Tours · Tibet · Lhasa · Shigatse · Everest Base Camp
9-Day Tibet Tour: Lhasa, Yamdrok Lake, Shigatse, Everest Base Camp & Namtso
From $1199 / person
Tour Overview
This epic 9-day classic overland tour across Xizang connects iconic destinations in southern and northern Xizang. Your journey starts in Lhasa, where you’ll immerse yourself in the profound culture of Tibetan Buddhism. You will then head to the sacred Yamdrok Lake and Karola Glacier. Travelling west onwards to Gyantse and Shigatse, you’ll visit ancient monasteries before pushing further to Everest Base Camp to stand before the towering Mount Everest. Stay overnight at the base camp, and with favourable weather, witness breathtaking sunrise and sunset over the world’s highest peak the next day. Leaving the foothills of the Himalayas behind, travel north across vast highland grasslands to Namtso, one of Xizang’s three great holy lakes. The tour concludes back in Lhasa, wrapping up your adventure. Throughout the trip, soak in sweeping highland vistas, endless snow-capped mountains and the authentic beauty of the Xizang plateau.Throughout the trip, soak in sweeping highland vistas, endless snow-capped mountains and the authentic vistas of the Tibetan land.
Tour Highlights
- ✓ Panoramic Xizang Classic Route
- ✓ Iconic Cultural Landmarks in Lhasa
- ✓ Hands-on Tibetan Cultural Experience
- ✓ Two of Xizang’s Three Great Holy Lakes
- ✓ Everest Base Camp Sunrise Experience
- ✓ Well-designed Altitude Acclimatization Schedule
- ✓ Professional Local Service Team
Daily Itinerary
| Day | Route | Attractions & Activities | Accommodation | Meals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1▼ | Arrival in Lhasa | Pick-up and rest for acclimatization. | Hotel in Lhasa | D |
| 2▼ | Potala & Jokhang | Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple | Hotel in Lhasa | B |
| 3▼ | Sera Monastery | Monk debates and Norbulingka. | Hotel in Lhasa | B |
| 4▼ | Lhasa - Yamdrok - Gyantse | Yamdrok Lake | Hotel in Gyantse | B |
| 5▼ | Gyantse - Shigatse | Morning drive to Shigatse; afternoon Tashilhunpo Monastery. | Hotel in Shigatse | B |
| 6▼ | Shigatse - Everest Base Camp | Everest Base Camp | EBC tent guesthouse | B |
| 7▼ | EBC - Shigatse | Everest Base Camp | Hotel in Shigatse | B |
| 8▼ | Shigatse - Lhasa, Departure | Return to Lhasa along the Yarlung valley; transfer to airport/train. | B |
Hotel Options
Economy (3-star hotels)
3-star hotels + EBC tent guesthouse
Single supplement: $120
Comfort (4-star hotels)
4-star hotels + EBC tent guesthouse
Single supplement: $200
Departures & Prices
| Start Date | End Date | Economy (3-star hotels) | Comfort (4-star hotels) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027-04-20 | 2027-04-27 | $- | $- | 5 seats left |
| 2027-05-18 | 2027-05-25 | $- | $- | 7 seats left |
| 2027-06-15 | 2027-06-22 | $- | $- | Full |
Discount Policy
$15 off / person
3 or more travelers joining together
Early bird 5% off
Book 6+ months in advance
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How cold is the night at Everest Base Camp?
EBC tents are heated but temperatures can drop below freezing - bring a down jacket.
Can I join alone?
Yes, solo travelers are welcome; you may share a twin room with another traveler of the same gender.
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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.