3 days

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About this activity

DAY 1: REBKONG

8:30am - Pick up in your hotel in Xining

9:00am - In the morning, drive 3 hours (122km) to Rebkong, a lively Tibetan town known for its monastery

12:30pm - Eat lunch in town including some freshly made yak yoghurt

1:00pm - Explore the back alleys of Longwu Monastery, Qinghai’s largest monastery, to find out what life as a monk is really like. Explore the origins of Tibetan Thangka art as many of the Thangka across Tibet are produced in this monastery.

4:00pm - Drive 14km south of Rebkong to an authentic homestay set against a incredible backdrop of red rock canyons. This will be our cozy home for the next 2 nights.

5:00 pm - Settle into Tibetan homestay

DAY 2: VILLAGE LIFE IN THE TIBETAN COUNTRYSIDE

8:30am - Eat breakfast at Tibetan homestay

9:00am - Spend the morning learning about Tibetan village life and walking by Buddhist meditation caves

1:00pm- Authentic Tibetan lunch with our homestay hosts

1:30pm - Spend the afternoon soaking in a natural hot springs pool in the Tibetan countryside

6:00pm - Dinner in our homestay

7:30pm- Rest and enjoy the peace and quiet

DAY 3: DAY HIKE AND RETURN TO XINING

8:00am - Eat breakfast at homestay

8:30am - Drive to see Gartse Monastery, a small village monastery near the homestay

10:00am- 2.5 hour hike to Lagha Mountain. Here we will summit a peak filled with prayer flags to get a great view of the village below.

1:00pm- Last lunch in Rebkong

2:00pm- Drive 3 hours back to Xining

5:00pm - Finish the tour in Xining, drop off at your hotel or apartment.

Included

2 nights accommodation in Tibetan homestay
Afternoon tea
Bottled water
All meals from lunch on Day one to lunch on Day 3
All activities
Driver/guide
Local guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transport by private vehicle
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Coffee and/or Tea

Not included

Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Gratuities for driver and guide(recommended)
Visa and passport costs
Flights or trains to and from Xining
Each traveler is required to buy their travel insurance. We recommend World Nomads.

Additional

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Not wheelchair accessible
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers