After arrival at the airport you will be picked up by our guide and transfer to your hotel in Lhasa. The drive from the airport to the hotel will take about two hours. Enjoy the view onto Yarlung Tsangpo - the major river in Tibet - and the snowcapped mountains. We will take a few breaks on the way so you can take pictures of holy shrines and of the lovely villages.

The rest of the afternoon is free to rest and for acclimatization. If you feel up to it, you can stroll up the Barkhor in the old town which is within walking distance from your hotel. This would be an exciting first glance into the spiritual side of Lhasa.

In the evening you will enjoy a welcome dinner with a Tibetan cuisine buffet, while you watch a Tibetan performance.