Signature Journey
Tibet Panorama & Everest Journey
12 Days · Small Group Adventure
A journey deep into the Tibetan Plateau — from the monasteries and streets of Lhasa to turquoise sacred lakes, Himalayan passes and Everest Base Camp. This 12-day route brings together Tibet's landscapes, culture and iconic destinations in one overland adventure.
Duration
12 Days
Group Size
2–16
Trip Style
Road Trip + Culture
Language
English / Bilingual Guide
From ¥8,800 / person
Price varies by season and accommodation level.
The Route
Lhasa to Everest and back
Lhasa → Nyingchi → Basongcuo → Lhasa → Yamdrok Lake → Shigatse → Everest Base Camp → Shigatse → Namtso → Lhasa
This is a small-group overland journey, not a hiking-focused tour. Groups run with 2–16 travellers, with English-speaking or bilingual guide service available. Foreign travellers can join, and the required Tibet travel permits are arranged as part of the trip.
Highlights
- Lhasa and the Potala Palace
- Sera Monastery
- Jokhang Temple & Barkhor Street
- Nyingchi
- Basongcuo Lake
- Yamdrok Lake
- Karola Glacier
- Shigatse
- Tashilhunpo Monastery
- Everest Base Camp
- Rongbuk Monastery
- Namtso Lake
- Himalayan mountain passes and high-altitude landscapes
Suggested Itinerary
Twelve days across the plateau
Day 1 — Arrive in Lhasa
Airport or train station pickup and time to acclimatise to the altitude.
Day 2 — Lhasa to Nyingchi
Travel east toward Nyingchi and visit Kading Valley.
Day 3 — Nyingchi to Basongcuo
Cross Sejila Mountain Pass, explore Lulang Forest and continue to Basongcuo.
Day 4 — Basongcuo to Lhasa
Explore Basongcuo, its island temple and nearby village before returning to Lhasa.
Day 5 — Lhasa Culture
Experience Tibetan culture and visit Sera Monastery.
Day 6 — Highlights of Lhasa
Visit the Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Street.
Day 7 — Lhasa to Shigatse
Travel via Yamdrok Lake and Karola Glacier to Shigatse.
Day 8 — Shigatse to Everest Base Camp
Cross high-altitude Himalayan passes, visit Rongbuk Monastery and continue to Everest Base Camp.
Day 9 — Everest to Shigatse
Leave Everest and return to Shigatse through dramatic mountain scenery.
Day 10 — Shigatse to Lhasa
Visit Tashilhunpo Monastery before returning to Lhasa.
Day 11 — Namtso Lake
Day trip from Lhasa to Namtso, one of Tibet's great sacred lakes.
Day 12 — Depart Lhasa
Transfer to the airport or train station.
Before You Go
Good to Know
- This is a high-altitude journey, with several destinations above 4,000 metres.
- The first day in Lhasa is intentionally kept relaxed to help travellers acclimatise.
- Foreign travellers require Tibet travel permits. These are arranged as part of the trip.
- Everest Base Camp accommodation is basic compared with city hotels.
- Weather and road conditions in Tibet can occasionally require itinerary adjustments.
- Namtso may become inaccessible during severe winter weather, in which case an alternative excursion will be arranged.
Interested in this journey?
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