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8 Days Classic Tibet Group Tour: Lhasa - Yamdrok - Shigatse - EBC - Lhasa

Promo: Once-in-a-lifetime chance to face the tallest mountain in the world
Duration: 8 Days 7 Nights
Destinations: Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street, Sera Monastery, Dadong Village, Yamdrok Lake, Korola Glacier, Pelkor Monastery, Tashilunpo Monastery, Everest Base Camp
Seasons: Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
Group Type: 3-12 clients small group
Trip Level: 5 stars
Highlights:
1) Face the challenging visit to Mount Everest, enjoy the sunset and sunrise at EBC
2) Historic Potala Palace, traditional home of the Dalai Lama
3) See one of the three sacred lakes of Tibet - Yamdrok Lake
4) Stay one night at 5200m EBC tent with a chance to the Milky Way
Tour Price: from RMB5950

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8 Days Lhasa to EBC (Mount Everest Base Camp) small group Tour is one of the most adventurous tours and also the most memorable tour for all the travelers in Tibet. You will not only visit the best part of the holy city Lhasa, but also see multiple dispersed sites from Lhasa to EBC, such as: Yamdrok Lake, Khumbum Stupa in Gyantse and Tashi Lhunpo monastery in Shigatse.

Day	Route	Attractions & Activities	Accommodations	Meals
1	Arrival in Lhasa (3600m)	Pick up and transfer to the hotel.	Lhasa, 3★/4★	/
2	Lhasa City tour	Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery	Lhasa, 3★/4★	B
3	Lhasa City tour	Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street	Lhasa, 3★/4★	B,D
4	Lhasa-Shigatse (3900m) 350km, 7-8hrs	Yamdrok Lake，Karola Glacier，Kumbum Stupa, Pelkor Chode Monastery	Shigatse, 3★/4★	B
5	Shigatse-EBC (5200m) 350km, 7-8hrs	EBC, Rongbuk monastery	EBC guestroom	B
6	EBC-Shigatse	EBC	Shigatse, 3★/4★	/
7	Shigatse-Lhasa (3600m) 280km, 6-7hrs	Tashi Lhunpo monastery, Yarlung Tsangpo	Lhasa, 3★/4★	B
8	Depart from Lhasa	Send off to train/airport	/	B

Daily Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Lhasa (3650m)

Attractions: No
Meals: No
Hotel: 3★/4★ hotel in Lhasa

Welcome to Lhasa! Upon your arrival at Gonggar airport or Lhasa Railway Station, your professional Tibetan guide will meet you right in the hall on time, with your name sign. Then a comfortable private car and experienced driver will take you to Lhasa hotel safely. It is about 65km from the airport to Lhasa city and takes less than an hour through the Airport Expressway. It is only 25km from the railway station and takes about half an hour.

After arriving at hotel, tour guide will help you check in. You can take a rest and get acclimatized to high altitude.

Tips:
1. To adapt to the high altitude ( over 3,600m ), you are recommended to have a good rest in the hotel, no running and intense activity, no smoking and no alcohol, no shower.
2. Please drink sufficient water and eat more vegetable, fruits, meat and eggs for more energy.
3. For the first-time visitors, it is common to have different degrees of high altitude sickness symptom.

Day 2: Lhasa tour

Attractions: Drepung Monastery and Sera Monastery
Meals: Breakfast
Hotel: 3★/4★ hotel in Lhasa

After breakfast at your hotel, driven to visit Drepung Monastery. Drepung Monastery was ever the largest monastery with more than 10 thousand monks, and now is one of three great monasteries in Lhasa. Seen from the distant, its grand, white construction gives the appearance of a heap of rice.

In the afternoon, driven to visit Sera Monastery, which is famous for the unique “Daily Scriptures Debating” activity held from 3:30pm to 5pm in the central courtyard. Then transfer back to the hotel.

Tips:
1. The road condition to Drepung Monastery and Sera Monastery is good.
2. Pack plenty of drinking water, sun glasses, suncream and some food.

Day 3: Lhasa tour

Attractions: Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Street
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Hotel: 3★/4★ hotel in Lhasa

After breakfast, your tour guide & driver will pick you and drive to visit the splendid Potala Palace, which is Lhasa’s cardinal landmarks. You will have a whole morning to explore this world-level architectural works: White Palace, Red Palace, corridors and stairs and countless lama’s dormitory. Others include: Buddha statues, red-robed lamas and devoted, murals, etc.

In the afternoon, you will walk to visit the age-old Jokhang Temple, as the spiritual center of Tibet, which will deeply impress you with its magnificence and sincere pilgrims. You will see pilgrims donating butter oil to keep the lights burning for the Buddha; learning Tibetan Buddhism; hearing the red-robed Lamas praying; taking photos of the gold roof and enjoying the beautiful sunshine of Lhasa.

Finally, you will have a relaxing walk around Jokhang Temple at Barkhor Street, which is the oldest street in Lhasa, and full of religious atmosphere, showcasing Tibetan culture, economy, religion and arts assemble. Then transfer back to the hotel.

