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From Kathmandu: 8-Day Tibetan Excursion Fly-In Drive-Out

Activity provider:Alpine Club of Himalaya
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Multi-day trip

From Kathmandu: 8-Day Tibetan Excursion Fly-In Drive-Out

Activity provider:Alpine Club of Himalaya

From $1,999 per person

Embark on the most popular tour in Tibet. Begin the spectacular overland journey with sightseeing in Lhasa, cruise through the Tibetan countryside, visit the Everest Base Camp.

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Duration 8 days
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Live tour guide
English
Pickup included
You will be picked up from your accommodation in the Thamel neighborhood of Kathmandu and taken to the airport for your flight to Lhasa

Experience

Highlights
  • Discover Lhasa with two days of sightseeing
  • Hike to the amazing Everest Base Camp
  • Visit a suite of beautiful monasteries along the way
  • Take the Friendship Highway back to Kathmandu
Full description
Tibet Tour with Everest Base Camp is the most demanding and popular tour to Tibet, where you’ll be embarking on a journey on a 920 kilometers stretch of road, known as the Friendship Highway between Lhasa to Kathmandu. Tibet with Everest Base Camp Tour allows you on several detours to the highlights of the Tsang Province and natural exploration of the central part of the Tibetan Plateau surrounded by mountains of 5,500 meters of a forgotten world. Explore various settlements along the way towards the Tibet Everest Base Camp which offers a spectacular view of Mt. Everest from the southern side with other endless rows of mountains, get insight into the life and culture of the friendly Tibetan people, discover ancient monasteries, observe the sacred chanting of the monks, hiking along the tranquil shores of the Turquoise Lake Yamdrok Tso. This Tibet Tour with Everest Base Camp is designed as an opportunity to learn about various traditions and cultures of people along with natural wonders. Day 1: Kathmandu to Lhasa (3,650m) Get picked up from your hotel in Kathmandu and taken to the airport. Fly from Kathmandu to Lhasa and arrive at the Gonngar Airport. Transfer one hour to Lhasa and enjoy a full night's rest for acclimatization at a hotel. Day 2-3: Two days of sightseeing in Lhasa Visit Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Bazaar, Drepung Monastery, and the Sera Monastery with a guide. Stay overnight at a hotel. Day 4: Lhasa - Gyantse (3,950m) - Shigatse Drive to Gyantse via Yamadroke Lake and the high passes, Kora LA (5,010m) and Kamba La (4,794m). After breakfast, enjoy some sightseeing in Gyantse with visits to Pholkor and Kumbum Monastery. In the evening, take a 1.5-hour scenic drive to Xigatse through the typical Tibetan countryside. Stay overnight at a hotel. Day 5: Shigatse - Xegar (4,200m) Wake up and head off to visit Panchen Lama’s Tashilhumpu Monastery. Then drive to Xegar, crossing over Gyatchula, a pass of 5,200m. Settle in for an overnight at a hotel. Day 6: Xegar to Ronbuk (4,980m), 90 kilometers  Embark on a scenic drive to Ronbuk through the beautiful Tibetan countryside. Explore Ronbuk Monastery, the highest monastery in the world, and enjoy an overnight at a guest house.   Day 7: Ronbuk - Everest Base Camp - Kerong Hike up to Everest Base Camp and explore the surrounding area. Travel back to Ronbuk and then drive to Kerong for overnight at a hotel. Day 8: Kerong to Kathmandu Head toward the Rasuwagadi border and, after necessary border formalities, drive to Kathmandu on the magical Friendship Highway to conclude the tour with hotel drop-off.
Includes
  • All necessary Tibet travel permits
  • Transfer to the airport from your hotel in Kathmandu
  • Pickup from the airport in Lhasa
  • Private vehicles for land transportation
  • Accommodation in Lhasa on twin-sharing basis with breakfast
  • English-speaking experienced Tibetan guide
  • All fees for sightseeing and visits to monasteries as outlined in the itinerary
  • All applicable taxes and service charges
  • Driver’s salary, meals, and accommodation
  • Service charges and government taxes
  • Fuel, road taxes, and parking fees
  • Visa fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Meals other than breakfast
  • Guide and driver gratuities
  • Kathmandu to Lhasa flight
Not suitable for
  • Children under 5 years

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  • Comfortable shoes
  • Comfortable clothes
  • Weather-appropriate clothing

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  • Pets

Know before you go

  •  This tour does not operate in March
  • . Tour Will be closed until Next year May
  • You should arrive in Kathmandu 3 working days prior to the trip (as included in tour itinerary) so that you can submit your passport for a travel permit; you do not need to go to the embassy
  •  This tour operates everyday Saturday except in cases where there are fewer than 3 people booked

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