Lhasa to Everest Base Camp Group Tour
- Duration:
- 8 Days
- Price:
- From USD930
- Route:
- Lhasa - Gyantse - Shigatse - EBC - Shigatse – Lhasa
- Season:
-
- Spring
- Summer
- Autumn
- Winter
- Tour Type:
- Group Tour
- Group Size:
- Max 12
Overview
Lhasa to Everest Base Camp tour is our most popular itinerary, which is also a once-in-a-lifetime experience to view the highest mountain in the world - Mt. Everest, at 8,848m above sea level. This package includes all the cultural heritage you're probably looking forward to seeing in Lhasa, followed by holy Yamdrok Lake, glistening Karola Glacier, Kumbum Stupa in Gyantse and Tashilhunpo Monastery in Shigatse, as well as majestic snow-capped mountains on the way to Everest Base Camp. Here you will visit the world's highest Rongbuk Monastery and stay overnight at an altitude of 5,200 meters. If weather permits, you can enjoy the beautiful sunset and glorious sunrise before returning to Lhasa.
| Day | Route | Attractions & Activities | Accommodation | Meals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arrival in Lhasa (3,650m) | Pick up and transfer to the hotel | Lhasa, 3★/4★ | |
| 2 | Lhasa Sightseeing | Drepung Monastery, Tibet Museum, Norbulingka | 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 - EBC, 350km, Approx. 8hrs | Sunset of Golden Everest Peak | Nomad Tent(Dorm Bed) / Guesthouse | B |
| 6 | EBC - Shigatse, 350km, Approx. 7hrs | Everest Base Camp, Rongbuk Monastery | Shigatse, 3★/4★ | B |
| 7 | Shigatse - Lhasa, 280km, Approx. 3.5hrs | Tashilhunpo Monastery | Lhasa, 3★/4★ | B |
| 8 | Depart from Lhasa | Send off to the airport/railway station | B |
Daily Itinerary
CollapseTaking a flight into Tibet will give you a panorama of the snowy Himalaya Mountains Or 1-2 days of train riding over the high plateau by crossing Tanggula Mountains with beautiful sceneries along the way. Once you arrive, our local Tibetan tour guide and driver will greet you at Lhasa Airport/Railway Station to transfer you to the hotel. From the airport to downtown Lhasa, it takes about 1 hour; from Lhasa Railway Station, about 20 minutes. After being transferred to the hotel, you will be free to wander around the city on your own for the rest of the day but try not to overtax yourself. The first day's well-rest is crucial to acclimatize to the high altitude. Remember to drink lots of water, eat light, and not take a shower if you can help it.
Stay overnight in Lhasa
After breakfast in the hotel, the tour guide will take you to Drepung Monastery, the biggest Tibetan monastery that housed more than 10,000 monks in the past. Drepung means Rice Heap in the Tibetan language. The entire monastery is large in scale and the white buildings cluster and cover the hillsides. It's the highest-ranking monastery in the Gelug Sect.
In the afternoon you will first visit the Tibet Museum. Here you can see life scenes, exquisite clothing, house architecture, and festival customs, etc. to explore the special and mysterious Tibetan customs. Then you will visit Norbulingka, which is a typical Tibetan-style royal garden, the summer resort of the Dalai Lama.
Stay overnight in Lhasa
- Meals:
- Breakfast
Today, you will visit the most famous Potala Palace, which is the cardinal landmark of Tibet and the masterpiece of Tibetan architecture. Potala Palace was the winter palace of successive Dalai lamas. It was built by the 33rd great king of Tibet - Songtsen Gangpo in the 7th Century. 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.
At noon, the tour guide will bring you to a good restaurant to have lunch and have a rest. In the afternoon, you will go to visit 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 since the early days. After that, you will take a walk around the Barkhor Street - one of the most devotional circuits as well as a crowded central market of Lhasa. Barkhor Street is a very ancient round street surrounding the Jokhang Temple and the locals are always proud of it. As a symbol of Lhasa, it‘s also a must-see place for visitors.
Stay overnight in Lhasa
- Meals:
- Breakfast
We will pass by Kampala Pass (4,790m) on the way from Lhasa to Shigatse and visit Yamdrok Lake, one of the three holy lakes in Tibet. Standing at the lakeside, you can see its blue water shimmering with charming light, as well as the snow-capped holy Mount Nyenchen Khangsar (7,191m) in the distance.
Next we will pass and enjoy the Karola Glacier on the roadside. It is about 300m from the main highway on your way to Gyantse.
Then visit the main monastery in Gyantse - Pelkor Chode Monastery, famous for its exquisite architecture and intact murals and statues.
