Trip Overview
9 Days Tibet Mount Everest Tour — Sacred Land · Breathtaking Views · Unforgettable Journey
This 9-day journey takes you across the heart of Tibet — from the holy capital of Lhasa to the breathtaking Mount Everest Base Camp (5,200m) and the heavenly Namtso Lake. Stand before the world’s highest peak, watch sunset and sunrise turn Everest gold, gaze at the Milky Way from a tent camp, walk through UNESCO-listed monasteries, and share a family feast with a Tibetan household. A doctor check on the first night in Lhasa, two complimentary bottles of oxygen, and a 2+1 VIP vehicle with 145° reclining seats ensure a comfortable, safe high-altitude experience.
Tashi Delek! Welcome to Tibet.
Tour Highlights
- Mount Everest Base Camp (5,200m)
- Sunset Over Mount Everest
- Milky Way & Starry Sky at Everest
- Potala Palace — UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Yamdrok Lake & Namtso Heavenly Lake
- Karola Glacier
- Tibetan Family Visit & Local Culture
- Tibetan Costume Photography
- 2+1 VIP Vehicle, 145° Reclining Seat
- Experience Local Ethnic Guozhuang Dance
- Doctor Check on First Night in Lhasa
- Provide 2 Bottles of Oxygen
- Travel with Care, Peace of Mind
- Warm Hospitality, Memories for a Lifetime
Itinerary
Lhasa Altitude: 3,650m
Arrive in Lhasa: Arrive in Lhasa, the holy city of Tibet, by plane.
Hada Ceremony: Receive a warm Hada (a kind of scarf) offering ceremony.
Hotel Check-in: Check into the hotel and rest to acclimatize to the high-altitude environment.
Welcome Banquet: Attend the welcome banquet, where the Tibetan people warmly welcome you with delicious food, songs, and dances.
Lhasa Altitude: 3,650m — Discover the spiritual heart of Tibet.
Potala Palace: Visit the Potala Palace, a World Heritage Site located in the heart of Lhasa, which served as the office, residence, and workplace of the Dalai Lamas throughout history.
Jokhang Temple: Jokhang Temple, built by Tibetan King Songtsen Gampo to welcome a princess from the Tang Dynasty of China, contains a life-size statue of Shakyamuni and is a sacred pilgrimage site for Buddhists.
Barkhor Street: Change into Tibetan clothing and leisurely stroll along Barkhor Street. Barkhor Street existed before Lhasa city. It is a famous commercial pedestrian street in the center of Lhasa, where you can see the daily life of Tibetans and it is also a favorite street for tourists.
Instagram-Style Photography: Enjoy a panoramic view of Lhasa from a unique perspective, admire the beauty of the Potala Palace, savor a drink and cake, and experience the slow pace of life on the plateau.
Lhasa Altitude: 3,650m
Tibet Museum: The Tibet Museum tells you about the changes that have taken place on the land of Tibet over thousands of years, and is an excellent place to learn about Tibetan history and culture.
Norbulingka: Norbulingka, also known as the Summer Palace, is a typical Tibetan royal garden in Tibet.
Sera Monastery: Sera Monastery, a famous monastery in Lhasa, is a place where Lhasa monks study Buddhist scriptures and knowledge. They use debate and exaggerated physical movements to memorize profound Buddhist teachings, which is very entertaining.
Thangka Painting: Painted a Thangka by yourself. Thangka is a treasure of Tibetan art, a pearl of Tibetan art, with bright and vivid colors, vivid figures, and tells one legendary story after another.
Distance: 380 km · Altitude: 3,800m
Yamdrok Lake: Yamdrok Lake, one of the three holy lakes of Tibet, allows you to stand on the lake and feel the clear water reflecting the blue sky and white clouds. You can also build a pile of stones (Nyima pile — meaning prayer) on the lakeside and make a wish.
Tibetan Mastiffs & Yaks: At Yamdrok Lake, you can get up close and personal with Tibetan mastiffs and yaks, capturing a beautiful moment in a photo.
Karola Glacier: Karola Glacier, one of the most famous glaciers in Tibet, is a must-see attraction on the way to Shigatse.
Palcho Monastery: Palcho Monastery is a temple that is also a stupa, and a stupa that is also a temple. It is a rare example in Tibet where multiple branches of Buddhism coexist.
Shigatse: Shigatse, another of the most important cities in Tibet, is the largest city before reaching Mount Everest.
Distance: 350 km · Altitude: 5,200m
Gyatsola Pass: Gyatsola Pass, a mountain pass on the way to Mt. Everest, offers panoramic views of numerous snow-capped mountains.
