Tibet Tour 8 Days Lhasa to Everest Base Camp Small Group Tour
Overview
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This is a classic multi-day tour that provides the opportunity to visit from Lhasa to Everest Base camp. The tour will get you acquainted by covering all main tourist sites like Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkor street, Drepung and Sera monastery with Gyantse Kumbum and Tashi Lhunpho monastery. Tourists can also see natural scenery like the beautiful, sacred lake of Yamdrok Tso, and Karo glacier, and beautiful views of Mt. Everest, the highest mountain in the world, from Everest Base Camp.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Book at least 10 working days in advance so tour operator may attain your Tibet Permit. Tibet Permit will be delivered to customers' delivery address / hotel address in one city of China. Please note your tour operator will contact you after the booking is confirmed.
Travelers are required to provide photocopy of passports and China L visas at least 20 days prior to travel date.
Please Note: Customers' airport pick-up and drop-off in Lhasa needs to be arranged by the tour supplier. If customers fly to Lhasa from Kathmandu, please do not apply for China L Visa in advance. Customers need to apply for their Tibet Group Visa from China Embassy in Kathmandu via travel agency. Before that, they need to ask for an invitation letter from the tour supplier. If customers fly or take a train to Lhasa from one city of China, they need to apply for their China L Visa from the China Embassy in their country.
Travelers are required to provide photocopy of passports and China L visas in advance
Price is based on double occupancy. Single room supplement is subject to availability and additional charge
Please Note: Lunched and dinners are excluded, only 1*welcome dinner and 1*lunch included
What To Expect
Lhasa Arrival
Accommodations
Overnight in XinDing Lhasa Hotel or similar, 3 star
Lhasa
Upon arrival, our Tibetan guide will greet you at the airport or train station. You'll then be transferred to your hotel in downtown Lhasa. Along the way, you can enjoy the spectacular scenery of Yarlung Tsangpo River, Lhasa River, and the typical Tibetan villages. After arriving at the hotel, take some time to rest and acclimate to the high altitude. It's helpful to take it easy for the first few days and remember to stay hydrated by drinking water. Please note that there will be no sightseeing scheduled for today.
Lhasa Tour - Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street
Accommodations
Overnight in XingDing Lhasa Hotel or similar, 3 star
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Potala Palace
Today's tour will first bring you to the Potala Palace which is the winter palace of the Dalai lama. It was put to use since the 7th Century by the 33rd great king of Tibet. The most valuable collections of Potala Palace are the gilded burial stupas of former Dalai Lamas and meditation Cave of the 33rd great king of Tibet.
Jokhang Temple
Then after lunch, tourists head to Jokhang temple which was founded by the 33rd great king of Tibet in the 7th century. Inside you can see the statue of Buddha Sakyamuni at the age of twelve. Outside, you can see pilgrims making prostrating in front of Jokhang Temple.
Barkhor Street
Around the temple is Barkhor street, where you can do kora (a religious circle of a building or mountain) with pilgrims and locals, and explore the old market. Besides, We can taste Tibetan tea with locals in tea house; The welcome dinner will also be arranged accordingly.
Lhasa Day Tour: Drepung Monastery and Sera Monastery
Accommodations
Overnight in XinDing Lhasa Hotel or similar, 3 star
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Drepung Monastery (Zhebang Si)
In the morning, you are going to visit Dadong Village, the most beautiful village in Lhasa. Located 25 kilometers southwest of Lhasa downtown, Dadong Village is a well-protected ancient Tibetan village that surrounded by valleys. After arriving, you will visit the Nyimatang Monastery (built in the 11th century), take a light walk in the village, and see what rural life in Lhasa is like. You will also visit a local Tibetan family and enjoy the lunch offered by the family. Notice: we will go to Dadong village instead of Drepung Monastery.
Sera Monastery
In the Afternoon, Tourists will visit Sera Monastery which is another one of the “great three” Gelug monasteries of Tibet. The hot attraction is the Monks debate at around 3 - 5 in the afternoon. In addition, you can tour the Tibetan religious scripture printing house; inside the monastery, you can see three sand Mandalas and colorful Rock Painting of Buddha.
