8 Days Lhasa to EBC Adventure

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8 Days Lhasa to Mt. EBC Adventure offers a truly unique travel experience in Tibet. You will travel from Mainland China to Lhasa, where you can visit renowned attractions such as the Potala Palace and Jokhang temple while your body adjusts to the altitude.

As you make your Lhasa to Mt. Everest Adventure tour gradually toward the western part of Tibet, you will encounter several significant natural and cultural wonders. On the old friendship highway to Gyantse, you will have a beautiful distinct view of holy Yamdrok lake, also can visit at the crystal-clear magnificent Karola Glaciers.

On the overland journey to Shigatse, which is the second largest city in Tibet and you will have many beautiful and distinct view of snow-capped high peaks within the Himalayan ranges.

Undoubtedly, the most breathtaking part of the trip will be the Mt. Everest Base Camp (EBC). Finally, your Tibet Overland Tour will reach at EBC, the dream destination for millions travelers in the world, where you will notice stunning North Face of Mt. Everest and you can embark on a short and easy trek or can capture the stunning scenery through photograph, creating memories that will last a lifetime

Included/Exclude

All necessary travel permits to Tibet.
Entrance ticket fees for all the sight spots listed in the program.
Private transportation in Tibet: One tourist vehicle for the whole trip (car gasoline included).
Private guide: English speaking local Tibetan guide.
Breakfasts included in the tour cost.
Welcome dinner with traditional show (only for group tour).
Lodging: 4 nights in Lhasa (4★), 2 nights in Shigatse, 1 night in Rongbuk/EBC Guesthouse.
One-time pick-up and drop-off service.
Breakfast for the whole trip.
3 bottles of mineral water per person per day.
Oxygen canisters in tourist vehicle.
Lodging and meals for guide and drivers.
First aid kit.

Travel insurance (recommended).
Personal expenses (alcohol, laundry, phone calls, etc.).
International and domestic flights/trains.
Meals not specified (lunches/dinners, approx USD 5 per meal).

Tour Plan

Tour Outline

Day 1. ARRIVAL TO LHASA (3650m)

Your guide and driver will greet you at the airport or train station with a white scarf, welcoming you to Tibet. They’ll then transfer you to your hotel, where you can rest and take time to acclimatize to the high altitude of the Tibetan Plateau.
Stay overnight in Lhasa

Day 2. LHASA CITY GUIDED TOUR (B)

Today, you’ll visit the Potala Palace – the iconic symbol of Tibet and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After lunch, you’ll head to Norbulingka, the traditional summer palace of the Dalai Lama.

Attractions: Potala Palace, Norbu Lingkha
Stay overnight in Lhasa

Day 3. LHASA ESCORTED TOUR (B)

In the morning, you’ll visit Jokhang Temple, the most renowned Buddhist temple in Tibet. Your guide will explain its rich history and profound significance to the Tibetan people in detail. Then you’ll take a short drive to Sera Monastery, one of the largest Gelug sect Tibetan Buddhist monasteries in Tibet. After your exploration of the monastery, make your way to its courtyard – where you’ll see monks gathering in different groups to take part in traditional religious debates.

Attractions: Jokhang Temple, Sera Monastery, Buddhist Philosophical Debate
Stay overnight in Lhasa

Day 4. LHASA TO GYANTSE - SHIGATSE (3900M) (B)

Today you’ll drive to Gyantse – a historic Tibetan town lovingly called the Hero Town. On the way, we’ll stop at Yamdrok Lake, one of Tibet’s most beautiful and sacred lakes, where you can snap photos and enjoy breathtaking scenery.

After that, we’ll take a short trek along Karola Glacier. Then explore Pelkhor Choede Monastery and Gyantse Kumbum Stupa.

Attractions: Yamdrok lake, Mt. Nyechen Kangsar, Karola glacier, Gyantse Kubum stupa, Pelkhor Choede monastery
Stay overnight in Shigatse