8-Day Lhasa to Everest Base Camp Small Group Tour: Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street, Sera Monastery, Drepung Monstery, Gyantse, Shigatse, Rongpuk and Mt. Everest
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Product Code: 203050
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Highlights

  • • Potala Palace: Winter palace of the Dalai Lama
  • • Jokhang Temple: Spiritual Center for Buddhists in Tibet
  • • Barkhor street: This street surrounds the Johkang Temple and is filled with pilgrims and wide range of souvenirs
  • • Sera Monastery: One of the "great three" Gelug monasteries of Tibet, the hot attraction is monks debate
  • • Drepung Monstery: Drepung used to be a seat of central government until the 5th Dalai Lama built Potala Palace
  • • Yamdrok-tso: One of the three largest sacred lakes in Tibet
  • • Tashilunpo Monastery: the seat of Tibet's second highest incarnation, the Panchen Lam
  • • Mt. Everest: The highest mountain in the world

     
Tour Code
203050
Duration
8 day
Departure City
Lhasa
End City
Lhasa
Language
English
IS THIS TOUR FOR ME?

Tour Themes: Adventure, Nature, UNESCO

Explore the world with an active and adrenaline pumping tour; Get in touch with Mother Earth; Visit locations designated as World Heritage Sites by the United Nations

Tour Type: Fully Guided Tour

Tour director/guided escort is available from the beginning to the end of the vacation

Group Size: Small group

Take an intimate and semi-private trip with a small group

Activity Level: Strenuous

Activities are geared towards experienced and fit travelers

Quality: Value

Travel with professional guides, enjoy more time at attractions and/or stay at comfortable accommodations.

Accessibility: Not accessible

Tour does not have wheelchair accessible vehicles/attractions or allow service dogs

Itinerary
Day 01
Lhasa

Arrive in Lhasa, Airport/Train Station Pickup, Check-in at the Hotel

Hotel: Gang-Gyan Hotel Lhasa or similar

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Welcome to Tibet! Upon your arrival, our friendly guide and driver will warmly welcome you at the airport, presenting you with a traditional Tibetan white scarf called "Khata." With just a one-hour drive on the expressway (70 kilometers), the driver will take you to comfortable hotel in downtown Lhasa. After checking in at the hotel, take the time to rest and acclimatize to the altitude (3,650 meters), ensuring a good and healthy start to your journey on the plateau.

Visiting Attractions

  • Lhasa Lhasa

Meal

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Day 02
Lhasa

Lhasa City Tour: Visit Drepung Monastery and Sera Monastery Debating

Hotel: Gang-Gyan Hotel Lhasa or similar

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Today, you will explore two distinctive Monastery in Lhasa, Drepung and Sera, both offering a unique insight into Tibetan Buddhism. You will visit the Buddhist halls, Buddhist colleges, and the monks' kitchen, witnessing how they engage in special debates to study Buddhist teachings. 
Sera Monastery is renowned for its lively Buddhist debates, showcasing the essence of Tibetan Buddhism. Monks employ exaggerated body language, engaging in dance-like discussions about Buddhist philosophy, demonstrating their knowledge in a spirited manner.
In the evening, the guide will accompany the group to a traditional Tibetan restaurant for a welcome dinner, marking the beginning of your journey in Tibet.

Visiting Attractions

  • Lhasa Lhasa
  • Sera Monastery Sera Monastery
  • Drepung Monastery Drepung Monastery

Meal

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Day 03
Lhasa

Lhasa City Tour: Visit Potala Palace and Johkang Temple

Hotel: Gang-Gyan Hotel Lhasa or similar

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Today, let's explore into the treasures of Lhasa, the Potala Palace, the former residence of the Dalai Lama and acclaimed as the world's highest palace. The Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Street, the Center of Tibetan Faithboth, both designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
The Potala Palace, towering majestically over the red hills in the center of Lhasa, was once the religious and political center of Tibet. As you climb the 365 steps to the main building, you'll explore the Dalai Lama's former political hall, the prayer halls, and the tomb stupa. Here, you'll encounter remarkable murals and exquisite Buddha statues, showcasing the accumulated wealth and treasures of ancient Tibet.
The Jokhang Temple, revered for housing the 12-year-old statue of Shakyamuni, is considered the holiest site in Tibet and a lifelong pilgrimage destination for Tibetans. You can join the pilgrims to walk in Barkor street and experience the soul of the city. The guide will also accompany you to a local Tibetan teahouse, offering insight into the social culture.

Visiting Attractions

  • Lhasa Lhasa
  • Potala Palace Potala Palace
  • Jokhang Temple Jokhang Temple
  • Bakhor Street Bakhor Street

Meal

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Day 04
Gyantse

Lhasa - Gyatse - Shigatse: Yamdrotso Lake, Karola Glacier

Hotel: Shiga-Yangcha Hotel Shigatse or similar

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Drive for approximately 7 to 8 hours (340 kilometers) to reach Shigatse. Along the way, you will visit two breathtaking natural landscapes – Yamdrok Lake and the Karola Glacier. You will enjoy a scenic 20-kilometer drive following the disappearing shoreline of the Lake. We will stop at a village by the lake, where you can walk into the homes of lakeside farmers, explore their households, and indulge in a delightful farmhouse lunch.
After lunch, drive for approximately 1 hour to visit one of Tibet's most beautiful glaciers – the Karola Glacier, the enormous glacier tongue extends to the roadside, resembling a frozen waterfall hanging over the road and above your head.
Following the Karola Glacier, we will pass by Lake Manla and the ancient town of Gyantse, proceed to Shigatse, the second-largest city in Tibet.

Visiting Attractions

  • Gyantse Gyantse
  • Shigatse Shigatse
  • Yamdrok Tso Yamdrok Tso

Meal

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Day 05

Shigatse - Tingri - Everest Base Camp: Gyawula Viewing Point, Everest Base Camp

Hotel: Everest Base Camp Guest House (dorm bed) or similar

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After breakfast, we will start a 6.5-hour drive (330 kilometers) to the top of the world – Mount Everest. Along the way, you will visit several viewpoints where you can catch glimpses of Everest. The journey culminates with an overnight stay at Everest Base Camp (EBC).
Departing from Shigatse, you'll be accompanied by rural farmland and villages. Approximately 4 hours into the journey, you'll approach Dingri County, where you'll have your first view of Everest from the Dingri Viewpoint. Upon entering the Everest scenic area, you'll be treated to breathtaking panoramic views of the Himalayan range from Gawula Pass. The 7000 to 8000-meter peaks of the Himalayas stand proudly above the sea of clouds, creating a majestic and awe-inspiring spectacle.
Next, you'll proceed on the dedicated road leading to Everest, with the mountain growing larger and closer until you reach the northern face base camp. From the base camp, Everest appears like a colossal pyramid standing before you. We will strive to arrive at Everest Base Camp before sunset, allowing you the opportunity to witness the magnificent natural phenomenon of the sunset casting golden hues upon the mountain.
* During the winter season, when the Everest Base Camp tented lodges are closed, we will relocate accommodations to the nearest village to Everest, Basong Village.

Meal

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Day 06
Shigatse

Mt. Everest - Dingyal - Shigatse: Everest East side Viewpoint, Farewell Dinner

Hotel: Shiga-Yangcha Hotel Shigatse or similar

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Taking a stroll near the base camp to savor the beautiful moments of the early morning. After breakfast, the guide will take you to visit Rongbuk Monastery, the world's highest-altitude monastery, famous for being the location where the sea waves engulfed the last piece of land in the movie "2012." It is also an excellent vantage point for capturing the natural and cultural landscapes of Mount Everest.
After leaving Everest, we will drive you to the Xilin View point to admire the breathtaking views of the eastern slope of Everest, and Mt. Lhotse, and pass through the ancient town of Sakya before returning to Shigatse.
Upon arriving in Shigatse in the evening, the guide will invite you to share a traditional Tibetan dinner, celebrating the successful completion of the Everest journey. You will have the opportunity to taste local traditional delicacies while enjoying the distinctive folk songs and dances of Shigatse.

