Tibet is one of the world's most extraordinary travel destinations and taking a tour is a good way to see more of this vast country. The capital, Lhasa sits high in the wilderness of the Tibetan mountains, a visit to see the Potala Palace is recommended. Many of the mountains in Tibet are over 15000 feet, there are a wide range of adventure sports and tour activities.

If you are visiting Asia or thinking about taking a gap year in Tibet, a tour is an effective way to travel and meet new people. Sunrise International offer a 10 day tour of Tibet:

Itinerary

Day 1: Departure from Beijing to LHASA, the journey will take 48 hours by Direct-line Train.
Day 2: During the long time journey, you have opportunity to watch the five well-know stands: Qinghai Lake (Khökh nuur), The Kunlun Mountains, the Origins of Yangtze, Qiangtang Prairie and Nakqu-Lhasa Highland.
Day 3: Arrive at Lhasa railway station at 20:58
Day 4: Today you will visit both the Potala Palace first built in the 7th century, the unique style makes it the symbol of Tibet. Mural painting in Dalai Lama summer palace in Norbu Linkadepicting and the the ancient Jokhang Temple, constructed under the auspices of the Tang Princess Wengcheng, you'll have time to visit the oldest famous street named bustling Octagon Street afterwards.
Day 5: Today an 9-hours tour will bring us to the Yanmdrok lake which is one of the three-Heavenly-lake.
Day 6: Another 9-hour tour will bring us to the Linzhi Area. Linzhi area in Tibet is famous for its world deeplest Brahmaputra grand canyon and vertically physic.
Day 7: Landscape in Tibet
Day 8: Yanmdrok Lake which is one of the three-Heavenly-lake. During the journey, we will pass the Yalong river valley en route and visit Shiagatse on arrival.
Day 9: Visit Sa Shi Lun Bu Si, the new style temple in Tibet.
Day 10: Make the most of your free time in the morning, before flying to Beijing in the afternoon.

Testimonials

"There were so many memorable attractions but the most memorable for me, Deborah, was the city of Lhasa, Tibet. Lhasa was one of those places that cling to my memory as an authentic people in a very unique situation. The pictures of the people of Tibet and how they dress and the customs were exactly how they look and live daily 24/7 as we have seen throughout our studies of your country and it's people. All of the tour guides that you had lined up for us, with the exception of the guide that picked us up from the ship, Victoria, to take us to the train, were very good." (Freddie)

I want to thank you and everyone involved in organizing my Tibet trip. When I think back about it I can't quit thinking about how everything was so well organized. All my tour guides were so efficient. If I could see them now I would tip some of them more than they got, I feel bad about that because they worked hard. I had a great time in China and was treated to great hospitality and friendship. Anyway I'm getting a little long winded so I'll just say thanks again and I will definitely send people to you if they are going to China. (Don)