Lhasa Gyantse Shigatse Mt. Everest Group Tour
- Duration:
- 8 Days
- Price:
- From USD860
- Destination:
- Lhasa - Gyantse - Shigatse - EBC - Shigatse – Lhasa
- Season:
-
- Spring
- Summer
- Autumn
- Winter
- Tour Type:
- Group Tour
- Group Size:
- Max 12
Overview
This is our most popular itinerary, which is also a once-in-a-lifetime experience to view the highest mountain in the world - Mt. Everest, with 8848m above sea level. After spending your first 3 days in Lhasa city for main tourist sites visiting, you will get ready to start the journey to Everest. You’ll stop by holy Yamdrok Lake, the glistening Karola Glacier and Khumbum Stupa in Gyantse and Shigatse. From there you’ll go up to over 5000 meters and spend a night at Everest Base Camp. If weather permits, you can enjoy the beautiful sunset and glorious sunrise before return to Lhasa.
| Day | Route | Attractions & Activities | Accommodation | Meals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arrival in Lhasa (3680m) | Pick up and transfer to the hotel. | Lhasa, 3★/4★ | |
| 2 | Lhasa Suburb | Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery | Lhasa, 3★/4★ | B,D |
| 3 | Lhasa City | Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street | Lhasa, 3★/4★ | B |
| 4 | Lhasa- Gyantse(4040m)- Shigatse(3840m), 360km, approx 7hrs | Yamdroktso Lake, Karola Glacier, Simila Mountain Pass, Pelkor Chöde Monastery, Far view of Gyangtse Fortress | Shigatse, 3★/4★ | B |
| 5 | Shigatse - Tingri - EBC(5100m), 350km, approx 8hrs | Rongbuk Monastery, Sunset of Golden Everest Peak | Rongbuk guesthouse / Nomad Tent, (Dorm Bed) | B |
| 6 | EBC - Shigatse, 350km, approx 8hrs | Sunrise of Golden Everest Peak, Everest Base Camp | Shigatse, 3★/4★ | |
| 7 | Shigatse - Lhasa, 300km, approx 5hrs | Tashilhunpo Monastery | Lhasa, 3★/4★ | B |
| 8 | Depart from Lhasa | Send off to train/airport | B |
Daily Itinerary
Taking 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 to transfer you to the hotel. From the airport to downtown Lhasa, it takes about 1.2hrs; from Lhasa Railway Station, about 20mins. After transferred to hotel, the rest of the day you will be free to wander around the city on your own but try not to overtax yourself. The first day's well-rest is crucial to acclimatize the high altitude. Remember to drink lots of water, eat light, and not to shower if you can help it.
Stay overnight in Lhasa, 3★/4★
Today’s first attraction is to visit Drepung Monastery which is the world's largest monastery that housed for more than 10,000 monks; it was the resident of the Dalai Lama. After lunch, you will continue to visit the Sera Monastery which was founded in 1419 by Tsongkapa's disciple Jamchen Choeje. The most attractive thing of Sera Monastery is the Buddhist Scriptures debating held in the courtyard between 15:00 - 17:00 from Monday to Saturday.
Stay overnight in Lhasa, 3★/4★
- Breakfast
- Welcome Dinner
In the morning our guide will meet you at the hotel and first take you to visit the famous Potala Palace, the cardinal landmark of Tibet and the masterpiece of Tibetan architecture, it was first built by 33rd King Songtsen Gangpo in the 7th century and rebuilt it later in the 17th century by 5th Dalai Lama, now it is a museum and world heritage site.
In the afternoon, we will go to visit Jokhang Temple in the center of the old Lhasa city. Jokhang Temple is one of the most sacred temples in all over Tibet and it is always bustling with earnest local pilgrims since from early days. After that you will take a walk around the Barkhor street which is the one of the most devotional circuit as well as a crowded central market of Lhasa, Barkhor Street is located in the old area of Lhasa City Tibet, it is a very ancient round street surrounding the Jokhang Temple and the locals are always proud of it. As a symbol of Lhasa, it is also a must-see place for visitors.
Stay overnight in Lhasa, 3★/4★
- Breakfast
We will pass by Kampala pass (4794m) on the way from Lhasa to Shigatse and visit Yamdrok Lake. Covering 638Km², Yamdrok Lake is one of the three largest sacred lakes in Tibet. The lake is surrounded by many snow-capped mountains and is fed by numerous small streams.
Later we will pass and enjoy the Karola Glacier on the roadside. It is about 300m from the main highway with easy access on your way to Gyantse.