Visiting Attractions

  • Shigatse Shigatse
  • Rongbuk Monastery Rongbuk Monastery

Meal

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Day 07
Lhasa

Shigatse - Lhasa: Tashilunbo Monastery, Yarlung Zangbo River

Hotel: Gang-Gyan Hotel Lhasa or similar

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On the last morning of your return journey from Everest to Lhasa, you will visit the largest monastery in western Tibet, Tashilhunpo Monastery. It has been the seat of Panchen Lamas and is known for its grand scale and magnificent architecture. It houses the world's largest gilded bronze statue, stupas of the Panchen Lamas, and exquisite Buddhist murals.
After the visit to Tashilhunpo Monastery, we will travel back to Lhasa along the Yarlung Tsangpo River Valley.
Depending on the circumstances, We may arrange for guests to return to Lhasa by train.

Visiting Attractions

  • Lhasa Lhasa

Meal

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Day 08
Lhasa

Depart from Lhasa, Airport/Train Station drop off

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Your Tibet journey officially concludes today, and we will accompany you to the airport/train station. We appreciate to spend this wonderful time with us in Tibet. Wishing you a safe journey ahead!

Visiting Attractions

  • Lhasa Lhasa

Meal

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Pick-up Details / Transfers
【Arrival Information】
From Lhasa Kongga International Airport to downtown hotel: we will pick you up at 10:00am, 13:30pm, 16:00pm or 18:30pm.
【Departure Information】
From downtown hotel to Lhasa Kongga International Airport: we will drop you off at 6:30am, 8:00am or 12:00pm.
Notes:
* Our services include shuttle transfers between Lhasa Airport or train station to downtown in Lhasa. Upon your arrival, our airport service coordinator will arrange for your transfer from the airport or train station to your hotel in the city. Similarly, when you depart from Lhasa, your airport drop-off service will be pre-arranged.
* As the arrival times of tourists vary, we have specified several time slots for your service. When booking your flight, please try to choose a flight that arrives in Lhasa around the scheduled shuttle service times to avoid extended waiting times at the airport. if the number of arriving tourists is less than 3 at the same time, we may use public transport to take you from the airport to the city.
* Airport to Lhasa covers a distance of 70 kilometers and takes approximately 60 minutes. 
* Arrival in Lhasa by train, we will pick you up according to your arrival time with no waiting required.
* For arrivals at non-scheduled times, additional charges may apply for the airport shuttle service. Require if you need.
WHAT'S INCLUDED

Package Includes

    • Tibet Travel Permit application service and mailing service within China
    • Entrance tickets to listed attractions and activities, Mt. Everest Environmental Vehicle Cost
    • Accommodation in star hotels and local guesthouses with breakfast throughout the journey
    • Transportation in a comfortable tourist vehicle with attentive and reliable driver service
    • Excellent Tibetan English-speaking guide
    • Farm house lunch, welcome dinner,farewell dinner
    • Travel accident insurance and High altitude sickness insurance
    • On-board oxygen supply for travel in high-altitude areas
    • Exquisite Tibetan gifts and travel map
    • Shuttle service between Airport/Train station and Lhasa City

Package Excludes

    • International and domestic Transportation to and from Tibet
    • Some Meal expenses not included in the Tour (the guide will assist in arranging and recommending meals; you are responsible for the cost)
    • Tips to driver and tour guide (While you traveling in Tibet, it is kindly required to tip the guide and driver if you are satisfied and appreciate their services. We recommend tipping $7.00 per day per guest to be shared between the driver and guide.)
Cancellation Policy

Cancellation made within:

