8 Days Tibet Discovery Tour from Lhasa to Mount Everest Base Camp
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8 Days Tibet Discovery Tour from Lhasa to Mount Everest Base Camp
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Trip Style: Private Tour (flexible travel dates & numbers of travelers)
Tour Code: AOT-TTB-008
Travel Route: Lhasa - Gyantse - Shigatse - Mt. Everest - Lhasa
Features: History, Culture, Pandas, Religious Sites, Holy Mountains
Price: Request
(Based on a private tour for two people. Price varies depending on program, travel date, number of people.)
Free Enquiry! You don’t need to pay for the reservation.
It is just ONE LIFE. How about making a life-time trip to the Roof of the World to explore the holy palaces, Buddhist temples and sacred mountains? The most classic itinerary is the 8-day Lhasa to Everest Base Camp Tibet tour.
This 8 days Tibet tour starts from Lhasa where you will visit Potala Palace (the Winter Palace of Dalai Lamas built on the Red Mountain), Jokhang Temple (the most sacred monastery in Tibet), Barkhor Street, Sera Monastery (a holy place to see debate) and Dadong Village (local Tibetan family visit). And on the way to Gyantse, you will indulge in the beautiful scenery of Yamdrok Lake which is a sacred lake of purely turquoise color water and enjoy Karola Glacier at the same time. Later, you will move to Mount Everest - the best highlight for a Tibet tour, and stay overnight at Everest Base Camp (5200m) and unveils the grandeur of mighty Himalaya and Tibetan culture in an exhilarating adventure. It will give you all the discovery about a Tibet tour and the unique experiences can inspire you for an entire lifetime. Go and explore with Asia Odyssey Travel with local office in Lhasa - local cheap price is guaranteed!
You Can Experience “Must-see & Must-do” with This Tour
Highlight 1: Get close to the the highest point on the Earth’s Surface - Mount Everest, at 8848 meters, and marvel at its grandness and holiness and you can stay overnight at the EBC Base Camp
Highlight 2: Catch the breathtaking view of the Yamdrok Lake, one of the Great Three Holy Lakes in Tibet and also enjoy the magnificent white glacier framed by colorful prayer flags and high mountains
Highlight 3: Reach the Roof of the World and pay a holy visit to the Potala Palace comprising the White and Red Palaces built on the Red Mountain and see local Tibetan Buddhists making a pilgrimage in front of the Jokhang Monastery
Highlight 4: Travel outside of Lhasa city to one of the “great three” Gelug university monasteries of Tibet - Sera Monastery to explore exceptional Buddhist religious complex and see the famous debate among monks on the Buddhist doctrines
Itinerary at a Glance
🚩Lhasa (4 Days)
Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street, Dadong Village, Sera Monastery
🚩Shannan & Gyantse (1 Day)
Yamdrok Lake, Karola Glacier
🚩Shigatse (1 Day)
Tashilumpo Monastery
🚩Mount Everest (2 Days)
Rongbuk Monastery, Everest Base Camp, Gyawu La Pass
Itinerary Day by Day
Day 1 Lhasa Arrival | Pick-up Service & Hotel Check-in
Tashi Delek! Welcome to Lhasa, the capital of the Tibet Autonomous Region! Upon your arrival at the airport in Lhasa, the tour guide and driver will meet you at the exit, and then escort you to the hotel in downtown Lhasa (100km, about 1.5 hours’ drive) . You can have a good rest to get used to the altitude (3,650m) in your hotel and get ready to explore Lhasa with your guide the next day.
Arrival Ideas:
Lhasa is located in the southern part of the Tibetan Plateau and southwestern China. Traveling to Tibet is convenient by air, railway, or road. There are five airports in Tibet, with Lhasa Gonggar Airport being the most popular for flights from Chengdu (which is also popular), Chongqing, Xian, Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Kunming, Xining, Shangri-La, and other cities. One international airline even connects Lhasa and Kathmandu. Moreover, travelers can take the train to Lhasa from Xining (21 hours, the starting point of the Qinghai-Tibet Railway), Lanzhou (24.5 hours), Chongqing (35.5 hours), Chengdu (36.5 hours), Xian (31 hours), Beijing (40.5 hours), Shanghai (47 hours), Guangzhou (52.5 hours), Shigatse (2.5 hours), Nyingzhi (4 hours), and other cities.
Kind Reminds:
1.It is good to avoid altitude sickness by slowing down, keeping warm, drinking water frequently, avoiding showers for the first one or two days, taking it easy, and sleeping well.2.You should always follow your doctor's advice regarding altitude based on your health condition.3.Be sure to let your guide or the hotel staff know whenever you feel unwell or need help. The people there are always willing to help and are good at dealing with altitude sickness.
