Lhasa to Everest Base Camp Group Tour
| Duration: | 8 Days |
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| Price: | From USD930 |
| Route: | Lhasa - Gyantse - Shigatse - EBC - Shigatse – Lhasa |
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| 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)
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2026-03-01 ~
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 |
| USD1010 | USD1060 | USD1146 | USD1020 | USD930 |
Comfortable Class (4-Star Hotels)
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2026-03-01 ~
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 |
| USD1120 | USD1182 | USD1288 | USD1140 | USD980 |
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 policies, 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 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;
* 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 at USD 80/vehicle/time;
* Single Room Supplement: Hotels are based on twin-sharing rooms. If you prefer a single room or cannot share, an additional single supplement will apply;
* 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 the 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 commissions and taxes charged by PayPal, Banks, and the government when making a 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;
* 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 ....
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Typically Asked Questions from Our Clients
Asked by silv***
Hi,
I am insterested in the tour package 8 Days Lhasa to Everest Base Camp Group Tour starting on the 7th of September.
I would like the quotation for 2 person including the night in Rongbuk Hotel.
Can you suggest a cheap solution to reach Lhasa? we will arrive from Chengdu and at the end of the tour we fligh back to Bejing.
Dear Silv***,
Rongbuk Hotel has limited rooms available and requires reservations as early as possible.
From Chengdu to Lhasa, the cheapest way in September may be taking a train, which takes about 34.5 hours. The direct train departs on the even-numbered days in September. If you prefer taking a Chengdu-Lhasa train, I suggest you start the tour on the 6th or 8th of September.
Asked by Alfr***
I'm a British student currently studying in Hong Kong. I have a busy schedule at the moment but I have a break from April 3rd to April 13th (I can't be away before or after those dates). I should have visa-free access to China for 30 days given the new UK-China visa agreement but I also have a 180 day visa for China in my passport. Do I need to get a new visa for this trip along with the travel permit and will you be able to deliver those in time?
Dear Alfr****,
We can arrange the 8D Lhasa to Everest Base Camp Group Tour for you.
Yes, you can enjoy the 30 day China visa-free policy, and we just need your passport to apply for the Tibet Travel Permit.
Asked by Joha***
Dear Great Tibet Tour Team,
We are interested in joining your 8 Days Lhasa to Everest Base Camp Group Tour and would like to clarify a few details before booking:
1. Transportation: What is the exact vehicle type (van/minibus/bus), including model and seat layout? Could you share photos (interior/exterior) and confirm the approximate legroom / seat pitch? I am about 2 meters (very tall) and therefore need to ensure sufficient legroom, especially for the longer drives.
2. Hotels / upgrades: Which exact hotels do you usually use in Lhasa and Shigatse for the 4-star option (and, if available, 5 star option)? What would be the price difference?
3. EBC accommodation: The tour mentions a guesthouse/nomad tent dorm bed at EBC. Are private rooms possible? Can you quote the upgrade to Rongbuk Hotel (availability + surcharge) for our dates?
4. Group size: Your tour page states “Max 12”. Can you confirm this is a strict cap for our departure date? Also, what is the minimum number of guests required for the tour to run?
5. Departure confirmation / cancellation: For our preferred departure, when will it be confirmed? If the minimum is not reached, how far in advance would you cancel or offer alternatives?
6. Permits & lead time: What documents do you need from us for the Tibet Travel Permit, and what is your latest realistic booking/document deadline? (We saw the permit may take around 12 working days.) Where would the permit be delivered to (e-mail / hotel/specific address)?
Dear Joha****,
For the 8-day Lhasa to Everest Base Camp Group Tour, we have a departure date of April 3, which matches your schedule.
1. We use a travel-licensed vehicle. All travel-licensed vehicles in Tibet are managed under the Tourism Bureau's unified supervision, and travel agencies use the same licensed vehicles. Normally, we arrange 9-23-seater vehicles depending on group size (4–12 people). Generally, we keep about half the seats empty for guests, so there is plenty of space and the ride is more comfortable.
2. Lhasa: Thangka/Himalaya Shigatse: Gesar Hotel VIP building
If you prefer 5-star hotels in Lhasa and Shigatse, there will be an extra cost.
3. We can arrange a twin/double room for you at the camp tent. If you prefer the Rongbuk hotel, there's an additional cost of 40 per person. There are limited rooms available, so we can't guarantee one for you.
4. Yes. The maximum number for this group tour is 12, and the minimum is 3.
5. If you join this group tour departing on 3 April, the group tour is confirmed, as two travellers have already booked it.
6. A copy of your passports and Chinese visas (if you need a Chinese visa). It usually takes 12 working days to obtain the Tibet permit. But we will start applying for it one month before departure to ensure there are no delays.
If you fly to Lhasa, I suggest you stay one night in mainland China. We can deliver the permit to your hotel 1-2 days in advance. If not, we will need to arrange for a local agent to deliver the permit to you at the airport at an extra cost. The layover time is suggested to be at least three hours.
Asked by Tinh***
I plan to arrive in Lhasa by train from Xining on April 7 (flexible). Is it possible to arrive a day or two earlier to acclimatize and pre-explore Lhasa on my own before your official tour begins? If yes, can I cut down the number of days in Lhasa embedded in your tour and replace them with other destinations (since I would have explored Lhasa already on my own) ? Basically, I want and can explore Lhasa on my own with my own accommodation etc...
Dear Tin***,
For the 8-Day Lhasa–Everest Base Camp Group Tour, we have confirmed departures on 6, 10, and 12 April. I hope one of these dates fits your schedule.
You can book your own hotels, and we can deduct the cost from the tour fee accordingly.
In Tibet, a licensed tour guide is mandatory at all times, even if you plan to explore Lhasa on your own. Additionally, any travel outside Lhasa requires a tourism vehicle, which can be quite expensive for a solo traveler.
Our group tour itinerary is pre-scheduled and cannot be altered, as it involves other guests.
For the train from Xining to Lhasa, we work with a ticket agent and pay a service fee to secure the booking.
Asked by Gasp***
Hi we are arriving in Shanghai and hope to either take a train or plane to Lhasa. Can you let me know about both options, and what is the smallest group you offer for a group tour? Also, what sort of meal inclusions and rating of hotel do you offer?
thank you!
Dear Gasp****,
We can arrange the 8D Lhasa EBC Group Tour on Oct 4th.
Yes, you can choose Shanghai-Lhasa train or flight. There are 4 berths in the soft sleeper cabin, and if you want a whole cabin, you need to book 4 tickets. The Oct 4th is the National Day, so it's a bit hard to book the direct train. The train scalpers may book the Shanghai-Xining-Lhasa connecting trains. I suggest fly to Lhasa or fly to Xining, then board the Xining-Lhasa train.
As for the 8D Lhasa EBC Group Tour on Oct 4th, it costs USD1146p.p based on 3* hotels, and USD1288p.p based on 4* hotels.
The small group tour is from 3 pax to 12 pax.
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