Then visit the main monastery in Gyantse - Pelkor Chode Monastery. Pelkhor Chode in Gyantse town is located about 230km to the south of Lhasa and 100kmto east of Shigatse. The monastery is a short walk from the heart of the town.
Stay overnight in Shigatse, 3★/4★
- Breakfast
In the morning, you will leave Shigatse to 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 Tsola Pass(4600M), and Gyatsola Pass(5248M). In the late afternoon, you enter Mt. Everest National Nature Reserve. You can enjoy the panorama of Himalaya at Gawula Pass (5198m).Then we drive along the new zigzag road to Rongpuk 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.
If it’s summertime (usually May~Oct), we will stay overnight at the nomad tents of the new Everest Base Camp; if winter time (usually Nov~Apr), we will stay at Rongbuk Monastery’s guesthouse. Both places have but only the dorm bed lodging available. Both places you can see the glorious Everest sunset if the weather is good.
Stay overnight in Rongbuk guesthouse or Nomad Tent, (Dorm Bed)
- Breakfast
You can get up early and enjoy the sunrise of Everest Peak at lodging area if the weather is good. And then, we can drive you to the Everest Base Camp. After sightseeing, we will drive back to Shigatse and enjoy the fabulous view along the way.
Stay overnight in Shigatse, 3★/4★
In Shigatse, we will visit Tashilunpo 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 and also the second-largest city in Tibet. It located on a hill in the center of the city, the full name in Tibetan of the monastery means "all fortune and happiness gathered here" or "heap of glory". Drive back to Lhasa from Shigatse along the friendship way, the northern way to Lhasa. On the way, you’ll see the Yarlung Tsangpo valley.
Stay overnight in Lhasa, 3★/4★
- Breakfast
Today your guide and driver will escort you to the airport or railway station for your next destination. Before your departure, we will appreciate if you can spend a few minutes to evaluate our services either by filling the feedback form or simply send us an email when you back home. Your whole trip officially ended.
- Breakfast
Cost & Calendar
All prices are in US Dollar / Person
Economic Class (3-Star Hotels)
| 2020-01-01 ~ 2020-06-30 | 2020-07-01 ~ 2020-08-31 | 2020-09-01 ~ 2020-10-07 | 2020-10-08 ~ 2020-10-31 | 2020-11-01 ~ 2020-12-31 |
| USD920 | USD1030 | USD980 | USD920 | USD860 |
Comfortable Class (4-Star Hotels)
| 2020-01-01 ~ 2020-06-30 | 2020-07-01 ~ 2020-08-31 | 2020-09-01 ~ 2020-10-07 | 2020-10-08 ~ 2020-10-31 | 2020-11-01 ~ 2020-12-31 |
| USD990 | USD1100 | USD1050 | USD990 | USD930 |
Schedule
Discount Policy
You may only enjoy one of the advantageous policy, not both.
| Option A: | 3 or More to Join the Same Group | $30 / person |
| Option B: | Tour in Apr~Oct |
|
Booking Policy
| Confirmed Dates | 12-working-day prior |
| Dates Listed as 1st traveller |
1 Person, 75-day prior 2 Persons or above, 45-day prior |
| Dates Not Listed as 1st traveller | 1~2 Persons, 90-day prior 3 Persons or above, 45-day prior |
Our Service
* Lodgings: 6 Nights, twin room en suite in 3★/4★;
1 Night, dorm bed at GUESTHOUSE or NOMAD TENT;
* Meal: 6 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 time on the first & last day;
* Pick-up from Lhasa Gonggar Airport to your hotel at 9:30 am, 13:00 pm and 16:00 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 fee mentioned in the itinerary
* Permit: Tibet Tourism Bureau Permit (TTB); Alien's Travel Permit(PSB) to be applied in Shigatse with your original passport which takes abt 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;
* International flight to and out of China;
* Domestic flight/train to and out of Lhasa; (We’d like to 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 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 Gratuities 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.
* 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 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 visits have to be canceled due to the same reasons above, GTT won't be held responsible for a refund except certain attraction entrance fee which will be solely decided by GTT.
* Single Supplement: our quote is based on twin rooms. For single travelers, the 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 conditions 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 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 of the vacant beds.
