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8 Days Lhasa to Mt. Everest (EBC in Tibet) Join-in Group Tour with 4-star Hotel

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Duration

8 days

Group Size

1 to 12 people

Ages

12 - 80 yrs

Languages

English

Tour Overview

This 8-day Lhasa to Everest Base Camp tour with 4 stars hotel is one of the classic itineraries in Tibet. In this tour, you will not only visit the famous attractions in Lhasa and Shigatse, like Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street, Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery, Tashilhunpo Monastery, etc, but also witness the the world highest mountain - Mt.Everest from the Everest Base Camp at 5200 meters above the sea level.

Additional information

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

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What's included

Tent guesthouse at Rongbuk Monastery or Everest Base Camp (EBC)

Local Tibetan tour guide

Breakfast: 6

All site entrance tickets fee and sightseeing bus to EBC

All necessary travel permits for Tibet

6 nights accommodation at 4-star hotels in Lhasa and Shigatse

Comfortable van or minibus in Tibet with experienced local driver (gasoline is included)

Other

Itinerary

Day 1: Lhasa Arrival

After your arrival in Lhasa airport or train station, your guide is ready to pick you up and drive you to the hotel. It takes about 1 hour to drive from Lhasa Airport or approximately 20 minutes from Lhasa Railway Station to the downtown. Along the way to downtown Lhasa, the longest Yarlung Tsangpo River/Bhamaputra River with expanding broad surface can be sighted at the first time. After checking in the hotel, you can choose to stay in the room to acclimatize the altitude or you can also go to the Potala Square where you will enjoy a colorful fountain show and get some splendid photos with the photographic background of the majestic Potala Palace.

4-star Ganggyan Hotel or similar

Day 2: Lhasa city tour

Today’s tour takes you to the majestic Potala Palace which was once the winter palace of Dalai Lama. It was put to use since the 7th century by the 33rd great king of Tibet. The most valuable collections of Potala Palace are the gilded burial stupas of former Dalai Lamas and meditation cave of the 33rd great king of Tibet.

4-star Ganggyan Hotel or similar

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Day 3: Lhasa city tour

Starting off in early morning, today’s tour takes you to visit Drepung Monastery which was founded by Jamyang Choge, one of Tsongkhapa’s main disciples in 1,416 A.D. With approximately 10,000 monks once resided in the monastery, Drepung Monastery was regarded as the largest monastery as well as one of the Great Three Gelug Gompas in Tibet. You can visit the biggest monastery kitchen inside and enjoy the Buddhist sculpture carving workshops nearby Drepung.

4-star Ganggyan Hotel or similar

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Day 4: Lhasa - Gyantse - Shigatse(360km)

Today’s trip drives you from Lhasa to Shigatse. After leaving Lhasa, you will first arrive at Gampala Pass (4,790m) from where you make your first impression on Yamdrok-tso (4,400m). The ribbon-shaped lake is surrounded by many snow-capped mountains and you can capture a distant view of holy Mt.Nyenchen Khangsar (7,191m), the highest mountain near Lhasa.

4-star Tashi Chota Hotel or similar

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Day 5: Shigatse (3,900m) to Everest Base Camp (5,200m)

Today, you’ll drive over Tsola Pass (4,600m), and Gyatsola Pass (5,248m). At Gawula Pass (5,198m), you can capture a great vista of Himalayas. Then, you’ll drive along the new zigzag road to Everest Base Camp (5,200m) and get closer to Mt.Everest peak.

EBC tent or Rongbuk Guest House.

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Day 6: EBC (5,200m) and return to Shigatse (3,900m)

In the morning, you can enjoy the stunning sunrise of Everest Peak if weather permits at the lodging area. Then, you will pay a visit to Rongbuk Monastery - the highest monastery in the world. After exploring the anciet Rongbuk Monastery, you will drive back to Shigaste.

4-star Tashi Chota Hotel or similar

Day 7: Shigatse (3,900m) to Lhasa (3,650m) (350km)

In the morning, you will visit the traditional seat of Panchen Lamas - Tashilunpo Monastery. It is the largest monastery of the Gelug Sect in Tsang. After visiting the monastery, you will follow the Yarlung Valley back to Lhasa. Finally, your tour guide will transfer you back to your hotel in Lhasa.

4-star Ganggyan Hotel or similar

Breakfast:

Day 8: Lhasa Departure

The guide will transfer you to the airport or train station and help you on board.

Breakfast:

FAQ

Can I get the refund?

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

Min 3 days: 100%
From 0 to 3 days: 0%

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Adult (12 - 80 years)

Minimum: 0, Maximum: 12

8 Days Lhasa to Mt. Everest (EBC in Tibet) Join-in Group Tour with 4-star Hotel

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