Tibet Travel Tour - Tibet Encompassed

Highlights

Incredible monuments, bustling Beijing, colourful Xi'an, overland journey by Trans Tibetan railway to Lhasa, debating monks in Sera Monastery, complete a kora around Mt Kailash and a visit to Everest base camp.

Description

From China's modern and ancient capitals of Beijing and Xian travel back in time across grasslands of central China to Tibet and the ‘the roof of the world’. Witness the splendour of Potala Palace, the backdrop of Everest and the majesty of remote monasteries before arriving for a hike at Asia's most sacred mountain, Mt. Kailash. This comprehensive Tibetan tour features small 4x4 vehicles to get off the beaten track, local guides and an expert CEO to lead the way. So make sure your camera’s charged and be prepared to have your breath taken away by mesmerizing Tibet.

• StartFinish
• Beijing to Kathmandu
• What's Included
• Entrance to the Great Wall and the Forbidden City, Terracotta Warriors, Kumbum, Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Sera Monastery, Yamdrok Tso, Pelkor Cheode, Tashilhunpo Monastery, Mount Kailash, Lake Manasarovar, Qomolangma Nature Preserve
• Group Size Notes
• Max 14
• Group Leader
• Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, local guides.
• Meals Included
• No meals are included.
• Transport
• Train, Private bus, 4WD vehicle, Walking.
• Accommodation
• Hotels/guesthouses (11 nts), Very basic guesthouses (7 nts - some nights possible multishare), Sleeper train (2 nts)
• Meal Budget
• Allow USD200-265 for meals not included.
• My Own Room
• Not available on this tour.

Day 1 Beijing

Arrive at anytime

Days 2-3 Beijing

Private bus to the Great Wall. Subway to Tian'anmen Square, guided tour of the Forbidden City. Overnight train to Xi'an

Days 4 Xi'an

Marvel at the Terracotta Warriors and be tempted by the delicious tastes of the night market in the Muslim Quarter. Time permitting, explore the old city wall on a bike.

Day 5 Train to Lhasa

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

Days 6-8 Lhasa (2B)

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

Day 9 Yamdrok Tso and Gyantse (B)

Drive to Gyantse along Yamdrok Tso with a visit to Pelkor Chode monastery.

Day 10 Shigatse

Optional visit to Gyantse fort and continue to Shigatse visiting the Tashilunpo Monastery.

Day 11 Rombuk and Everest Base Camp

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

Days 12-13 Saga to Darchen

Follow the road west across grasslands and passes culminating in the first spectacular view of Kailash & Manasarovar.

Days 14-16 Kailash and Lake Manasarovar

Follow the road west across grasslands and passes culminating in the first spectacular view of Kailash & Manasarovar. Embark on the toughest part of our journey, the 2.5 day Kailash kora or hike. The highest pass is 5630m. The distinctive snow-topped pyramid of Kailash stands apart and distinct from those around it, dominating the landscape.

Days 17-18 Darchen to Saga

Crossing the grasslands, we come back down south to Saga.

Day 19 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 20 Kathmandu

Arrive in Kathmandu and free to explore the city.

Day 21 Depart Kathmandu

Free to depart anytime.