TRAVEL SCHEDULE
| DAYS | CITIES | Â TOUR HIGHLIGHTS | ACCOMMODATIONS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Guangzhou | Airport Pickup. Canton Tower, Night Cruise on Pearl River | Hotel |
| 2 | Xining | Flight Guangzhou-Xining. Qinghai Lake – Koko Nor | Hotel |
| 3 | Xining | Ta’er Monastery, Qinghai-Tibet Train | Overnight Train to Tibet |
| 4 | Lhasa | Lhasa Railway Station Pickup. Altitude Acclimatization. | Hotel |
| 5 | Lhasa | Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street | Hotel |
| 6 | Shigatse | Yamdrok Tso Lake, Karola Glacier, Pelkhor Stupa | Hotel |
| 7 | EBC | Rongbuk, Mt. Everest Base Camp | Guesthouse |
| 8 | Shigatse | Sunrise of Everest Golden Peak, Tashilhunpo Monastery | Hotel |
| 9 | Lhasa | Brahmaputra River | Hotel |
| 10 | Lhasa | Airport/Train Station Transfer | / |
INCLUSIONS & EXCLUSIONS
| PRICE INCLUDES | PRICE EXCLUDES |
|---|---|
| Permits: All required permits to Tibet include a Tibet Entry Permit and Travel Permit(Chinese visa not included). | China Visa: You should apply for it in your country. (except for flying from Nepal). If any visa invitation is needed, please inform us. Visa Invitation is a free offer. |
| Accommodations: Well-selected 3/4-star hotels with breakfasts (or you can upgrade to better levels with extra charges). | Flights: No international or domestic flights included. |
| Transport: From 5-seat cars to 61-seat tour buses, different types based on group size, but all are new and comfortable. Gas fees and parking fees are all included. | Meals: No lunches or dinners included (your guide can make recommendations according to your needs). |
| Entrance Tickets: All included except for optional activities. | Tips: Tips to tour guide and driver. |
| Guide: A knowledgeable English-speaking Tibetan guide will escort you for the trip. | Personal Expenses: Laundry, phone calls, snacks, soft drinks, optional tour activities. |
| Travel Insurance: A free one from a Chinese insurance company, but you should buy one from your country for better insurance services. | Extra Expenses: Additional days’ cost caused due to unexpected situations such as natural disasters, political incidents, or any other force majeure. |
Just 10 days, you will unlock the real China and authentic restaurants, not those tourist hangouts and shops that large groups are herded into. Travel with this tour, you’ll visit local Tibetan families and rural farmers, and experience nomads’ local life.
All attractions and activities are well organized at a leisurely pace. Touching the exotic ethnic culture of Tibetan people on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, you’ll be fascinated by the stunning landscape around Qinghai Lake. Visit the famous Tibetan Buddhist Ta’er Monastery, and discover the dazzling holy city of Lhasa which is steeped in history.
As the popular saying among Tibet enthusiasts aptly puts it, “A Trip to Tibet without Everest is like a Half-Baked Experience.” It’s truly a missed opportunity that such a remarkable journey didn’t involve setting foot on the world’s highest peak.
| WHY TRAVEL WEST CHINA | NOT OTHER AGENCIES |
|---|---|
| No Hidden Charge: Hotels and admission tickets are included. Cost of the hotels will be excluded if you’d like to book on your own. |
Admission tickets and/or hotels excluded which can be a $100-500 surcharge. |
| More Unique Tours: We arrange more unique tour activities to experience local life. |
Just common city tours with a higher price. |
| Competitive Price but Excellent Service: We offer excellent service but competitive prices as a local licensed travel agency registered with the Tibet Tourism Bureau and Ministry of Culture and Tourism. |
Some are not real agencies but middlemen. Their services, even travel permits to remote areas cannot be guaranteed. |
