Tibet Tour 8 Days Lhasa to Everest Base Camp Small Group Tour
Overview
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192 hours
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This is a classic multi-day tour that provides the opportunity to visit from Lhasa to Everest Base camp. The tour will get you acquainted by covering all main tourist sites like Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkor street, Drepung and Sera monastery with Gyantse Kumbum and Tashi Lhunpho monastery. Tourists can also see natural scenery like the beautiful, sacred lake of Yamdrok Tso, and Karo glacier, and beautiful views of Mt. Everest, the highest mountain in the world, from Everest Base Camp.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Book at least 10 working days in advance so tour operator may attain your Tibet Permit. Tibet Permit will be delivered to customers' delivery address / hotel address in one city of China. Please note your tour operator will contact you after the booking is confirmed.
Travelers are required to provide photocopy of passports and China L visas at least 20 days prior to travel date.
Please Note: Customers' airport pick-up and drop-off in Lhasa needs to be arranged by the tour supplier. If customers fly to Lhasa from Kathmandu, please do not apply for China L Visa in advance. Customers need to apply for their Tibet Group Visa from China Embassy in Kathmandu via travel agency. Before that, they need to ask for an invitation letter from the tour supplier. If customers fly or take a train to Lhasa from one city of China, they need to apply for their China L Visa from the China Embassy in their country.
Travelers are required to provide photocopy of passports and China L visas in advance
Price is based on double occupancy. Single room supplement is subject to availability and additional charge
Please Note: Lunched and dinners are excluded, only 1*welcome dinner and 1*lunch included
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
What‘s Included
Winter care service（from Nov.15 to Feb.15）: Hot Water bottle and Electric blanket to keep warm at Rongpuk Guest House
Liability travel insurance
English-speaking Tibetan guide
Service Charge & Government Taxes
Oxygen cylinder in the car (4L or 7L)
All accommodation, hotels with breakfast based on twin-sharing in Lhasa and Shigatse
Tibet Handy Map
Tibet Travel Permit and other necessary permits for Tibet (excluding the Chinese L visa)
Entrance ticket fee of all tourist sites listed in the itinerary, Everest Base Camp Echo bus
Transportation by comfortable van or minibus with experienced local driver (gasoline is included)
Drinking water provided during the trip
The Chinese Visa invitation letter if needed
Pick-up / Drop-off service from Airport, train station to Lhasa
platform service fee.
Welcome Dinner in local restaurant when group members meet in Lhasa
Tips to driver and tour guide
Lunches and dinners
Flight/train ticket to Lhasa(we can help if need)
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Lhasa Arrival
Accommodations
Overnight in XinDing Lhasa Hotel or similar, 3 star
Lhasa
Upon arrival, our Tibetan guide will greet you at the airport or train station. You'll then be transferred to your hotel in downtown Lhasa. Along the way, you can enjoy the spectacular scenery of Yarlung Tsangpo River, Lhasa River, and the typical Tibetan villages. After arriving at the hotel, take some time to rest and acclimate to the high altitude. It's helpful to take it easy for the first few days and remember to stay hydrated by drinking water. Please note that there will be no sightseeing scheduled for today.
Lhasa Tour - Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street
Accommodations
Overnight in XingDing Lhasa Hotel or similar, 3 star
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Potala Palace
Today's tour will first bring you to the Potala Palace which is the winter palace of the Dalai lama. It was put to use since the 7th Century by the 33rd great king of Tibet. The most valuable collections of Potala Palace are the gilded burial stupas of former Dalai Lamas and meditation Cave of the 33rd great king of Tibet.
Jokhang Temple
Then after lunch, tourists head to Jokhang temple which was founded by the 33rd great king of Tibet in the 7th century. Inside you can see the statue of Buddha Sakyamuni at the age of twelve. Outside, you can see pilgrims making prostrating in front of Jokhang Temple.
Barkhor Street
Around the temple is Barkhor street, where you can do kora (a religious circle of a building or mountain) with pilgrims and locals, and explore the old market. Besides, We can taste Tibetan tea with locals in tea house; The welcome dinner will also be arranged accordingly.
Lhasa Day Tour: Drepung Monastery and Sera Monastery
Accommodations
Overnight in XinDing Lhasa Hotel or similar, 3 star
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Drepung Monastery (Zhebang Si)
In the morning, you are going to visit Dadong Village, the most beautiful village in Lhasa. Located 25 kilometers southwest of Lhasa downtown, Dadong Village is a well-protected ancient Tibetan village that surrounded by valleys. After arriving, you will visit the Nyimatang Monastery (built in the 11th century), take a light walk in the village, and see what rural life in Lhasa is like. You will also visit a local Tibetan family and enjoy the lunch offered by the family. Notice: we will go to Dadong village instead of Drepung Monastery.
