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Essential Tibet

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12 daysDuration
Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants
15 peopleMaximum group size
12 - 100 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Moderate
Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.
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Highlights

Stay in a Yak hair tent.

Traditional to nomadic Tibetans.

With an incredible view of Mt. Everest.

Explore Lhasa and take a tour of the famed Potala Palace.

Witness Tibetan Monks debate at the Sera Monestary.

Itinerary

From Tibet’s lofty peaks to the vibrant streets of Kathmandu, this 12-day trip leads you through the Himalayas’ most awe-inspiring landscapes. Explore sacred temples, remote villages, and lively markets as you cross from China into Nepal. Camp beneath Everest in traditional yak-hair tents, and try your hand at making Tibetan momos for a true taste of local life. With small group guidance and seamless overland travel, the tour’s USP is its authentic immersion into Himalayan culture and scenery—an adventure designed for those seeking both spiritual discovery and natural grandeur.

day 1Chengdu

Arrive at any time and get settled in. Your China and Tibet adventure kicks off with a welcome briefing with your CEO and fellow travelers. If you're up for a meal, join your CEO for a local dinner after the briefing.

Accomodation
Celebrity Ruicheng Hotel (or similar)
Included Activity
Meet Your CEO and Group Duration : 1.0 hr

day 2Chengdu/Lhasa

day 3Lhasa

day 4Lhasa

day 5Lhasa/Gyantse

day 6Gyantse/Shigatse

day 7Shigatse/Sakya

day 8Sakya/Everest Base Camp

day 9Everest Base Camp/Kyirong

day 10Kyirong/Kathmandu

day 11Kathmandu

day 12Kathmandu

What's Included

Accommodation
Nomadic tent (1 night), hotel (10 nights).
Meals
1 dinner
Note: Allow USD375-490 for meals not included.
Transport
Train, private vehicle, walking, plane.
Guide
One CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout China and Tibet. You will have a Nepalese CEO in Nepal.
Included activities
Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and GroupYour Foodie Moment: Tibetan Cooking Class, LhasaYour Local Living Moment: Everest Base Camp Yak Hair Tent, Everest Base CampOrientation walk in Lhasa, Durbar SquareGyantse, Jokhang Temple TourBarkhor Square Orientation WalkTibetan Cooking ClassPotala Palace TourSera Monastery TourPelkor Chode Monastery and Gyantse Kumbum VisitTashilhunpo Monastery VisitSakya Monastery VisitRongbuk MonasteryEverest ViewpointEverest Base Camp Yak Hair TentBorder crossing to NepalBhaktapur Excursion

Customer Reviews

5.0

based on 4 reviews
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Janice PVerified Traveler
5.0 | Excellent

Excellent

This was my first G Adventure and it won't be my last.. It was so nice to have all the planning done for us, especially with all the permits required. The pace of the tour was good, we had time to ourselves and time with the group. The guides were professional and fun and took excellent care of us.

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Weishi JVerified Traveler
5.0 | Excellent

Excellent

great trip experience and itinerary overall rock + tibet driver were really great

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Raymond MVerified Traveler
5.0 | Excellent

Excellent

Tibet is a magical land across a mountain plateau that amazed us at every turn! It was a lifelong dream to finally visit the land of Buddhas, mountains , stupas and monasteries. G Adventures made the trip very special and we highly recommend it to anyone interested in visiting Tibet!

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Susan BVerified Traveler
5.0 | Excellent

Excellent

Tibet was a magical place, I'm so incredibly glad that GAdventures offered a tour there, I hope that they continue to add more in this incredible country. Our CEO was excellent and made the tour a dream. If anything, I wish this trip had a little more active activities to allow us to experience the nature of this incredible place.

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