Hi SarahS,
Sorry for the delay in coming back to you, this is a brand new tour so I wanted to speak with the Product Manager about these questions so....
The approximate times (these are local times and based on current airline schedules and can change):
UK departure 21.20
Shanghai arrive 15.50+1
Shanghai depart 12.30
UK arrive 18.40
You do travel by coach in Tibet and I have been advised of the following....
Day14 - From Lhasa airport to city: transfer 45miles/ 1.5hrs
Day17 – Lhasa to Yamdrok lake: 75miles/2.5hrs
Yamdrok lake to Gyangtze: 95 miles/3.5hrs
Day18 - Gyangtze/Lhasa: 175 miles/5.5hrs
Day20 - From Lhasa city to Lhasa airport: transfer 45miles/ 1.5hrs
On these journeys regular stops for photos, areas of interest and comfort breaks have been planned.
I've seen a couple of pictures of the type of coach used and they seem on par with coaches used here in the west.
Kindest regards,
Julia