Lhasa Gyantse Shigatse Everest Namtso Group Tour
- Duration:
- 9 Days
- Price:
- From USD1200
- Route:
- Lhasa - Gyantse - Shigatse - EBC - Shigatse - Lhasa - Lake Namtso - Lhasa
- Season:
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- Spring
- Summer
- Autumn
- Winter
- Tour Type:
- Group Tour
- Group Size:
- Max 12
Overview
This tour will lead you to explore the most featured sites of authentic Tibetan culture in the holy city of Lhasa like the world heritage Potala Palace, sacred Jokhang Temple, etc. After that, head straight to Gyantse and Shigatse in the west, experience the distinct culture of western (Ü-Tsang) Tibet, and discover new experiences and wonders by driving along the stunning turquoise Lake Yamdrok and enormous Nyenchen Kangsar glacier under the shinning plateau sun. Viewing Mt. Everest from Tibet, you will find that it's unobscured by other mountains and undoubtedly more magnificent than any of her Himalayan neighbors. So it's easy to feel awed by nature’s greatest achievement. Then a day excursion to the holy Lake Namtso which is not only the closest place to heaven but also to the soul.
Day | Route | Attractions & Activities | Accommodation | Meals |
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1 | Arrival in Lhasa (3650m) | Pick up and transfer to the hotel | Lhasa, 3★/4★ | |
2 | Lhasa Sightseeing | Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery | Lhasa, 3★/4★ | B |
3 | Lhasa Sightseeing | Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street | Lhasa, 3★/4★ | B |
4 | Lhasa – Gyantse – Shigatse, 360km, Approx. 7hrs | Yamdroktso Lake, Karola Glacier, Pelkor Chöde Monastery | Shigatse, 3★/4★ | B |
5 | Shigatse- Tingri- Ronbuk– EBC(5,100m), 350km, Approx. 7hrs | Rongbuk Monastery, Sunset of Golden Everest Peak | Rongbuk guesthouse / Nomad Tent(Dorm Bed) | B |
6 | EBC - Shigatse, 350km, Approx. 7hrs | Sunrise of Everest Peak, Everest Base Camp, Far view of the Mt.Shishapangma | Shigatse, 3★/4★ | |
7 | Shigatse – Lhasa, 280km, Approx. 6hrs | Tashilhunpo Monastery | Lhasa, 3★/4★ | B |
8 | Lhasa- Namtso- Lhasa, 460km, Approx. 6hrs | Holy Namtso Lake | Lhasa, 3★/4★ | B |
9 | Lhasa departure | Send off to the airport/railway station | B |
Daily Itinerary
CollapseOur staff will greet you at Lhasa Airport/Railway Station to transfer you to the hotel. From Lhasa Airport to downtown Lhasa, it usually takes about one hour; from Lhasa Railway Station, about 20mins. After being transferred to the hotel, you will be free for the rest of the day to wander around the city on your own but try not to overtax yourself. Your good rest on the first day is crucial to acclimatize to the high altitude. Remember to drink lots of water, eat light, and avoid strenuous activities. As the capital city, Lhasa is the political, economic, cultural, communication and tourism center of Tibet with a history of over 1300 years.
Stay overnight in Lhasa
Our guide and driver will pick you up at the hotel in the early morning and then drive to Drepung Monastery, which means Monastery of Rice Heap in the Tibetan language. The entire monastery is large in scale and the white buildings cluster and cover the hillsides. Drepung Monastery is known as the most important monastery of Gelugpa in Tibetan Buddhism.
After lunch, you will pay a visit to Sera Monastery, which is renowned as the most beautiful Tibetan Monastery. Sera Monastery is famous for Buddhist debating. As a part of the study, lamas should participate in debates to further their comprehension and proceed to more advanced levels of Buddhism.
Stay overnight in Lhasa, 3★/4★
- Meals:
- Breakfast
Today, we will go to the famous world heritage Potala Palace. It’s situated on the Red Hill of central Lhasa. Potala Palace is the highest ancient palace in the world, reaching 3,767.19m (12,359.55ft) at the topmost point. The most valuable collections of Potala Palace are the gilded burial stupas of former Dalai Lamas and the meditation Cave of the 33rd great king of Tibet.