Lhasa (3650m) to Shigatse(3900m) via Gyantse
Accommodations
Overnight in Shigatse Shigayangcha Hotel , 3 star
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Yamdrok Yumtso Lake
In the morning, drive from Lhasa to Shigatse .On the way, drive over the Gampala pass (4790 m), and you will have a glimpse of Yamdrok-tso (4400m) .The Lake is surrounded by many snow-capped mountains and in the distance you can have spectacular views of Holy Mount Nyenchen Khangsar, (7191m) the highest mountain near Lhasa .
Karo La Glacier
Later, we will pass and enjoy the Karola Glacier on the roadside; At Manak Dam Lake, you can hang pray flag at Simila Mountain Pass; Then, we will arrive in Gyantse, historically Tibet's third largest city (after Lhasa and Shigatse).
In Gyantse, we will visit the famous Pelkor Monastery and Gyantse Kumbum and enjoy the Far view of Gyangtse Fortress. After one and a half driving, we arrive in Shigatse, which is the second largest city in Tibet. In Shigatse, we may visit traditional Barley Mill and view the landscape of Barley Field (in summer).
Shigatse(3900m) to EBC (5200m) via Tingri
Accommodations
Overnight in Rongpuk Tent Guest house, dorm bed (flexible, depends on situation)
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Mount Everest Base Camp
After getting your Alien’s travel permit, and then drive to Lhatse, it is a small town where you can have lunch. After that, we will pass Tsola Pass(4600M), and Gyatsola Pass(5248M). Shortly after we enter Mt. Everest National Nature Reserve, tourists can enjoy the panorama of Himalaya at Gawula Pass(5198m).Then we drive along the New zigzag road to Everest Base Camp(5200m). You can get closer to gazt at the Mt. Everest peak. The sunset of golden Everest peak if time and weather permits at the lodging area.
EBC return to Shigatse
Accommodations
Overnight in Shigatse Shigayangcha Hotel , 3 star
Rongbuk Monastery
In the morning, you can see the sunrise appear on the top of Mt Everest, and have a full view of the magnificent Mount which stands like a snow-capped pyramid in front of you at Rongpuk, the vantage point for watching Mt. Everest. Then drive back to Shigatse.
Shigatse to Lhasa
Accommodations
Overnight in XinDing Lhasa Hotel, 3 star
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Tashilunpo Monastery
You will start your day by heading to the Tashilunpo Monastery, which is the seat of Tibet's second highest incarnation, the Panchen Lama. Afterwards, you will be driven 175 miles (280km) back to Lhasa by following Yalong Valley through Friendship Highway. It takes about 6 hours.
Lhasa Departure
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Lhasa
You have to leave Tibet by air ot by flight as your Tibet Permit is limited for this tour. If you want to stay longer and book another tour in Tibet, or want us to assist to arrange airport/railway drop-off servicef, please contact us.
Options
8 Days Tibet Everest Package
8 Days Tibet Everest Package
What‘s Included
Winter care service（from Nov.15 to Feb.15）: Hot Water bottle and Electric blanket to keep warm at Rongpuk Guest House
Liability travel insurance
English-speaking Tibetan guide
Service Charge & Government Taxes
Oxygen cylinder in the car (4L or 7L)
All accommodation, hotels with breakfast based on twin-sharing in Lhasa and Shigatse
Tibet Handy Map
Tibet Travel Permit and other necessary permits for Tibet (excluding the Chinese L visa)
Entrance ticket fee of all tourist sites listed in the itinerary, Everest Base Camp Echo bus
Transportation by comfortable van or minibus with experienced local driver (gasoline is included)
Pick-up / Drop-off service from Airport, train station to Lhasa
Drinking water provided during the trip
The Chinese Visa invitation letter if needed
platform service fee.
