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Essential Tibet (Small Group Tours)

Summary:

From the sacred peaks of Tibet to the cultural hub of Kathmandu, explore overland the best of the Himalayas on this 12-day tour. Discover mighty temples and small outposts on a journey that offers incredible vistas at every turn of the trail. Camp in yak ...

Duration
12 Days
Countries
2
Next Departure
06-Jun-2025
Starting at
USD 3,099.00
Price per day
USD 258.00
Tour Type
Tour Type

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  • G Adventures
 
Operator
G Adventures
Tour
Essential Tibet
Travel Style
Small Group Tours
Group Size
1 - 12
Categories
tour category: Walkingtour category: Naturetour category: Cooking

Summary

From the sacred peaks of Tibet to the cultural hub of Kathmandu, explore overland the best of the Himalayas on this 12-day tour. Discover mighty temples and small outposts on a journey that offers incredible vistas at every turn of the trail. Camp in yak hair tents at the base of mighty Everest, and try your hand at making Tibetan momos. This adventure takes you from China through Tibet's incredible mountain scenery and delivers you straight to Kathmandu, Nepal's heart and soul.

Map: Essential Tibet (G Adventures)

Short Itinerary / Route

Day 1
Chengdu
Day 2
Chengdu/Lhasa
Day 3
Lhasa
Day 4
Lhasa
Day 5
Lhasa/Gyantse
Day 6
Gyantse/Shigatse
Day 7
Shigatse/Sakya
Day 8
Sakya/Everest Base Camp
Day 9
Everest Base Camp/Kyirong
Day 10
Kyirong/Kathmandu
Day 11
Kathmandu
Day 12
Kathmandu

Countries (2): China, Nepal

Travel Cities (6): Bhaktapur, Chengdu, Gyantse, Kathmandu, Lhasa, Shigatse

Highlights

  • Stay in a Yak hair tent, traditional to nomadic Tibetans, with an incredible view of Mt. Everest, Explore Lhasa and take a tour of the famed Potala Palace, Witness Tibetan Monks debate at the Sera Monestary.
  • From the sacred peaks of Tibet to the cultural hub of Kathmandu, explore overland the best of the Himalayas on this 12-day tour. Discover mighty temples and small outposts on a journey that offers incredible vistas at every turn of the trail. Camp in yak hair tents at the base of mighty Everest, and try your hand at making Tibetan momos. This adventure takes you from China through Tibet's incredible mountain scenery and delivers you straight to Kathmandu, Nepal's heart and soul.

Included in Price

  • 1 dinner
  • Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
    Your Foodie Moment: Tibetan Cooking Class, Lhasa
    Your Local Living Moment: Everest Base Camp Yak Hair Tent, Everest Base Camp. Orientation walk in Lhasa, Durbar Square. Gyantse, Jokhang Temple Tour. Barkhor Square Orientation Walk. Tibetan Cooking Class. Potala Palace Tour. Sera Monastery Tour. Pelkor Chode Monastery and Gyantse Kumbum Visit. Tashilhunpo Monastery Visit. Sakya Monastery Visit. Rongbuk Monastery. Everest Viewpoint. Everest Base Camp Yak Hair Tent. Border crossing to Nepal. Bhaktapur Excursion.

Travel Package

 

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Going to

Tour...

Chengdu

Arrow Going To

Kathmandu

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