Tips:
1. In Potala Palace, your visiting time is limited on 1 hour. Climb up there, you might experience slight shortness of breath, please take your time and rest when needed.
2. Don’t disturb pilgrims and Lama. Don’t take photos of them without permission.
3. In Barkhor Street, remember to bargain and compare the price in different shops for the souvenirs if you are purchasing.

Day 4: Lhasa - Gyantse (3900m) – Shigatse (3800m) (350km, 7-8hrs)

Attractions: Yamdrok lake, Karuola Glacier, Pelkhor Chode monastery
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Hotel: 3★/4★ hotel in Shigatse

On leaving the Tibetan capital, we will first drive southwest towards the beauty of Lake Yamdrok taking the winding road up to the crest of the Gampa La pass at 4794 meters. From the pass you get the first glimpse of the beauty of Lake Yamdrok below ringed by snowy mountain peaks and stretching out across the whole landscape before you. In the distance the holy Mount Nyenchen Khangsar stands tall in the Nyenchen Tanglha Mountain Range. We will drop down to the lake shore for a closer look before continuing on to Nagartse for a delicious local lunch.

On the way to Gyantse, after lunch, we cross over the pass at Karo La (5159m) where we can view the beautiful glacier that falls from the slopes of Mount Nyenchen Khangsar. In Gyantse we will stop at the Pelkor Chode Monastery to explore both the monastery and the outstanding 32-meter stupa that is the highlight of the day. Known as the Kumbum Stupa this one-of-a-kind stupa has nine floors and 108 chapels which contain thousands of images and statues throughout. Then we will continue on in the late afternoon to reach Shigatse before nightfall.

Day 5: Shigatse - EBC (5200m) (350km, 7-8hrs)

Attractions: Rongbuk monastery, Mt. Everest base camp
Meals: Breakfast
Hotel: guestroom bed at EBC

In the morning, we will visit the home of Panchan Lama - Tashilunpo Monastery. Then, we’ll leave Shigatse after getting your Alien’s travel permit, and then drive direct to the base Camp of Mount Everest near the Rongbuk Monastery. The route takes us over several high passes and the first outstanding view you will see is from the Gyatso La pass at 5400 meters. From the viewpoint at the crest of the pass you can see Mount Everest standing tall in the distance.

At Old Tingri we will turn off the Friendship Highway and take the Zhufeng Road over the Gawu La Pass (5250m) from which you get an amazing view of the Himalayan panorama. The view of the peaks includes several mountains above 8000 meters including Mount Everest (8848m) Mt. Lhotse (8516m) Mt. Makalu (8463m) Mt. Shishapangma (8020m) and Mt. Cho Oyu (8201m).

On our arrival at the Rongbuk Monastery we will first check into the tent guesthouse or Rongbuk Monastery Guesthouse depending on the time of year. The tent guesthouses are not available in the winter months from November to March and are sometimes full in the peak months of summer. After a light lunch we will get time to explore the famous Rongbuk Monastery the official highest Buddhist monastery in the world. Housing both monks and nuns the monastery was a regular stopping point for explorers heading for Mount Everest in the early days after it was first discovered.

Tips:
1. The road condition from Shigatse to EBC is a mixture of paved and rough road around mountains.
2. Staying overnight near the Rongbuk Monastery will be quite cold, please pack warm clothes.
3. Remember to get up early in the morning to see the sunrise over Mt. Everest.

Day 6: EBC – Shigatse (350km, 7-8hrs)

Attractions: Mt. Everest base camp
Meals: No
Hotel: 3★/4★ hotel in Shigatse

After a pleasant night at the base camp or monastery guesthouse, we can rise early to get the best view of the sunrise on the eastern sloped of Mount Everest. The hill behind the monastery is the best spot for good early-morning photos of the mountain. Then it is time to say goodbye to the world’s highest mountain as we pack up and prepare to drive back to Shigatse.

Day 7: Shigatse to Lhasa (280km, 6-7hrs)

Attractions: Tashilunpo Monastery and Yalong Valley
Meals: Breakfast
Hotel: 3★/4★ hotel in Lhasa

After breakfast we will spend the first part of the morning touring around the famous Tashilhunpo Monastery the seat of the Panchen Lama before heading off along the Friendship Highway towards Lhasa. Built in 1447 by the first Dalai Lama, the monastery is now the traditional seat of the Panchen Lama Tibet’s second highest religious incarnation. There you will be able to see the tombs of 7 Panchen Lamas explore the twisting cobbled streets and get a peek into monastic life.

On the rout drive back to Lhasa by following Yalong Valley, you can stand on the viewing platform and view the vast Yalong River bed. Finally the guide will transfer you back to your hotels in Lhasa.

Day 8: Depart from Lhasa

Activity: See off to Lhasa Airport or Railway Station
Meals: Breakfast
Hotel: No

Today is free for you until you are escorted to the airport or railway station for departure and the guide will help you get on board.