Typically Asked Questions from Our Clients
Timo***
2020-01-06
Dear Team, I would like to book the “Lhasa Gyantse Shigatse Mt. Everest Group Tour” from the 29th of April 2020. I have a few questions I‘m looking forward to get answered. First one is, I’m starting off in Nepal, is there any possibility to get a transfer from the Nepal boarder to Lhasa? The second question is, after the booked tour, I would like to travel with tibettrain from Lhasa to Shanghai. Is there any possibility that you can book the ticket for me in advance? What are the additional costs for my extra wishes? Last but not least, are you able to organize me the visa for China and Tibet? Kind regards, Timo Neumann
Catherine
In your inquiry, you mentioned you would like to book 8 Days Lhasa Gyantse Shigatse Mt. Everest Group Tour. We can open the tour for you on April 29th. To confirm the booking with us, we charge a 30% tour price as a deposit. After we receive your down payment, we will put you on the booked guests list, prepare the tourist contract for you, reserve guide, vehicle, accommodation in advance and handle the Tibet permit for you here in Lhasa. To answer your questions, - First one is, I’m starting off in Nepal, is there any possibility to get a transfer from the Nepal border to Lhasa? This tour starts from Lhasa. The most economical and quickest way to Lhasa is by plane. An overland transfer from the Nepal border to Lhasa takes 3 days and costs more. - The second question is, after the booked tour, I would like to travel by Tibet train from Lhasa to Shanghai. Is there any possibility that you can book the ticket for me in advance? What are the additional costs for my extra wishes? Yes, we can help you book the train ticket for you about 30 days prior to departure. The price is USD274 p.p. for a soft sleeper. - Are you able to organize the visa for China and Tibet? Yes, we will handle the China group visa and Tibet permit for our guests. Note: please plan to stay at least 3 working days in Nepal to wait for your China group visa.
Shar***
2020-01-05
Hello! Could you please send me a quote and itinerary for 8 days: Arrival : Saturday, 2nd May 2020 Departure : Saturday, 9th May 2020 Pax : 1 person private tour Thank you! Sharon
Catherine
In your inquiry, you mentioned you would like to have 8 Days Lhasa Gyantse Shigatse Mt. Everest Tour on May 2nd. We can organize a private tour for you from May 2 to 9. On a private tour, you will have your own guide, vehicle and be a bit flexible with the itinerary. All the services are exclusive, you can explore Tibet to your heart. However, the daily assumption for a solo traveler in Tibet is expensive due to its unique natural environment. That's why we usually suggest a solo traveler join our small group tour to keep the cost down. Even on a group tour, you can choose to occupy a whole room by paying a single supplement. What do you think?
Jaga***
2019-12-30
Hi, I would like to go EBC and that is my ultimate goal. I'm coming from Malaysia so I need your best advise to reach Lhasa and go to EBC. I will be traveling on May 2020. I will be coming alone as well. Will wait for your advise. Thank You, Jagan Mano
Cherry
In your inquiry, you mentioned you would like to have the 8 Days Lhasa Gyantse Shigatse Mt. Everest Group Tour. We have this group tour with the departure date on May.8th. Is it available to you? We can also open a new group tour to match your departure date if you book the tour with us for 3 months in advance.
Cath***
2019-09-30
Hi Is it possible to book a tour the first week of April 2020? Also are there international flights that fly into Lhasa? thank you Catherine Nelson
Catherine
There is an international direct flight from Kathmandu (Nepal) to Lhasa. Entering from Nepal to Tibet, travelers are required to apply for a china group visa. We will assist you to get the visa in 3 working days after your arrival in Kathmandu. You may choose to fly from your country to Beijing/Chengdu/Shanghai, then take a train/flight to Lhasa. Entering Tibet from mainland China, travelers are required to apply for china visa in your own country. We can provide you with paperwork.
Adri***
2019-09-18
Hello Great Tibetan tours, last week I sent a message to you guys but the email address was incorrect. Basically I'm interested in taking this tour with you guys on this specific date October 29th. I have a couple of questions, when does your tour ends? Do I need an invitation from you guys in order to get the China Visa?( I'm a Canadian citizen, a read I could get it as fast as less than a week, in a China Visa processing centre in Toronto ) and If there is a possibility to arrange a single stay (I'm travelling solo). Thank you guys! I hope to hear from you soon! :) Adrian.
Catherine
In your inquiry, you mentioned you would like to have 8 Days Lhasa Gyantse Shigatse Mt. Everest Group Tour on 29th October. We can arrange the tour for you. To answer your questions, - The tour ends on 5th Nov. - We can provide you an invitation letter for your visa application after you book the tour with us. kindly note, this is time to apply for your visa. We need your passport and China visa for applying for your Tibet permit. It usually takes 12 working days. - We can arrange a single stay for a solo traveler, but our quote is based on twin rooms. For single travelers, a single supplement is required at the time of booking. Here is the itinerary,
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