Private 8-Day Tibet Mt Everest Base Camp Tour, Lhasa

About this activity

This 8 days tour offers a deep exploration for the Himalayan ranges, it brings you not only through the historical places and operating monasteries like Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Tashilunpo Monastery, etc; but also lines of breath-taking natural sceneries, such as turquoise water Lake Yamdrok, mighty Nyenchen Kangsar glacier and splendid Mt. Everest Base Camp.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 days
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–9
Guide: English
Operated by: WindhorseTour (Chengdu)

Ages: Adults (8–70 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Portable oxygen inhalers (7-14L) and Tibetan Hongjingtian medicine for high-altitude sickness
Included: Domestic travel accident insurance.
Included: Vehicle and guide's entry fee to Everest Base Camp.
Included: 1 night dorm bed stay at EBC tent/Rongbuk monastery guesthouse.
Included: Breakfast
Included: Local Tibetan guide fluent in English that is certified by the state tourism build.
Included: All required Tibet permits and travel documents per this itinerary.
Included: Bottled drinking water provided per person daily.
Included: 6 nights private twin/double sharing room at 4 star hotels, daily breakfast included.
Included: Private transfer via A/C tourist vehicle with licensed driver, 5-seat 4WD car to 29-seat coach.

Not included

Not included: Single room supplement fee if requests a single room alone at the hotels.
Not included: All lunches, dinners and breakfast at EBC.
Not included: Air/train tickets into and out of Lhasa.
Not included: Tips to the guide and driver, tip as you wish.

Itinerary

Day 1 · Lhasa (3,650m) arrival

Lhasa

Passing by

Lhasa airport or train station pick-up and then transfer to the hotel in the downtown area.

Overnight at Lhasa Thangka Hotel or similar, a 4-star hotel

Day 2 · Lhasa city sightseeing - Walking Tour

Potala Palace

1 h 30 min Admission not included

Potala Palace is the worldwide known cardinal landmark of Tibet, it is renowned as residence of the Dalai Lama lineages (Avalokiteshvara). The massive structure itself contains a small world within it. It's the focal points of pilgrims from the entire Tibetan world.
Jokhang Temple

one hour Admission not included

Jokhang temple is the most sacred shrine in Tibet which was built in the 7th century and located at the heart of old town in Lhasa, multitudinous pilgrims are circumambulating and prostrating in their strong faith.
Barkhor Street

40 min

The 1,300-year-old circumambulation around the Jokhang Temple called Barkhor street, it is a good place to purchase souvenirs.

Overnight at Lhasa Thangka Hotel or similar, a 4-star hotel

Day 3 · Lhasa outskirt sightseeing - Travel by Taxi if less than 6 people

Drepung Monastery (Zhebang Si)

2 hours Admission not included

Drepung monastery was the seat of the Government prior to Potala Palace, it was once the world's largest monastery in the history with 7,700 monks hailed from different monasteries all over Tibet.
Sera Monastery

2 hours Admission not included

Sera monastery is famous for its Buddhism philosophical debate practice, the clapping sound and aggressive expression of the monks are well worth to see, monks' debate is not available on Sundays.
Norbulingka (Precious Stone Garden)

1 h 30 min Admission not included

Norbulingka is the summer palace of Dalai Lama, it is crowded with picnickers and traditional activities during the Shoton (Yogurt) Festival.

Overnight at Lhasa Thangka Hotel or similar, a 4-star hotel

Day 4 · Lhasa - Shigatse (3,890m), 8 hours' drive

Yamdrok Yumtso Lake

30 min Admission not included

Morning drive up to Kampala pass (4794m), you will have a glimpse of Yamdrok-Tso and spectacular views of Holy Mount Nyenchen Khangsar in the distance. The turquoise-coloured Lake Yamdrok Yutso is one of the three holy lakes in Tibet. Later, descend to the lakeside for a closer view of the lake.
Karo La Glacier

30 min Admission not included

Continue driving to see the amazing spectacle of Mt. Nyenchen Khangsar glacier from Karo la pass. Then stop at Simila pass to see the Manla reservoir. Then proceed to Gyantse.
Palkhor Monastery and Kumbum Stupa

1 h 30 min Admission not included

Your last site today is the famous stupa - Gyantse Kumbum, one of the most stunning architectural wonders in Tibet, before reaching Shigatse via the Friendship southern Hwy.

Overnight at Shigatse Gesar Hotel, a 4-star hotel

Day 5 · Shigatse - EBC (5,000m), 8-9 hours' drive

Mount Everest Base Camp

1 h 30 min Admission not included

Drive cross over the Gyatsola pass (5,200m) and Gawula pass (5,250m), at the top of the Gawula you will see the spectacular Himalayan Ranges and its glorious peaks viz Mt. Makalu (8,463m), Mt. Lhotse (8,516m), Mt. Everest (8,844m), Mt. Cho Oyu (8,201m) and Mt. Shishapama (8,020m) from left to right. Clim down through numbers of switchback bends lead to the dry valley of Tashi Zom and then to today's highlight - Everest Base Camp. Enjoy the splendid sunset.

Overnight at EBC tent guesthouse, twin with public bathroom

Day 6 · EBC - Shigatse, 8-9 hours' drive

Rongbuk Monastery

30 min Admission not included

Get up early to see the sunrise. Then visit Rongbuk, which is the highest monastery in Tibet and consist both monks and nuns. Later drive back to Shigatse.

Overnight at Shigatse Gesar Hotel, a 4 star hotel

Day 7 · Shigatse - Lhasa, 5 hours' drive

Tashilunpo Monastery

2 hours Admission not included

Morning visit Tashilhunpo Monastery in Shigatse, one of the main Gelugpa monasteries in Tibet, it's the seat to the Panchen Lama, the second most important spiritual leader of Tibet. You will see this massive monastery's chapels and its ancient artifacts. If you like hiking, then the kora around the Tashilhunpo monastery (optional, about 2 hours) should not be missed, as it provides the amazing views of Shigatse and the surrounding countryside. Then drive back to Lhasa along the northern friendship way.

Overnight at Lhasa Thangka Hotel or similar, a 4-star hotel

Day 8 · Lhasa departure

Lhasa Railway Station

Passing by

Lhasa airport or train station drop-off for departure.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Lhasa Airport
Thangka Hotel
Gesar Hotel

The guide will hold your name sign at the exit of Lhasa airport or train station.

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Book at least 25 days in advance so tour operator may obtain your Tibet Permit. The original permits will be expressed to the hotel address/delivery address in one city of China if take a flight to Lhasa; and the scanned copies will be sent via email if take the train to Lhasa
Travelers' passport and China visa photocopies are required to provide at the time of booking
If your China visa is not an 'L' tourist visa, then the supplementary letters/document from your sponsored organization is required as well, please contact the local operator for more details
If you enter Tibet from Kathmandu, you have to get your GROUP VISA in the Chinese embassy of Kathmandu, as the individual visa is invalid. We will help you to obtain your group China visa in Kathmandu, please just send us your passport copies, you will also need to prepare a passport photo in advance. Our local representative will collect your original passport upon your arrival at Kathmandu, please kindly note that the Group Visa application requires a minimum of 3 working days to obtain.
As the average altitude of this tour is over 11,975 feet (3,600 meters), it's common for everyone to have some symptoms of the high altitude. We encourage the travelers to discuss the trip with the doctors prior to travel