Tibet Travel - Tibet Adventure

Highlights

Incredible monuments, bustling Beijing, hike the Great Wall, overland journey by Trans Tibetan railway to Lhasa, monk debates in Sera Monastery, call your loved ones from Everest base camp.

Description

Take part in temple rituals and haggle for a bargain in the markets. From modern Beijing, travel back in time across scenic countryside to Tibet on this well-packed overland adventure. Witness the splendour of Potala Palace and the majesty of remote monasteries and then celebrate the journey to Kathmandu. Wake up to views of Mt Everest and enjoy a window into the heart of this remote land. A local Tibetan guide and CEO will show you the region’s hidden gems and make sure your trip burns brightly in your memory long after you've climbed down from the roof of the world.

• StartFinish
• Beijing to Kathmandu
• What's Included
• Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City guided tour, Entrance to Great Wall, Entrance to the Potala Palace, Entrance to the Jokhang Temple, Entrance to Pelkor Chode & Gyantse Kunbum, Entrance to Tashilhunpo Monastery, Entrance to Everest National Park, Trans-Tibetan Railway,
• Group Size Notes
• Max. 14
• Group Leader
• Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, local guides.
• Meals Included
• 4 breakfasts
• Transport
• Train, Aircon bus
• Accommodation
• Hotels/guesthouses (11 nts), Multi-share basic guesthouse (1nt) Sleeper train (2 nts).
• Meal Budget
• Allow USD215-280 for meals not included.
• My Own Room
• Not available on this tour.

Day 1 Arrive Beijing

Arrive anytime

Day 2-3 Beijing

Private bus to the Great Wall. Subway to Tiananmen Square, guided tour of the Forbidden City. 48-hour train journey to Lhasa from Beijing.

Day 4-5 Trans Tibetan Rail Journey

Board the train for Lhasa and watch the scenery completely change as you climb onto the Tibetan Plateau.

Day 6-8 Lhasa (3B)

Orientation walk around Barkhor square, Jokhang Temple, Potala Palace and either Sera or Drepung Monastery.

Day 9 Gyantse (1B)

Drive to Gyantse along Yamdrok Tso.

Day 10 Shigatse

Visit to Pelkor Chode Monastery, Gyantse Kumbum and Tashilunpo Monastery

Day 11 Sakya

Drive to Sakya.

Day 12 Rombuk and Everest Base Camp

Hike to base camp and visit world's highest monastery.

Day 13 Zhangmu

Cross one of the most spectacular mountain passes, topped with prayer flags and wind-driven prayer wheels. You will truly feel like you are on top of the world.

Day 14 Kathmandu

Arrive in Kathmandu and free to explore the city

Day 15 Depart Kathmandu

Free to depart anytime