📌 Program Overview
This 10-day / 9-night Epic Tibet private tour is designed for travelers who want Tibet’s most complete classic route: Lhasa culture, Nyingchi forests and lakes, Shigatse heritage, and Everest Base Camp.
The route starts in Lhasa, continues to Nyingchi for Basum Tso, Sejila Mountain, Lulang Forest, the World Cypress King Park, and Kading Gully, then travels through Yamdrok Lake, Karola Glacier, Palcho Monastery, Shigatse, Qomolangma National Park, Rongbuk Monastery, Everest Base Camp, Gawu La Pass, and Tashilhunpo Monastery.
This sample itinerary includes selected hotels, Everest-area accommodation, breakfasts and listed meals, private English-speaking or bilingual Tibetan guide, Tibet local vehicle service, first tickets, Tibet travel document support, and Lhasa transfers. All Tibet products must be booked at least 30 days in advance.
✨ Tour Highlights
• Visit Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street, and classic old Lhasa cultural areas
• Explore Nyingchi’s softer highland scenery, including Basum Tso, Lulang Forest, and Kading Gully
• Travel through Yamdrok Lake, Karola Glacier, Palcho Monastery, and Shigatse
• Reach Everest Base Camp and Rongbuk Monastery on the north side of Mount Everest
• View Himalayan peaks from Gawu La Pass if conditions allow
👥 Who This Tour Is For
This tour is suitable for travelers who want a fuller Tibet route rather than only Lhasa, Shigatse, and Everest.
It is a strong option for couples, private groups, photographers, mature travelers, Buddhist-culture travelers, nature-focused guests, and B2B clients who want documents, guide, hotel, vehicle, tickets, meals, and transfers arranged together.
Because the route includes high altitude, long drives, temple walking, mountain passes, forest scenery, and Everest-area accommodation, guests should be in stable health.
🧩 Customization Notes
This sample itinerary can be customized based on travel dates, hotel level, room arrangement, group size, age range, health condition, altitude tolerance, meals, and final flight or train schedule.
Nyingchi adds forests, lakes, valleys, and a softer natural side to the Tibet journey. The Everest section is the most demanding part because of altitude, road time, weather, and basic accommodation.
Foreign passport holders must apply for a Tibet Travel Permit and related route documents before entering Tibet. Please book at least 30 days before departure and provide passport, visa, route, and dates.
🗓️ Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Lhasa and Acclimatization
Arrive at Lhasa Gonggar Airport or Lhasa Railway Station. Meet your guide or local representative and transfer to your selected Lhasa hotel. No intensive sightseeing is arranged on arrival day. Stay overnight in Lhasa.
Day 2: Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Street
Visit Potala Palace, subject to ticket availability and assigned entry time. Stop at Potala Palace Square or Medicine King Hill / Yaowang Mountain viewpoint for palace photos. Continue to Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Street. Stay overnight in Lhasa.
Day 3: Lhasa to Nyingchi via Basum Tso
Travel from Lhasa toward Nyingchi through mountain roads and highland scenery. Visit Basum Tso, known for lake, forest, snow-mountain surroundings, and Nyingma cultural atmosphere. Stay overnight in Nyingchi.
Day 4: Sejila Mountain, Lulang Forest and Nyingchi Nature
Travel toward Sejila Mountain and Lulang area. If weather allows, enjoy distant views of Namcha Barwa. Visit Lulang Forest, alpine pasture scenery, and the World Cypress King Park according to local operation and timing. Stay overnight in Nyingchi.
Day 5: Kading Gully and Return to Lhasa
Visit Kading Gully for forest vegetation, cliffs, waterfalls, and valley scenery. Return to Lhasa by road in the afternoon and rest after arrival. Stay overnight in Lhasa.
Day 6: Yamdrok Lake, Karola Glacier, Palcho Monastery and Shigatse
Travel from Lhasa toward Yamdrok Lake for turquoise lake views. Continue to Karola Glacier for a photo stop if access and weather allow. Visit Palcho Monastery in Gyantse, then continue to Shigatse. Stay overnight in Shigatse.
Day 7: Qomolangma National Park, Everest Base Camp and Rongbuk Monastery
Drive toward the Everest region through high-altitude roads and mountain-pass scenery. Enter Qomolangma National Park and use official sightseeing transport where required. Visit Everest Base Camp viewing area and Rongbuk Monastery if open and suitable. Stay overnight in the Everest area.
Day 8: Everest Base Camp, Gawu La Pass and Return to Shigatse
Enjoy the morning atmosphere near the Everest area if weather allows. Travel back toward Shigatse through highland scenery and Tibetan villages. Stop at Gawu La Pass if conditions allow for Himalayan peak views. Stay overnight in Shigatse.
