
8 Days Tibet Highland Mt.Everest B.C Group Tour
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The journey from Lhasa to Everest Base Camp will take you from the modern Tibetan capital of Lhasa to pristine high altitude lakes, rivers, glaciers, farming valleys and through the Himalaya’s to Everest Base Camp at an altitude of nearly 5200 meters/17,000 feet. In the Buddhist holy city of Lhasa, you will rub shoulders with pilgrims while going through the Jokhang, the most famous temple in the Himalaya. You will wander through the Potala Palace as well as the massive monasteries of Sera and Drepung.
From Lhasa, you will go the to turquoise-colored lake of Yamdrok and the amazing Karo La Glacier before arriving in the town of Gyantse. Then you will go to Tibet’s second largest city, Shigatse, and go through Tashi Lhunpo Monastery. From there, the destination is Everest! At Everest Base Camp, you will get up close and personal with the world’s highest peak.
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Duration Period
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Vacation Style Holiday TypeDiscovery, Guided Tours, Short Breaks
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Activity Level Moderate
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Group Size Medium Group
Journey through lofty Tibetan monasteries, pristine lakes, and glaciers and undulating Himalayan Range to the base camp of giant Mt. Everest; the 8-day tour from Lhasa to EBC is an adventure of a lifetime.
As the successive award-winning EBC tour operator in Tibet, our attentive and multi-lingual Tibetan guides won’t let you miss out a single highlight in the journey. You can enjoy our free service to get Tibet Permit and our travel experts in the offices of Kathmandu, Lhasa and Chengdu will help you secure the flight or Tibetan train ticket to Lhasa and offer flexible travel solutions to meet your demands.
Each year, we keep updating and expanding the hotel choice for your comfortable stay. There is no need to worry about the high altitude. If our little 1-year-old American boy and 80-year-old granddad can safely make it to EBC in our expertly-designed itinerary, you won’t be an exception. Besides, the extra free bonus like eco-friendly water bottle, warm apron, and telescope, portable recharger, eye mask, birthday surprise, etc. will bring you warm breeze against the biting wind at EBC.
8 Days Everest Base camp tour outline
Day 1 Arrival in Lhasa (3650m)
Day 2 Lhasa Tour – Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street (B, D)
Day 3 Lhasa Tour – Drepung monastery, Sera monastery(B)
Day 4 Lhasa- Shigatse via Gyantse 360 km(B)
Day 5 Shigatse (3900m) to Everest Base Camp(5200) (B)
Day 6 EBC (5200m) and return to Shigatse (3900m)
Day 7 Shigatse (3900m) to Lhasa (3650m)350km(B)
Day 8 Depart from Lhasa(B)
Price Includes:
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Tibet Travel Permit and all other necessary permits to Tibet;
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All entrance ticket fees for all tourist sites listed in the itinerary;
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Meals as specified in the itinerary;
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Local tour Transfers, 5-29 seats comfortable Tourist Vehicle according to Group Size.;
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Knowledgeable English-speaking Tibetan local tour guide shared in your group;
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Comfortable Hotel Accommodations;
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Service Charge & Government Taxes;
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The above tour price does not include single room supplement. If you are a solo traveler, you need to share one room with another tourist (same sex in most cases); if you prefer to stay in one room by yourself, you will have to pay the single room supplement. And the exact price depends on market fluctuation in high and off season of Tibet tour. For the exact price, please refer to your travel consultant.
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Arrangements include planning, handling, operational and communication charges.
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Welcome Dinner in local restaurant when group members meet in Lhasa
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Free Airport shuttle transfer between Lhasa Gongar airport and Hotel on designated time.
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Group tours only include a welcome dinner after your arrival in Tibet.
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Tibet Handy Map
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Drinking water Provided during the trip;
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Tourist accident/casualty insurance.
Price Excludes:
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International flight to and out of China;
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Domestic flight/train to and out of Lhasa. (We can provide you the domestic flight/train ticket booking service at the BEST discount price, please contact us our travel experts for the details.)
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Lunches and dinners are not included, please pay on site by yourself.; usually it costs about USD3-15 per person for one meal in TAR (Tibet Autonomous Region).
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Tips and gratitude to the guide and driver. If you are satisfied with their service, you may consider tipping them at an amount you find it suitable.
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Personal expenses, like laundry, phone call, snacks, soft drinks (please do the best to avoid the alcoholic beverages during your Tibet trip), optional tour activities, etc.
