Lhasa to Everest Base Camp Tour

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The Lhasa to Everest Base Camp Tour is an 8-day journey that begins and ends in Lhasa. This tour will take us from the capital city to the popular monasteries, pristine lakes, glaciers, rivers, farming valleys and breathtaking scenic  mountain views. Ultimately, passing through the fascinating Himalayas, we will drive to Everest Base Camp, the floor of the hi...

Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Explore Lhasa
    • Visit the beautiful Potala and Norbulingka Palaces
    • Visit Tashi Lhunpo Monastery
    • Visit Sakya Monastery

What's this trip about?

    The Lhasa to Everest Base Camp Tour is an 8-day journey that begins and ends in Lhasa. This tour will take us from the capital city to the popular monasteries, pristine lakes, glaciers, rivers, farming valleys and breathtaking scenic  mountain views. Ultimately, passing through the fascinating Himalayas, we will drive to Everest Base Camp, the floor of the highest mountain in the world, and the main highlight of our trip. The spectacular view of the glorious Mt. Everest is such a sight to see and feels as if it was one of the greatest achievements of our life.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityLhasa
End CityLhasa

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Religious

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic Sightseeing
  • Mountaineering
  • Photography

Trip includes

    • Accommodation in Standard Hotels on Twin Sharing Basis
    • Local Guide & Support Staffs
    • All Private Ground Transportation Including Airport Transfers
    • Meals (Breakfast)
    • Tibet Travel Permit
    • Small-Group Tour
    • Guaranteed Departures
    • Lifetime Deposit
    • No Booking Fee

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Itinerary

Day 01 : Arrival in Lhasa and transfer to hotel

We arrive in Lhasa either by taking a direct flight from Nepal or via mainland China. If we decide to fly from Nepal, then we get to enjoy a beautiful hour-long trans-Himalayan flight that takes us over Everest (8,848m), Kanchenjunga (8,536m) and other Himalayan peaks...

Day 02 : Lhasa sightseeing: Potala Palace, Norbulingka Palace and Tibet Traditional Hospital

Meals : Breakfast

After breakfast, we begin exploring Lhasa visiting the beautiful Potala and Norbulingka Palaces, better known as Winter palace and Summer palace, respectively. Built in the 17th century, Potala Palace provides amazing views of the entire city,...

Day 03 : Lhasa Sightseeing: Sera Monastery, Drepung Monastery, Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Bazaar

Meals : Breakfast

After breakfast, we visit Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery, Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Bazaar. Drepung Monastery, which was built in the 14th century, is the world’s largest monastery and believed to have sheltered around 10,000 monks in the ...

Day 04 : Drive from Lhasa to Shigatse and visit to Tashi Lhunpo monastery

Meals : Breakfast

After breakfast, we begin today’s trip to Shigatse passing through the 5 km long wide Nimu valley along the Brahmaputra river. The valley contains the county seat and is the main agricultural area in the county. In Shigatse, we will visit Tash...

Day 05 : Drive from Shigatse to Rongbuk via Sakya monastery, then visit Rongbuk monastery

Meals : Breakfast

After breakfast, we drive to Rongbuk beginning our journey right through some beautiful villages and getting the first glimpse of Mount Everest from the foot of Gyatso la pass (5220m).

On the way, we visit Sakya Monastery, also known as...

Day 06 : Visit Everest Base Camp (North face) and drive to Gyantse

Meals : Breakfast

Early in the morning, we will drive to Everest Base Camp (5,250m/17,220ft.), the foot of the world’s highest mountain.  On the way, we enjoy spectacular views of 3 eight-thousander peaks like Shishapangma, Cho Oyu and the mighty Everest, also ...

Day 07 : Gyantse sightseeing and drive back to Lhasa via Yamdrok Tso Lake

Meals : Breakfast

After breakfast, we visit Palchoe monastery (also known as Pelkor Chode Monastery or Shekar Gyantse), Kumbum Pagoda Stupa (hailed as the “king of pagoda“), Phalkot Monastery and Gyantse Dzong, which is one of the best preserved dzongs in Tibet...

Day 08 : Final Departure

Meals : Breakfast

Our adventure in the Himalayas has come to an end today! There is nothing to do but trade emails with travel companions and organize photographs. If time permits, we can engage in last minute shopping or stroll around. A representative from Himalayan Glacier will take us to the airport or the train station for our next journey.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $2,960
Price per day$370
Last Updated: 2/17/2023

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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Feb 2016

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Oct 2015

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Everest Base Camp Trek and Tibet tour

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Meals Included

7 Breakfasts

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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