Tibet Tour 8 Days Lhasa to Everest Base Camp Small Group Tour
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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 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.
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)
Pick-up / Drop-off service from Airport, train station to Lhasa
Drinking water provided during the trip
The Chinese Visa invitation letter if needed
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)
Pickup points
Gongga Airport Hotel
Gongga Airport, Lhasa China
Lhasa Airport
Lhasa China
Options
8 Days Tibet Everest Package
8 Days Tibet Everest Package
Reviews
665 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Unforgettable tour. Amazing group!
Jaceyuuq,May 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We took this trip from 14th to 21st May, it was unforgettable tour ever! Our tour guide Mr Phrubu Tesring and Our driver Mr Norbu is so amazing throughout the whole trip, our tour guide gave us all the stories and knowledge abt all the history from the ground to the sky! U name it! And our driver is so sweet too, made us his homemade ginger lemon hot drink to ease our cold and helps on our high altitude adjustment on every trip visits! And the view of the mount everest... theres no words u can describe once u get to see it! Thank you Tibet Vista Ms Holly too for guiding us to this perfect trip.! And not forgeting, we had an amazing group in the tour too! We made friends!
Journey of a lifetime
Maziz2019,May 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What an amazing journey and not to mention the final destination of EBC. While the places, the hotels and the food were all perfectly organised, the people who took us on the journey made all the difference. Our jovial guide Lobsang was the perfect mix of knowledge and fun loving spirit. Highly highly recommend choosing Lobsang as a guide if possible. Driver Nima was also a safe and masterful driver. Couldn’t imagine a better way to explore Tibet.
Lobsang and Nima best Guide-Driver-Kombination
F5598VJandreat,May 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide was Lobsang, and our driver was Nima. At first, we were skeptical because we generally do not enjoy traveling in guided groups. But Lobsang completely changed our perspective. He performs his job with full dedication, explained and showed us an incredible amount, was very patient with all our questions and requests, and always kept the group together well. We are convinced that without him, we would have experienced and learned only half as much. We could not have imagined a better guide. Even his singing performances on the bus were very welcome and entertaining. He brought Tibetan culture and way of life much closer to us. We would also like to positively mention his self-made map and the many insights he shared about the country and its people. Nima drove us safely throughout the journey. At no point did we feel uncomfortable. The bus was always clean, and Nima provided us with delicious ginger tea, which was especially comforting in the cold at EBC. We had a wonderful time in Tibet, and we mainly owe that to these two people. If we return one day, we would be very happy to travel again with Lobsang and Nima. Thank you very much. Lobsang and Nima
Incredible Views, Great Guide, and Seamless Experience
Discover48023087924,May 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Just finished an incredible Tibet tour with Tibet Vista and honestly it exceeded expectations in every way. The landscapes were unreal from Yamdrok Lake to Everest Base Camp, and the train journey into Tibet was unforgettable on its own. Our guide, Phurbu Tsering, was a huge highlight of the trip. Extremely knowledgeable, patient, funny, and always looking out for everyone in the group, especially with the altitude adjustment. He explained the monasteries, culture, and history in a way that made everything feel much more meaningful rather than just sightseeing. Our driver, Norbu, was also fantastic. Very friendly, safe on the difficult mountain roads, and always willing to stop for photos or help us get great pictures along the route. He always had hot tea ready for us at rest stops, kept the vehicle extremely clean, and made the long drives much more comfortable. The logistics throughout the trip were smooth, hotels were better than expected, and the pacing of the itinerary worked really well for acclimatization. Seeing the sunrise over Everest was one of the most memorable moments of my life. Would absolutely recommend Tibet Vista to anyone considering Tibet. It’s one of those trips that stays with you long after you leave.
A dream come true in Tibet!
43azizh,May 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fabulous is how I can explain in one word. Everything from the booking (Emma), to meticulous planning and superb execution was outstanding. I don’t know if all guides of Tibet Vista are like this, but our guide Lobsang was a treasure trove of knowledge, unending energy as well as a caring human being who not only looked after everything, but also kept a lookout for any possible needs we may have. He also went the extra mile to make sure that we experienced everything and met our expectations from the tour. No words can express our appreciation and gratitude for Labsang. Our driver Lena, while a quiet person, always put our safety first and was a polite and caring driver. I have no hesitation in recommending TibetVista and Lobsang to anyone who is planning to make this once in a lifetime trip!
Wonderful tour and excellent guide Lobsang and driver Nimar
812mil,May 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour. Especially I am very thankful to our guide Lobsang and the driver Nimar for their outstanding support and safe drive. The outstanding knowledge of Tibetan culture of Lobsangg gave us a deeper in everyday life of locals and their religion and culture. Thank you for that. Because of this excellent experience I am thinking about to book a second tour in 2027.
Awesome trip to Everest!!
BKertland,May 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lobsang is a fabulous guide. He took care of our every need - we were both suffering from AMS asa we stepped off the plane. He helped me up and down the stairs the entire trip. He is very knowledgeable about the history of the monastery, the monks, places of interest. He's also a singer, calligrapher, and dancer. He's full of enthusiasm for his country and his profession. This trip would have been a disaster for me if not for him.
Awesome trip to Lhasa and Everest Bese Camp.
sanjeld,May 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Kunga was our guide he helped us a lot . I am impressed with his cool personality. Overall trip was very well organized! We had great time out driver Ke Chu was awesome. Kunga was knowledgeable, friendly and helpful! Driver Ke Chu was quite but very helpful. Thanks for the memorable trip for my life!
Unforgettable
911JulieS911,May 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a very full on but very well structured trip. Time in Lhasa for acclimatisation and then 3 fairly exhausting but also exhilarating days on the road. I enjoyed all aspects of the journey, it was a life enhancing experience that was made even more enjoyable and fascinating by our outstanding guide, Kunchok whose knowledge and insights as well as care made this an unforgettable experience. A huge thank you to him
Amazing guide, amazing program
V9687NKchrisk,May 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was amazing, Kelzang did all the best for us. Totally the happy trip in Tibet
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