Lhasa & Everest - Small Group Tour

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$1,670.00

Attention: by choosing this selection, you are paying to book a private room on top of what you have already purchased previously (i.e. paying to not share a bedroom with another tour guest).

How would you like to ring in the New Year at Everest Base Camp?

If you have ever dreamed of setting your feet on the soil of Tibet; experiencing its people, food, and culture; feasting your senses on the historical and cultural landmarks of the Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, and Norbulingka; or standing in the presence of the tallest mountains on Earth, then this is an opportunity you will not want to pass up.

Everest is a household name in every region of the world and an icon to the belief that all things are possible. As one of earth’s ultimate destinations, the highest frontier of human ability remains an awe-inspiring natural wonder that most appreciate only through Discovery Channel documentaries. Experience for yourself the imposing beauty of Everest while also discovering the ancient and mysterious land of Tibet.

Extravagant Yak has created the perfect tour for those who consider a sense of adventure and a dose of curiosity essential travel ingredients. There is no strenuous hiking. In eight days we will take you by air from Chengdu to Lhasa, and then by car to Everest Base Camp for a sunrise on one of the most epic landscapes on Earth. You’ll return as a member of an exclusive group of travelers who have beheld the highest point on planet Earth.

Let the mountains move you.
Lhasa and Everest are closer than you think.

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8 Days

2019 Dates:

New Year's Holiday Dec 27, 2018 - Jan 3, 2019
April 8 - May 5
May 12 - 19

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Key Destinations

Lhasa, Yamdrok Lake, Shigatse, Everest Base Camp

Transport

Private vehicle with driving distance 1300KM (Return)

Starts / Ends

Starts and end in Chengdu (for group orientation before flying to Lhasa)

Included

Airport pick-up and transfers
Tibet Travel Permit (TTP)
Breakfast
Private vehicle and driver, plus an excellent English speaking local guide
All accommodation based on double occupancy
All activities and entrance fees enroute (per the itinerary)

Not Included in Price

International airfare
Chengdu to Lhasa return airfare
Lunch and Dinner
Medical, travel, and trip interruption insurance
Passport and visa fees
Activities not included on the trip itinerary
Alcoholic beverages
Souvenirs, laundry, items of a personal nature

Map

DAY 1 - Chengdu to Lhasa (Flight)

Accommodation: Cang Gyan Hotel, Lhasa

Your tour commences with pick up in the morning at your hotel for a shuttle to Chengdu Shuangliu airport. Today you are flying to the roof of the world (3700m). It is hard to find such a short flight anywhere else on the planet where the geography, climate, elevation, and culture change so dramatically. After some refreshments at your hotel, it is off to the heart of this ancient city for a walk through the lively Barkhor Bazaar that surrounds the venerated Jokhang Temple. It is an exotic experience to mix with nomads and religious pilgrims who have converged from all over Tibet.

DAY 2 - Lhasa

Accommodation: Cang Gyan Hotel, Lhasa

This morning will take you on a leisurely stroll through the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Norbulingka , meaning "Treasure Park." The central feature of this 89 acre park and gardens is Norbulingka Palace - the traditional summer residence of the successive Dalai Lamas. After lunch, it is a short drive to the foothills north of town where Sera Monastery sits. This includes the fascinating experience of seeing monks engage in their daily practice of religious debate. A full day already, an afternoon rest will precede a later dinner.

DAY 3 - Lhasa

Accommodation: Cang Gyan Hotel, Lhasa

Following breakfast, this morning's cultural highlight is a tour of the 17th century Potala Palace , the former chief residence of the Dalai Lama. With walls as thick as 5 meters and containing over 1000 rooms, 10,000 shrines, and 200,000 statues, any length of time in this historic engineering wonder is considered an abbreviated tour. A well deserved rest after lunch will be appreciated before a visit to one of Lhasa's Tibetan rug factories for an introduction to their trade and an opportunity to pick up a unique souvenir.

DAY 4 - Lhasa to Shigatse

Accommodation: Gesar Hotel, Shigatse

Today begins the overland trip by private vehicle to Mt. Everest National Park. The Friendship Highway will take you by the turquoise waters of mystical Yamdrok lake, akin to Canada's Lake Louise in Banff, but grander in scale. From there, you'll view Karola Glacier and then onto Gyantse - home of the largest stupa in Tibet - before reaching your destination for the day. Shigatse is home to Tashi Lhunpo Monastery, seat of the Panchen Lama, the highest ranking Tibetan Buddhist Lama in the People's Republic of China. Distance: 340km.

DAY 5 - Shigatse to New Tingri

Accommodation: Everest Hotel, New Tingri (Shegar)

Today will be another breathtaking day on the Friendship Highway, winding through high-altitude valleys toward New Tingri. This is a small and basic town that has grown up around a Tibetan village, offering a short hike to some nice views of the area. This will be the most basic accommodation of the trip. The following day we will rise well before sunrise and journey to Basecamp to the catch the sun's morning greeting of the highest point on earth (weather permitting). Distance: 290km.

DAY 6 - Everest Base Camp

Accommodation: Everest Hotel, New Tingri (Shegar)

As dawn nears on the way to Everest Base Camp, you will encounter a few other 8,000+ meter sentinels along the way, including Lhotse, Cho Oyu, Makalu. Upon approaching Everest Base Camp, the first stop will be at Rhongpu Monastery to enjoy the best views of Everest's north face. Your camera will be busy as Everest awakes to the changing shades of sunlight. Proceeding further up to the tent hotels affords an opportunity for a hot drink and some food before boarding a park bus for the final stretch to Everest Base Camp. After a relaxed morning in the shadow of Everest's north face, you'll journey back down to the tent hotels for lunch before returning to New Tingri for one more night. Return Distance: 160km.

DAY 7 - New Tingri to Shigatse

Accommodation: Gesar Hotel, Shigatse

Having realized your dream of visiting Everest the previous day, today's return journey to Shigatse is one of immense satisfaction. The Friendship Highway provides one last sweeping view of the Tibetan Plateau before a comfortable night at the Gesar Hotel where you can review your photo spoils and enjoy a relaxing evening meal. Distance: 290km.

DAY 8 - Lhasa to Chengdu (Flight)

*Your tour concludes upon departure from Lhasa.

The morning drive to Lhasa Gonggar Airport follows the great Yarlung Tsampo River and offers beautiful views of idyllic Tibetan farming villages along the way. A late afternoon flight awaits to take you from Lhasa back to the lowlands of the Sichuan basin.