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Lhasa
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2-8
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Private car
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English
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Flexible itinerary
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No shopping
Overview
Start on an unforgettable tour in Tibet with our 8-day Lhasa Yamdroksto Shigatse EBC Group Tour. Going with us towards the iconic Everest Base Camp for an inspiring meeting with the world’s highest peak, Mount Everest (8,848m). The tour promises more than just a journey – it’s a symphony of emotions, an expedition that takes you from the holiest city, Lhasa, to the gateway of the Himalaya, passing through glaciers, lakes, and farmland, villages, and onward to the heights of 5,200m at Everest Base Camp. Join us on this amazing expedition, where the pulse of Tibetan culture harmonizes with architectural wonders, ancient treasures, and the marvels of nature.
Highlights
- Witness the lively monk debates at Sera Monastery, a unique Buddhist philosophical ritual.
- Explore the majestic Potala Palace, the former winter home of the Dalai Lamas.
- Experience local life through pilgrim kora, park dancing, and sweet tea in Tibetan teahouses.
- Visit a Tibetan farmhouse family by the stunning turquoise waters of Yamdrok Lake.
- Gaze upon five world-famous 8,000-meter Himalayan peaks from Gyawula Pass.
- Stand at Everest Base Camp and watch the sunset paint the world's highest peak gold.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Lhasa. 3650m. 70kms/1hr Driving.
Day 3: Lhasa City Sightseeing. The Drepung Monastery, the Sera Monastery, and the monks’ debate activities.
Day 3: Lhasa City Sightseeing. The Potala Palace, local Tibetan folk activities, the Jokhang Temple, and Barkor Street.
Day 4: Lhasa – Yamdrotso Lake - Gyantse - Shigatse. 3650-5030-3600m. 360kms/8hrs Driving. Yamdrok Yumco Lake, Karola Glacier, and Gyantse Bally farm land.
Day 5: Shigatse - Tingri - Everest Base Camp. 3600-4300-5200 m. 340kms/8hrs Driving.
Day 6: Mt. Everest - Shigatse. 5200-4300-3600m. 360kms/8hrs Driving.
Day 7: Shigatse - Lhasa. 3650m. 280kms/5hrs Driving.Tashilhunpo Monastery. Yarlung Zangbo River.
Day 8: Lhasa Departure.
Upon your arrival, our friendly guide and driver will warmly welcome you at the airport, presenting you with a traditional Tibetan white scarf called "Khata."
With just a one-hour drive on the expressway (70 kilometers), the driver will take you to a comfortable hotel in downtown Lhasa. After checking in at the hotel, take the time to rest and acclimatize to the altitude (3,650 meters), ensuring a good and healthy start to your journey on the plateau.
Meal: None.
Hotel: Gang-Gyan Hotel Lhasa or similar
You will explore two distinctive Monastery in Lhasa, Drepung and Sera, both offering a unique insight into Tibetan Buddhism. You will visit the Buddhist halls, Buddhist colleges, and the monks' kitchen, witnessing how they engage in special debates to study Buddhist teachings.
Sera Monastery is renowned for its lively Buddhist debates, showcasing the essence of Tibetan Buddhism. Monks employ exaggerated body language, engaging in dance-like discussions about Buddhist philosophy, demonstrating their knowledge in a spirited manner.
In the evening, the guide will accompany the group to a traditional Tibetan restaurant for a welcome dinner, marking the beginning of your journey in Tibet.
Meal: Breakfast/Welcome Dinner
Hotel: Gang-Gyan Hotel Lhasa or similar
Let's explore the treasures of Lhasa, the Potala Palace, the former residence of the Dalai Lama, and acclaimed as the world's highest palace. The Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Street, the Center of Tibetan faith, are both designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
The Potala Palace, towering majestically over the red hills in the center of Lhasa, was once the religious and political center of Tibet. As you climb the 365 steps to the main building, you'll explore the Dalai Lama's former political hall, the prayer halls, and the tomb stupa. Here, you'll encounter remarkable murals and exquisite Buddha statues, showcasing the accumulated wealth and treasures of ancient Tibet.
The Jokhang Temple, revered for housing the 12-year-old statue of Shakyamuni, is considered the holiest site in Tibet and a lifelong pilgrimage destination for Tibetans. You can join the pilgrims to walk in Barkor Street and experience the soul of the city. The guide will also accompany you to a local Tibetan teahouse, offering insight into the social culture.
Meal: Breakfast/Tea Break
Hotel: Gang-Gyan Hotel Lhasa or similar
Drive for approximately 7 to 8 hours (340 kilometers) to reach Shigatse. Along the way, you will visit two breathtaking natural landscapes – Yamdrok Lake and the Karola Glacier. You will enjoy a scenic 20-kilometer drive following the disappearing shoreline of the Lake. We will stop at a village by the lake, where you can walk into the homes of lakeside farmers, explore their households, and indulge in a delightful farmhouse lunch.