Sera Monastery
In the Afternoon, Tourists will visit Sera Monastery which is another one of the “great three” Gelug monasteries of Tibet. The hot attraction is the Monks debate at around 3 - 5 in the afternoon. In addition, you can tour the Tibetan religious scripture printing house; inside the monastery, you can see three sand Mandalas and colorful Rock Painting of Buddha.
Lhasa (3650m) to Shigatse(3900m) via Gyantse
Accommodations
Overnight in Shigatse Shigayangcha Hotel , 3 star
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Yamdrok Yumtso Lake
In the morning, drive from Lhasa to Shigatse .On the way, drive over the Gampala pass (4790 m), and you will have a glimpse of Yamdrok-tso (4400m) .The Lake is surrounded by many snow-capped mountains and in the distance you can have spectacular views of Holy Mount Nyenchen Khangsar, (7191m) the highest mountain near Lhasa .
Karo La Glacier
Later, we will pass and enjoy the Karola Glacier on the roadside; At Manak Dam Lake, you can hang pray flag at Simila Mountain Pass; Then, we will arrive in Gyantse, historically Tibet's third largest city (after Lhasa and Shigatse).
In Gyantse, we will visit the famous Pelkor Monastery and Gyantse Kumbum and enjoy the Far view of Gyangtse Fortress. After one and a half driving, we arrive in Shigatse, which is the second largest city in Tibet. In Shigatse, we may visit traditional Barley Mill and view the landscape of Barley Field (in summer).
Shigatse(3900m) to EBC (5200m) via Tingri
Accommodations
Overnight in Rongpuk Tent Guest house, dorm bed (flexible, depends on situation)
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Mount Everest Base Camp
After getting your Alien’s travel permit, and then drive to Lhatse, it is a small town where you can have lunch. After that, we will pass Tsola Pass(4600M), and Gyatsola Pass(5248M). Shortly after we enter Mt. Everest National Nature Reserve, tourists can enjoy the panorama of Himalaya at Gawula Pass(5198m).Then we drive along the New zigzag road to Everest Base Camp(5200m). You can get closer to gazt at the Mt. Everest peak. The sunset of golden Everest peak if time and weather permits at the lodging area.
EBC return to Shigatse
Accommodations
Overnight in Shigatse Shigayangcha Hotel , 3 star
Rongbuk Monastery
In the morning, you can see the sunrise appear on the top of Mt Everest, and have a full view of the magnificent Mount which stands like a snow-capped pyramid in front of you at Rongpuk, the vantage point for watching Mt. Everest. Then drive back to Shigatse.
Shigatse to Lhasa
Accommodations
Overnight in XinDing Lhasa Hotel, 3 star
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Tashilunpo Monastery
You will start your day by heading to the Tashilunpo Monastery, which is the seat of Tibet's second highest incarnation, the Panchen Lama. Afterwards, you will be driven 175 miles (280km) back to Lhasa by following Yalong Valley through Friendship Highway. It takes about 6 hours.
Lhasa Departure
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Lhasa
You have to leave Tibet by air ot by flight as your Tibet Permit is limited for this tour. If you want to stay longer and book another tour in Tibet, or want us to assist to arrange airport/railway drop-off servicef, please contact us.
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Reviews
528 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Mesmerizing and immersive trip
floriso973,
Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Magnificent and unforgettable trip, glad to have experienced it with seasoned guide Dhargyal, happy go lucky driver Lhakpa and making new friends with my fellow international travel companions. We were so lucky with the weather too. Highlights are witnessing the sunset of Mt. Everest in golden sun raylights and being in awe of it's beauty, and viewing Potala Palace from up close and afar, going up the stairs and going through the rooms of the Dalai Lama's.
Mt. Everest magic view
Kurtisw007,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00So this was a trip of a life time. Our guide Dhargyal was incredible and was very knowledgeable about the people, cultural, history, and places to eat and visit. We had incredible views of Mt. Everest at EBC and we're excited about the accommodations at EBC. Everyday was special and gained alot of knowledge. We also had incredible driver Lhakpa that made the trip exciting and fun.