🍴Dining: None
🏛️Accommodation: Hotel in Lhasa
Day 2 Lhasa City Tour (B, D) | Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street, Tibetan-style Featured Dinner
Day 3 Lhasa Surrounding Tour (B) | Dadong Village, Sera Monastery
Day 4 Lhasa - Gyantse - Shigatse (B) | Yamdrok Lake, Karola Glacier
Day 5 Shigatse - Mt. Everest (B) | Mount Everest, Rongbuk Monastery, EBC Hot Pot Dinner
Day 6 Mt. Everest - Shigatse (B) | The Sunrise over the Mount Everest, Tashilumpo Monastery
Day 7 Shigatse to Lhasa (B) | Drive back to Lhasa
Day 8 Lhasa Departure (B) | Hotel Check-out and Airport See-off
Price: What’s Included & What’s Excluded
The above price is based on a private tour for 2 people. Price varies depending on travel date, group size, hotel class, program in your itinerary and possible fluctuation of currency exchange rate.
What’s Included?
✔️Professional licensed English-speaking local guide
✔️Private Vehicle: Experienced drivers & air-conditioned vehicles
✔️Hotel accommodation with breakfasts (3-star standard)
✔️Meals: Breakfasts plus featured meals - Tibetan welcome banquet in Lhasa & The world’s highest altitude hot pot experience at EBC (if you take the tour to EBC).
✔️Admission tickets, activities listed in the itinerary
✔️Tibet Permits: Tibet Entry Permit, Alien Travel Permit, Border Pass, etc.
✔️Pick up and Drop off Service: The pick up and drop off service are free from 7:00am to 22:00pm on the pick up and drop off date.
✔️Oxygen and Water: A container of Oxygen per person for emergency use; 2 bottles of drinking water per person per day (300ml); 4L Medical oxygen cylinder with car
✔️Our service from tour planning, handling, operational and finishing your trip
What’s Excluded?
❌International airfares
❌Entry visa fees
❌Personal expenses
❌Single room supplement
❌Recommended optional activities
❌Arrival/departure flights or train on the first and last day
❌Tips or gratuities for guides and drivers
Important Trip Notes for Booking a Private Tibet Tour
Do I need to get a Tibet permit to visit Tibet? How long does it take to obtain?
All foreign travelers are required to obtain a Tibet Travel Permit to visit Tibet. The permit can only be applied for through a registered travel agency in Tibet (we are local based Tibet travel agency with office setting in Lhasa) and is required to purchase flight or train tickets to Tibet. The permit is necessary to enter Tibet and visit certain areas within the region, including Lhasa and Mount Everest Base Camp. Travelers should plan ahead and allow sufficient time for the permit application process, as it can take one to two weeks to obtain the necessary permits.
All foreign travelers are advised to make their bookings at least one week in advance and send the necessary documents to us for obtaining the permits. However, if you plan to visit Mount Kailash, it is recommended to book at least two weeks in advance, as it may take longer to obtain the necessary permits.
How do I book a private Tibet tour?
It is very simple to book a private Tibet tour. Select the tour you are interested, and click “Make an Enquiry for Free”. Tell us your demands and likes while submitting the form. During this process, you don’t need to pay immediately. After sending us your requirements, one of our professional travel experts will get back to you within 0.5 to 24 hours. When all the information have confirmed, then you make the deposit. Please feel free to contact the travel expert directly if you have any questions prior to booking.
Combine Your Tibet Tour with Other Destinations in China
The above itinerary is the sample one that most travelers would go like that. The tour can be customized based on your likes, interests and budget. At the same time, if you want to extend this tour, just tell us your favored destinations and things to do. Our professional travel experts will redesign the trip totally for you at the best price.
Transportation
In a private tour, it means you will transfer to the tourist attractions in one city by private vehicle. The private car we selected is spacious, comfortable and air-conditioned. And the driver we use are very experienced. As for traveling between two destinations, we use domestic flights (economy seat) or high speed trains (second class seat, usually less than 6 hours). The local guides and drivers will pick you up at the airport/train stations, and escort you to the hotel.
Meals
“B” stands for breakfast. You will have it at your hotel in the morning.
“L” stands for lunch. The restaurants we will arrange for you are all designated tourist restaurants approved by local tourist administration bureau. All are in good sanitary conditions. Your guide will assist you with ordering the dishes.
“D” means dinner. All dinners are excluded in the itinerary. You have the chance to taste some authentic Chinese food and local snacks.
If you have special dietary requirements (vegetarian, halal, kosher, Indian, or gluten-free), please let us know before your booking. We will try our best to take care of you.
Accommodation & Hotel Condition for Your Tibet Tour
Have a good sleep everyday is very important during your China tour. In a private tour, you can decide on your own which hotel class you want - luxury 5 star, comfortable 4-star or economic 3-star.
All the hotels in each destination we selected are at good location, close to commercial street or tourist attractions. And, all the hotels we use have a business relationship for many years and they have windows, air-conditioners, hot water, showers, wifi... (except for basic accommodation condition when travel to Mount Everest) to ensure you luxury and comfortable sleep experience. The staff can speak English and they will provide you the high quality service. If you have any requirements, you can ask them to help.