After lunch, drive for approximately 1 hour to visit one of Tibet's most beautiful glaciers – the Karola Glacier. The enormous glacier tongue extends to the roadside, resembling a frozen waterfall hanging over the road and above your head.
Following the Karola Glacier, we will pass by Lake Manla and the ancient town of Gyantse, proceed to Shigatse, the second-largest city in Tibet.
Meal: Breakfast/Farmhouse Lunch
Hotel: Shiga-Yangcha Hotel Shigatse or similar
After breakfast, begin a 6.5-hour drive (330 km) to Everest Base Camp. En route, enjoy mountain viewpoints including Dingri Viewpoint and Gawula Pass, where the Himalayas rise above clouds. Arrive at the north face base camp before sunset to witness Everest standing like a giant golden pyramid. Overnight near Base Camp.
Departing from Shigatse, you'll be accompanied by rural farmland and villages. Approximately 4 hours into the journey, you'll approach Dingri County, where you'll have your first view of Everest from the Dingri Viewpoint. Upon entering the Everest scenic area, you'll be treated to breathtaking panoramic views of the Himalayan range from Gawula Pass. The 7000 to 8000-meter peaks of the Himalayas stand proudly above the sea of clouds, creating a majestic and awe-inspiring spectacle.
Next, you'll proceed on the dedicated road leading to Everest, with the mountain growing larger and closer until you reach the northern face base camp. From the base camp, Everest appears like a colossal pyramid standing before you. We will strive to arrive at Everest Base Camp before sunset, allowing you the opportunity to witness the magnificent natural phenomenon of the sunset casting golden hues upon the mountain.
(During the winter season, when the Everest Base Camp tented lodges are closed, we will relocate accommodations to the nearest village to Everest, Basong Village.)
Meal: Breakfast
Hotel: Rongpuk Guest House (Dorm bed)
Taking a stroll near the base camp to savor the beautiful moments of the early morning. After breakfast, the guide will take you to visit Rongbuk Monastery, the world's highest-altitude monastery, famous for being the location where the sea waves engulfed the last piece of land in the movie "2012." It is also an excellent vantage point for capturing the natural and cultural landscapes of Mount Everest.
After leaving Everest, we will drive you to the Xilin View point to admire the breathtaking views of the eastern slope of Everest, and Mt. Lhotse, and pass through the ancient town of Sakya before returning to Shigatse.
Upon arriving in Shigatse in the evening, the guide will invite you to share a traditional Tibetan dinner, celebrating the successful completion of the Everest journey. You will have the opportunity to taste local traditional delicacies while enjoying the distinctive folk songs and dances of Shigatse.
Meal: Dinner with Song and Dance Performance
Hotel: Shiga-Yangcha Hotel Shigatse or similar
On the last morning of your return journey from Everest to Lhasa, you will visit the largest monastery in western Tibet, Tashilhunpo Monastery. It has been the seat of Panchen Lamas and is known for its grand scale and magnificent architecture. It houses the world's largest gilded bronze statue, stupas of the Panchen Lamas, and exquisite Buddhist murals.
After the visit to Tashilhunpo Monastery, we will travel back to Lhasa along the Yarlung Tsangpo River Valley. (Depending on the circumstances, We may arrange for guests to return to Lhasa by train.)
Meal: Breakfast
Hotel: Gang-Gyan Hotel Lhasa or similar
Your Tibet journey officially concludes today, and We will accompany you to the airport/train station. We appreciate to spend this wonderful time with us in Tibet. Wishing you a safe journey ahead!
Cost
Fee Included
- Tibet Travel Permit application service and mailing service within China
- Entrance tickets to listed attractions and activities, Mt. Everest Environmental Vehicle Cost
- Accommodation in star hotels and local guesthouses with breakfast throughout the journey
- Transportation in a comfortable tourist vehicle with attentive and reliable driver service
- Excellent Tibetan English-speaking guide
- Farm house lunch, welcome dinner,farewell dinner
- Travel accident insurance and High altitude sickness insurance
- On-board medical oxygen supply for travel in high-altitude areas
- Exquisite Tibetan gifts and travel map
- Shuttle service between Airport/Train station and Lhasa City
Fee Excluded
- International and domestic Transportation to and from Tibet
- Single room supplement for solo travelers who require single room
- Some Meal expenses not included in the Tour (the guide will assist in arranging and recommending meals; you are responsible for the cost)
Tour Notice
- Before applying for the Tibet Travel Permit, please ensure that your passport has a validity period of at least 6 months.
- When entering Tibet from Kathmandu, China visa needs to be processed in Kathmandu. Please do not apply in your home country in advance. If tourists previously had a long-term valid Chinese visa, it will be replaced with a 30-day valid group tourist visa when applying in Kathmandu.
- Only Chinese Yuan is accepted in Tibet. If you need Chinese Yuan, you can exchange it with US dollars locally or withdraw cash from ATMs.
- Maintain good health before entering Tibet and avoid catching a cold.
- When traveling on transportation to Tibet, both the airport and train station will check the Tibet Travel Permit. Please keep this official document safe and avoid writing or drawing on it.
