8 Days Mt Everest Base Camp Tour

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Duration

8 days

Tour Type

City Tours, Historical

Best Months To Travel

June, July, Aug, Sept

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Overview

This journey is one of the most popular adventure tours in the world. It sees travelers cross the mighty Himalayas and experience the splendid panoramic heights of the world’s highest peaks. This is a round-trip tour starting in the mystical city of Lhasa. We will spend a few days in Lhasa, appreciating its prominent historical and religious sites like the breathtaking Potala Palace, and the divine Jokhang Temple.

In addition, we will visit the expansive Drepung and Sera monasteries. These first couple of days also help our visitors recover from jet lag. Before we embark on our journey into the Himalayan region, we will view the holy Yamdrok Lake, the magnificent Karo la glaciers, the mystical Gyantse Khubum stupa, and the Tashi Lhunpo monastery. These sites will repeatedly stir you with admiration and appreciation and keep the trip memorable throughout our eight-day excursion. After seeing the gorgeous golden face of the sun as it reflects off Mount Everest, we will trek into Nepal. We will descend steeply into the valley of Mutsang Tsangpo.

Included/Exclude

All necessary travel permits to Tibet;
Entrance ticket fees for all the sight spots listed in the program;
Private transportation in Tibet: Ranging from 4WD land cruiser to bus depending on the group size and trip route (car gasoline is included), SEE VEHICLE PHOTOS HERE;
Private guide: English-speaking local TIBETAN GUIDE;
Lodging: available from 5-star hotels to budget guesthouses, SEE HOTEL PHOTOS HERE;
Pick-up and send-off services at the beginning/end of the tour;
Oxygen container in a car;
Lodging and meals for guide and drivers;
First aid kit;
Liability travel insurance;

- Travel insurance covers trip cancellation and emergency evacuation (recommended);
- Expenses of a personal nature (alcoholic beverages, laundry, phone call, etc.);
- International and domestic flight/train.(Note: we accept flights and train tickets bookings in advance, please check the updated cost and ticket availability with your travel consultant);
- Meals that are not specified in the itinerary (Averagely a meal in Tibet cost USD5 per person);
- Gratuities for the guide and driver:

Tour Amenities

Accepts Credit Cards

Car Parking

Free Coupons

Laundry service

Outdoor Seating

Reservations

Restaurant

Smoking Allowed

Wireless Internet

Tour Plan

DAY 01 – 03

Our representatives greet you at the airport/train station. It is a short drive to holy Lhasa city along the Lhasa River. This is within a valley enclosed by barren mountains. Far before reaching the city, you will see the magnificent Potala Palace appearing from the rest of the city. This is done by perching on a red hill. We will get to the hotel in the old part of the town. This is also known as the Tibetan area which is centered on the mystical Jokhang temple and the bustling Bakhor street.

In the following couple of days, we have thoughtfully planned a few worthy visits to some world heritages and sites of breathing Tibetan Buddhists along acclimation and alleviating Jet-lag, you have plenty of time to walk shoulder to shoulder with devoted local pilgrims in the bustling Bakhor street, it is also a real pleasure to explore the busy cobbled lanes twisting around the aged buildings in the supernatural Drepung and Sera monastery, and our knowledgeable guides enhance your experiences with a thorough historical and cultural explanation.

It is easy to explore the town and hang around Bakhor Street during your leisure time these days. In addition, we arrange special experiences such as a short visit to a typical Tibetan village family. We also arrange to receive rare sacred blessings from high lamas and local pilgrims as per the client’s interest.

DAY 04 – 05

After a couple of days of acclimation, you dare to drive over the Gampa la pass and Karo la pass to Gyantse and Shigatse in the western Tibetan plateau, along the upstream of the Brahmaputra river we climb up the Gampa la(4900m) through numbers of switch-backs, from the pass you will be amazed by the breathtaking view of the holy Lake Yamdrok and snow-capped Mt. Nyenchen Kangsar in the background, then Gyantse and Shigatse via bloomy glaciers and scattered villages.

Gyantse and Shigatse are known for their historical and religious value. Since ancient times, Gyantse has been known as a hero’s town as British troops were defeated by Gyantse guerrillas in 1904. Moreover, these regions have different cultures and traditions than Lhasa. There we will visit Gyantse Kubhum Stupa and Tashi Lhunpo monastery.

DAY 06 – 07

To prevent altitude sickness, we gradually ascend into the mountainous Himalayan terrain by traversing a few remarkable passes. You will have the first panorama of the Himalayans from the ridge of Gyatsola Pass (5400m), with snow-capped peaks standing out like warriors among soldiers. Through the barren mountains but astonishing landscapes and photogenic villages within the hilly valleys we approach the world's highest peak-Mt. Everest with an altitude of 8844.4m.