Welcome Dinner in local restaurant when group members meet in Lhasa
Tips to driver and tour guide
Lunches and dinners
Flight/train ticket to Lhasa(we can help if need)
Pickup points
Gongga Airport Hotel
Gongga Airport, Lhasa China
Lhasa Airport
Lhasa China
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Reviews
678 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Almost perfect
NorthStar21168407782,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Our tour was amazing, seeing Mt Everest was an experience of a lifetime. Our guide Dickey made the tour interesting and enjoyable. Learning about the history of the places we visited enhanced our experience. Mr Feng was a very good and safe driver. The tour covers the highlight of Tibet, visiting Patola Palace and seeing the funeral stupa of the 5th Dalai Lama was impressive. Being able to see monks debating and chanting and experiencing local teahouse culture. The only disappointment in an otherwise great trip was the drop-off schedule which made us have to wait in the airport for more than 4 hours.
Only seeing is believing - truly exceptional
johanneshY5630FH,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had prepared ourselves for this trip by reading up on Tibetan culture and of course (thought) we knew about Mount Everest - but the experience itself was incomparably better. Drepung Monastery was a perfect start as it gave us a first impression both of the (breathtaking) breadth of the landscape as well as the depth and intensity of the culture. Potala Palace was stunning and so were the temples in Lhasa. Driving to Everest Base Camp the Yamdrok Lake provided beautiful views of a crystal clear mountain lake as well as a large number of young influencers posing brightly on cars. The ride to the base camp was a long one and some of the restrooms along the way also were "once in a lifetime" experiences but it was all worth it for the spectacular view of Everest in the evening and the even more specatcular one next morning shortly after sunrise. A visit to a very non-touristy teahouse in Shikatse perfectly rounded off the experience. None of this would have been have as enjoyable though without our always cheerful and highly knowledgeable tour guide Dickey or our driver Mr Feng who navigated us safely up and down various mountain passes.
Lhasa to Mt Everest base camp
brankov81,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Essentially going from Lhasa to MT Everest base camp was overall a road trip with so many things to see and experience outside siteseeing. Long bus ride felt really good becouse you get to see real Tibet and people. Seeing Mt Everest made me remember how I felt when I was small boy reading about mountainers and Shangrli La. And I had the chance to see it in person. Unique experience that made me feel so privileged and happy. We had a wonderful and patient guide Dickey that had a such a positive energy that reflected on a whole group and that was important since we were traveling for a week. Also she gave us so many good advice on how to avoid altitude sickens and there was oxigen bottles all the time around that made me feel safe and not to worry about a thing. Also all the praises to our driver Mr Fang that navigate narrow passes and all the roads so that we could focus on scenery, Himalayas and Tibet. Trylly wonderful experience.
Unforgivable Tibet experience!
978zoranr,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our Tibet Vista trip was fantastic thanks to our guide Dickey and driver Mr. Fang. Dickey was knowledgeable, warm, and made sure we understood the culture and history everywhere we went. Mr. Fang drove safely and skillfully on the mountain roads and was always punctual and friendly. Highly recommend this team to anyone visiting Tibet!
A Once-in-a-Lifetime Lhasa and Everest Experience
Trail02288249212,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.0010/10 experience and one of the highlights of my whole trip. The Lhasa and Everest tour was incredible from start to finish. Seeing Everest in person was honestly unforgettable. The view alone made the whole trip worth it. But what made the tour even better was everything around it: learning about the history of Tibet, visiting the monasteries, seeing the monks in Shigatse, and getting a deeper understanding of their way of life. Lhasa itself was amazing too. Visiting Potala Palace was a huge highlight, and I also loved seeing the other main sights like Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street, Drepung Monastery and Sera Monastery. Each place added something different and gave such a strong sense of Tibetan history, culture and spirituality. Our guide, Dickey, was amazing. She was knowledgeable, friendly, patient, super fun, funny, and full of bubbly energy. She really helped bring the history and culture of Tibet to life, while also making sure everyone was looked after and having a fantastic experience. Our driver, Mr Feng, was also excellent. The roads and distances on this tour are no joke, but he drove safely, calmly, and professionally the whole way, which made a big difference. The group we had was amazing too and really added to the whole experience. Sharing those moments with great people made the journey feel even more special. The whole trip felt like much more than just sightseeing. It was a mix of amazing landscapes, culture, history, incredible views, and moments that I’ll remember for a long time. I came away with a much better appreciation for Tibet and its people. Absolutely recommend this tour to anyone thinking about doing it. It’s a proper once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Tibet Vista was great - Tibet is hard though, better if you're healthy.