In the afternoon, take an easy visit to Jokhang Temple in the center of Lhasa old town. Jokhang Temple is the most sacred temple in Tibet and it is always bustling with earnest local pilgrims. After you visit the temple, you'll have time to walk around the Barkhor Street, which is one of the most devotional circuits as well as the crowded central market of Lhasa since the early days. As a symbol of Lhasa, it is also a must-see place for visitors.
Stay overnight in Lhasa, 3★/4★
- Meals:
- Breakfast
From Lhasa to Gyantse is about 264km, you will pass by Khamba-la Pass (4790m), where you will be amazed by the breathtaking glimpse of the holy Yamdrok Lake with its turquoise color and snow-capped Mt.Nyenchen Khangsar in the distance. About two-hour-distance away from Yamdrok Lake, there is Karola Glacier. It isn’t a big glacier, but the white glacier looks spectacular from the highway, and it is close enough (about 300 yards).
Arriving at Gyantse, you will visit Pelkor Chode Monastery. This magnificent multi-door structure is the largest stupa in Tibet, which is not only a stupa but also has old sculptures and paintings all around its inner walls. Then head to Shigatse via the fertile Nyangchu Valley, a wide agricultural plain where colorfully decorated yaks and horses are used by Tibetan farmers.
Stay overnight in Shigatse
- Meals:
- Breakfast
In the morning, you will leave Shigatse to Lhatse, a small town located 150 km from Shigatse, and you may have lunch in a local restaurant. After a short rest, you will go ahead to Tingri. You will pass Tsola Pass(4,600m), and Gyatsola Pass(5,248m). In the late afternoon, you enter Mt. Everest National Nature Reserve, with countless prayer flags flying in the wind. You can enjoy the panorama of the Himalayas at Gawula Pass(5,198m). Then you'll drive along the New Zigzag road to Rongbuk Monastery or the Tent Camp to stay overnight. If the weather is good, you can have a clear view of the sunset of Golden Everest Peak.
Stay overnight in Rongbuk guesthouse or Nomad Tent(Dorm Bed)
- Meals:
- Breakfast
Breakfast is not included this morning. You will understand why when you’re at the spot. Tibetan breakfast, such as noodles, Zanba, etc. costs CNY 30. You are highly suggested to bring along some cookies, and instant coffee, etc. on your own.
When you get up, you will see a striking view of luminous peaks highlighted by the sun and definitely, which is the best time to get some nice shots of the Everest sunrise.
After sightseeing, you will drive back to Shigatse and enjoy the fabulous view along the way.
Stay overnight in Shigatse
In the morning, drive to visit the Tashilhunpo Monastery which is founded by the First Dalai Lama in 1447, the monastery's structure was expanded by the Fourth and successive Panchen Lamas. Tashilhunpo is the seat of the Panchen Lama since the Fourth Panchen Lama took charge in the monastery, and there are now nearly 800 lamas. After that, you’ll drive back to Lhasa.
Stay overnight in Lhasa
- Meals:
- Breakfast
In the morning, we drive to the holy Namtso Lake. On the way to Namtso, you will have a far view of the Nyenchen Tanglha Mountains. Enjoy the view of the vast grassland and spectacular natural scenery.
You'll arrive at Namtso Lake after passing NagelaPass(5150m). When standing at the famous Nagela Pass, you can see the stunning view of holy Namtso Lake. Being the second largest salt lake in China, Namtso covers a total area of more than 1900 square kilometers, the furthest depth being more than 33m. Namtso is also the highest altitude salt lake in the world with an elevation of 4,718 meters. Besides, you can enjoy the view of the Sky-Road railway with snowy mountains background. In the late afternoon, you will drive back to Lhasa.
Stay overnight in Lhasa
- Meals:
- Breakfast
- Meals:
- Breakfast
Cost & Calendar
All prices are in US Dollar / Person
Economic Class (3-Star Hotels)
2024-04-01 ~ 2024-04-30 | 2024-05-01 ~ 2024-06-30 | 2024-07-01 ~ 2024-08-31 | 2024-09-01 ~ 2024-10-07 | 2024-10-08 ~ 2024-10-31 |
USD1200 | USD1220 | USD1310 | USD1280 | USD1220 |
Comfortable Class (4-Star Hotels)
2024-04-01 ~ 2024-04-30 | 2024-05-01 ~ 2024-06-30 | 2024-07-01 ~ 2024-08-31 | 2024-09-01 ~ 2024-10-07 | 2024-10-08 ~ 2024-10-31 |
USD1300 | USD1320 | USD1450 | USD1400 | USD1320 |
Schedule
No desired date of departure? Please send us an inquiry and we will try to arrange your tour according to your plan.