The picturesque view of the Young Everest appears right in front of you within the Rongbuk valley, spending a night at the foot of the world's tallest mountain, a short hike of 6 km from the tent guesthouse community to the EBC marker is challenging but memorable too, herds of wild goats are disguised in the rocky mountains, EBC is the most popular campsite for mountaineers, usually in March and April the area is blooming with different colors of mountaineering camps from all over the world. Our farewell to the mighty peak is responded to by its striking golden glow in the morning sunshine. We retrace the road back to Lhasa.

DAY 08

Today is your last day on the Tibetan plateau. Before your departure, we would appreciate it if you could spend a few minutes evaluating our services for future improvement. You can either leave the feedback form with your guide or write us an email. At your departure, your guide and driver will meet you in the hotel lobby and transfer you to the airport/train station as per your schedule. The trip has officially ended.

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Frequently Asked Questions and Answers

Cristian Pumarino Jun,11 2019 01:29:35
We are 3 people that will travel from Chengdu to Lahsa by train, arriving around August 5th. We want to take 4 days tour in Lhasa. We need to know how to book the tour with you, the price, how to pay it and what are the documents we need to go there. We will get our tourist visa to visit China after we book the tour. Two of us will travel form Chile in South America and our son -also chilean- will do it form South Africa. Stay tuned to reply

Admin(06-12,2019): Dear Cristian pumarino, Thanks for your inquiry, this is Mia from Explore Tibet, I am very happy to be your personal trip advisor, I am confident that I can answer all the questions you may have based on my own experience and help you plan a memorable tour in Tibet.
Explore Tibet is one of the few Tibetan owned agencies based in Lhasa, we practice Responsible travel by using local services and employ locals as much as possible. We use Tibetan drivers and tour guides for their strong Tibetan Cultural and religious background to make your travel unique and authentic.
We are an agency based in Lhasa, not anywhere in mainland China. Since if something happened or you need anything during the tour, we local agency will be more convenient.
Tour information: Yes, you can join our group tour 4 Days Lhasa Highlight group tour departure on July 9th it will end on July 12th, For group tour, there will be at most 12 group members in one group, and the starting and ending dates are fixed, price will be cheaper. http://www.exploretibet.com/tibet-group-tours/4-Days-Lhasa-Highlight.html
The cost of the Group tour 4 Days Lhasa Highlight costs USD532 per person based on maximum 12 people in the group& triple-bed rooms
Best Regards
Mia (Trip Advisor)

Lakshmi May,23 2019 15:20:14
Hi, I am interested in this tour. But I cannot exert myself much and was wondering if I can skip the Kailash Kora and use other forms of transportation. I do however want to see Mt. Kailash. Also are you able to provide oxygen?

Admin(06-12,2019): Dear Lakshmi, Thanks for your inquiry, this is Rex from Explore Tibet, I am very happy to be your personal trip advisor, I am confident that I can answer all the questions you may have based on my own experience and help you plan a memorable tour in Tibet. Explore Tibet is one of the few Tibetan owned agencies based in Lhasa, we practice Responsible travel by using local services and employ locals as much as possible. We use Tibetan drivers and tour guides for their strong Tibetan Cultural and religious background to make your travel unique and authentic.
Permit application：
Tibet travel permit process takes around 22 days and we need 3 days to send you the permit in mainland China . We also need your passport and China visa copy for the permit application. Please send me clear photos or scan copies. If your China Visa is not an “L” visa, then you must also provide additional documents such as student certificates, work permits, residence permits and so on. If you enter Tibet by plane, you need original permit which we will mail it to your last hotel in mainland China, if you by train, only need copy of the permit, which we will send you by email. Tour Information:
Here I recommend you 15 days Kailash group tour below, sorry, since this is group tour, basically everything is fixed, so, we cannot find other transportation for you to avoid the trekking. What’s more, there is no public bus.
Please check the details below. Also, please let me know if your nationality is India, thank you!
Have a wonderful day!
Best Regards,
Rex(Your personal trip advisor)

matteo May,18 2019 16:19:11
Hello! we would kindly like to know what’s the cheapest offer you have for this guided tour. We’re two people thank you!!

Sdmin(06-12,2019): Dear matteo, Thanks for your inquiry, this is Sherry from Explore Tibet, I am very happy to be your personal trip advisor and I hope me and my team can offer you a memorable tour in Tibet.
Explore Tibet is one of the few Tibetan owned agencies based in Lhasa, we practice Responsible travel by using local services and employ locals as much as possible. We use Tibetan drivers and tour guides for their strong Tibetan Cultural and religious background to make your travel unique and authentic.
As you have 2 pax, the cheapest way for this tour must be joining our group tour, in June, it’s still not high season, cost is USD900 per person. Max. 10 pax.
We have fixed dates starting on June 11th, 14th, 21st, 25th, and 28th. Which date is suitable for you?
In July, cost is USD1020 per person.
Best Regards
Sherry (Your Trip Advisor)