Tibet[Conquer Mount Everest] 7-Day Tour: Lhasa, Yamdrok Lake, Shigatse, and Mount Everest

7 days

Moderate

A 7-day, 6-night Lhasa trip is suitable for travelers with limited time, including the Potala Palace, Yamdrok Lake, and Mount Everest.

Itinerary: Day 1: Arrival in Lhasa, Airport/Train Station Pickup - Hotel Transfer

Day 2: Lhasa City: Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street

Complimentary Specialty Meal: Lhasa Tibetan or Nepalese Cuisine

Day 3: Lhasa → Yamdrok Lake → Karola Glacier → Shigatse

Complimentary Specialty Lunch: Hot Pot Experience at a Restaurant with View from Yamdrok Lake

Day 4: Shigatse → Gyalwa Pass → Rongbuk Monastery → Everest Base Camp/Everest Town

Day 5: Everest Base Camp/Everest Town → Gyatsola Pass Viewpoint → Shigatse

Day 6: Shigatse → Tashilhunpo Monastery → Lhasa

Day 7: Departure from Lhasa, Hotel Pickup - Airport/Train Station Transfer


Regarding gratuities (price does not include driver and guide gratuities): It is recommended that each tourist tip 60 RMB per day (guide: 30 RMB/day, driver: 30 RMB/day). 

The Potala Palace is closed on Mondays. If a Monday falls on a Monday, the tour itinerary will be adjusted. Please confirm the final itinerary with the sales representative.

Team size: 2-16 people

What's included?

    Transportation Arrangements:

    Regular tourist vehicles: 7-26 seats (If the number of tourists in Lhasa is less than 4, the tour guide will take the guests by taxi - the travel agency will pay the taxi fare)

     Group tours for individual travelers may involve changes in vehicles and tour guides; your understanding is appreciated.

     Tibet's overall reception capacity is relatively limited; regular tourist vehicles are generally older and in worse condition than those in inland cities.

     Tibet has a high altitude; most tourist vehicles do not have air conditioning or do not use air conditioning (using air conditioning can slow down the vehicle, and the temperature difference between the inside and outside can easily cause colds).

     There are speed limits on roads in Tibet (e.g., time required to travel XX kilometers). (Minimum 2 hours), so stops will be randomly selected for rest and waiting. Please be aware of this.

     For group tours, other tourists will be picked up from different hotels before departure, resulting in waiting times. Please be punctual. Vehicle allocation will be based on the number of participants. If a tourist cancels their trip, the fare will not be refunded.

     Luggage allowance: Due to Tibet's high altitude, excessive luggage can cause insufficient power and slow vehicle movement, affecting passenger comfort. Each person is limited to one 26-inch suitcase and one carry-on backpack. The tour guide will inform tourists in advance to store excess luggage at the Lhasa hotel reception.


    Hotels throughout the trip:

     Basic double rooms (standard rooms) are provided (single rooms (double rooms) are not guaranteed; no extra bed or breakfast is provided).

     If there are single men or women in the group, the travel agency reserves the right to arrange triple rooms, shared rooms, or require the traveler to pay the single room supplement, depending on the actual situation.

     For group tours, hotels are fixed and arranged by the travel agency. Please understand that specific hotel requests cannot be accepted.


    Meal Arrangements:

     Breakfast is included in all hotels. Two complimentary specialty meals are provided (no refunds for uneaten meals). Lhasa specialty meal (Tibetan or Nepalese cuisine), hot pot at the Yamdrok Lake scenic restaurant.

     Other meals are at your own expense. No refunds will be given for meals missed due to personal reasons. Those who are not accustomed to Tibetan cuisine may bring their own snacks.

     The complimentary specialty meals can be arranged as lunch or dinner.


    Tour Guide Service: Chinese, English, or bilingual (Chinese and English) tour guides

     For group tours, the travel agency will arrange a tour guide speaking the appropriate language based on availability. If there are both native Chinese-speaking and native English-speaking travelers in the same vehicle, we will arrange a bilingual (Chinese and English) tour guide service. Thank you for your understanding.

     For group tours, there is a possibility of changes in tour guides and vehicles. Thank you for your understanding.