- Day1 Arrival in Lhasa (Elevation 3600m)
- Day 2 Lhasa sightseeing: Jokhang and Sera Monastery
- Day 3 Lhasa sightseeing: Potala Palace & Drepung Monastery
- Day 4 Lhasa - Yamdrok Lake - Karo La Glacier - Gyantse - Shigatse
- Day 5 Shigatse - Gyatso La Pass - Everest Base Camp
- Day 6 Everest – Farming Villages – Shigatse
- Day 7 Shigatse – Yarlung River – Lhasa
- Day 8 Depart from Lhasa


Travel to Tibet with Lhasa based local tour guide -Slide picture
Enjoy the Tibetan travel experiences with Tibet local guide! this picture was taken by our Tibetan tour guides.
Tibet, a slowly developing region in far west China, is an under developed economy zone. The tourism infrastructure standard in Tibet is very basic in comparison with other Chinese major cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Chengdu, Xi’an, etc. Even though there are more and more higher category hotels coming up, with the St. Regis or Shangri-La or Intercontinental Hotel as example, while, the most accommodation in Tibet is still basic. However, comparatively, we well select some accommodations which are better than the most with the similar level.
Here below are a hotel list for our Lhasa Group tours, final group tour hotel choice varies from case to case. Please note that: If you want to upgrade hotel, when you place the order, you may have the add on price options.
Lhasa Group Tours 3 Star Hotels option
- Lhasa Yak Hotel (3 star)
- Lhasa Gang-Gyan Hotel Tibet (the standard room type)
- Lhasa Dhood Gu Hotel
- Lhasa Tashi Norta Khangsang Hotel
- Lhasa Tashitakge Hotel (Nice Guesthouse in downtown, but reputable on TripAdvisor and Booking.com)
- Yabshi Phunkhang Heritage Hotel
Lhasa Group Tours 4 Star Hotels option
- House of Shambhala (Recommended by few group tours due to room availability)
- Shambhala Palace (Recommended by few group tours due to room availability)
- Shangbala Hotel (near Jokhang Square)
- Lhasa Gang-Gyan Hotel Tibet (VIP Tower section) the front building beside the Beijing Road
- Lhasa Thangka hotel (4 star)
- Xin Ding Hotel
- Snow Heaven Hotel
Lhasa Group Tour 3 Nights 4 Days Hotels Details (3 Star Standard Category Option)
1. Lhasa Yak Hotel: This 3 star standard hotel in the historic center of Lhasa provides a large number of comfortable rooms with modern amenities. It has welcomed guests from around the world for many years. It enjoys a great location as it is within walking distance from Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Streets. The staff are very professional and helpful. Guests especially love the convenient service they provide. There are also many on-site facilities available, such as the Western-style restaurant, the bar, the tea-house and the massage parlor. it’s a famous hotel because of the top location. Around 200 meters to Jokhang Temple and Barkhor streets, it absolutely saves you more time and money than staying in out of downtown.
2. Lhasa Gnagjian Hotel: 10 minutes’ walk to Jokhang Temple and Barkhor streets, is commonly used hotel for foreign travelers. With a stone-throw away distance to downtown center, it enjoys the “prime location “. This hotel has 170 rooms with different room types and categories. So, there must be some rooms meeting your budget. The European style rooms exude an elegant aura, while Tibetan style rooms allow the guests to be immersed in an authentic cultural heritage. Rooms on the west wing give full views of Potala Palace in the distance. You will also hear bell rings coming from Jokhang Temple in the south. WiFi is available throughout the hotel. The Tibet Gang-gyan Lhasa Hotel is an ideal accommodation for anyone visiting Lhasa due to location and experiences in serving western travelers.
3. Lhasa Dhood Gu Hotel: Dhood Gu Hotel is an excellent choice for foreign travelers visiting Lhasa, offering a charming environment alongside many helpful amenities designed to enhance your stay. Guests have access to a rooftop terrace while staying at Dhood Gu Hotel. In addition, Dhood Gu Hotel offers free breakfast, which will help make your Lhasa trip additionally gratifying. Close to some of Lhasa’s most popular landmarks, such as Canggu Temple (0.2 mi) and Xiamiyuan Temple (0.2 mi), Dhood Gu Hotel is a great destination for tourists. Plus, during your trip, don’t forget to check out Jokhang Temple (0.2 mi) and Barkhor Street (0.1 mi), some attractions that are a short walk from Dhood Gu Hotel. Some of this Hotel reception staff speaks good English, and their Nepali cook and meals are fantastic. Tibet Local Guide frequently book this hotel, especially the Potala View room if available.
