Lhasa to Everest Base Camp Group Tour
| Duration: | 8 Days |
|---|---|
| Price: | From USD930 |
| Route: | Lhasa - Gyantse - Shigatse - EBC - Shigatse – Lhasa |
| Season: |
|
| 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)
|
2025-11-01 ~
2026-02-28 |
2026-04-01 ~
2026-05-31 |
2026-06-01 ~
2026-06-30 |
2026-07-01 ~
2026-10-10 |
2026-10-11 ~
2026-10-31 |
2026-11-01 ~
2027-02-28 |
| USD930 | USD1010 | USD1060 | USD1146 | USD1020 | USD930 |
Comfortable Class (4-Star Hotels)
|
2025-11-01 ~
2026-02-28 |
2026-04-01 ~
2026-05-31 |
2026-06-01 ~
2026-06-30 |
2026-07-01 ~
2026-10-10 |
2026-10-11 ~
2026-10-31 |
2026-11-01 ~
2027-02-28 |
| USD980 | USD1120 | USD1182 | USD1288 | USD1140 | USD980 |
Schedule
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 |
|
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 per itinerary needed including gas and parking fees;
* 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 for in Shigatse with your original passport, which takes about 30 mins;
* 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 from China;
* Domestic flight/train to and from 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 cancellation, 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 USD 5-15/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 USD 8-15/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 days to apply. If you cannot 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. Transfers to and from your own hotels are not included;
* 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, or 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 a 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 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, and 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 Himalayas;
* 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 ....
Read more testimonials...
Typically Asked Questions from Our Clients
Asked by Sylv***
Hello,
It has been my mother’s dream to go to Tibet. She saw a picture of Lhasa when she was young and has wanted to go ever since. She is elderly now so I want to take her to Tibet while she can, but we may need to take it easy to acclimate to the high altitude.
We are primarily interested in Lhasa, but I see a lot of trips also involve Gyantse, Shigatse, Everest Base Camp (except my mom, I think she just wants to see Lhasa). Namtso Lake also seems lovely but not on the typical itinerary. My mom and husband like to see the mountain and lake scenery. My kids like more of the city/commercial areas. I prefer interesting architecture, culture and food.
We will likely arrive to China at Chengdu and would like to take the train around June 13 from Chengdu or Chongqing to Lhasa. Would it be possible to acclimate a few days in Lhasa before starting sightseeing?
Thank you,
Dear Sylv****,
We can arrange the Lhasa Gyantse, Shigatse, Everest Base Camp, and Namtso Lake tour for your family trip around 13 June 2026, as well as your Chengdu/Chongqing to Lhasa train tickets.
After 1 or 2 days of acclimation, most tourists can adapt to the local environment. In order to avoid any discomfort from the family members, I will arrange a free day before the sightseeing. And then a few days sightseeing in Lhasa before ascending to the altitude.
After visiting the Everest Base Camp at 5,200 meters, you can stay overnight at Zhaxizong village, at an altitude of 4,200 meters.
Asked by Mira***
Hello! We are travelling with 2 adults and 2 children (10 and 17 years old). Are family rooms possible? And is it possible to stay in a guesthouse at EBC? We would like to travel by train to Lhasa in a soft sleeper from Beijing, can you add a quote for that? And we would also like to travel by train from Lhasa to Chengdu can you also add a quote for the soft sleeper? Thank you very much and kind regards,
Dear Mira***,
We can arrange the 8D Lhasa to Everest Base Camp Group Tour on July 31st for you.
1. The family room in Lhasa and Shigatse has one 1.8-size bed and one 1.2-size bed. I suggest you book 2 twin room or double rooms.
2. Yes, there is a Rongbuk Hotel at EBC, or you can choose the Everest Tent.
3. We usually entrust ticket booking to professional scalpers because they can usually secure 4 soft sleeper tickets in one cabin. Since it's peak season in Tibet, and a bit hard to book the direct train. If they fail to book the direct train, they can book the Beijing - Xining - Lhasa connecting train. There are about 6 trains from Xining to Lhasa. I will quote in next email.
4. The most scenic part of the journey is the section from Xining to Lhasa, which you've already seen on your way to Tibet. Therefore, I suggest you fly to Chengdu after completing your Lhasa itinerary; there's no need to spend two days on the train.
Asked by Adri***
Hello!
A friend and I (2 people total) would like to do this tour, taking the train into Lhasa arriving on January 16 (or if possible, the day before). Afterwards we will fly out.
We were wondering what is the likely group size, what are the next steps, and if it is possible to stay an extra day or two in Lhasa after the trip finishes to recover a bit before leaving.
Thank you!
Dear Adri****,
We can arrange the Lhasa to Everest Base Camp Group Tour for you.
As for the 8D Lhasa to Everest Base Camp Group Tour in Jan, it costs USD980p.p based on 4* hotels.
Up to now, we have a confirmed group departure date on Jan 19th. Would you consider it? There are 2 travelers booked for the tour on Jan 19th. The group is from 3 pax to 12 pax. Since it's low season, the group size is usually 4-6 pax.
Yes, you can stay 1-2 days in Lhasa after the group tour. However, we need to arrange a tour guide if you plan to visit the monasteries or other attractions.
Asked by Seij***
Dears,
I am planning my next summer trip to Tibet and bearing in mind that I need an official guide and the permit, I would like to know how can I proceed to payment? Do I pay in person once I get there or online in advance? Which modalities you offer: installments, up front?
Besides, I need to have the permit to book my flight to Tibet or can I do the opposite? I would appreciate it if you could clarify it to me.
Dear Seiji***,
To confirm a tour booking with us, we usually charge 30% of the tour cost as a deposit. You may pay the balance in USD/EUR/GBP/CNY in cash upon your arrival in Lhasa, or pay it 7 days before departure. We accept PayPal, wire transfer, WeChat, and Alipay.
Asked by Aria***
Hello! I am interested in joining the tour on 29 December, but I have an international flight on 5 January in the evening. I have been in China for a few months now and have not encountered any serious transportation delays, but I was wondering if, based on your experience, having a flight from Tibet to Beijing and out of the country on the same day is a bit risky. Thank you.
Dear Aria***,
For the 8-day Lhasa to Everest Base Camp Group Tour, we have a planned departure date on 29 December. If you join this group tour, you can take a flight from Lhasa to Beijing departing at 09:50 and arriving at 13:25 on January 5.
Read More ...