Stay overnight in Shigatse
- Meals:
- Breakfast
In the morning, you will leave Shigatse for Lhatse, a small town located 150 km from Shigatse, and you may have lunch in the local restaurant. After a short rest, you will go ahead to Tingri. You will pass through Gyatsola Pass (5,248m), with countless prayer flags flying in the wind. Here you can also hang your prayer flags and spread Longda, letting the wind carry your blessings to heaven. Afterward, you will keep ascending to Gawula Pass (5,198m), where you can enjoy the panorama of the Himalayas. Then you will drive along the zigzag road to the Everest Base Camp (5,200m) to stay overnight. You can see the glorious Everest sunset if the weather is good.
Stay overnight in Nomad Tent (Dorm Bed) / Guesthouse
- Meals:
- Breakfast
You can get up early and enjoy the sunrise of Everest Peak at Everest Base Camp if the weather is good. After that, we will go to the Rongbuk Monastery, which is the highest monastery in the world. Then will drive you back to Shigatse and enjoy the fabulous view along the way.
Stay overnight in Shigatse
In Shigatse, you will visit Tashilhunpo Monastery - the home of Panchen Lama. It was founded by the 1st Dalai Lama in 1447 and is a historic and culturally important monastery in Shigatse. It's located on the central hill of the city, the full name in Tibetan of the monastery means "all fortune and happiness gathered here" or "heap of glory". Then drive back to Lhasa from Shigatse along the expressway. On the way, you’ll have a glimpse of the Yarlung Tsangpo Valley.
Stay overnight in Lhasa
- Meals:
- Breakfast
Today your guide and driver will escort you to the airport or railway station for your next destination. Before your departure, we would appreciate it if you could spend a few minutes evaluating our services either by filling out the feedback form or simply sending us an email when you get back home. Your whole trip has officially ended.
- Meals:
- Breakfast
Cost & Calendar
All prices are in US Dollar / Person
Economic Class (3-Star Hotels)
| 2025-07-01 ~ 2025-10-10 | 2025-10-11 ~ 2025-10-31 | 2025-11-01 ~ 2026-02-28 |
| USD1146 | USD1020 | USD930 |
Comfortable Class (4-Star Hotels)
| 2025-07-01 ~ 2025-10-10 | 2025-10-11 ~ 2025-10-31 | 2025-11-01 ~ 2026-02-28 |
| USD1288 | USD1140 | USD980 |
Schedule
| Starting Date | Price From | Booked | Book Now |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-07 | USD1146 | open for booking | Booked |
| 2025-07-11 | USD1146 | open for booking | Booked |
| 2025-07-14 | USD1146 | 3 | Booked |
| 2025-07-18 | USD1146 | open for booking | Booked |
| 2025-07-20 | USD1146 | 2 | Booked |
| 2025-07-21 | USD1146 | open for booking | Booked |
| 2025-07-25 | USD1146 | open for booking | Booked |
| 2025-07-28 | USD1146 | 2 | Booked |
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 from You Join Together | $30 Off / person |
| Option B: | Tour in Apr~Oct |
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Our Service
Inclusions
* Lodgings: 6 Nights, twin room en suite in 3★/4★;
1 Night, dorm bed at GUESTHOUSE or NOMAD TENT;
* Meals: 7 breakfasts & 1 welcome dinner;
* 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 8:30 am, 12:30 pm and 2:30 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 about 30mins;
* 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 5-15 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 8-15 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, please 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 members of the group on the first & last day from Lhasa Airport/Railway Station, thus there may not always have a guide present but a 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 visits have 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 at EBC is kind of basic due to the geographic and climatic situation. If you want a better travel experience, Rongbuk Monastery Hotel is our recommendation for you. However, there are limited rooms, especially during the peak tourist season. Thus, if you want to stay at Rongbuk Hotel, please contact us in advance as there's some price difference, then we can upgrade the hotel for you;
* If any group members would like to continue to Kathmandu, we will send them off at the Gyirong border. Therefore you'll have a chance to explore the Gyirong Valley, called the backyard of the Himayalans;
* 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;
I am well thankyou. It turned out to be a great trip. I have two excellent guides and the driver. Especially as Lakdun (not sure how to spell her name) was there to help me at the airport when my flight got cancelled. You might also be interested to know that I run spiritual retreats and pilgrimag ....
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Typically Asked Questions from Our Clients
Asked by Silv***
Hello! I your tour seems amazing!! I just would like some more information about:
- accomodotation: which is the difference in costs between 3 and 4 stars hotels?