Discount Policy
You may only enjoy one of the advantageous policy, not both.
Option A: | 3 or More to Join the Same Group | $30 Off / person |
Option B: | Tour in Apr~Oct |
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Our Service
INCLUSIONS
* Lodgings: 7 Nights, twin room en suite in 3★/4★;
1 Night, dorm bed at GUESTHOUSE or NOMAD TENT;
* Meal: 7 Breakfasts;
* Travel-licensed vehicle according to group size & season as itinerary needed including gas and parking fee;
* Lhasa Railway Station transfer at all times on the first & last day;
* Pick-up from Lhasa Gonggar Airport to your hotel at 9:30 am, 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm on the first day;
* Drop-off from your hotel to Lhasa Gonggar Airport at 6:00 am, 8:30 am and 12:30 pm on the last day;
* Guide: experienced local English-speaking tour guide
* Attractions: all entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary
* Permit: Tibet Tourism Bureau Permit; Alien's Travel Permit to be applied in Shigatse with your original passport which takes abt 30mins;
* Sleeping bags;
* Travel Agency Liability insurance;
* Government Tax;
* Express delivery fee of Permit (eg. SF. Express)
* Food & lodgings for guide & driver;
* Oxygen tank for emergency use;
* Two bottles of mineral water per person per day;
EXCLUSIONS
* International flight to and out of China;
* Domestic flight/train to and out of Lhasa; (We can help you book the domestic flight/train ticket at the BEST price. Please contact us for details.)
* If you miss the free transfer schedule due to flight delay or cancelation, then you are required to pay a private transfer from USD 80/vehicle/time.
* Lunch & Dinner are not included but we will recommend some good ones for you according to your requirements. Usually, it takes 3-10 USD per person for each meal.
* While the gratuity for guide and driver is NOT mandatory, it is expected. Based on their service, you can tip them on the last day of the tour. You are suggested to tip each of them 5-10 USD/day in total;
* All the commission and tax charged by PayPal, Bank, and government when making payment. (e.g. PayPal --- 4.4%. Wire transfer --- 2%);
* Personal expenses;
* Anything not mentioned in the Inclusions.
Note
* Tibet Tourism Bureau Permit (TTB) usually takes about 12-working-day to apply. If you couldn’t provide the required docs & info on time, an extra handling fee will be charged. Please consult your travel consultant for details;
* We reserve the right to change the itinerary order and attractions in Lhasa;
* If you prefer to book your own hotels over those included in our group tour, pls meet the rest of the group at their daily hotel on time. We don’t include the transfers to your own hotels;
* We need to pick up and drop off all tour members of the group on the first & last day from Lhasa Airport/Railway, thus there may not always have guide presence but driver;
* Due to the special nature of Tibet travel, any unforeseeable and unavoidable objective circumstances, including but not limited to natural disasters, war, terrorism, riot, civil commotion, strikes, public health emergencies, government action, major traffic jams, delay or cancellation of flight/train, attractions temporarily closed. etc., resulting in a change of itinerary, the increased cost will be paid by travelers; if any attraction visit has to be canceled due to the same reasons above, GTT won't be held responsible for a refund except for certain attraction entrance fees which will be solely decided by GTT.
* Single Supplement: our quote is based on twin rooms. For single travelers, a single supplement is required at the time of booking. If later we manage to match you with another traveler to share the twin room, the single supplement will be refunded.
* The accommodation condition on Everest is kind of basic due to the geographic and climatic situation. As we try to bring you the best tour experience, the double room of Rongbuk Monastery guesthouse will be our first choice for you to stay overnight there. However, there are limited numbers of those rooms, which are not accepted a reservation in advance, especially during the peak tourist season. Thus, when the standard rooms run out, we would arrange all the group members to stay in the multiple bedded rooms of Rongbuk Monastery or the nomad tent at the EBC tent area. Both of them provide dorm beds only. If you don’t want to share the room with others, you could pay the price difference for the vacant beds.
