5-Day Lhasa and Yamdrok Holy Lake Private Tour

Five days that combined Lhasa's essentials with a day trip to Yamdrok, one of Tibet's three holy lakes. The Potala and Jokhang were profound, but cresting the pass to see Yamdrok's turquoise water at 4,441m took my breath away - literally, given the altitude. The extra days helped us acclimatise.

The perfect Lhasa tour with a scenic bonus. We saw the great monasteries and the Potala Palace at an unhurried pace, then drove out to the sacred Yamdrok Lake - the colour is unreal. Five days made the altitude manageable. Our guide handled the Tibet permits and shared deep cultural insight.

Lhasa plus the holy Yamdrok Lake over five private days was the ideal Tibet introduction. The city's temples and palaces, then that jaw-dropping turquoise lake high in the mountains. Spreading it across five days really helped with acclimatisation. Seamless permits and a wonderful guide.

Excellent balance of city and nature. The Lhasa sights are essential and the day trip to Yamdrok Holy Lake is the scenic highlight - the high pass views are spectacular. The altitude on the lake day is intense at over 4,400m, so the slower five-day pace is wise. Private guide was attentive and knowledgeable.