Routing:
Lhasa >> Yamdrok Lake >> Shigatse >> Mount Everest Base Camp >> Shigatse >> Lhasa
This comprehensive 7D6N Tibet itinerary combines the region’s rich cultural heritage with its stunning natural landscapes. Offering a diverse experience from the spiritual and cultural centres of Lhasa and Shigatse to the natural wonders of the country’s eastern and southern regions, this tour is great for first-timers to Tibet. And of course, not forgetting a stay at Everest Base Camp for a bucket-list view of Mount Everest, the highest mountain in the world.
Trip Highlights
- Marvel at the Potala Palace (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Visit Jokhang Temple (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Stroll along and shop on bustling Bakhor Street
- Catch a breathtaking view of Yamdrok Lake from the Kampala Pass
- Admire one of Tibet's most beautuful galciers - Karola Glacier
- Catch a sunrise over Mount Everest
- Climb to the top of Tashi Lhunpo Monastery for a stunning view of Shigatse city
Tashi Delek! Welcome to Lhasa, the capital of the Tibet Autonomous Region. Upon arrival in Lhasa Gonggar International Airport, meet with your guide and driver and transfer to your hotel.
*Note: Early check-in subject to hotel's availability at point of arrival.
Spend the rest of the day resting and acclimatising to the altitude at 3,650m. Avoid altitude sickness by taking it easy, slowing down, keeping warm and drinking water frequently.
Overnight in Lhasa.
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Take a glimpse into the capital city's rich cultural and religious heritage, starting with no other than Potala Palace (UNESCO World Heritage Site), the traditional residence and winter palace of the Dalai Lama (1649-1959). It takes 365 steps from Potala Gate to reach the Red Palace, which is the highest palace in the world at 3,700m. Inside, you may see Tibetan pilgrims coming from afar to this sacred site to pray.
Next, visit Jokhang Temple, another UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site, renowned for its brillant architecture, art and history. Famed as the spiritual center of Tibet, the temple has been an important pilgrimage site for Buddhists from all over the world for 1300 years.
Afterwards, head back to downtown Lhasa for a stroll on busy Barkhor Street. Once a place for Buddhist kora (pilgrim circuit) in ancient times, it has now become a thriving local market where one can drink a pot of yak butter tea, dress in Tibetan clothes for photos, and of course pick up some souvenirs.
Overnight in Lhasa.
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After breakfast, depart for Shigatse [approx. 340km; 8-9 hours' drive], with visits to two amazing natutal landscapes enroute.
After driving for about 200km to the Kampala Pass, make sure to have your camera ready - here you will see a breathtaking view of Yamdrok Lake with the holy Mount Nyenchen Khangsar in the background. One of the four sacred lakes in Tibet, it is said to be able to help Tibetans find the reincarnated soul of the Dalai Lama.
In the afternoon, continue to one of the most beautiful glaciers in Tibet - Karola Glacier (5,012m altitude) is backed by the southern slope of Naigin Kangsang Peak, and is also the source of the eastern part of the Nianchu River.
Overnight in Shigatse.
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This morning, make your way towards the Mount Everest Base Camp, while enjoying the beautiful and unique scenery of snowcapped mountain ranges, blue skies, high floating clouds and endless grasslands.
Along the way, stop by Rongbuk Monastery, the highest monastery in the world and the best site to view the north side of Mt. Qomolangma (Mt. Everest), also known as the Third Pole on Earth. With both monks and nun in residence, this place used to be an area of meditation, and you can find hermitage meditation caves dotting the cliff walls all around the monastery and the valley.
Note: Due to the nature of the area, today's food and lodging is relatively basic.
Overnight at Mount Everest Base Camp (5,200m altitude).
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Get an early start to catch the sunrise over Mount Everest this morning.
Head to Gyatso La Pass for a quick photo stop [approx. 122km // 3.5 hours], before driving back to your hotel in Shigatse [approx. 240km // 4.5 hours]. Take a shower, rest and prepare for the next day.
Overnight in Shigatse.
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Breakfast in hotel and proceed to Tashi Lhunpo Monastery. Founded by the Dalai Lama in 1447, this is the largest of its kind in the Tsang Area of Tibet. Here you can also visit the traditional seat of successive Pancheon Lamas, Tibet's second-highest incarnation. Take the opportunity to hike to the top of the monastery for a stunninng bird's eye view of Shigatse City.
After the tour, take a train (2.5hr ride) or ground vehicle (5hr ride) back to Lhasa.
Overnight in Lhasa.
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After breakfast, check out of your hotel and head and transfer to Lhasa Gonggar International Airport for your onward flight.
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End of itinerary.
- Early check-in and late check-out is subject to hotel's availability.
- Itinerary sequence may be altered without prior notice in the event of weather disruption and/or other unforeseen circumstances.
- All prices indicated are valid at point of quotation, and are subject to change based on final travel dates, availability at point of booking, and any other add-ons or customisation to the base package.
- Air and train tickets (where applicable) are subject to availability at point of tour confirmation, which may result in adjustments to the original itinerary.
- Proposed accommodation options are subject to availability based on actual travel dates. In case of non-availability, an alternative accommodation at a similar or superior hotel will be secured. Rate adjustments (if any) will be communicated and applied accordingly.
- In case of any currency fluctuations or amendment in local government taxes / fuel hike, etc., tour fares may be revised accordingly.
- Upon acceptance of quotation, we will require a clear copy of each traveller's passport to lock in bookings.
- You are strongly advised to purchase travel insurance prior to travel.
- Please refer to the FAQs section for payment and cancellation terms.
Inclusions & Exclusions
What’s Covered
- Tibetan entry permit
- 6 nights' accommodation on twin-sharing or single-occupancy basis in Oxygen-enriched hotels or similar category
- Meals as mentioned in the itinerary
- Ground transportation in air-conditioned vehicle as indicated in itinerary
- All entrance fees as indicated in itinerary
- English-speaking local guide service
- Complimentary unlimited bottled mineral water
What’s Not Covered
- International airfare (Singapore <> Lhasa) and accompanying taxes & fees
- Any additional orders for food and beverages
- Any other activities, admission fees and other items not indicated in itinerary
- Tips for guide(s) and driver(s)
- Visa fees and travel insurance (where required)
- Any personal and miscellaneous expenses
- Any other services not mentioned in the above inclusions
A: The best time to visit Tibet is from April to October – outside of the winter months, while the shoulder seasons of May and September/October offer clearest mountain views due to lesser rainfall and cloud cover.
A. Absolutely! Feel free to let us know if you’d like to extend your trip to another city before/after the base itinerary, or if there’s any place or activity that you’d like to include or omit – customised tours are what we specialise in.
A: No, our land-tour package rates do not include flights, to also allow our customers to customise their trip based on choice of airline, travel dates and flight routing.
A. All tour fares are quoted in Singapore Dollars (SGD).
A. Visa requirements vary across different nationalities and are constantly changing. You may refer to this third-party website for more information. Should you require a visa to travel to China, we highly recommend completing the visa application prior to departure.
Fill in and submit the form below with details on your trip request, as well as any questions or customisation requests you might have, such as rooming configurations, pre/post-extension to/from another city, etc. Our friendly team will send you a quotation via email within 3 working days from your submission of request.
A. >> 50% deposit to lock in booking upon acceptance of quotation.
>> Remaining tour fare upon confirmation of all trip arrangements.
A. >> Within 45 days prior to departure: Non-refundable
>> More than 45 days prior to departure: Total amount paid less non-refundable service fee of $80 per person less any amount that has already been paid to any supplier upon service confirmation.