  • 0 - 09 Days Prior to Departure Date - only€96.68 charge handling fee by person
  • 10 - 16 Days Prior to Departure Date - only€69.06 charge handling fee by person
  • 17 or More Days - 100% of total purchase amount can be refunded
Special Notes
    • The minimum pax to operate the tour is 3.
    • We recommend customers to book the tour 15 days prior to the departure date and need to provide their passport & Visa scanning copy. If customers' visa is not for tourist visa, she/he needs to provide related certificate.
    • The departure dates and itinerary might be adjusted per the number of guests booked on the departure date. Tours4Fun will reconfirm the details with you after receiving the booking online.
    • Application of Tibet Permits for Foreigners and Taiwanese
      Foreigners (including overseas Chinese) need to provide information to the Tibet Tourism Bureau to apply for "Tibet Travel Permission". You need to provide documents according to our guidance.
      - If you are coming to China for tourism purpose with “L” Chinese tourist visa, you need to provide clear and complete passport page images and Chinese visa images.
      - If you are working, studying, residing in China, or visiting China for business, in addition to your passport and visa images, you also need to provide certificate from your Chinese company or school.
      - If you plan to enter Tibet directly from Nepal, you need to personally visit the Chinese Embassy in Kathmandu to apply for a Chinese visa(Single Entry 30 days). Please go to our local office in Kathmandu at least 3 working days in advance, We will arrange all the procedures for your Chinese visa application. If you previously have a Chinese visa, your existing visa will be revoked upon obtaining the new visa. In addition to the visa fee charged by the embassy, you are required to pay an additional $20 service fee for visa processing.
      - The entire procedure is fully serviced, you just simply provide the documents to our travel agency. The deadline for submitting the application is 10 working days before the tour departure. If want to go to Mt.Kailash, you need to send the documents to us 15-20 working days in advance.
      - Once all approval procedures are completed, we will send the Tibet Travel Permission to your designated address via email or mail (within China only). When boarding the train/flight, the staff at the port will check your Tibet Travel Permission, please ensure its proper safekeeping.
      - For Taiwanese, you are required to obtain a "Confirmation or Entry Tibet" from the Taiwan Office of the Tibet Autonomous Region. Please submit the Taiwan Compatriot Certificate.
    • Before applying for the Tibet Travel Permit, please ensure that your passport has a validity period of at least 6 months.
    • When entering Tibet from Kathmandu, China visa needs to be processed in Kathmandu. Please do not apply in your home country in advance. If tourists previously had a long-term valid Chinese visa, it will be replaced with a 30-day valid group tourist visa when applying in Kathmandu.
    • When traveling on transportation to Tibet, both the airport and train station will check the Tibet Travel Permit. Please keep this official document safe and avoid writing or drawing on it.
    • Before traveling to Tibet, please confirm that you have received the Tibet Travel Permit and check and verify your personal information.
    • Maintain good health before entering Tibet and avoid catching a cold.
    • People with serious hypertension, heart disease, asthma, pregnant women, etc., are not recommended to travel to Tibet.
    • If worried about altitude sickness after entering Tibet, you can take a moderate amount of Rhodiola oral liquid or capsules before entering.
    • When traveling at high altitudes, drink plenty of water, engage in slow-paced activities, and consume fruits and vitamin supplements.
    • Avoid smoking and drinking alcohol when you are new to high altitudes.
    • Pack vitamins and regular medications in your luggage.
    • Only Chinese Yuan is accepted in Tibet. If you need Chinese Yuan, you can exchange it with US dollars locally or withdraw cash from ATMs.
    • During the Tibet tour, you are required to travel with the group throughout the journey and cannot leave the group activities at will.
    • Due to the inability to confirm the specific date for the reservation of Potala Palace tickets in advance, the preview order of the itinerary may undergo adjustments.
  • Depending on your arrival time, your hotel room may not be available until the afternoon. Most hotels allow check-in between 1:00pm-3:00pm, however some charge a fee for early check-in. Please check at the hotel desk to see if you may store your luggage at the hotel if you wish to explore the city on your own before check-in.
  • The time we mentioned in the itinerary is for reference only. Please refer to your guide on tour for the actual arrangement. The visiting order and duration might be changed according to actual and practical situation for better service.
  • This tour/activity is overseen by a select local operator in the region. Upon booking your tour or activity and after receiving confirmation, you will be issued an e-ticket detailing the local operator's name and contact information. If you require assistance finding a specific tour, please contact us for more information.

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* Child below 3 years of age can join the tour for free.
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