15 Days self-drive tour
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- All necessary travel permits to Tibet
- Entrance ticket fees for all the sightseeing spots listed in the program
- All China customs paperwork at Kyirong and Mengla ports
- Private guide: English-speaking local Tibetan guide for the entire trip
- Breakfasts included in hotels only
- Temporary driving license and temporary number plate for the customer’s vehicle (arranged in Shigatse)
- Welcome dinner for the group with traditional show
- Lodging (double occupancy): 14 nights in 3★ hotels where available and local hotels in other areas
- One-time pick-up and drop-off services at the beginning and end of the tour (additional transfers charged separately)
- Oxygen canisters/tanks available for the group throughout the trip
- Lodging and meals for the guide during the trip
- First aid kit
- Travel insurance covering trip cancellation and emergency evacuation (recommended)
- Tips or gratuities for the guide and driver
- Private transportation in Tibet: Tourist or support vehicle if required (available at additional cost; fuel included)
- All Nepal/Mengla side trips, border pick-ups or drop-offs, and other additional services
- Tibet Group Visa (TGV) fee
- Expenses of a personal nature (alcoholic beverages, laundry, phone calls, etc.)
- International and domestic flights/train (Note: We can assist with bookings—please check updated costs and availability with your travel consultant)
- Meals not specified in the itinerary (i.e., all lunches, dinners, and beverages; average cost in Tibet is about USD 5 per person per meal)
Tour Plan
15 Days Self-Driving Overland Trip from KTM–Lhasa–Mengla Port
B = Breakfast.
Day 1: Arrival in Kyirong
Nepal border to Kyirong (2600m), enter China from Kyirong port where our guide will assist you upon arrival. Overnight in Kyirong. (B)
(FYI: If time permits, obtain ATP; otherwise, it can be done the next day after the office opens.)
Day 2: Kyirong to Rongbuk (5050m) via Peku Lake (4600m) (B)
Attractions: Rongbuk Monastery, Everest Base Camp (EBC), and Peku Lake. Overnight in Rongbuk Guesthouse.
Day 3: EBC (5050m) to Shigatse (3900m), 360 km (B)
After exploring EBC, drive gradually to Shigatse city. Overnight in Shigatse.
Day 4: Work on Mandatory Paper (B)
Today our staff will assist you with necessary paperwork for the journey. Overnight in Shigatse.
Day 5: Shigatse to Lhasa (3650m), 360 km (B)
Attractions: Karola Glacier (7200m), Yamdrok Lake (4880m). Overnight in Lhasa.
Day 6: Lhasa City Tour (B)
Attractions: Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, and bustling Barkhor Street. Overnight in Lhasa.
Day 7: Lhasa Spiritual Tour
Attractions: Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery, and monks' debate sessions. Overnight in Lhasa.
Day 8: Lhasa to Lulang (2800m) via Linzhi, 476 km (B)
Travel to one of Tibet’s most beautiful regions, often called the “Switzerland of Tibet,” and explore its rich forests. Overnight in Lulang.
Day 9: Lulang to Bomi to Ranwu Town, 360 km (6–7 hrs) (B)
Enjoy scenic stops for photography and explore some of the most beautiful glaciers in China. Overnight in Ranwu Town.
Day 10: Ranwu Town to Markam, 430 km (6 hrs) via G318 Highway (B)
Attractions: Dongda Mountain Pass (5008m), Zogang Grasslands, and views of remote nomadic herders. Overnight in Markam.
Day 11: Markam to Deqin to Shangrila, 400 km (7–8 hrs) (B)
Attractions: Meili Snow Mountain and Baima Snow Mountain Pass. Overnight in Shangrila.
Day 12: Shangrila to Dali, 430 km (8–9 hrs) (B)
Attractions: Lijiang Ancient Town and Dali Ancient Town. Overnight in Dali.
Day 13: Dali to Kunming, 339 km (4–5 hrs) (B)
Attractions: Three Pagodas and Erhai Lake. Overnight in Kunming.
Day 14: Kunming to Xishuangbanna via Pu’er, 520 km (8 hrs) (B)
Travel along the G8511 Kunmo Expressway, stop at Yuanjiang for views of the Red River Valley, and explore Pu’er’s famous tea mountains. Overnight in Xishuangbanna.
Day 15: Xishuangbanna to Mohan Border, 210 km (4 hrs)
Drive to the Mohan border, marking the end of your overland journey.
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