8 days7 Days Tibet Small Group Tour Lhasa Yamdrok and Everest
New7 daysLhasa
Length
7 days
Itinerary
7 days planned
Group
Max 7
Guides
Chinese, English
Overview
Small-group join-in tour with a maximum of 7 guests, covering Lhasa, Yamdrok Lake, Mount Everest, key cultural sites, local experiences, and comfortable plateau travel.
Day by day itinerary
1Anywhere → Lhasa (Arrival · Check-in · Acclimatization)⌄
Upon arrival at Lhasa Airport or Railway Station, meet your driver and transfer directly to your designated hotel in Lhasa. Pickup is available 24 hours a day and will be arranged according to your flight or train arrival time. After check-in, enjoy free time to rest and acclimatize to Lhasa’s altitude of approximately 3,650 meters. Avoid strenuous activity on the first day.
Overnight: Overnight at a selected 4-diamond hotel in Lhasa. The exact hotel will be confirmed before departure.
2Lhasa Highlights: Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple & Barkhor Street⌄
After hotel breakfast, meet at 8:30 AM and transfer to the Potala Palace. Visit this UNESCO World Heritage Site with a multilingual guide and learn about its history, architecture, and Tibetan Buddhist culture. See precious murals, Thangkas, and Buddha statues while enjoying panoramic views of Lhasa.
Visit Jokhang Temple, one of the most important religious sites in Tibet. Explore its main halls, learn about Tibetan Buddhist traditions, and observe local pilgrims during their devotional practices.
Stroll along Barkhor Street and experience local life in Lhasa. Walk alongside pilgrims on the traditional kora route, browse local handicraft shops, and learn about Tibetan customs and culture.
Tibetan Incense Making Enjoy a complimentary Tibetan incense-making experience under the guidance of a professional instructor. Learn about traditional craftsmanship and the cultural meaning of Tibetan incense, and take your finished product home.
Meals: Breakfast: Breakfast is included at the hotel.
Overnight: Overnight at a selected 4-diamond hotel in Lhasa. The exact hotel will be confirmed before departure.
3Lhasa to Shigatse via Yamdrok Lake & Karola Glacier⌄
After breakfast, depart from Lhasa and drive approximately 2.5 hours to Yamdrok Lake. Admire the crystal-blue sacred lake surrounded by snow-capped mountains and grasslands. Enjoy free time for photos while the guide introduces the lake’s geography and cultural significance.
Stop at a roadside viewing area to admire Karola Glacier from a distance. Learn about the glacier’s formation and conservation while taking in the dramatic high-altitude scenery. After the visit, continue through the Yarlung Tsangpo Valley to Shigatse and check in at the hotel upon arrival.
Meals: Breakfast: Breakfast is included at the hotel.
Overnight: Overnight at a selected 4-diamond hotel in Shigatse. The exact hotel will be confirmed before departure.
4Shigatse to Everest Base Camp via Rongbuk Monastery⌄
After breakfast, depart from Shigatse toward Mount Everest. Travel across Gyatso La Pass and stop briefly to photograph the surrounding snow-capped peaks before continuing to Rongbuk Monastery, the closest monastery to Mount Everest. Explore the monastery and experience the unique religious atmosphere of the Tibetan Plateau.
Arrive in the Mount Everest Base Camp area and check in at the hotel in Everest Town. After a short rest, visit the viewing platform to admire Mount Everest and, weather permitting, enjoy the sunset over the world’s highest peak. The Everest area is approximately 5,200 meters above sea level, so travelers should avoid strenuous activity, keep warm, and carry oxygen.
Meals: Dinner: Enjoy a complimentary special hot pot dinner near Mount Everest. Dinner is included. · Breakfast: Breakfast is included at the hotel.
Overnight: Overnight at a selected 4-diamond hotel in Everest Town. The exact hotel will be confirmed before departure.
5Everest Sunrise & Return to Shigatse⌄
Wake up early for an optional view of the sunrise over Mount Everest, weather permitting. After breakfast, depart the Everest area and return to Shigatse, passing through Gyatso La Pass and enjoying views of the surrounding snow-capped mountains along the way. Rest stops will be arranged as needed. Upon arrival in Shigatse, check in at the hotel and enjoy free time to rest.
Meals: Breakfast: Breakfast is included at the hotel.
Overnight: Overnight at a selected 4-diamond hotel in Shigatse. The exact hotel will be confirmed before departure
6Shigatse to Lhasa via Tashilhunpo Monastery⌄
After breakfast, meet at 8:30 AM and visit Tashilhunpo Monastery, with admission included. Explore this important Gelugpa monastery from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, learning about its history and culture while viewing Buddhist stupas, statues, and murals. Afterwards, enjoy free time for lunch in downtown Shigatse at your own expense. At 12:30 PM, depart for Lhasa by tourist vehicle. The journey takes approximately five hours, with views of the northern Tibetan grasslands and rest stops arranged as needed. Arrive at the hotel in Lhasa at approximately 5:30 PM, check in, and enjoy free time to rest. Dinner is at your own expense.
Meals: Breakfast: Breakfast is included at the hotel.
Overnight: Overnight at a selected 4-diamond hotel in Lhasa. The exact hotel will be confirmed before departure.
7Lhasa Departure & Airport or Railway Station Transfer⌄
After breakfast, enjoy free time at the hotel before departure. Your driver will meet you according to your flight or train schedule and provide a direct private transfer to Lhasa Airport or Lhasa Railway Station. The tour ends after drop-off.
Meals: Breakfast: Breakfast is included at the hotel.
What's included
- ✓Featured Experiences (Free): Incense/Thangka (choose 1), costume photos, Longda & prayer flags free.
- ✓Guide Arrangement: Chinese, English or bilingual guides; guides and vehicles may change as needed.
- ✓Xizang Entry Formalities: Free permit assistance; foreign/Taiwan guests provide documents in advance
- ✓Hotel Arrangement (4-diamond hotels, twin rooms. Single supplement applies. King/triple on request.)
- ✓Transfer Service: 24/7 airport/train transfers between airport/station and hotel on Days 1 & 5.
- ✓Complimentary Items: 750ml oxygen/person, 4L medical oxygen/vehicle, 2 bottled waters/person/day.
- ✓Dinner
- ✓Breakfast
- ✓Vehicle Arrangement: 9-seat vehicle, max 6 guests. 08:00–20:00 daily; off-itinerary use costs extra.
- ✓Ticket Arrangement: Entry tickets and scenic transport included; extras and re-entry excluded.
Not included
- ✕International/Domestic Transport: Flights, trains and ferries to/from Xizang are not included.
- ✕Single Room Supplement: Required for solo occupancy, unmatched solo travelers, or 1 adult + 1 child.
- ✕Others: Personal expenses, extra costs from personal changes, and any fees not listed are excluded.
- ✕Voluntary ¥30 per guest per day for driver/guide (not mandatory).
Good to know
Cancellation: 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.
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Health & Age Requirements Age Limit: This product is suitable for travelers aged 20 to 70. Seniors: Travelers aged 65–70 must provide a medical fitness certificate and may be required to sign a liability waiver. Physical Condition: Participants should be in good general health, with sufficient mobility and stamina for high-altitude travel. Travelers with conditions that may be aggravated by altitude or strenuous activity should consult a medical professional before booking.
From
$1,708
