TRAVEL SCHEDULE
| DAYS | CITIES | Â TOUR HIGHLIGHTS | ACCOMMODATIONS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beijing | Airport/Train Station Pickup | Hotel |
| 2 | Beijing | Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City | Hotel |
| 3 | Beijing | Mutianyu Great Wall | Hotel |
| 4 | Xining | Beijing-Xining-Lhasa Train | Overnight Train to Tibet |
| 5 | Lhasa | Lhasa Train Station Pickup. Altitude Acclimatization | Hotel |
| 6 | Lhasa | Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street | Hotel |
| 7 | Shigatse | Yamdrok Tso Lake, Karola Glacier, Pelkhor Stupa | Hotel |
| 8 | EBC | Tashilhunpo Monastery, Mt. Everest Base Camp | Guesthouse |
| 9 | Gyirong | Rongbuk, Paiku Tso Lake | Guesthouse |
| 10 | Kathmandu | Gyirong Border to Kathmandu, Nepal | / |
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. |
Across North and West China, this tour connects Beijing, Tibet, and Nepal. Join our memorable adventure through the roof of the world. From the political center of Beijing to the spiritual center of Lhasa, you will take the Qinghai-Tibet train at Xining Railway Station to arrive. From Lhasa, we travel to Gyantse and Shigatse by vehicle, then traverse the world’s highest mountain range Himalayas to the highest peak in the world – Mt. Everest. This trip will definitely leave an indelible mark on your heart and soul, and create memories lasting a lifetime.
Along the trip, you’ll explore deeply the heart of Tibetan Buddhism, its people, culture, and spectacular scenery. Since the Nepal Earthquake, the Zhangmu Port has been closed and the only opened Gyirong Port is available at the Tibet-Nepal border. It’s about 90km from Kathmandu and 360km from Mount Everest Tibet side. With the port, you can travel from Kathmandu to Lhasa, or from Lhasa to Kathmandu by land. Let’s get going to enjoy the Himalayan adventure.
| 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. |