HKertland,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I gave this company 5-stars because this is a review of them. But, I feel it necessitates a review of Tibet as well (which wouldn't be 5-stars): Tibet Vista met all my needs on the trip. A special shout-out to Lobsang, our truly effervescent tour guide. He absolutely worked his bum off making sure that we all had a good time, and went into immense detail on the various stop-over vists to temples, etc... The driver was great too - making sure we had hot ginger tea at every opportunity - and his driving was top-notch too on the country roads to EBC (and back). All the paperwork was fine and taken care of in the appropriate timeframes - sending our visas to our hotel in Xi-an before landing in Lhasa. I saw one review that said they were disappointed with the tour - it's 2-days acclimatization in Lhasa, then 2 days (400 miles) traveling to ECB and, basicially, an evening and a morning at the site, then, 2 days traveling back to Lhasa. This is true, but it's not a ding on Tibet Vista - you need to know this before you go. We had booked a room with a view, and Tibet Vista contacted me to inform me that it would be partially blocked because they are building a nunnery in front of the window, even sending a picture to show us. We decided to keep the room since we could still see Everest, but that was a nice touch. So, is it worth it? In short, yes, but it's painful: Largely because Lhasa is 12,000 feet above sea level, and EBC itself is 17,000 feet up. Everyone is different, but, for me - 61 yr old healthy male - I experienced dizziness as soon as I landed in Lhasa airport, and it lasted for almost three days. My oxygen saturation dropped to the 70s (not good) for the entire week I was there, and I found it difficult to go up steps, even a few - and there are lots and lots of steps. Having said all that, I wasn't even close to fainting, it was just uncomfortable, and I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. It's a bucket-list holiday, and you kinda feel like you're out climbing Everest with the lack of oxygen, so if that's not your thing, there are beaches to lie on elsewhere in the world. :) In short, do it if you're healthy. Waking up in the room in the Rongbuk Monastery, pulling back the curtain, and seeing Everest in dazzling sunshine is a memory that stays with you...
Tibet Vista with Yangzom
Q2222ILgeorgef,May 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide Yangzom was amazing, she answered all our questions and was lovely to talk to. If I come back to Tibet I’d definitely make sure I’m with her.
Excellence Tibet!
Swtybird63,May 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This trip was a great experience for me. From the pre departure to end of the tour, the staffs are very efficient and attentive. They will response to my queries very fast. The skilful driver is able to drive us with care in a long ride. The tour guide is very friendly and knowledgeable. She is able to brief us the history of Tibet and the monasteries and settled all the administrative stuffs throughout the tour. Apart from adjusting to the high altitude sickness of headaches, I would recommend this tour for those who would like to know about Tibet.
Unforgettable tour. Amazing group!
Jaceyuuq,May 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We took this trip from 14th to 21st May, it was unforgettable tour ever! Our tour guide Mr Phrubu Tesring and Our driver Mr Norbu is so amazing throughout the whole trip, our tour guide gave us all the stories and knowledge abt all the history from the ground to the sky! U name it! And our driver is so sweet too, made us his homemade ginger lemon hot drink to ease our cold and helps on our high altitude adjustment on every trip visits! And the view of the mount everest... theres no words u can describe once u get to see it! Thank you Tibet Vista Ms Holly too for guiding us to this perfect trip.! And not forgeting, we had an amazing group in the tour too! We made friends!
Journey of a lifetime
Maziz2019,May 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What an amazing journey and not to mention the final destination of EBC. While the places, the hotels and the food were all perfectly organised, the people who took us on the journey made all the difference. Our jovial guide Lobsang was the perfect mix of knowledge and fun loving spirit. Highly highly recommend choosing Lobsang as a guide if possible. Driver Nima was also a safe and masterful driver. Couldn’t imagine a better way to explore Tibet.
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