4. Lhasa Tashi Norta Khangsang Hotel: Tashi Nota Khangsang Hotel is a comfortable 3 star hotel near Barkhor Streets in Lhasa. Opened in 2016, the hotel has a modern architectural style mixed with traditional Tibetan features. Located on Linkuo North Road, the hotel occupies a great location within the city of Lhasa. From the hotel, you can watch the sun set behind Potala Palace and smell the incense coming from Jokhang Temple in the south. You can also spot Sera Temple in the distance in the north. The hotel has 99 comfortable rooms and provide 24-hour hot water supplied by solar power. Additionally, the hotel boasts a great restaurant serving a variety of cuisines, a business center, a teahouse, etc. Tashi Nota Khangsang Hotel is our favorite hotel in Lhasa that we like to recommend to our guests! Book with us and enjoy the best deals for all room types! Tashi Nota Khangsang Hotel Highlights Convenient location! It gives travelers easy access to must-see attraction in Lhasa such as Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Streets. Great value! Guests choose Tashi Nota Khangsang Hotel because they can always get a luxurious accommodation for a reasonable price. They especially enjoy the spacious and clean rooms that allow them to have a fully relaxing time during their stay. Beautiful rooms! Guests also love the minimalistic Tibetan aesthetics of its interior design. The staff are professional and always helpful.
5. Tashitakge Hotel:Centrally located in the old town of Lhasa, Tashitakge Hotel Lhasa is a short 1-minute walk from Bakuo Street. This Tibetan property features a rooftop restaurant with views of Potala Palace and the mountains. Free WiFi is available at public areas. Lhasa Tashitakge Hotel is a 3-minute walk from Jekhang Temple and a 40-minute drive from the Lhasa Airport. Tibetan-style rooms are fitted with an electric kettle and a flat-screen TV. The private bathroom offers free toiletries and hot shower facilities. Laundry and dry cleaning services are available. The staff at the tour desk can assist in making travel arrangements. Dong Tian Ge, the property’s rooftop restaurant, serves a variety of local Tibetan dishes. Bread, fruits and coffee are available during breakfast. Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip. We speak your language! Centrally located in the old town of Lhasa, Tashitakge Hotel Lhasa is a short 1-minute walk from Bakuo Street. This Tibetan property features a rooftop restaurant with views of Potala Palace and the mountains. Free WiFi is available at public areas. Lhasa Tashitakge Hotel is a 3-minute walk from Jekhang Temple and a 40-minute drive from the Lhasa Airport. Tibetan-style rooms are fitted with an electric kettle and a flat-screen TV. The private bathroom offers free toiletries and hot shower facilities. Laundry and dry cleaning services are available. The staff at the tour desk can assist in making travel arrangements. Dong Tian Ge, the property’s rooftop restaurant, serves a variety of local Tibetan dishes. Bread, fruits and coffee are available during breakfast. Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.
6. Yabshi Phunkhang Heritage Hotel: It is a popular Tibetan-style boutique hotel in the heart of the historic center of Lhasa. The site was originally built for the family of the 11th Dalai Lama and was restored in recent times. The name of the hotel came from the title given to the parents of the 11th Dalai Lama. Yabshi Phunkhang Heritage Hotel Highlights Yabshi Phunkhang Heritage Hotel is a great choice if you want to stay very close to Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Streets. They are only a few minutes’ walk away. The beautiful traditional architecture ensures you a enjoyable stay and an authentic local experience. Guests especially love the spacious rooms and modern amentities that this hotel offers. It also has a garden. The staff are professionals in hospitality industry and speak fluent English.
Lhasa Group Tour 3 Nights 4 Days Hotels Details (4 Star Standard Category Option)
1. House of Shambhala (Recommended by few group tours due to room availability): House Of Shambhala is highly reputable Tibetan-style boutique hotel in the historic center of Lhasa city. Resting quietly on an alley inside Barkhor quarter, the hotel is only a few minutes walk to Jokhang Temple. It is also a 10 minute taxi ride to reach Potala Palace from the hotel.
2. Shambhala Palace (Recommended by few group tours due to room availability) : The hotel has a tradition Tibetan style of architecture. The courtyard has wall carvings that depict the mythical story of the Shambhala Kingdom and its twenty five legendary kings. The environment and atmosphere will garantee you an authentic local experience during your stay. Guests especially love that the rooms are spacious and clean. Some rooms offer full views of Potala Palace. Guests can also get views of Lhasa on the roof terrace. The staff at Shambhala Palace Hotel are helpful and speak good English.