* All members of the same group must be with the same tour guide during the whole trip. So all members must follow the same itinerary and visit the same attractions. If anyone requests to change the scheduled arrangement for own reasons, you need to get permission from other members and accept the possible payment change if any.
Typically Asked Questions from Our Clients
Asked by Ms F***
2023-10-14
We would like to find out about the Tibet trip. Travelling date Apr 2024, 12 pax. Tourists are from Singapore and China.
Dear Ms Foo****,
As per your request, we can arrange 9 days Lhasa Gyantse Shigatse Everest Namtso group tour on 13 April 2024 for you. However, there is a possibility that the road to Namtso may be locked because of the snow. If so, we arrange another attraction on D9 for you.
Asked by Hyun***
2023-09-03
Hello I want to book trip in Tibet on 24th Oct. I depart from Vientiane, Laos. I wonder if the travel agency could help me the round-trip flight ticket also? (Vientiane-Lhasa)
Dear Hyun****,
Thank you for sending us an inquiry again!
We can arrange your Lhasa to Everest Base Camp tour departing on 24 Oct, but for one day Namtso group tour, it needs further confirmation. Or we can arrange a one-day private tour for you alone.
For round-trip flight tickets from Vientiane to Lhasa, we can book for you. But there's a transfer fee of 4.4% charged by PayPal. If you want to avoid such a cost, you can book tickets on your own.
Asked by mr I***
2023-08-22
info the name of the hotels 4 *. is it posible guide in spanish language
Dear mr Igna****,
Thank you for sending us an inquiry!
We can arrange the 9 Days Lhasa Gyantse Shigatse Everest Namtso Group Tour for you. Currently, we don't have a group departure on 28 July 2024, but we can open it for you now.
For the guide, we can arrange another private Spanish guide for you. But the cost in peak season will be high.
Asked by Irin***
2023-07-24
Hello, I would like to discover magical Tibet in mid September (9-10 days). I am traveling alone, and I am looking for something very special, spiritual and not a touristic experience. I have a few questions: - How big is usually the group at this time of year? - Is there a possibility to have a separate room in the hotels? - What is usually the flow of the tour - is there space and time for individuals to pause and connect/discover places in our own time? (I would like to mediate and connect with local energies with no rush and pushing from point A to point B) Thank you for the clarification,
Dear Irin***,
For 9 days Lhasa Gyantse Shigatse Everest Namtso group tour, we can open one in mid-September for you which needs further confirmation, as the group tour is open based on 3 pax. This tour will lead you to explore the most featured sites of authentic Tibetan culture like the world heritage Potala Palace, sacred Jokhang Temple, etc. which is very special and spiritual. In addition, there is a day excursion to the holy Lake Namtso which is not only the closest place to heaven but also to the soul.
Let me answer your questions one by one.
#1. The maximum number of a group is 12, but usually, there are 5-10 members this year.
#2. Yes, you can have a separate room in hotels but there is a single supplement for you.
#3. Book the tour with us(pay the deposit);
Apply for China visa yourself with docs we provided;
We apply for your Tibet permit with your China visa;
Send the Tibet permit to you by Express.
#4. Yes, there is space and time for individuals during the tour.
If you have any further questions or doubts, please let me know without hesitation. It is my pleasure to work with you at any time.
Looking forward to hearing from you!
Asked by CL T***
2023-07-02
Hi, I'm keen on (1) Lhasa -> Kathmandu or (2) 8/9 days Tibet tour including EBC. I've 2 queries: 1. Do you have tour commencing on later part of Oct 2023 (e.g. after 25 Oct) for both the tours mentioned above? 2. For EBC, does it R45include access (trek or transport) to the actual base camp from the Tibetan tents/campsite? Thanks
Dear CL Teo,
We can arrange 8/9 days Lhasa to Kathmandu tour via EBC. Currently we don't have a departure after 25 Oct but we can open one for you now. For EBC, tourists can only reach the Tibetan tents/campsite near Rongbuk Monastery.
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