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Jeep tours

Jeep tours are a popular way of getting around Tibet or to the Nepal border. In Lhasa, there are many travel agencies that can organise your jeep tour. You just need to tell them what you want to visit and they will sort out all necessary paperwork and provide you with a 4WD, driver and guide.

However, be very precise with your itinerary. Tell the travel agency about every monastery and lake you wish to visit and have them writing it down on the itinerary in order to avoid problems afterwards.

After reading a lot of good reviews on the internet about the FIT at Banok Shol Hotel, we went with this travel agency for individual travellers. It is located on the innercourt (left side) of the Banok Shol Hotel in Lhasa. We only made one mistake and this was to have them book and pay our hotels as well. I wanted good hotels with private bathroom and was afraid that if they were not booked in advance, there might be no room. I found out afterwards, that the agency did not have booked the hotels in advance. Our guide looked for a free room when we arrived at the place. I'm sure I paid too much. So better don't pay in advance, find your own hotel when you arrive at your location.

Mode: AROUND

Type: Car/Motor Home

Airport shuttle bus

The airport shuttle bus can be found right outside the airport's arrival terminal. A one-way ticket costs 25 Yuan (to be paid on the bus) and the ride will take about 1 to 1.5 hours to Lhasa.

The bus station in Lhasa is one block from the Potala Palace. From there you will need to take a taxi to your accomodation. Be aware, although the taxi will only cost 10 Yuan, taxi drivers at the bus station will try to ask more. Don't pay more than 10 Yuan.

Mode: AROUND

Type: Bus