    Entrance Fees: Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Yamdrok Lake, Karola Glacier, Rongbuk Monastery, Mount Everest (including shuttle bus), Tashilhunpo Monastery

     Includes only the first entrance fees to the attractions listed in the itinerary. All attractions are guaranteed to be visited. If any attraction cannot be visited due to unforeseen circumstances, alternative attractions will be negotiated with the traveler.

     Off-season travel costs are calculated based on winter ticket discounts each year. No ticket fees or price differences are refundable. No additional price difference will be charged if discount policies change suddenly.

     Tickets for the Potala Palace and Jokhang Temple require real-name reservation. Please follow the guide's instructions. Thank you.


    Entry Procedures to Tibet

    Application for required documents such as Tibet Entry Permit, Travel Permit, and Military Region Permit

     Some scenic spots require a border permit, but the conditions for obtaining a border permit within Tibet vary. Therefore, Chinese tourists are advised to obtain their border permits from the local public security bureau before departure.


    Complimentary Free Pick-up and Drop-off Service (Limited to the same day as the fixed departure and end dates of the group tour):

    1. By Air (Lhasa Gonggar Airport):

    Free pick-up (flights arriving between 8:00 AM and 10:00 PM); Free drop-off (flights departing between 8:30 AM and 10:30 PM);

    2. By Train (Lhasa Railway Station): Free train pick-up/drop-off

     If tourists need to arrive in Lhasa before our fixed departure date or leave Tibet after the fixed end date, a separate pick-up and drop-off fee will be charged separately.

     If the tourist's booked flight is not within the free pick-up and drop-off period, a separate pick-up and drop-off fee will be charged separately.

     This is a group tour; for airport pick-up and drop-off, tourists with similar travel time slots will be arranged together. Waiting time may vary from approximately 2 hours. Our staff will confirm the pick-up and drop-off time with tourists one day in advance. If tourists do not wish to wait, they can notify the travel agency one day in advance to arrange separate pick-up and drop-off at their own expense.


    Complimentary Services

    Oxygen and Water

     One small portable oxygen bottle per person

     Two small bottles of mineral water (300ml each) per person per day

     One spare emergency medical oxygen cylinder (6.8L) provided on the bus

    Potala Palace Headphone Service

     To allow tourists to better understand the Potala Palace within the limited visiting time, the guide will rent headphones for tourists at the entrance of the scenic area. Headphones will be returned to the scenic area after the visit. Please keep them safe!


    Service Fees: 

    Includes travel agency service fees, Potala Palace ticket reservation fees, and subsidies for driver and tour guide's meals and accommodation.

    Exclusions
    • Tip or gratuity
    • Food & drinks

    1. Single Room Supplement: Hotels default to double occupancy (except for dormitory rooms). A single room supplement will apply if a single room is required.

    2. Room Loss: Due to full payment, any room charges incurred due to changes in the itinerary are the responsibility of the traveler.

    3. Personal Expenses: Laundry, telephone, fax, pay TV, beverages, snacks, tobacco, alcohol, and other personal expenses within the hotel.

    4. Unforeseen Circumstances: Due to force majeure and reasons beyond the control of the travel agency (such as natural disasters, war, strikes, epidemics, etc.), or special circumstances such as airline flight issues or insufficient participants, the travel agency reserves the right to cancel or change the itinerary. Any additional costs incurred will be charged by the travel agency.

    5. Round-Trip Transportation: Round-trip transportation costs, such as airfare or train tickets, to Tibet are not included in the tour price. If the travel agency is required to book these tickets, an additional fee will be charged.

    Please note
    • Passport required
    • Dress code

    The hotel defaults to double rooms (except for multi-person rooms). If you need a single room, you will need to pay a single room supplement.

    Hotel Notes (This is a fixed group tour product): We do not accept requests for specific hotels (i.e., requests from tourists to choose a particular hotel from a list). Our company reserves the right to the final interpretation of hotel selection. Hotel arrangements by the traveler are not accepted.

    Foreign tourists need to apply for a Tibet Entry Permit in advance. These permits can only be applied for by travel agencies, so advance booking is required.


    What to bring

      Passport, visa (not required for visa-free countries), Tibet Entry Permit

      Flat shoes, must bring thicker clothing such as thick jackets or sweaters, frost protection and other items