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Travel Style: A blend of cultural immersion and breathtaking natural beauty, with visits to sacred sites and scenic landscapes
Service Level: Standard +
Physical Rating: Moderate, suitable for those with a good level of fitness, including high-altitude experience
Age Requirement: 14+ years
Trip Type: Small group (Max to 8 people) for a personalized and intimate experience
Visa Requirements: Valid visa identification required (Tibet Travel Permit assistance provided)
Transport：Chartered trip with private vehicles, offering flexibility and comfort throughout the journey
Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival in Lhasa – The City of Sunlight
- Morning/Afternoon: Arrive in Lhasa, greeted with a warm Khata ceremony by our guide at the train station or Gonggar Airport.
- Transfer: Drive to your hotel in the city center and rest to acclimate to the high altitude.
- Service, Meals & Accommodation:
- Service: 24-hour airport/train station pickup service
- Meals: Self-catered
- Accommodation: Depon Hotel, Minshan Yinqiao, Tibet Hotel, Yinqiao Hotel, Himalaya Hotel, or similar four-star international hotels
- Note: 24-hour airport/train station transfer available
Day 2 Lhasa’s Cultural Highlights
- Morning: Explore the Potala Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and enjoy the panoramic views from the Yaowang Mountain Viewing Platform.
- Afternoon: Visit the Jokhang Temple and explore the bustling Barkhor Street, a hub for local culture and handicrafts.
- Service, Meals & Accommodation:
- Service: Bilingual guide, entrance fees included
- Meals: Breakfast at the hotel, Dinner included
- Accommodation: Same as above
- Optional Activities: Choose between Tibetan Incense Making or a Traditional Tibetan Photo Shoot (advance booking required)
Day 3 Journey to Shigatse – Sacred Lakes & Glaciers
- Morning: Drive to Yamdrok Lake (Yamdroktso), known for its stunning turquoise waters.
- Afternoon: Continue to the Karola Glacier and visit the Baiju Monastery in Gyantse before arriving in Shigatse.
- Service, Meals & Accommodation:
- Service: Scenic drive with cultural insights from your guide
- Meals: Breakfast included
- Accommodation: Gesa’er Hotel, Xigazangqiang Hotel, Wangrun International, or similar four-star hotels
Day 4 Conquer Everest Base Camp
- Morning: Travel through the Gyatso La Pass and enter the Qomolangma National Park, home to Mount Everest.
- Afternoon: Switch to park vehicles and continue to Everest Base Camp, with a visit to the Rongbuk Monastery, the highest monastery in the world.
- Evening: Experience the breathtaking night sky at Everest Base Camp, with a clear view of the stars above the world’s highest peak.
- Service, Meals & Accommodation:
- Service: Guided tour and park entrance fees included
- Meals: Breakfast included
- Accommodation: Everest tent camp or guesthouse (in winter, accommodation in Basong Village guesthouse)
- Note: Overnight stays depend on seasonal conditions
Day 5 Farewell to Everest – Shigatse Bound
- Morning: Bid farewell to Everest Base Camp and cross the Gawula Pass, renowned for its 108 switchbacks and views of five 8,000-meter peaks. This is the only viewing platform in the world where you can see five 8,000-meter snow-capped peaks from a distance! You can see Makalu, Lhotse, Everest, Cho Oyu and Shishapangma!
- Afternoon: Continue the drive back to Shigatse for the night.
- Service, Meals & Accommodation:
- Service: Private transport with scenic commentary
- Meals: Breakfast included
- Accommodation: Same as Day 3
Day 6 Spiritual Journey Back to Lhasa
- Morning: Visit the Tashilhunpo Monastery, the traditional seat of the Panchen Lama, before heading back to Lhasa.
- Evening: Enjoy a performance of the “Princess Wencheng” show, an outdoor cultural spectacle that brings ancient Tibetan stories to life.
- Service, Meals & Accommodation:
- Service: Private transport and entrance fees
- Meals: Breakfast included
- Accommodation: Same as Day 1
Day 7 Sacred Lake of Namtso
- Morning: Travel to Namtso Lake, one of Tibet’s three holy lakes, nestled against the Nyenchen Tanglha Mountains.
- Afternoon: Stop at Nagqu Pass (5,190 meters) for panoramic views before returning to Lhasa.
- Service, Meals & Accommodation:
- Service: Scenic drive and guided tour
- Meals: Breakfast and Dinner included
- Accommodation: Same as Day 1
Day 8 Departure from Lhasa
- Morning: Enjoy breakfast before your return journey. Depending on your flight or train schedule, take a last stroll through Lhasa or shop for Tibetan souvenirs.
- Service, Meals & Accommodation:
- Service: 24-hour airport/train station transfer for a smooth departure
- Meals: Breakfast included
- Accommodation: Not included
* Note: Flexible airport transfer based on departure time