Everest Base Camp: Everest Base Camp, there is a famous sign indicating that Everest's height is 8,848.86 meters. It is also an excellent location to enjoy a panoramic view of Everest.
Rongbuk Monastery: Rongbuk Monastery, one of the highest monasteries, is said to grant wishes more quickly when made here, as it is closest to the summit.
Sunset Over Mount Everest: Sunset over Mount Everest. Tonight we'll check into a tent camp, where we'll have a chance to see the Milky Way and the starry sky framed together with Mount Everest, a testament to the grandeur of nature and the insignificance of humankind.
Mount Everest Hot Pot: Enjoy a simple yet meaningful hot pot meal in front of the roof of the world. At this moment, the food is more of a supporting role to the beautiful scenery.
Distance: 350 km · Altitude: 3,800m — Sunrise over the roof of the world.
Sunrise Over Mt. Everest: After enjoying the magnificent sunrise over Mount Everest, we bid farewell to the world's highest peak and continued our journey.
Gawula Pass: Known as the most beautiful snow mountain viewing platform in Tibet. Capture multiple Himalayan peaks over 8,000m in a single breathtaking panoramic view.
Shigatse: The largest city before Mount Everest and one of Tibet's most important cities. Experience the unique atmosphere of this famous highland city and enjoy both its vibrant daytime scenery and beautiful night view.
Every sunrise is a new chapter, every mountain a new memory. Overnight in Shigatse.
Shigatse, Tibet · Altitude: 3,800m — Experience local Guozhuang Dance.
Tashilhunpo Monastery: The residence of the Panchen Lama, one of the most important monasteries in Tibet. It has the largest bronze statue of Maitreya Buddha, a huge platform for displaying Buddha images, and the stupas of the fourth to tenth Panchen Lamas.
Tibetan Family Visit: Step into an ordinary Tibetan family, learn about the daily life of Tibetan residents, enjoy a Tibetan family feast, and experience a unique and heartwarming feeling.
Lhasa Night View: Immerse yourself in Lhasa's beautiful night view, dance with the locals under the night sky, and join in the joyful songs of the snowy plateau.
Distance: 500 km · Altitude: 3,650m
Across the Tanggula Mountains: Cross the Tanggula Mountains and head to Namtso Lake, one of the three holy lakes of the plateau.
Namtso Lake: Namtso Lake, the highest and largest saltwater lake in Tibet, is also known as the Heavenly Lake. It is one of the three holy lakes of Tibet, with the distant Tanggula Mountains reflected in its waters, and prayer flags hanging from the mountains to the lakeshore.
Lhasa, Tibet · Altitude: 3,650m
Unforgettable trip to Tibet comes to an end, and bid farewell to this pristine land of snow. All my words can be summed up in one sentence: Tashi Delek!
Cost
Cost Includes
- Professional Local Tibetan Guide
- 2+1 VIP Vehicle with 145° reclining seats
- Doctor check on first night in Lhasa
- 2 complimentary bottles of oxygen
- All accommodation listed in the itinerary
- Meals as listed (welcome banquet, Mt. Everest hot pot, Tibetan family feast, etc.)
- All entrance tickets to attractions listed in the itinerary
- Thangka painting workshop
Cost Excludes
- International / domestic flights to and from Lhasa
- Tibet Travel Permit fees (subject to current regulations)
- Travel insurance
- Tipping for guide and driver
- Personal expenses and any items not listed in 'Cost Includes'
Frequently Asked Questions
This tour covers Lhasa, Shigatse, Mount Everest Base Camp, Yamdrok Lake, and Namtso Lake, taking you across the spiritual heart, holy lakes, and highest peak of Tibet.
Main highlights include Mount Everest Base Camp (5,200m), sunset and sunrise over Everest, Potala Palace (UNESCO), Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street, Yamdrok Lake, Karola Glacier, Palcho Monastery, Rongbuk Monastery, Tashilhunpo Monastery, Namtso Heavenly Lake, Thangka painting, and a Tibetan family visit.
We arrange a doctor check on the first night in Lhasa, provide 2 complimentary bottles of oxygen, and pace the itinerary to allow proper acclimatization before going to higher altitudes.
A comfortable 2+1 VIP vehicle with 145° reclining seats is provided, giving travelers extra space and rest during long highland drives.
You will paint your own Thangka, visit a local Tibetan family for a family feast, enjoy a Mount Everest hot pot under the Milky Way, and dance the Guozhuang with locals under Lhasa’s night sky.
This tour is ideal for culture lovers, spiritual travelers, adventure seekers, and photographers who want to experience Tibet’s sacred sites, dramatic Himalayan scenery, and the world’s highest peak in one unforgettable journey.
