6-Day Small Group Tibet Tour: Lhasa, Yamdrok Lake, Karola Glacier & Everest Base Camp (EBC)
From $1080 / person
Tour Overview
Experience the profound culture of Lhasa’s Potala Palace and Jokhang Temple, the ethereal natural scenery of Nyingchi’s Basongcuo Lake and Lulang Forest Sea, as well as the secret wonders at Kading Valley. This tour gathers all authentic Xizang vibes for you to deeply discover the sacredness and magnificence of Tibet.
Tour Highlights
- ✓ 6-Day Small Group Lhasa & Nyingchi Tour
- ✓ Lhasa Iconic Cultural Heritage
- ✓ Basongcuo Lake (5A Scenic Area)
- ✓ Lulang Forest Sea & Sejila Mountain Pass
- ✓ Kading Valley & Giant Cypress Forest
- ✓ Princess Wencheng Live Outdoor Show
- ✓ Gentle altitude progression
Daily Itinerary
| Day | Route | Attractions & Activities | Accommodation | Meals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1▼ | Arrive in Lhasa | Arrive at the Sunshine City Lhasa, at Lhasa Railway Station/Lhasa Gongga Airport. A tour guide will welcome the group with a sign and a ceremonial scarf (Hada), then drive to the city hotel for check-in and rest to acclimatize to the altitude. Arrival Notice: The tour guide will hold a welcome sign with the content "Tibet Horizon + Tourist Name". WARM HINT： This day is crucial for first-time tourists entering Tibet. Lhasa is about 3,650 meters above sea level, and its oxygen content is only about 65% of that in lowland areas of China. Most guests will experience symptoms of altitude sickness to varying degrees. Besides maintaining a calm mindset, avoiding strenuous exercise, drinking plenty of water, eating more fruits, and getting adequate rest are the best ways to prevent altitude sickness. If you feel unwell, please contact the tour guide promptly to seek medical treatment. On the evening of your arrival in Lhasa, please do not wash your hair or take a shower to prevent catching a cold. There is a significant temperature difference between day and night in Lhasa; please keep warm to avoid triggering altitude sickness. Most local hotels in Tibet use solar water heaters. Sometimes the hot water might not be very hot. Thank you for your understanding. Accommodation conditions in Tibet are limited and differ somewhat from hotels of the same grade in mainland China. Please be mentally prepared for this. | Lhasa, 3★/4★ | |
| 2▼ | Potala Palace (5A Scenic Area) - Potala Palace Square - Yaowangshan Viewing Platform - Jokhang Temple - Barkhor Street - Lhasa | Potala Palace (5A Scenic Area), Potala Palace Square, Yaowangshan Viewing Platform, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street, Lhasa | Lhasa, 3★/4★ | B |
| 3▼ | Lhasa - Nyenchen Tanglha Mountains - Damxung - Nagenla Pass - Namtso - Lhasa | Lhasa, Nyenchen Tanglha Mountains, Damxung, Nagenla Pass, Namtso, Lhasa | Lhasa, 3★/4★ | B.D |
| 4 | — | Shigatse, 3★/4★ | B | |
| 5 | — | Lhasa, 3★/4★ | B.D | |
| 6 | — | Lhasa, 3★/4★ | B |
Departures & Prices
| Start Date | End Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-10 | 2027-10-10 | 8 seats left |
What's Included
- ✓ Lodgings: 5 Nights, twin room en suite in 3★/4★;
- ✓ Meals: 5 breakfasts & 2 main meals;
- ✓ 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.
⚠️ 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.