12-Day Tibet Trekking Tour Visit Lhasa – Yamdrok Yumtso-Shigatse-Old Tingri-Mt. Everest Base Camp –
- Duration: 12 days (published programme)
- Collection: Tibet Trekking Tours
- Sincere greetings & airport-hotel transfer.
- Potala Palace, Norbulingka Park, Sera Monastery.(B)
- Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street, Drepung Monastery.(B)
- Review the programme below for included and optional arrangements.
Planning 12-Day Tibet Trekking Tour Visit Lhasa - Yamdrok Yumtso-Shigatse-Old Tingri-Mt. Everest Base Camp -
The published idea runs for 12 days. Consider whether that timing fits your arrival, departure and preferred sightseeing pace.
The published material highlights Sincere greetings & airport-hotel transfer.; Potala Palace, Norbulingka Park, Sera Monastery.(B); Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street, Drepung Monastery.(B). Use these details to decide which parts of the journey matter most to your group.
- Discuss walking comfort, hotel preferences and any activities you would like to prioritise. Changes are subject to the final agreed programme.
- Check the daily programme, transfer days, optional activities and exclusions before confirming.
- Share your group size and any practical preferences when requesting a proposal.
Ask about this travel idea. The full original programme remains below for reference.
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Day 1 Arrival in Lhasa
Highlights: Sincere greetings & airport-hotel transfer.
Upon your arrival at the Lhasa airport, your tour guide will greet you and escort you to your hotel and help you get checked in. You will have the rest of the day and evening to rest and relax to become acclimatized to the higher altitude of Tibet.
Meals: No meals, advice freely available
Accommodation: Lhasa Economic/Comfortable Standard Hotel (Twin sharing)
Day 2 Lhasa Sightseeing
Highlights: Potala Palace, Norbulingka Park, Sera Monastery.(B)
Today you will visit Norbulingka Park and the Sera Monastery. Afterwards you will then visit the Potala Palace, constructed in 637 by Songtsen Gampo. Later you will visit a Tibetan family and then be taken back to your hotel for the remainder of the evening.
Meals: Breakfast Provided by the hotel
Accommodation: Lhasa Economic/Comfortable Standard Hotel (Twin sharing)
Day 3 Lhasa Sightseeing
Highlights: Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street, Drepung Monastery.(B)
Today you will visit the Jokhang Temple and the bazaar at Barkhor Street. Afterwards you will be taken to the Carpet Factory and The Tibetan Traditional Medicine Hospital. Finally you will see Drepung Monastery, constructed in 1416. The second through fourth Dalai Lamas once lived here. Afterwards you will be driven back to your hotel for the remainder of the evening.
Meals: Breakfast Provided by the hotel
Accommodation: Lhasa Economic/Comfortable Standard Hotel (Twin sharing)
Day 4 Lhasa – Gyantse – Shigatse
Highlights: Yamdrok Lake, Karola Glacier, Kumbum Monastery.(B)
This morning we'll take a drive up to the Kampala Pass (elevation 4797 meters) where you'll have a glimpse of Yamdrok Lake down below as well as spectacular views of the holy Mount Nyenchen Khangsar in the distance. You will want to have your camera at the ready for the turquoise waters of Yamdrok Lake, which is one of the three holy lakes of Tibet, and the beautiful Mt. Nyenchen Khangsar glacier as seen from the Karola Pass. Later on we'll be able to visit the Karola Glacier before continuing along the southern Friendship Highway to Gyantse, where you will be able to see the famous Gyantse Kumbum, one of the most stunning architectural wonders in Tibet. Late in the afternoon we will continue on to Shigatse where we will spend the night.
Meals: Breakfast Provided by the hotel
Accommodation: Shigatse Economic/Comfortable Standard Hotel (Twin sharing)
Day 5 Shigatse / Old Tingri
Highlights: Tashilunpo Monastery.(B)
In the morning you will visit Tashilunpo Monastery before continue your way to Old Tingri via Lhatse and Shegar. Over there the guide will help you prepare horse carriage and you can have a rest in the local dorm guesthouse for the reminder of the day.
