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Lhasa Gyantse Shigatse Everest Namtso Group Tour

Duration:
9 Days
Price:
From USD1220
Route:
Lhasa - Gyantse - Shigatse - EBC - Shigatse - Lhasa - Lake Namtso - Lhasa
Season:
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Autumn
  • Winter
Tour Type:
Group Tour
Group Size:
Max 12
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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.
DayRouteAttractions & Activities AccommodationMeals
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

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Our 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 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 over 1300 years.

Stay overnight in Lhasa 3★/4★

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 are visiting 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 the 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, 3★/4★

  • 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. You can enjoy the panorama of the Himalayas at Gawula Pass (5,198m). Then we 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 noodle, zanba, etc. cost CNY 30. You are highly suggested to bring along some cookies, 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, 3★/4★

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, 3★/4★

  • 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, 3★/4★

  • Meals:
  • Breakfast
Your tour ends today. Your guide and driver will drop you at the Lhasa airport or railway station for your next stop.
  • Meals:
  • Breakfast

Cost & Calendar

All prices are in US Dollar / Person

Economic Class (3-Star Hotels)

2023-05-01 ~ 2023-06-30 2023-07-01 ~ 2023-08-31 2023-09-01 ~ 2023-10-07 2023-10-08 ~ 2023-10-31
USD1220 USD1310 USD1280 USD1220

Comfortable Class (4-Star Hotels)

2023-05-01 ~ 2023-06-30 2023-07-01 ~ 2023-08-31 2023-09-01 ~ 2023-10-07 2023-10-08 ~ 2023-10-31
USD1320 USD1450 USD1400 USD1320

Schedule

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2023-06-13 USD1220 open for booking Book
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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
  • To book 6-month prior tour starts 5% Off / person
  • To book 3-month prior tour starts 3% Off / person

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 --- 4.2%. 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 Irén***
2023-05-14

We want to take a trip with your agency to Tibet from Kathmandu: Lhasa Gyantse Shigatse Everest Namtso Group Tour

beatrice
Answered by Beatrice 2023-05-14

Dear Irén.***,

We can arrange your 9 Days Lhasa Gyantse Shigatse Everest Namtso Group Tour starting on 10 September. But we don't have such a departure date right now, if you book, I can open one for you. 

Asked by Meli***
2023-04-26

VISA/DEPARTURE: I currently live and work in Shenzhen and will be traveling to Tibet from within China. GROUP: I would like to join a small group tour for this trip. DATES: My preferred start date is 6.23, but I am available anywhere from 6.22-7.14. ACTIVITIES: I like the pre-arranged trip. I am particularly interested in cultural and historical information from the guide, and opportunities to hike or explore outdoors scenery. HEALTH/OTHER: I am in good condition and not at-risk for physical activities.

beatrice
Answered by Beatrice 2023-04-26

Dear Meliss***,

We do have 8 Days Lhasa to Everest Base Camp Group Tour departing on June 23. Since you are available from 6.22, I suggest you consider flying from Guangzhou to Xining, then taking a train to Lhasa. You will get better adapted to the high-altitude environment.

Also you mentioned you're particularly interested in cultural and historical information from the guide and opportunities to hike or explore outdoors scenery, that's exactly what Tibet can offer. Here's the origin place of profound Tibetan Buddhism and you can see many holy signs in Tibet. Also you can see unique plateau scenery which cannot be seen anywhethe else as Tibetan plateau is the highest in the world. Besides the group tour, we also can arrange a one-day hiking tour for your choice.

Asked by Xuem***
2023-04-07

I am a US citizen and will be staying with my parents in ChongQing, China before and after this trip starting 9/9/23. I already have a visa to enter China. It seems this 9 day trip's online price is similar to the 7 day trip without EBC, which seems odd. Would you give me quotes on the 7 day trip without EBC so I can compare? I am hesitating on going to EBC. Please also give me two different quotes on 3/4 star hotel accommodations. I plan on taking a train ride (soft sleeper) to Lhasa and flying back to Chong Qing. When is the best time to book the tickets? Do you accept credit card for payment?

Answered by Mery 2023-04-07

Dear Xue***,  I'd like to answer your questions one by one. #1. Only one train runs from Changqing to Lhasa every other day. #2. You can pay with a credit card associated with PayPal. #3. As per your request, I recommend 6 days Lhasa to Shigatse group tour plus a one-day private tour to Namtso for you. 

Asked by Shir***
2022-12-27

Hey I am interested in 7-10 day cultural trip to Tibet. Can you advise the trip details and cost? I’m a Singaporean and planning to travel with my Singaporean friend. So two of us. Looking at March, July or August. Can you share the dates for 2023?

beatrice
Answered by Beatrice 2022-12-27

Dear Shirle***,

May I recommend this cultural trip to you and your friend? It consists of the highlights of Lhasa, plateau scenery, the highest mount Everest and the most amazing heavenly lake Namtso. Here's the itinerary,

The best month to travel to Tibet is from May to October. The tour price in July or August is USD 1450 for 4-star hotel accommodation. Right now, as it's still early, all dates are open for booking.

Asked by Nico***
2020-01-28

Hi! Interested in your 10 days Lhasa tour but our stay is from 3rd Apr to 12th Apr. Noticed the earliest tour starts on 8th Apr only. Please advise if you can accommodate our tour dates and confirm the tour package per person? Regarding the Travel Permit, are you able to assist us? We are Malaysians residing in Hong Kong so getting a China visa is no problem for us.

Cherry
Answered by Cherry 2020-01-28

In your inquiry, you mentioned you would like to have to join the 10 Days Lhasa Gyantse Shigatse Everest Namtso Group Tour with the departure date on Apr.3rd. We can open this group tour to you if you book the tour with us 60 days in advance. 

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