The Lhasa Express -11 days from £1980

Lhasa Express

The Lhasa Express -11 days from £1980 with Page & Moy
 
This once-in-a-lifetime trip takes you from Beijing, the bustling heart of modern China, to Lhasa in Tibet – a complete contrast. You’ll then take a spectacular train journey along the world’s highest and most spectacular railway line to Xining. Combining spectacular sights and incredible scenery, this is a holiday you’ll never forget.

For full details telephone Page & Moy on 0845 358 2639

Journey highlights
 - Visit both the winter and summer palaces of the Dalai Lama 
 - Journey across the ‘Rooftop of the World’ through remote and staggeringly beautiful Tibet 
 - Travel 750 miles, reaching an altitude of almost 17,000 feet on this spectacular journey

What’s included
 - Page & Moy Tour Manager and an English-speaking local guide 
 - Return flights to Beijing 
 - 7 nights hotel accommodation on a half board basis plus 2 nights full board on trains 
 - Hotel porterage

Included excursions
 - Beijing’s National Stadium 
 - Norbu Lingka 
 - Potala Palace & Sera Monastery 
 - Jokhang Temple & Barkhor Market 
 - Kumbum Monastery 
 - Terracotta Army 
 - Tour of Xian

Your Accommodation

BEIJING
Friendship Hotel (3/4-star), 2 nights half board.

LHASA
Tibet Hotel (4-star), 4 nights half board.

XIAN
Xian Hotel (4-star), 1 night half board.

Accommodation on the train is in 4 berth cabins which convert into your sleeping quarters.

Please note: During this tour you will travel to altitudes of almost 17,000ft which should not cause a problem. During the train journey you will travel in pressurised compartments and oxygen is available if necessary. If you suffer from heart or respiratory conditions or have any other concerns please consult your doctor.

Your Itinerary
DAYS 1 & 2 UK/Beijing
Depart on your scheduled flight to Beijing, arriving on Day 2. We will stay overnight in Beijing. During the afternoon, join our included tour of the National Stadium, more commonly known as the Bird’s Nest, built for the 2008 Olympics.

DAY 3 Lhasa
Following breakfast, transfer to the airport for our flight to Lhasa in Tibet, where we will stay for the next four nights. You are at leisure for the rest of the day, before an included dinner.

DAY 4 Lhasa
Join our included half day excursion this morning to Norbu Lingka, the Dalai Lama’s summer palace, built in the 1740s. Enjoy wandering around Lhasa this afternoon before sitting down to a traditional dinner accompanied by Tibetan folk music.

DAY 5 Lhasa
The Potala Palace, our destination this morning, is the former seat of Tibet’s government and was the winter residence of the Dalai Lama before his exile to India. During the afternoon, we will explore the Sera Monastery to the north of Lhasa, built in 1419.

DAY 6 Lhasa
Visit Tibet’s most holy shrine today, the 13th century Jokhang Temple, then the ancient Barkhor Market before returning to the hotel for dinner.

DAY 7 Rooftop of the World train
Board the high-altitude Rooftop of the World train in Lhasa for your spectacular journey to Xining. You will travel about 750 miles, reaching an altitude of almost 17,000 feet as you cross the Tangula Pass. This recently completed railway line is the first to link Tibet with the rest of China and is a magnificent feat of engineering.

DAY 8 Xining
Arrive in Xining and enjoy lunch in a local restaurant, then visit the Kumbum Monastery. This evening, join the overnight train for the journey to Xian.

DAY 9 Xian
Enjoy breakfast on the train, before your mid-morning arrival in Xian, where you will stay overnight. This afternoon we include a visit to the incredible Terracotta Army of the first Qin emperor, interred in 200 BC. This evening, enjoy a Tang Dynasty dinner and show.

DAY 10 Xian & Beijing
This morning, we discover the sights of Xian, including the old city walls, the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and the Bell Tower. After lunch, return to Beijing by air for an overnight stay.

DAY 11 Beijing/UK
Transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK.

Dates, Prices & Departure
holiday ref:EPLLE
13/04/2010  £1980  
04/05/2010  £1980  
07/09/2010  £2040  

Deposit £150 per person
Prices are per person based on the shared occupancy of twin or double rooms with private facilities.

Surcharges
The price of fuel has risen dramatically over the past months in line with oil prices. As a result many airlines and cruise lines have imposed additional fuel charges. In common with other businesses our prices now include an additional charge for all new bookings which has been introduced to cover these costs.

Supplements
Single rooms £259
Upgrade to 2 bed cabin £190
Holiday Insurance

Travel Information
Flights are by scheduled services of Air China
Departing London Heathrow 2025h
Return arrival 1745h
Regional connecting flights to London also available.

For full details telephone Page & Moy on 0845 358 2639