Tours · Tibet · Lhasa
9-Day Small Group Tibet Tour: Lhasa, Nyingchi, Kading Valley, Lulang Forest, Basongcuo, Yamdrok Lake, Shigatse, Everest Base Camp & Namtso
From $1389 / person
Tour Overview
This 9-day panoramic loop crosses southeast, southern and northern Tibet, bringing together alpine forests, sacred lakes, profound cultural heritage and dramatic snow-capped peaks for a once-in-a-lifetime highland journey. Departing from Lhasa, you venture into Nyingchi, known as “the Jiangnan of Tibet”. Visit Kading Valley, Sejila Pass, Lulang Forest, Biri Holy Mountain, Basongcuo, Cuozong Temple and Jieba Village, and experience the fresh forest landscapes and authentic local customs of southeast Tibet. Next, head for the iconic sights of southern Tibet. Explore sacred Yamdrok Lake and travel to Shigatse to discover ancient Tibetan Buddhist monasteries and historic relics. Continue onward to Everest Base Camp for close-up views of towering Mount Everest. Overnight at the high-altitude camp; when the sky is clear, you can witness spectacular Himalayan sunrises and sunsets amid awe-inspiring highland mountain scenery.
Tour Highlights
- ✓ Xizang Full Landscape & Culture Small Group Tour
- ✓ Explore “Xizang’s Jiangnan” Nyingchi
- ✓ Classic Lhasa Religious Landmarks
- ✓ Holy Lakes & Karola Glacier
- ✓ Well-planned Altitude Acclimatization
- ✓ Professional Local Team
Daily Itinerary
| Day | Route | Attractions & Activities | Accommodation | Meals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1▼ | Beijing Arrival | Meet in Beijing; evening briefing and Peking duck welcome dinner. | Hotel in Beijing | D |
| 2▼ | Beijing Highlights | Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven. | Hotel in Beijing | B |
| 3▼ | Board the Tibet Train | Free morning; evening board the Qinghai-Tibet railway soft sleeper. | Overnight train | B |
| 4▼ | Across the Plateau | Full day on the train: Kunlun mountains, Kekexili, Tanggula Pass (5,072m). | Overnight train | B |
| 5▼ | Arrive Lhasa | Morning arrival in Lhasa; rest and acclimatize. | Hotel in Lhasa | - |
| 6▼ | Potala & Jokhang | Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple | Hotel in Lhasa | B |
| 7▼ | Sera Monastery | Barkhor Street | Hotel in Lhasa | B |
| 8▼ | Departure from Lhasa | Transfer to airport. Trip ends. | B |
Hotel Options
Economy (soft sleeper)
Standard soft sleeper + 3-star hotels
Single supplement: $130
Comfort (soft sleeper + 4-star)
Soft sleeper + 4-star hotels in Beijing/Lhasa
Single supplement: $210
Departures & Prices
| Start Date | End Date | Economy (soft sleeper) | Comfort (soft sleeper + 4-star) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027-04-25 | 2027-05-02 | $1389 | $1589 | 11 seats left |
| 2027-05-23 | 2027-05-30 | $1389 | $1589 | 14 seats left |
| 2027-06-20 | 2027-06-27 | $1429 | $1629 | 16 seats left |
What's Included
- ✓ * Lodgings: 8 Nights, twin room en suite in 3★/4★;
- ✓ * Meals: 8 breakfasts & 2 dinners;
- ✓ * Travel-licensed vehicle according to group size & season as per itinerary needed including gas and parking fees;
- ✓ * Lhasa Railway Station or Gonggar Airport transfer at all times on the first & last day;
- ✓ *Pick-up from Lhasa Railway Station or Lhasa Gonggar Airport to your hotel on the first day;
- ✓ *Drop-off from your hotel to Lhasa Railway Station or Lhasa Gonggar Airport on the last day
- ✓ * Guide: experienced local English-speaking tour guide;
- ✓ * Attractions: all entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary;
- ✓ * Permit: Tibet Tourism Bureau Permit;
- ✓ * Travel Agency Liability Insurance;
- ✓ * Government Tax;
- ✓ * Express delivery fee of Permit (eg. SF Express);
- ✓ * Food & lodgings for guide & driver;
- ✓ * Emergency oxygen tank available in the vehicle;
- ✓ * Two bottles of mineral water per person per day.
What's Not Included
- ✗ * International flight to and from China;
- ✗ * Domestic flight/train to and from Lhasa; (We can help you book the domestic flight/train ticket at the BEST price. Please contact us for details.);
- ✗ * If you miss the free transfer schedule due to flight delay or cancellation, then you are required to pay a private transfer at USD 80/vehicle/time;
- ✗ * Single Room Supplement: Hotels are based on twin-sharing rooms. If you prefer a single room or cannot share, an additional single supplement will apply;
- ✗ * Lunch & Dinner are not included but we will recommend some good ones for you according to your requirements. Usually, it takes USD 5-15/person for each meal;
- ✗ * While the gratuity for the guide and driver is NOT mandatory, it is expected. Based on their service, you can tip them on the last day of the tour. You are suggested to tip each of them USD 8-15/day in total;
- ✗ * All the commissions and taxes charged by PayPal, Banks, and the government when making a payment. (e.g. PayPal --- 4.4%. Wire transfer --- 2%);
- ✗ * Personal expenses;
- ✗ * Anything not mentioned in the Inclusions.
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⚠️ * Tibet Tourism Bureau Permit (TTB) usually takes about 12 working days to apply. If you cannot provide the required docs & info on time, an extra handling fee will be charged. Please consult your travel consultant for details; * We reserve the right to change the itinerary order and attractions in Lhasa; * We need to pick up and drop off all members of the group on the first & last day from Lhasa Airport/Railway Station, thus there may not always have a guide present but a driver; * Due to the special nature of Tibet travel, any unforeseeable and unavoidable objective circumstances, including but not limited to natural disasters, war, terrorism, riot, civil commotion, strikes, public health emergencies, government action, major traffic jams, delay or cancellation of flight/train, or attractions temporarily closed. etc., resulting in a change of itinerary, the increased cost will be paid by travelers; if any attraction visits have to be canceled due to the same reasons above, GTT won't be held responsible for a refund, except for a certain attraction entrance fees, which will be solely decided by GTT; * The accommodation condition at EBC is kind of basic due to the geographic and climatic situation. If you want a better travel experience, Rongbuk Hotel is our recommendation for you. However, there are limited rooms, especially during the peak tourist season. Thus, if you want to stay at Rongbuk Hotel, please contact us in advance, as there's some price difference, and we can upgrade the hotel for you; * All members of the same group must be with the same tour guide during the whole trip. So all members must follow the same itinerary and visit the same attractions. If anyone requests to change the scheduled arrangement for own reasons, you need to get permission from other members and accept the possible payment change if any.