7-Day Premium Tibet Tour: Culture, Lakes & Everest Experience

Lhasa, China
Duration7 days
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesChinese, English
Group sizeUp to 12 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Explore the breathtaking landscapes and rich culture of Tibet on this 7-day adventure. Start in Lhasa, acclimatizing with a stay at the Oxygen Hotel. Visit iconic sites like the majestic Potala Palace and Jokhang Temple, before heading to the stunning Yamdrok Lake and Karola Glacier. Marvel at Everest Base Camp and the serene Rongbuk Monastery. Experience the sunrise over Mount Everest, and discover the grandeur of Tashilhunpo Monastery. This journey is designed for adventurers eager to immerse themselves in Tibetan heritage and natural beauty.

- Accommodation includes comfortable stays in Lhasa and unique experiences at Everest Base Camp B&B.
- Enjoy a mix of guided tours and free time to explore the cultural highlights.
- Meals included: daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner, showcasing local flavors.
- Small group sizes ensure personalized attention and a rich travel experience.

What's included

  • Tibet Travel Permit application and processing fees
  • 6 nights’ accommodation in 3- or 4-star hotels
  • Airport pickup and drop-off
  • Lunch
  • Travel insurance during the tour
  • Dinner
  • Bottled water throughout the trip
  • Breakfast
  • Professional bilingual tour guide (English & Chinese)
  • Private transportation throughout the tour
  • Entrance tickets to all listed attractions
  • Airfare to and from Lhasa
  • Personal expenses such as souvenirs, tips, laundry, phone bills, etc.
  • Tips for guide and driver (recommended: $5–10 per person per day)
  • Any optional activities not listed in the itinerary
  • Single room supplement (for solo travelers not sharing a room)

What to expect

Day 1: Arrival in Lhasa
  1. 2h · Admission ticket included
    After you get off the plane, our staff will greet you with the warmest smiles and khaddar on the plateau. After arriving at the plateau, what you need most is to slow down your pace and relax. We will transfer you to the hotel, fully rested, let your body slowly adapt to the atmosphere of the plateau. Zahidler!!!
Day 2: Potala Palace & Jokhang Temple Exploration
  1. Potala Palace
    2h · Admission ticket included
    (limited to 1 hour in the palace) The Potala Palace built on the Red Mountain is the symbol of Lhasa and even the entire Tibet. It occupies the highest point in Lhasa with its majestic appearance and can be seen from any corner of Lhasa.
  2. Jokhang Temple
    2h · Admission ticket included
    [Jokhang Temple] has a supreme status in Tibetan Buddhism. Jokhang Temple is the most glorious building of the Tubo period in Tibet. It is also the earliest civil structure building in Tibet, and it has pioneered the Tibetan flat-style temple city bureau style.
Day 3: Sacred Yamdrok Lake, Karola Glacier & Gyangtse Town
  1. Yamdrok Yumtso Lake
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Tibetan meaning ‘Jasper Lake’, is one of the three sacred lakes of Tibet, like coral branches in general, so it is also known as ‘above the coral lake’ in Tibetan.
  2. RiKaZe ShangHai KeJiGuan
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Karola Glacier]
    One of the three major continental glaciers in Tibet, the glacier is backed by one of the four major peaks of Tibet, Naiqin Khamsang Snow Mountain, a huge glacier from the top of the mountain where the clouds and mist drift, has been extended to only a few hundred metres away from the highway by the side of the road.
Day 4: Journey to Mount Everest Base Camp
  1. Mount Everest Base Camp
    3h · Admission ticket included
    1. Accommodation is at the Everest Base Camp B&B (public toilet, limited conditions): generally clean and tidy, quite different from the city hotels, please understand
    2. The food and accommodation on that day are poor, the altitude is high, and the temperature is low, please pay attention to cold protection. Pay attention to safety and prevent altitude sickness. In summer, the temperature is around 0-8 degrees at night. Please bring warm clothes. You can also rent down jackets at the base camp to keep warm.
  2. Rongbuk Monastery
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Rongbuk Monastery is about 5,100 meters above sea level, with high and cold terrain and wonderful scenery. The new Everest Base Camp is nearby. If you are lucky, you can also see the Everest flag cloud floating like the fire of life.
Day 5: Sunrise at Everest & Return to Shigatse
  1. Mount Everest Base Camp
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Standing on the top of the earth, facing the sun and looking up at Mount Everest, the peak is covered with snow all year round. Looking at the glaciers hanging in the distance, the silver peaks are towering, a holy scene, and the scene of Mount Everest sunrise (the shooting effect depends on the weather)
  2. 2h
    Jiacuo La Mountain is the only way to the world's first peak - Mount Everest. The pass is 5252 meters above sea level and is the highest point on the China-Nepal Highway. If the weather is clear, you can stand at Jiacuo La Pass and see Mount Everest, Cho Oyu, Lhotse and Makalu.
Day 6: Tashilhunpo Monastery & Return to Lhasa
  1. 3h · Admission ticket included
    Tashilhunpo Monastery, also known as "Auspicious Xumi Temple", is the largest temple in Shigatse. It is listed as one of the six major temples of the Gelug Sect along with Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery and Ganden Monastery in Lhasa, Ta'er Monastery in Qinghai and Labrang Monastery in Gansu. It was initiated by the first Dalai Lama Gendun Zhuba, a disciple of Tsongkhapa, in 1447.
    Highlights of the tour:
Day 7: Departure from Lhasa
  1. 2h · Admission ticket included
    After breakfast, send the group to the airport or station according to the flight schedule to end the pleasant trip.
    The city is about an hour's drive from the airport. It is recommended to arrange a flight time after 10 o'clock.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

For airport pickup, your guide will wait for you at the arrival hall of Lhasa Gongga Airport, holding a sign that reads 'Xinghe Travel'. For daily departures, hotel pickup is available from your Lhasa city hotel lobby. Please be ready at least 10 minutes before the scheduled departure time. Your guide will contact you in advance to confirm the exact time and location

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • 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
  • Not recommended for Pregnant women
  • Not recommended for travelers with heart conditions, high blood pressure, or severe respiratory issues
  • Not recommended for children under 6 years old and adults over 70 years old
  • Not recommended for anyone who has not consulted a doctor before visiting high-altitude destinations

Cancellation policy

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.
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