TRAVEL SCHEDULE
| DAYS | CITIES | TOUR HIGHLIGHTS | ACCOMMODATIONS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lhasa | Airport/Train Station Pickup | Hotel |
| 2 | Lhasa | Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street | Hotel |
| 3 | Lhasa | Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery | Hotel |
| 4 | Chusul | Cycle to Chushul (60km, 5hrs) | Guesthouse/Camp |
| 5 | Yamdrok | Cycle to Lake Yamdrok Yumtso (40km, 4hrs) | Guesthouse/Camp |
| 6 | Nagarze | Cycle to Nagarze (50km, 4hrs) | Guesthouse/Camp |
| 7 | Gyantse | Cycle to Gyantse (100km, 9hrs) | Hotel |
| 8 | Shigatse | Cycle to Shigatse (90km, 8hrs) | Hotel |
| 9 | Shab | Cycle to Shab Valley (60km, 6hrs) | Guesthouse/Camp |
| 10 | Trashigang | Cycle to Trashigang (60km, 6hrs) | Guesthouse/Camp |
| 11 | Lhatse | Cycle to Lhatse (80km, 7hrs) | Guesthouse/Camp |
| 12 | Gyatso | Cycle to Gyatso Valley (40km, 4hrs) | Guesthouse/Camp |
| 13 | Tashidzong | Cycle to Tashi Dzong Village (100km, 9hrs) | Guesthouse/Camp |
| 14 | Rongbuk | Cycle to Rongbuk Monastery (40km, 4hrs) | Guesthouse/Camp |
| 15 | EBC | Walk 8km about 2hrs to Mt. Everest Base Camp | Guesthouse/Camp |
| 16 | Shigatse | Pick you up at EBC and drive back to Shigatse | Hotel |
| 17 | Lhasa | Drive 360km about 6hrs back to Lhasa | Hotel |
| 18 | Lhasa | Enjoy Your Free Day in Lhasa | Hotel |
| 19 | 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). |
| Accommodations: Well-selected 3/4-star hotels with breakfasts (or you can upgrade to better levels with extra charges). Guesthouse or camping in remote regions. | Extra Expenses: Additional days’ cost caused due to unexpected situations such as natural disasters, political incidents, or any other force majeure. |
| Meals: Full board camping at remote regions supported by our Tibetan camp staff who will cook lunch, set up camp, and prepare dinner. | Meals: No lunches or dinners in cities (your guide can make recommendations according to your needs). |
| Transport: A 4WD vehicle to follow us on the road as backup, and a truck to carry luggage and camping equipment. | Personal Expenses: Laundry, phone calls, snacks, soft drinks, optional tour activities. |
| 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. | Flights: No international or domestic flights included. |
| Travel Insurance: A free one from a Chinese insurance company, but you should buy one from your country for better insurance services. | Bicycles: You can bring your own, or rent bikes in Lhasa. |
Travel from Lhasa to Mountain Everest Base Camp is a quite popular tour route. Cyclists also always want to try this adventure. As a very tough journey, you’d better get acclimatized to the high altitude in Lhasa to avoid Acute Mountain Sickness. Try to visit some famous scenic spots first, like Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery, and other attractions.
After the well-adapted days in Lhasa, we’ll start to ride the bike to Yamdrok Tso Lake via Kambala Pass. For the whole cycling tour, we ride along the Friendship Highway G318 most of the time. Same as the regular tour, you’ll also visit classic sightseeing places such as Karola Glacier in Nagarze, Dzong Castle & Kumbum Stupa in Gyantse, and Tashilhunpo Monastery in Shigatse.
Passing through the high pass Gyatso la, you’ll have the first glance of the highest mountain Everest dominated by the Himalayan Mountain Range. From now on, our riding will become tougher and tougher, but your effort will be rewarded with world-class breathtaking view of peaks at the pass Gyawu la, Makalu (8,463m), Shishapangma (8,012m), Cho Oyu (8,210m), Lhotse (8,516m), Qomolangma (8,848m)from left to right presented in sight.
When you arrive in Tashi Dzong Village, it is very close to Rongbuk and Everest Base Camp. Just 4 hours’ riding distance, you’ll finally reach the third pole in the world – Mt. Everest Base Camp.
After spending a whole day and a whole night at EBC, you’ll be picked up by our vehicle. Let’s drive back to Lhasa to have a good rest and enjoy your free time in Lhasa.
| 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. |