A Once-in-a-Lifetime Journey with a Fantastic Team
Anastasiach2,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00From start to finish, everything was exceptionally well-organised- thanks to the wonderful team who looked after us! Our travel agent, Sara Zhou, was incredibly professional, responsive, and patient throughout the planning process. Our guide Kalsang (Teri) was knowledgeable, kind, and always attentive to our needs making us feel instantly welcome. He gave us real insights into Tibetan culture making every stop meaningful. Last but not least, our driver Nawang deserves special thanks for his calm, safe driving on some very challenging roads — thanks for always making us feel completely at ease. Overall, the trip was well-paced and great value for money, with excellent hotels throughout. To also say that the agency was very flexible in our requests and happy to make changes to accommodate our needs/preferences. Thank you, Sara, Kalsang, and Nawang, for making this incredible journey so seamless and special! Planning to take my mum next year too so hopefully I'll see the whole team again soon :)
Fantastic trip to Tibet
V4003EIstevel,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tibet Vista, is a fantastic company to organise your trip to Tibet. This is my 2nd trip with them, they are completely professional in their approach in our itinerary. We had to change some dates and sites while we were travelling, Laura Tang from the Chengdu office worked on moving our itinerary around and always came up with a solution. The vehicles are all in good condition and the guides have a good understanding to what the group or individuals need while travelling at high altitude. The guides had a good command of the English language and was very knowledgeable of Tibetan culture. All hotels were clean and comfortable, serving good breakfast and evening meals.
Tibet is a dream
Yeimy D,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00One of my biggest dream was to visit Tibet, and I am so glad I did. My tour guide Lhadup was the best, kind, knowledgable and kept us on time. He’d always made sure we were confortable. It felt like visiting Tibet with a friend. He always told us the schedule for the day and was very accommodating. If you visit Tibet, please ask for him, you wont regret it.
Wonderful Lifetime Experience
Qionglin F,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00My husband and I recently finished this tour. We would like to thank our tour guide and driver who provided excellent service to ensure that we had a safe and joyble experience. We're extremely impressed by the knowledge shared by our tour guide Kalsang Dorjee. We learned so much about Tibetan culture from him and his English was excellent by the way. We truly enjoyed the tour and would highly recommend it to everyone!
Comfortable dream trip to Tibet
hipttwjtwm,
Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tibet is a place that the Japanese long to see. Many of you may be interested in Tibetan Buddhism or the Potala Palace, but if you have come all the way to Tibet, I recommend you to join this tour. Unfortunately, I couldn't make it to Everest base camp because of the weather, but the views of the plateaus above 4,000m and the towering mountains are so beautiful that it's hard to describe them in words. Temples outside Lhasa also have a different flavor. Personally, I preferred the Tharsimpo temple in the city of Sigatse to Potala Palace. I know some of you are worried about infrastructure, security and comfort, but there was no complaint at all. Everywhere there is a signal, water and electricity are provided. The hotel was undisputedly comfortable. The tour guides are humorous and flexible, answer questions from a variety of angles and are somewhat flexible. He was a very reliable guide and I was able to participate in the trip with peace of mind. If you are wondering about going to Tibet, please join this tour. I'm sure it will be a lifetime memory.
8 days knockout Tibet Tour
daingaj,
Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Ga Rong & driver Champa have been great, we became friends at the end of the tour. They were attentive to our many queries, knowledgeable in sharing their Tibetan culture etc. Though due to weather we weren't able to enter Chomolungma national Park, Everest playing hard to get is the universe way telling us to come back. InsyaAllah.
Unforgettable experience. Thank you Kelsang :)
Alexandra P,
Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour agent Liam was very professional and was great at answering questions and catering the trip from the get-go . Just as a heads up, you can ask to upgrade your hotel as I did and it was a fantastic experience. He actual tour guide Kelsang Is such a kind and considerate man. He was a great guide with a lot of knowledge, patience and really went out of his way to make the guests feel comfortable. As an FYI, this trip is not for the faint of heart. The altitude is high in lhasa and gets even higher in the base camp. As I mentioned, you can ask for an upgrade and if you stay in the hotel at the base camp instead of the 'tents' which in themselves are not tense. They are separate rooms but regardless in the hotel you get oxygen and your own private toilet. A lot of my group was unaware that I was continuing on to Bhutan which was organized by the same tour operator. So something to consider is they can cater to your travel needs.
Excellent experience.
66fengx,
Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had an unforgettable 8-day Tibet trip. Special thanks to our guide, Tseyang, for her infectious energy, insider stories. You made it magical! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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