- Before traveling to Tibet, please confirm that you have received the Tibet Travel Permit and check and verify your personal information.
- People with serious hypertension, heart disease, asthma, pregnant women, etc., are not recommended to travel to Tibet.
- If worried about altitude sickness after entering Tibet, you can take a moderate amount of Rhodiola oral liquid or capsules before entering.
- During the Tibet tour, you are required to travel with the group throughout the journey and cannot leave the group activities at will.
- Pack vitamins and regular medications in your luggage.
- When traveling at high altitudes, drink plenty of water, engage in slow-paced activities, and consume fruits and vitamin supplements.
- Avoid smoking and drinking alcohol when you are new to high altitudes.
FAQs
You can book through the official website or send an email. WhatsApp us if you need a quicker response. Please confirm your information and any special requirements during your booking.
Foreigners (including overseas Chinese) need to provide information to the Tibet Tourism Bureau to apply for “ Tibet Travel Permission”. You need to provide documents according to our guidance.
- If you are coming to China for tourism purposes with “L” Chinese tourist visa, you need to provide clear and complete passport page images and Chinese visa images.
- If you are working, studying, residing in China, or visiting China for business, in addition to your passport and visa images, you also need to provide a certificate from your Chinese company or school.
- If you plan to enter Tibet directly from Nepal, you need to personally visit the Chinese Embassy in Kathmandu to apply for a Chinese visa(Single Entry 30 days). Please go to our local office in Kathmandu at least 3 working days in advance. We will arrange all the procedures for your Chinese visa application. If you previously had a Chinese visa, your existing visa will be revoked upon obtaining the new visa. In addition to the visa fee charged by the embassy, you are required to pay an additional $20 service fee for visa processing.
The entire procedure is fully serviced; you simply provide the documents to our travel agency. The deadline for submitting the application is 10 working days before the tour departure. If you want to go to Mt.Kailash, you need to send the documents to us 15-20 working days in advance.
Once all approval procedures are completed, we will send the Tibet Travel Permission to your designated address via email or mail (within China only). When boarding the train/flight, the staff at the port will check your Tibet Travel Permission. Please ensure its proper safekeeping.
Our services include shuttle transfers between Lhasa Airport or train station to downtown in Lhasa. Upon your arrival , our airport service coordinator will arrange for your transfer from the airport or train station to your hotel in the city. Similarly, when you depart from Lhasa, your airport drop-off service will be pre-arranged.
As the arrival times of tourists vary, we have specified several time slots for your service. When booking your flight, please try to choose a flight that arrives in Lhasa around the scheduled shuttle service times to avoid extended waiting times at the airport. if the number of arriving tourists is less than 3 at the same time, we may use public transport to take you from the airport to the city.
Airport to Lhasa covers a distance of 70 kilometers and takes approximately 60 minutes.
Arrival in Lhasa by train, we will pick you up according to your arrival time with no waiting required.
For arrivals at non-scheduled times, additional charges may apply for the airport shuttle service. Require if you need.
Yes, you need to bring your passport during the tour. After you book your tour, please provide passport’s profile page. We will book hotels, tickets, and insurance by following our privacy policies.
Most meals are included as outlined in the itinerary. If you have any special dietary requirements or allergies, please inform us in advance so we can make appropriate arrangements with our local hosts.
We’ll be visiting Tibetan-influenced areas where local customs should be respected. Always ask for permission before photographing people, and we warmly encourage you to join in the bonfire festivities—it’s a wonderful opportunity to connect with Tibetan culture and fellow travelers.
Yes. Every visitor to Tibet may experience varying degrees of symptoms related to high-altitude sickness. This is because the body undergoes an adaptation process when transitioning from lower altitudes to higher. The majority of tourists adjust quickly with proper rest upon reaching Lhasa. However, to alleviate any concerns and to provide assistance in case of unexpected health issues, we are here to support you to the best of our ability.
Medical Oxygen Tanks Equipped with the Vehicle
When traveling to higher altitudes such as Everest, we equip the vehicle with medical oxygen cylinders. If you continuously feel uncomfortable during the journey, you can use the medical oxygen provided for the entire group, ensuring a supply of oxygen for several hours.
Insurance for High-altitude Sickness Assistance
In addition to providing accident insurance, we have specifically supplemented your coverage with high-altitude sickness. In case you experience high-altitude sickness and require emergency medical assistance during the trip, this service can be utilized to alleviate the financial burden associated with seeking medical attention in a foreign country.
Yes, you can customise your trip by contacting us directly.
The tour operator also reserves the right to adjust the itinerary due to traffic, weather, holidays, or other unforeseen circumstances.
The booking information will be sent to your email. We will contact you before departure. Please ensure your phone is reachable.
For this trip, you may cancel and receive a full refund up to 30 days before departure. After that period, cancellations are non-refundable, but you may transfer your spot to another person. In the rare event that we must cancel due to organizer issues or force majeure, a full refund will be provided.
Please check FAQs for the details. If you have any questions, please contact us directly.