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8 Days Lhasa to Everest Base Camp Small Group Tour

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Duration

8 days

Group Size

1 to 12 people

Ages

5 - 70 yrs

Languages

English

Tour Overview

This is a classic multi-day tour that provides the opportunity to visit from Lhasa to Everest Base camp. The tour will get you acquainted by covering all main tourist sites like Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkor street, Drepung and Sera monastery with Gyantse Kumbum and Tashi Lhunpho monastery. Tourists can also see natural scenery like the beautiful, sacred lake of Yamdrok Tso, and Karo glacier, and beautiful views of Mt. Everest, the highest mountain in the world, from Everest Base Camp.

Additional information

Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available
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 10 days in advance so tour operator may attain your Tibet Permit. Tibet Permit will be delivered to customers' delivery address / hotel address in one city of China. Please note your tour operator will contact you after the booking is confirmed.
Travelers are required to provide photocopy of passports and China L visas at least 20 days prior to travel date.
Please Note: Customers' airport pick-up and drop-off in Lhasa needs to be arranged by the tour supplier. If customers fly to Lhasa from Kathmandu, please do not apply for China L Visa in advance. Customers need to apply for their Tibet Group Visa from China Embassy in Kathmandu via travel agency. Before that, they need to ask for an invitation letter from the tour supplier. If customers fly or take a train to Lhasa from one city of China, they need to apply for their China L Visa from the China Embassy in their country.
Travelers are required to provide photocopy of passports and China L visas in advance
Price is based on double occupancy. Single room supplement is subject to availability and additional charge

Pickup

• After the local supplier confirms your booking, they will contact with you immediately, please check your email. • Please note that you can only be allowed to enter Tibet with Tibet Travel Permit and the local supplier will help you to obtain Tibet permit. • Please send them your passport which valid at least 6 months and Chinese Visa 20 days prior to your travelling date. Email: admin@tibettravel.org Tel: 86-18482397880

What's included

Winter care service（from Nov.15 to Feb.15）: Hot Water bottle and Electric blanket to keep warm at Rongpuk Guest House

Liability travel insurance

English-speaking Tibetan guide

Service Charge & Government Taxes

Oxygen cylinder in the car (4L or 7L)

Lunch

Dinner

Breakfast: 6

All accommodation, hotels with breakfast based on twin-sharing in Lhasa and Shigatse

Tibet Handy Map

Tibet Travel Permit and other necessary permits for Tibet (excluding the Chinese L visa)

Entrance ticket fee of all tourist sites listed in the itinerary, Everest Base Camp Echo bus

Transportation by comfortable van or minibus with experienced local driver (gasoline is included)

Drinking water provided during the trip

The Chinese Visa invitation letter if needed

Pick-up / Drop-off service from Airport, train station to Lhasa

platform service fee.

Welcome Dinner in local restaurant when group members meet in Lhasa

Other

Itinerary

Day 1: Lhasa Arrival

When you arrive in Lhasa either by train or flight, Please transfer to GangGyan Lhasa Hotel or Your reserved hotel and report to us you have already checked in. After arriving in Lhasa, you can take a rest and get acclimatized to high altitude. If you feel to go out, then you can go to the Potala Square, where you will enjoy the fountain with different colors and get amazing photos of the Potala and around. Insider Tips: For the new-comers of Tibet, to get acclimatized to the high altitude in Tibet. Having a good sleep in your hotel is a good option. Don not rush to visit attractions inside Lhasa city.

Overnight in GangGyan Lhasa Hotel, 3 star

Day 2: Lhasa Tour - Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street

Today's tour will first bring you to the Potala Palace which is the winter palace of the 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.

Overnight in GangGyan Lhasa Hotel, 3 star

Breakfast:

Dinner: Welcome dinner at local Tibetan resturant

Day 3: Lhasa Tour - Dadong Village and Sera Monastery

In the morning, you are going to visit Dadong Village, the most beautiful village in Lhasa. Located 25 kilometers southwest of Lhasa downtown, Dadong Village is a well-protected ancient Tibetan village that surrounded by valleys. After arriving, you will visit the Nyimatang Monastery (built in the 11th century), take a light walk in the village, and see what rural life in Lhasa is like. You will also visit a local Tibetan family and enjoy the lunch offered by the family. Notice: we will go to Dadong village instead of Drepung Monastery.

Overnight in GangGyan Lhasa Hotel, 3 star

Breakfast:

Lunch: Lunch at Tibetan village rural family house

Day 4: Lhasa (3650m) to Shigatse(3900m) via Gyantse

In the morning, drive from Lhasa to Shigatse .On the way, drive over the Gampala pass (4790 m), and you will have a glimpse of Yamdrok-tso (4400m) .The Lake is surrounded by many snow-capped mountains and in the distance you can have spectacular views of Holy Mount Nyenchen Khangsar, (7191m) the highest mountain near Lhasa .

Overnight in Shigatse Shigayangcha Hotel, 3 star

Breakfast:

Day 5: Shigatse(3900m) to EBC (5200m) via Tingri

After getting your Alien’s travel permit, and then drive to Lhatse, it is a small town where you can have lunch. After that, we will pass Tsola Pass(4600M), and Gyatsola Pass(5248M). Shortly after we enter Mt. Everest National Nature Reserve, tourists can enjoy the panorama of Himalaya at Gawula Pass(5198m).Then we drive along the New zigzag road to Everest Base Camp(5200m). You can get closer to gazt at the Mt. Everest peak. The sunset of golden Everest peak if time and weather permits at the lodging area.

Overnight in Rongpuk Tent Guest house, dorm bed

Breakfast:

Day 6: EBC return to Shigatse

In the morning, you can see the sunrise appear on the top of Mt Everest, and have a full view of the magnificent Mount which stands like a snow-capped pyramid in front of you at Rongpuk, the vantage point for watching Mt. Everest. Then drive back to Shigatse.

Overnight in Shigatse Shigayangcha Hotel, 3 star

Day 7: Shigatse to Lhasa

You will start your day by heading to the Tashilunpo Monastery, which is the seat of Tibet's second highest incarnation, the Panchen Lama. Afterwards, you will be driven 175 miles (280km) back to Lhasa by following Yalong Valley through Friendship Highway. It takes about 6 hours.

Overnight in GangGyan Lhasa Hotel, 3 star

Breakfast:

Day 8: Lhasa Departure

You have to leave Tibet by air ot by flight as your Tibet Permit is limited for this tour. If you want to stay longer and book another tour in Tibet, or want us to assist to arrange airport/railway drop-off servicef, please contact us.

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FAQ

Can I get the refund?

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

Min 6 days: 100%
From 2 to 6 days: 50%
From 0 to 2 days: 0%

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Adult (5 - 70 years)

Minimum: 1, Maximum: 12

8 Days Lhasa to Everest Base Camp Small Group Tour

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