- highness: aree the hotel And the vehicle for transfers provided with oxygen?
-the driver is also a Guide?
If we will arrive at 3 pm of the 18 august and flight Back on the 26 august, at 6 pm, is it ok with the days?
Many thanks for your support!
Dear Silv****,
I'll answer your questions one by one.
1. There's not a very big difference in price between 3 and 4-star hotels. The 4-star hotels are USD142 more than the 3-star hotels.
2. For group tours, the rooms are not oxygen-supply rooms. If you prefer, we can upgrade the rooms for you. Alternatively, you can prepare 1 or 2 portable oxygen tanks. On the vehicle, there's an oxygen tank for emergency use.
3. The driver is not the tour guide. We'll arrange an experienced English-speaking tour guide separately.
4. The time schedule is OK. But there's an extra cost as you stay one more day in Tibet. The 8-day group tour starts on 18 August and ends on 25 August.
Asked by Lind***
I want to fly into Lhasa from USA. I have a tourist China Visa. I would like to leave Tibet by train if possible to Dali or Shangri La. I will have a bicycle ( in a box) with me that I will be taking with me for riding in China.
Dear Linda****,
We can arrange the 8-day Lhasa to Everest Base Camp Group Tour for you on 17 August. There's no train from Lhasa to Dali or Shangri-La. You can consider taking a flight.
Asked by Beat***
Hi! I will be coming to Khatmandu on October 23 to volunteer with A group called Global Dental Relief. I will be done with work and ready to leave Khatmandu on November 2. I would like to see Lhasa, Everest Base Camp and a couple of the sacred lakes and unique wildlife/natural landscapes . This itinerary seems interesting to me and I would like to learn more. I am from the US and need an English speaking guide. Thank you.
Dear Bea****,
We can arrange the Lhasa to EBC tour for you. We have a guest booked for the 7-day Lhasa Mt. Everest Kathmandu Overland Group Tour on 3 November, would you consider joining?
Right now, the Himalaya Airlines hasn't released the direct flight from Kathmandu to Lhasa in November. If there are no direct flights, you can fly from Kathmandu to Lhasa via Kunming or Chengdu.
After the tour, you can return to the USA from Kathmandu.
Asked by Mr O***
Hi there,
My plan is to be in Beijing for 5 days on September 16th and take the 2 day sleeper train to Lhasa...
I was interested in the 8 day tour that goes to Everest Base Camp but I would like to exit to Nepal and onwards to Kathmandu
What dates do you have this tour in mid to late september? Do i need a special visa for Tibet?
Dear Mr Owen****,
We can arrange the 7-day Lhasa Mt. Everest Kathmandu Overland Group Tour for you and help you book the train tickets from Beijing to Lhasa. We have a group departure on 22 September. You can take the train on 20 September and arrive in Lhasa on 22 September to join the group. We will help you apply for the Tibet visa.
Asked by Anas***
Hello, I am sending you this message because we are considering together with my partner to book your 8-day tour from Lhasa to Everest Base Camp and we have some questions.
Firstly, what are the temperatures in Lhasa and EBC at the end of October? I expect between 5-15 degrees Celsius but should we be prepared for sub-zero temperatures?
Secondly, the 3 & 4 star hotels mentioned in the provided information are both for Lhasa and Shigatse? Do the rooms have private or common toilets?
Thirdly, what type of luggage would you suggest using for the trip? Only back-packs or can we bring with us luggage with wheels?
Fourthly, regarding the domestic flights to Lhasa, we want to arrive from Xi'an and depart towards Beijing. When is the appropriate period to book the domestic flights? 2 months is advance or sooner? And also, which website shall we use for the domestic flight booking?
Lastly, we are must have a Tibet Tourism Bureau Permit. For that, do we need to have a valid passport that does not expire in 6 months after our arrival in Lhasa?
Dear Anas****,
I'll answer your questions one by one.
1. In late October, it is around 12℃ in the daytime in Lhasa, and it drops to 2℃ at night. At EBC, it's 10℃ in the daytime and may drop to -5℃. You can bring gloves, a hat, a down jacket, and pants.
2. 3-star and 4-star hotels are in Lhasa and Shigatse, which have private washrooms. At EBC, we can arrange the Rongbuk hotel for you at an extra cost, which has a private washroom.
3. I suggest you take luggage with wheels, which is convenient. You can bring a backpack too.
4. For the flight tickets, you can book them after the tour is confirmed or 1-2 months in advance. You can try booking.com or trip.com to book flights.
5. Yes. For the Tibet Permit, we need your China visa and passport valid for 6 months.
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