3. Shangbala Hotel (near Jokhang Square): Shangbala Hotel Close to some of Lhasa’s most popular landmarks, such as XiZangZiZhiQu LaSaShi BaKuo Jie BuXingJie (0.1 mi) and Canggu Temple (0.2 mi), Shangbala Hotel Lasa is a great destination for tourists. As your “home away from home,” the hotel rooms offer air conditioning, and getting online is easy, with free wifi available. Guests have access to room service and baggage storage while staying at Shangbala Hotel Lasa. In addition, Shangbala Hotel Lasa offers free breakfast, which will help make your Lhasa trip additionally gratifying. And, as an added convenience, there is free parking available to guests. If you’re looking for a cafe, consider a visit to DingFeng Cafe, Spinn Cafe and Tours, or The Sense Coffee, which are all conveniently located a short distance from Shangbala Hotel Lasa. Plus, during your trip, don’t forget to check out a , such as Monument of Alliance Between Tang Dynasty and Tibetan Regime. At Shangbala Hotel Lasa, your comfort and satisfaction come first, and they look forward to welcoming you to Lhasa.
4. Lhasa Gang-Gyan Hotel Tibet (VIP Tower section) the front building beside the Beijing Road
5. Thangka Hotel: Thangka hotel rooms that offer air conditioning, and you can stay connected during your stay as Thangka Hotel offers guests free Wi-Fi. The hotel features room service. Plus, Thangka Hotel offers free breakfast, providing a pleasant respite from your busy day. For guests with a vehicle, free parking is available. Nearby landmarks such as Barkhor streets (0.1 mi) and Canggu Temple (0.3 mi) make Thangka Hotel a great place to stay when visiting Lhasa. If you like Asian restaurants, Thangka Hotel is conveniently located near Tibetan Family Kitchen, Dunya Restaurant, and House of Shambhala Restaurant. Best of all, Thangka Hotel makes it easy to experience some great Lhasa attractions like Potala Palace, which is a popular castle. We’re sure you’ll enjoy your stay at Thangka Hotel as you experience everything Lhasa has to offer.
6. Lhasa Xinding Hotel: It is an excellent choice for travelers visiting Lhasa, offering a family-friendly environment alongside many helpful amenities designed to enhance your stay. Given the close proximity of popular landmarks, such as Lasa Sanquan Scenic Resort (0.1 mi) and Barkhor streets, guests of Xin Ding Hotel can easily experience some of Lhasa’s most well-known attractions. Xin Ding Hotel offers guests an array of room amenities including a kitchenette and air conditioning, and getting online is possible, as free internet access is available. The hotel offers room service, baggage storage, and currency exchange, to make your visit even more pleasant. The property also features free breakfast. Guests arriving by vehicle have access to free parking. If you like Asian restaurants, Xin Ding Hotel is conveniently located near Tibetan Family Kitchen, Dunya Restaurant, and House of Shambhala Restaurant. If you’re looking for something to do, Potala Palace (1.1 mi), Jokhang Temple (1.1 mi), and Barkhor Street (1.1 mi) are a nice way to spend some time, and they are all within walking distance of Xin Ding Hotel.
7. Lhasa Xueyu Tiantang International Hotel: Xueyu Tiantang International Hotel is a 4-star deluxe hotel in downtown Lhasa. The name means “Snow Heaven”. Situated on Linkuo North Road, the hotel has a luxurious modern style of architecture mixed with Tibetan features. The great location of the hotel means it is close to major Lhasa attractions including Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Streets. There are more than 100 rooms in the hotel. The rooms are bright and comfortable, and fully equipped with facilities such as TV, air conditioning, heating, etc. The hotel also boasts a western restaurant, a Tibetan restaurant, a conference hall, a VIP meeting hall, etc. Xueyu Tiantang International Hotel creates an elegant and comfortable local environment truly reminiscent of heaven.
Some reference pictures of our hotels, for the actual final hotel booking, our travel consultant will reconfirm to you by email. Since it is a group tour, travelers are limited to select hotels per their own individual requests. However, to upgrade to a private tour if you have more than 2 people wanting more personal tour features, please click “customize” your trip.
Lhasa Yak Hotel (local 3 star standard category)
Lhasa Gnagjian Hotel (local 3 star standard category)
Lhasa Dhood Gu Hotel (local 3 star standard category)
Yabshi Phunkhang Heritage Hotel Twin Room (local 3 star standard category)
Lhasa Tashi Norta Khangsang Hotel (local 3 star standard category)
Lhasa Snow Heaven International Hotel (local 4 star standard category)
Lhasa Thangka hotel (local 4 star standard category)
Lhasa Xinding Hotel(local 4 star standard category)
Lhasa Shambhala Palace Hotel (local 4 star standard category)
Lhasa House of Shambhala (local 4 star standard category)
Lhasa Shambhala Hotel (local 4 star standard category)
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