Lhasa Shigatse Everest Base Camp Sakya Tour
Private Tour
Private escorted tour with guide & vehicle at your service exclusively and the itinerary can be tailor-made to your exact liking.Overview
This itinerary combines the EBC tour with Sakya Monastery, the main monastery of the Sakya Sect of Tibetan Buddhism. First of all, you can visit Lhasa for the world-famous attractions from Lhasa, such as Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street, etc. Passing through the Tashilhunpo Monastery in Shigatse, you will see the majestic Himalayan peaks and arrive at the base camp of Mount Everest. In addition to the awe-spiring Mount Everest, the world's highest monastery, Rongbuk Monastery, is also worth seeing. On the way back, you will visit Sakya Monastery, where you can admire the exquisite murals and amazing collections of scriptures. Finally, you can visit Norbulingka in Lhasa, the summer resort of successive Dalai Lamas.Day 1 Arrival in Lhasa (3650m)
This is the first day in Tibet. Your guide will greet you at Lhasa Gonggar Airport/Railway Station and transfer you to your hotel. It usually takes around 1 hour to drive from Lhasa Airport to downtown Lhasa and takes about 20 minutes from Lhasa Railway Station. Tourists could have a look at the Yarlung Tsangpo River, the largest and longest river in Tibet on their way to the hotel. After check-in, you can have a good rest first. And if you feel like going out, you can wander around the city. But just remember that don't take too much stuff, try to go with a light pack. Meanwhile, drink some more water, and do not move strenuously. It’s really useful to get acclimatized to the high altitude.
Stay overnight in Lhasa
Day 2 Lhasa Sightseeing
After resting one night, today you will recover sufficiently to launch your Lhasa city tour, with close contact with Lhasa, which is the political, economic, cultural, communication and tourism center of Tibet with a history of over 1300 years.
At first, you will go to the Potala Palace, which is the symbolic place of Lhasa and also the winter palace of the Dalai Lama. It was built by the 33rd great king of Tibet - Songtsen Gangpo in the 7th century. The gilded burial stupas of former Dalai Lamas and the meditation Cave of the 33rd great king are the most worth seeing in Potala Palace.
After lunch, you are going to Jokhang Temple, which was founded at the same time and by the same king as Potala Palace. From the outside, you can see many pilgrims prostrating in front of the temple. The most precious treasure of this temple is the statue of Buddha Sakyamuni at the age of 12.
Barkhor Street is the next destination that women love a lot. Because it’s a famous busy walking street where they can go shopping. There are many distinctive shops and stalls that sell different Tibetan stuff, like handicrafts, Thangka, and so on. Except for shopping, tourists can also join the Kora with pilgrims and locals, to explore Tibetan religious culture more deeply.
Optional:
You can go to visit the Tibetan handicraft art or Tibetan Traditional Medicine center if time is enough. You can also watch the Tibetan Culture Show in the evening for USD60 per person at your own expense.
Stay overnight in Lhasa
Day 3 Lhasa-Shigatse(3840m)- Lhatse(4050m), 420km, Approx. 6hrs
Today you will leave Lhasa and head to Lhatse via Shigatse. After breakfast, there will be 3.5 hours of driving along the new Lhasa - Shigatse highway, about 264km. You can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Lhasa River Valley, witness the spectacular Gambala Mountain, and far view the Yamdrok Lake.
When you arrive at Shigatse, you will visit the famous Tashilunpo Monastery, the home of Panchen Lama. It's the largest monastery in Shigatse and one of the four Gelug monasteries in Tibet. Then you will go to Lhatse County.
Stay overnight in Lhatse
Day 4 Lhatse -Tingri - Everest Base Camp, 190km, Approx. 5hrs
After one night's rest, you are going to the world-known Everest Base Camp(5,200m) today. You will pass old Tingri first. Then you will arrive at Rongbuk Monastery (5,154m), which is the highest monastery in the world. You can get a great view of Mt. Everest from there. And if the weather is good, the amazing sunset of golden Everest peak will get you intoxicated.
Stay overnight at Everest Base Camp
Day 5 EBC-Sakya(4316m)-Shigatse, 350km, Approx. 7hrs
Then we can drive you to EBC from the tent camp, it remains only 4km. You can have a good look at Mt. Everest from EBC and take clear photos of it. The great sunrise of Everest Peak is far out of your imagination. Please get up early to enjoy the peaceful and wonderful morning you’ve never had.
After that, you will go back to Shigatse via Sakya County. There are many different Tibetan Buddhism monasteries in Sakya County, the most famous one is Sakya Monastery, the main monastery of Sakyapa. It was built in Tubo Dynasty, the wall is colorful with red, white and cyan paint. That’s why Sakyapa is also called Colorful Buddhism.
After 3 hours of driving, you will arrive in Shigatse and spend one night there.
Stay overnight in Shigatse
Day 6 Shigatse – Lhasa, 280km, Approx. 3.5hrs
We will start to go back to Lhasa today. It takes about 3.5 hours to get to Lhasa from Shigatse following the previous Lhasa-Shigatse highway. The view is good along the road, so, get your camera ready in case you miss the scenery again. It's better to prepare some snacks to bring along.
On the way to get back to Lhasa in the afternoon, you can visit Norbulingka, which is a typical Tibetan-style royal garden, the summer resort of the Dalai Lama. You can explore the beautifully decorated palaces and pavilions, stroll through the lush gardens, and enjoy the serene lakes and ponds.
Stay overnight in Lhasa
Day 7 Lhasa Departure
Tour Price and Service
From US$1347 p/p
Based on 3-star hotels for 2 people in low seasons. Price varies according to travel season, number of people and level of accommodation.
INCLUSIONS
- Tibet Tourism Bureau Permit and all other necessary permits to Tibet;
- All entrance tickets fee for tourist attractions listed in the itinerary;
- Experienced local English-speaking tour guide;
- Travel-licensed vehicle according to group size & season as itinerary needed including gas and parking fee;
- All lodging listed in the itinerary; it’s your decision about the accommodation class: luxury 5-star international hotel, comfortable 4-star hotel, economic 3-star hotel, or guesthouse. Please tell us your preference;
- Breakfasts provided by hotels;
- Pick-up & Drop-off service from Airport/railway station;
- Travel Agency Liability insurance;
- Government tax;
- Express delivery fee of Permit (eg. SF. Express);
- Food & lodgings for guide & driver;
- Oxygen tank for emergency use;
- Two bottles of mineral water per person per day.
EXCLUSIONS
- International flight to and out of China;
- Chinese Visa/China Group Visa; (Note: we could help you by providing the hotel or domestic flight reservation copies for your Chinese Visa or the invitation letter for your China Group Visa)
- Domestic flight/train to and out of Lhasa; (We can help you book the domestic flight/train ticket at the BEST price. Please contact us for details.)
- Meals are not included but we will recommend some good ones for you according to your requirements. Usually, it takes 5-15 USD per person for each meal.
- While the gratuity for guide and driver is NOT mandatory, it is expected. Based on their service, you can tip them on the last day of the tour. Each of you is suggested to tip them 8-15 USD/day in total;
- All the commission and tax charged by PayPal, Bank, and government when making payment. (e.g. PayPal --- 4.4%. Wire transfer --- 2%);
- Personal expenses, like laundry, phone call, snacks, soft drinks, optional tour activities, etc.
- Anything not mentioned in the Inclusions.
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