8-Day Tibet Everest Base Camp Tour Visit Lhasa – Gyangtse-Shigatse-Shegar-Mt. Everest – Lhasa
- Duration: 8 days (published programme)
- Collection: Tour Package
- Sincere greetings & airport-hotel transfer.
- Norbulingka, Sera Monastery, Potala Palace. (B)
- Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street, Carpet Factory, Tibetan Traditional Medicine Hospital, Drepung
- Review the programme below for included and optional arrangements.
Planning 8-Day Tibet Everest Base Camp Tour Visit Lhasa - Gyangtse-Shigatse-Shegar-Mt. Everest - Lhasa
The published idea runs for 8 days. Consider whether that timing fits your arrival, departure and preferred sightseeing pace.
The published material highlights Sincere greetings & airport-hotel transfer.; Norbulingka, Sera Monastery, Potala Palace. (B); Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street, Carpet Factory, Tibetan Traditional Medicine Hospital, Drepung. 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.
Day 1 Arrival in Lhasa
Highlights: Sincere greetings & airport-hotel transfer.
You will arrive at the Gonggar Airport and be greeted by your tour guide. Then you will drive to Lhasa and have a rest at your hotel in the afternoon.
Meals: No meals, advice freely available
Accommodation: Lhasa Economic / Comfortable Standard Hotel (Twin sharing)
Day 2 Lhasa Sightseeing
Highlights: Norbulingka, Sera Monastery, Potala Palace. (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, the first king of united Tibet. 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, Carpet Factory, Tibetan Traditional Medicine Hospital, 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-Yamdrok Yumtso Lake-Gyangtse-Shigatse
Highlights: Yamdrok Yumtso Lake, Palkor Monastery, Kumbum Stupa. (B)
In the morning you will leave Lhasa and drive to Yamdrok Yumtso Lake. Then you will drive over two of the highest passes in Tibet, Kambala Pass at 4,794m and Karola Pass at 5,010m above sea level. When you arrive at Gyangtse, you will visit Palkor Monastery and Kumbum Stupa which is the largest stupa in Tibet. Continue your way to Shigatse and you'll be transferred to the hotel in Shigatse for the evening.
Meals: Breakfast Provided by the hotel
Accommodation: Shigatse Economic / Comfortable Standard Hotel (Twin sharing)
Day 5 Shigatse-Lhatse-Shegar-Rongbuk Monastery-E.B.C
Highlights: Everest Base Camp, Rongbuk Monastery. (B)
In the morning, you will leave for Ronghuk via Lhatse and Shegar. On the way you will come across a few high passes, Gyatso La, Gawu La and Nyalam Passes. On the top of Gawu La, you will be able to witness the spectacular view of the Himalayan Ranges. Then you'll take a local minibus to pay a visit to Mt. Everest base camp and Rongbuk Monastery which is the highest monastery in the world.
Meals: Breakfast Provided by the hotel
Accommodation: EBC Tent or Rongphu Guest House (Dorm bed with humble facility)
Day 6 Rongbuk-Shegar-Shigatse
Highlights: Drive back to Shigatse. (B)
In the early morning, start to drive back to Shigatse. It's 340 km between Rongbuk and Shigatse, the whole distance will take 6 to 7 hours driving. You won't be bored on the way because you will be able to see the breathtaking sceneries again along the way back to Shigatse.
Meals: None
Accommodation: Shigatse Economic / Comfortable Standard Hotel (Twin sharing)
Day 7 Shigatse-Lhasa
Highlights: Tashilunpo Monastery. (B)
You will visit Tashilunpo Monastery and wonder around the spectacular tombs of Panchen Lamas. After that, you will be transferred back to Lhasa and sent back to the hotel for a good rest.
Meals: Breakfast Provided by the hotel
Accommodation: Lhasa Economic / Comfortable Standard Hotel (Twin sharing)
Day 8 Depart from Lhasa
Highlights: Drive to the airport & See you off. (B)
Free on your own in the morning, then transfer to the airport for your next destination.
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
- 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.