Day 9: Tashilhunpo Monastery and Lhasa Return
Visit Tashilhunpo Monastery, one of Shigatse’s most important Buddhist sites. Return toward Lhasa by road, passing Yarlung Tsangpo River scenery where the route allows. Attend the “Princess Wencheng” live show if operating and included. Stay overnight in Lhasa.
Day 10: Departure from Lhasa
Transfer to Lhasa Gonggar Airport or Lhasa Railway Station according to your flight or train schedule. The tour ends after drop-off.
📦 Inclusions & Exclusions
✅ Included
✅ Selected Tibet hotel accommodation for 8 nights
✅ Everest Base Camp area tent, guesthouse, or seasonal alternative accommodation
✅ Hotel breakfasts and listed meals according to the confirmed itinerary
✅ Private English-speaking or bilingual Tibetan guide during sightseeing
✅ Tibet local vehicle service for sightseeing and transfers
✅ Lhasa airport or railway station pickup and drop-off
✅ First-entrance tickets for listed scenic spots according to the final itinerary
✅ Everest-area access and required official sightseeing transport as confirmed
✅ “Princess Wencheng” live show ticket if operating and clearly included
✅ Tibet Travel Permit and related Tibet travel document support
✅ Basic high-altitude vehicle and emergency support as confirmed
✅ No shopping stops or group merging unless clearly requested
❌ Not Included
❌ International or domestic flights
❌ Train tickets to or from Lhasa unless clearly included
❌ China visa application fees or personal visa-related costs
❌ Meals not clearly listed as included
❌ Single room supplement and personal expenses
❌ Optional activities not listed as included
❌ Extra oxygen bottles, medical expenses, altitude-sickness treatment, or personal medication
❌ Tips, drinks, snacks, laundry, porterage, and travel insurance unless arranged separately
❌ Any service not clearly listed as included
💰 Price / Quote Information
Approximate starting price: from USD 2,299 pp.
This reference price is converted from the RMB 15,000 per person pricing basis for the 10-day Tibet route. It should be reconfirmed according to travel dates, hotel availability, group size, permits, vehicle arrangement, Everest accommodation, tickets, meals, and route details.
Flights and trains to or from Lhasa are not included unless clearly quoted. Please send travel dates, number of travelers, nationality, passport details, China visa situation if applicable, arrival/departure cities, room arrangement, age range, and health concerns.
🏨 Hotel Notes
The standard route usually uses selected Tibet hotels in Lhasa, Nyingchi, and Shigatse, plus one night in the Everest Base Camp area or a seasonal alternative.
Tibet hotel standards can be more modest than hotels of the same star level in major mainland Chinese cities. Everest-area accommodation is basic and may use tents or local guesthouses depending on season and local operation.
🚆 Transport Notes
Pickup and drop-off can usually be arranged at Lhasa Gonggar Airport, Lhasa Railway Station, downtown Lhasa hotels, or another confirmed Lhasa location.
Tibet driving distances can be long. Road conditions, altitude, weather, traffic control, official sightseeing buses, and scenic-area rules may affect timing and route order.
⚠️ Know Before You Go
• All Tibet products must be booked at least 30 days before departure to allow time for Tibet Travel Permit application
• Foreign passport holders cannot enter Tibet independently without the required permit and organized travel arrangements
• Lhasa is about 3,650 meters above sea level; mild altitude symptoms may occur after arrival
• Everest Base Camp area, Gawu La Pass, Yamdrok Lake, and Karola Glacier are high-altitude areas
• Avoid strenuous activity, alcohol, smoking, overeating, running, and late nights during the first days
• Guests with high-altitude health risks should consult a doctor before booking
• Tourists under 5 years old or over 69 years old should inform us in advance before booking
• Monasteries have strict visitor rules; photography may be restricted inside certain halls
• Everest and mountain-pass visibility depends heavily on weather and cannot be guaranteed
• The itinerary may be adjusted due to permits, tickets, weather, roads, altitude safety, hotels, temple rules, or local operation
📍 Pickup / Drop-off Information
Pickup can usually be arranged at Lhasa Gonggar Airport, Lhasa Railway Station, downtown Lhasa hotels, or another confirmed Lhasa pickup location.
Drop-off can usually be arranged at Lhasa Gonggar Airport, Lhasa Railway Station, downtown Lhasa hotels, airport-area hotels, or another confirmed Lhasa location.
Please provide accurate passport, nationality, visa, flight, train, hotel, contact, age, and health information when requesting a quote.