Cost & Calendar

* All prices are in Renminbi (RMB) / Person

Economic Class (3-Star Hotels)

Nov.1 - Feb.28	March.1 - June 20 Oct.11 - Oct.31	June 21 - July.9 Aug.21 - Sept.19	July.10 - Aug.20 Sept.20 - Oct.10
RMB5950	RMB6300	RMB6850	RMB7300

Comfortable Class (4-Star Hotels)

Nov.1 - Feb.28	March.1 - June 20 Oct.11 - Oct.31	June 21 - July.9 Aug.21 - Sept.19	July.10 - Aug.20 Sept.20 - Oct.10
RMB6390	RMB6750	RMB7430	RMB7880

Discount Policy:

Option A	Option B	Option C
3 persons or more to Join the Same Group	Book the group 3 months in advance	Book the group 6 months in advance
5% Off of tour cost for per person	5% Off of tour cost for per person	8% Off of tour cost for per person

* Note: the above discount policies can only be enjoyed either one of them, not A,B,C together.)

Available Dates of this Trip

*Price Based on Above 3 stars Hotels

Inclusion & Exclusion

Inclusions:
1. Permit: All necessary Tibet Travel Permits (Incl. Tibet Entry Permit, Alien Travel Permit, Boarder Pass, etc.);

2. Accommodation: 6 nights, twin room in 3★/4★; 1 night, EBC guestroom

3. Ticket: All entrance tickets fees for all tourist sites listed in the itinerary;

4. Guide: Professional English-speaking Tibetan local tour guide;

5. Vehicle: 5-29 seats Comfortable Tibet tourist vehicle with licensed and experienced driver;

6. Meal: Breakfasts in the hotel; A Welcome Dinner in local restaurant;

7. Insurance: Tourists Accident/Casualty Insurance;

8. Drinking water provided during the trip;

9. A container of Oxygen for emergency use;

10. Accommodation and meal allowance to the guide & driver;

11. Arrangements include planning, handling, operational and communication charges;

12. Free Airport to hotel shuttle pickup schedule: 10:00 am; 13:30 pm; 17:00 pm;
Free Hotel to Airport shuttle pickup schedule: 06:30 am; 08:00 am; 12:00 pm;
Free transfer between Train Station and hotel.

Exclusion:
1. Meal: not specified in the itinerary (All lunches & dinners).

2. Single room supplement: If you are a solo traveler, you need to share twin room with another tourist (same sex in most cases). You can pay the single room supplement to stay in one room by yourself. And the exact cost depends on market fluctuation in high and off season of Tibet tourism.

3. Tips: If you are satisfied with the service of guide, driver and waiters, you may consider tipping them appropriately ( Tips is not required but expected).

4. International and domestic flight/train (we can offer the ticket booking service at the competitive price).

5. Personal expenses such as laundry, drink, fax, telephone call, optional tour activities, etc.

6. Any losses incurred from the force majeure factor like government control, natural disaster etc.

Addional Info

Knows before You Book

1. Book at least 7 days in advance for your Xinjiang tour so tour operator may make record for you.

2. Xinjiang is safe to visit. The local Uyghur people are very friendly.

3. Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level. Patients with serious hypertension, heart disease, asthma, bronchities, diabetes and cold should be restricted from going to Xinjiang.

4. Price is based on double occupancy. Single room supplement is subject to availability and additional charge.

5. Please read the Payment Methods, Terms and Conditions and Cancellation policies.

Knows after You Book

1. Travelers are required to provide photocopy of passports and China L visas at least 7 days prior to travel date, letting tour operator to have enough to make the record to Xinjiang.

2. You should wear comfortable clothing and walking shoes.

3. It is better to bring spending cash for a whole trip. In Kashgar and Urumqi, it is OK to withdraw money with foreign bank card or change your foreign currency into Chinese Renminbi (RMB, CNY).

4. The insurance is provided by The People’s Insurance Company (Group) of China Limited (www.epicc.com.cn), which covers only tourist accident risks in China. We recommend that tourists purchase additional insurance on their own.

5. During your trip in Tibet, please obey the law; respect the local’s religion and customs.
Do not do things that are beyond your tourist identity, such as photograph military facilities, and other politically sensitive areas;
Do not accept any news media’s interview;
Do not collect secret intelligence;
Do not wave antisocial banners, yelling antisocial slogans;
Do not use aerial camera;
Do not venture into areas beyond planned itineraries.

6. When visiting religious sites such as mosques, women should wear long–sleeve clothes. At certain times women are not allowed to enter mosques.

7. When you shop at a market, bargaining is taboo if you do not intend to make the purchase.

8. Take precautions against pickpockets and opportunist thieves.

9. Some souvenirs like Knife, antique, animal skulls, etc. are not allowed to take out of China at custom, please don’t buy this kind of souvenirs.

8 Days Classic Tibet Group Tour: Lhasa - Yamdrok - Shigatse - EBC - Lhasa

Daily Itinerary

Cost & Calendar

Inclusion & Exclusion

Addional Info

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