with driver.

Post Tour Airport Transfer
Small Group Tour – At the completion of your tour, a transfer service from your hotel to Airport/Train Station can be arranged on request. Additional charges apply.

Private Tour and Custom Tour – Transfer service from hotel to Airport/Train Station included in the itinerary.

Arrive Early
Accommodation options for early arrival prior to commencement of tour are available. Bookings can be made online prior to checkout or arrangements can be made with a BestChinaJourney.com travel consultant.

Stay Behind
Accommodation options for stay behind after completion of the tour are available. Bookings can be made online prior to checkout or arrangements can be made with a BestChinaJourney.com consultant.

Tour Guide
All BestChinaJourney.com tour guides are bilingual speakers with intimate knowledge of an area/city, its culture, history, people, and food, which they will share on tour. BestChinaJourney.com does not operate commission-based shopping tours which means our tour guides do not receive commissions for commission-based shopping stops. Small group and private tour groups of 1-2 (<3) people will be provided with a guide/driver rather than a driver and a guide.

Small Group Size
The maximum number of passengers in a multi-day small group tour is 16 people.

Optional Tours/Activities
Optional tour activities are available on request. Please contact BestChinaJourney.com directly to customize your optional tour activities and destinations.

Accommodation
BestChinaJourney.com selects international four star and five star hotels located in the inner city centre. In small, regional destinations, BestChinaJourney.com selects the best available hotel.

Bedding Configuration
Bedding included in accommodation is double or twin bedding (subject to availability). Special arrangements available on request; additional charges may apply due to third party or hotel request.

Adjoining/Interconnecting Rooms
Adjoining/Interconnecting rooms are available subject to passenger’s request. Additional charges may apply due to third party or hotel request.

Child/Infant Policy
Pricing for child and infant can be quoted separately.
Infant price is valid for children 0 to 2 years. Child price is valid for children aged 2 to 11 years. Adult pricing apply for passengers aged 12 years and over. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult aged 18 years or over. No unaccompanied minors allowed.

Meals
All breakfasts included. Given regional culinary variations and individual taste preferences, group meals will not be arranged uniformly throughout this itinerary, allowing you complete freedom of choice. We shall recommend 3-5 locally acclaimed restaurants along the route and can assist with booking speciality dining experiences (advance notice required for reservations).

Passport
Customers are required to provide valid passport details either at the time of purchase or within 72 hours of purchase. Failure to do so may result in cancellation of the booking. In this instance customers will be responsible for any costs and fees incurred.
Passport validity should be at least six months for entering China.

Visas
A tourist visa for China is a strict requirement if travelling on a foreign passport.
Please make arrangements for your visa as soon as you receive your documentation to account for any delays due to consulate operating hours and visa processing times.

From November 30, 2024, to December 31, 2025, ordinary passport holders from 47 countries are exempt from visas to enter China. They can stay in China for no more than 30 days for purposes including business, tourism, family visit, exchange visit, and transit.

Individuals who do not meet the specified visit purposes or the 30-day stay limit under the visa-free policy are still required to apply for a Chinese visa in advance.

List of 47 Visa-Exempt Countries, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Malaysia, Switzerland, Ireland, Hungary, Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg, New Zealand, Australia, Poland, Portugal, Greece, Cyprus, Slovenia, Slovakia, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Andorra, Monaco, Liechtenstein, Republic of Korea, Bulgaria, Romania, Croatia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Malta, Estonia, Latvia, Japan, Negara Brunei Darussalam, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, Uruguay, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain.

Schedule of Fees
For changes to travel arrangements:

• First change – No charge.
• For all subsequent changes – USD50.
• Any charges applied by a third party (for example, airline, cruise company, accommodation provider, other travel provider) cannot be waived.

Cancellation
For China tour Packages, BestChinaJourney.com charges cancellation fees at a percentage of the total tour package price, which are stated as follows:

• More than 60 days prior to tour start date: 15 percent cancellation fee
• 45 – 59 days prior to tour start date: 20 percent cancellation fee
• 30 – 44 days prior to tour start date: 30 percent cancellation fee
• 15 – 29 days prior to tour start date: 50 percent cancellation fee
• Within 14 days prior to tour start date: 100 percent cancellation fee

Any charges applied by a third party (for example, airline, cruise company, accommodation provider, other travel provider, credit card fee, bank fee) cannot be waived.