Meals: Breakfast Provided by the hotel
Accommodation: Local Guest House(Dorm bed)
Day 6 Trek to Danak
Highlights: Rachu River
Today you will start your trek from Old Tingri heading south and pass through Rachu and Lungjang. Along the way you can enjoy the beautiful view of Rachu River. After arrive in Danak, you will spend the night at the local dorm guesthouse.
Meals: None
Accommodation: Local Guest House(Dorm bed)
Day 7 Danak / Nam-La Pass / Chogorong
Highlights: Enjoy the beautiful view of snowmelt river of Mt. Everest.
Wake up with the sunrise, today's trek continues up to the valley. You will be able to enjoy the beautiful view of snowmelt river of Mt. Everest and Cho Oyu in the valley. Overnight in the camp.
Meals: None
Accommodation: Local guest house(dorm bed)
Day 8 Chogorong – Rongbuk Monastery
Highlights: Rongphuk Monastery
Today you will still do a little trekking in the valley then cross the river, then the car will be awaiting for you to the Mt. Everest towards south. You will pay a visit to Rongbuk Monastery which is the highest one in the world. Overnight in Rongbuk guesthouse.
Meals: None
Accommodation: Guest House (Dorm bed)
Day 9 Trek to E.B.C
Highlights: Everest Base Camp
Today you will head up to the Mt. Everest Base Camp after a break at Rongbuk. It's two hours trekking to the base camp where is as far as you can go as a tourist. Then take the local assigned minibus to the guesthouse for the night.
Meals: None
Accommodation: Guest house (dorm bed)
Day 10 E.B.C/ Shigatse
Highlights: Sunrise at EBC
You will take a 4-5 hours drive back to Shigatse after catching a stunning Everest peak sunrise. Overnight at Shigatse.
Meals: None
Accommodation: Shigatse Economic/Comfortable Hotel (Tiwn sharing)
Day 11 Shigatse/ Lhasa
Highlights: View the beautiful Bramaputra River
In the morning, you will drive back to Lhasa from Shigatse along the northern friendship highway, which you will be able to view the beautiful Bramaputra River. After arrive in Lhasa, have a good rest in the hotel.
Meals: None
Accommodation: Local Guest House (Dorm bed with humble facility)
Day 12 Depart from Lhasa
Highlights: Airport/Train Station Drop off.(B)
Today you will have free time until your tour guide escorts you to the Lhasa train station or airport for your departing train or flight from Lhasa. This will end your tour services in Tibet.
Meals: Breakfast Provided by the hotel
- All necessary Tibet Travel Permit. (Including Tibet Entry Permit, Alien Travel Permit, Boarder Pass
- Private professional English-Speaking local tour guide
- Licensed Vehicle with experienced driver
- Airport (or train）pick up and drop off
- Accommodation listed in the itinerary
- Breakfast provided by the hotel
- Tourists Accident/Casualty Insurance
- A container of Oxygen for emergency use
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Lodging and meal allowance to the guide & driver
- Reservation fee for visiting Potala Palace
- 2 bottles of drinking water per person per day
- One Welcome dinner in Lhasa
- Meals not specified in the itinerary (All lunches & dinners)
- All Entrance tickets to the sightseeing places
- Flight/Trian tickets in and out of Tibet
- Personal expenses such as laundry, drink, fax, telephone call, optional tour activities, etc.
- Any losses incurred from the force majeure factor like government control, natural disaster etc.
- Tips to the guide & driver ( Tips is not required but expected)
- Single room supplement
Why choose us?
- Free Inquiry
- Lowest Price
- Expert Guide & Driver
- Downtown Hotels
- A La Carte Meals
- Chinese Family Visit
- Free Cooking Class
- Best Flight Times
- No Hidden Charges
What’s Included
- Private local guiding and vehicle services shown in the itinerary
- Admission tickets and transport specifically listed in the final proposal
- Accommodation and meals specifically confirmed in the final proposal
Not Included
- International flights and China visa fees
- Personal expenses, optional activities and gratuities
- Any service not specifically listed in the final proposal
Pricing Note
Final pricing is tailored to your travel dates, party size, hotel preferences and confirmed services. Your proposal will clearly list every included and excluded item.
Travel Tips
Pack comfortable walking shoes and clothing suited to the season. Keep your passport available on travel days, and tell your planner about mobility or dietary needs before departure.
