Lhasa
- Days 1–3 Lhasa: Drepung Monastery
- Sera Monastery
- Welcome Dinner
- Potala Palace
- Zongjiao Lukang Park
- Jokhang Temple
- Barkhor Street
- Tibetan Tea House
Small group Fixed departures 8 days · 3 stops
8-Day Tibet Group Tour: Lhasa, Shigatse & Everest Base Camp
From Sacred Lhasa to the Foot of Everest, through Faith and High-Altitude Landscapes
Last updated: August 21, 2026
View departures English-speaking tour · Party size 2–12 guests
Route
Lhasa → Shigatse → Everest Base Camp → Shigatse → Lhasa
Duration
7 Nights, 8 Days
Party size
2–12 guests
Language
English
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Journey overview
A shared journey · a fixed itinerary
From Sacred Lhasa to the Foot of Everest, through Faith and High-Altitude Landscapes
This high-altitude journey begins among Lhasa’s monasteries and old streets, then continues west through Shigatse, Yamdrok Lake and Everest Base Camp. The first days introduce Tibetan religious architecture and everyday local culture; the route then unfolds through sacred lakes, glaciers, the historic town of Gyantse and Himalayan landscapes. Its pace allows time to acclimatise while keeping the focus on monasteries, nature and Tibetan life.
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Trip Route & highlights
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Stop 01
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Day 4
Lhasa to Shigatse
- Yamdrok Lake
- Karola Glacier
- Gyantse
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Stop 03
Everest Base Camp
- Days 5–6 Everest: Gawula Pass
- Everest Base Camp
- Rongbuk Monastery
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Stop 04
Shigatse
- Days 7–8 Shigatse to Lhasa: Tashilhunpo Monastery
- Yarlung Tsangpo Valley
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Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival in Lhasa Lhasa
Accommodation: Lhasa
Meet your driver on arrival at Lhasa Airport and transfer to your hotel. No sightseeing is scheduled today, allowing time to slow down and begin adjusting to the altitude.
Day 2 Lhasa Monasteries and Welcome Dinner Lhasa
Meals: B/L/DAccommodation: Lhasa
After breakfast, visit Drepung Monastery to explore the history and monastic setting of one of the Gelug school’s important institutions. Continue to Sera Monastery, set against the foothills of Lhasa, for a closer encounter with the city’s enduring religious traditions. In the evening, enjoy a welcome dinner to mark the beginning of the journey.
Day 3 Lhasa’s Sacred Heart Lhasa
Meals: B/LAccommodation: Lhasa
Visit the Potala Palace, whose palatial and monastic spaces reflect Tibet’s intertwined religious and political history. Continue to Zongjiao Lukang Park, a local gathering place with views back towards the palace. In the afternoon, visit Jokhang Temple and take a gentle walk through Barkhor Street, where pilgrims and kora walkers shape the rhythm of the old city. This evening, visit a Tibetan tea house for an unhurried introduction to Lhasa’s social life.
Day 4 Lhasa to Shigatse: Sacred Lake, Glacier and Gyantse Shigatse
Meals: B/LAccommodation: Shigatse
Leave Lhasa by vehicle for Shigatse. The route includes views of Yamdrok Lake and a stop at Karola Glacier, followed by passage through Gyantse, a historic town of the Tibetan plateau. On arrival in Shigatse, settle in and rest before the Everest portion of the journey.
Day 5 Journey towards Everest Everest
Meals: B/LAccommodation: Qomolangma Town
Travel from Shigatse towards the Everest region today. Pause at Gawula Pass for expansive views across highland valleys and the Himalayan range. Continue to Everest Base Camp, where the scale of the mountains and the high-altitude setting create a powerful sense of arrival.
Note: Please bring warm clothing for your personal use, as well as any daily essentials you may need. Especially in winter, temperatures here can be extremely low.
If you require any assistance, please feel free to contact your guide or the accommodation staff.
Day 6 Rongbuk Monastery and Return to Shigatse Shigatse
Meals: B/LAccommodation: Shigatse
After breakfast, visit Rongbuk Monastery. Set on Everest’s northern approach, it adds a religious perspective to the previous day’s mountain experience and is an important place from which to view the surrounding landscape. Afterwards, return to Shigatse by vehicle.
Day 7 Tashilhunpo and the Yarlung Tsangpo Valley Lhasa
Meals: B/LAccommodation: Lhasa
Visit Tashilhunpo Monastery, known for its imposing monastic architecture, chapels and living religious atmosphere. Then return to Lhasa through the Yarlung Tsangpo Valley, where river, farmland and mountain scenery provide a gentle conclusion to the overland journey.
Day 8 Departure from Lhasa Lhasa
Meals: B
Transfer by vehicle to Lhasa Airport according to your departure arrangements.
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What’s included
✓ Included
- Hotel Accommodation: Based on twin share with western style breakfast. Properties are conveniently located close to the city centre, rated 4-star. A room with one king-size bed can also be arranged upon request.
- Guide Service: excellent English-speaking tour guide service
- Meet-and-greet service with a name sign at the airport or train station.
- Vehicle Service: Air-conditioned coach with experienced drivers, ensuring ample luggage space for your comfort. (1) Free airport & train station pick-up for arrivals from 08:00 to 22:00. (2) Free airport & train station drop-off for departures from 09:00 to 23:00.
- Additional services include portable oxygen, medical oxygen in the vehicle, bottled mineral water, and more.
- Entrance fees as per itinerary
- Airport pick-up and drop-off
- 24/7 On-Call Support
- Daily meals as indicated in the itinerary
- Insurance
- Tibet Travel Permit and all required travel documents for this tour (excluding expedited processing fees)
✕ Not included
- International Airfare
- Tips for guide and driver
- Personal expenses
- Entry Visa
- Optional Activities
- Payment processing fees
- Single Room Supplement
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| If the cancellation is made between 45 and 30 days before the scheduled departure date | 10% of tour price |
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| If the cancellation is made between 29 and 15 days before the scheduled departure date | 30% of tour price |
| If the cancellation is made between 14 and 7 days before the scheduled departure date | 50% of tour price |
| If the cancellation is made 6 days or less before the scheduled departure date, including the departure date | 100% of tour price |
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