7D6N · Private Tours · Lhasa + Mt Qomolangma Base Camp + Potala Palace + Yamdrok Yumtso
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Private Tours
Fully flexible itinerary · 1-on-1 customer service · Private car/guide
Guide
Tour guide included
4 diamonds: High-end
Service language:English
Departure city: Lhasa
Pick-up & drop-off methods
Arr. & dep. transfers incl.
Group size
Flexible (travel independently)
Deposit accepted
For select departure dates, pay a deposit to secure your spot
Highlights
Experience a 7-day journey across Tibet. Visit the Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Yamdrok Lake, Karola Glacier, Everest Base Camp, and Namtso for stunning plateau scenery.
Stay at a handpicked 4-diamond oxygen-equipped hotel in downtown Lhasa, with carefully selected hotels in Shigatse and Everest Town that also offer oxygen facilities.
Travel with genuine Tibetan experts and enjoy experienced local drivers and guides, oxygen-assisted itineraries, fully customizable tours, and seamless end-to-end holiday management.
7-day itinerary
Day 1 | Arrive in Lhasa - Lhasa airport/station pick-up - Hotel check-in Meet up This product includes a free pickup service Airport/station pick-up Free pickup service from airport/train station:Lhasa Gonggar International Airport, Lasa(Lhasa) Station Service period: All day(Private car) If your location is outside the free pickup area, you will need to go to the meeting point yourself. If you have any questions, please contact customer support. MorningTransportation Upon arrival at the airport or station, the driver will pick you up and take you to the hotel. After checking in, you are free to explore at your leisure. The staff will inform you of the details via SMS or phone by 20:00 the day before the trip. Please ensure the phone number provided in the order is reachable. Travel: approx. 60 km/1 hr MorningTransportation Schedule for today: private arrival transfer and first glimpse of Lhasa. Based on your selected flight or train arrival time, we will arrange a 24-hour private transfer with no ride-sharing or waiting. If there are any changes to your schedule, please notify your dedicated customer service representative immediately. The staff will inform you of the details via SMS or phone by 20:00 the day before the trip. Please ensure the phone number provided in the order is reachable. 08:00Notes Travel with confidence on the plateau Travel with confidence; oxygen is available in the vehicle, with complimentary refills if needed. 08:00Breakfast(at own expense) 12:00Lunch(at own expense) 18:00Dinner(at own expense) 19:00Hotel  Taehf PhodragCulture Theme Hotel 4.7/5 orFliport Garden Hotel Lhasa orDEBON International Hotel Friendly reminder: A standard oxygen-enriched room will be arranged for your stay. Please note that specific requests cannot be accommodated during special holiday periods. In the event of last-minute reservations or room unavailability during peak seasons, we will coordinate alternatives with you in advance. Your understanding is appreciated. |
Day 2 | Potala Palace - Jokhang Temple 08:00Breakfast(meals included for adults, children's meals not included) Enjoy a buffet breakfast at the hotel. Meal duration: approx. 1 hr 09:10Transportation Today, immerse yourself in Tibetan culture with a guided tour of the Potala Palace and Jokhang Temple. Your personal guide will offer dedicated insights into the history and spiritual significance of these sacred sites. Travel: approx. 3 km/10 mins 10:00Attraction Potala Palace 1. The Potala Palace operates a time-slot real-name reservation system. Tour groups are assigned with random time slots by the system, which may require itinerary adjustments. To request specific time slots, guests may self-book with staff guidance; refunds will be processed accordingly.
2. During peak seasons/holidays/special events, if the attraction is closed or reservations fail, the itinerary will be adjusted to an exterior visit of Potala Palace Square with a full ticket refund (or alternative Lhasa attractions; ticket costs will be adjusted based on actual prices). Potala Palace 8.2  No. 1 of Best Things to Do in Tibet4.7/5 Temple Historical Architecture UNESCO World Heritage-Cultural Site (Includes adult tickets) Guide services: Activity duration: approx. 3 hrs 12:00Lunch(at own expense) Meal duration: approx. 1 hr 16:00Attraction  Jokhang Temple 7.0 No. 6 of Best Things to Do in Tibet4.5/5 Historical Architecture Temple (Includes adult tickets) Guide services: Activity duration: approx. 1 hr 30 mins 16:30Attraction  Barkhor Street 6.6 No. 3 of Night Attractions in Tibet4.7/5 Featured Neighbourhood (Appearance) Activity duration: approx. 2 hrs 18:00Dinner(at own expense) Meal duration: approx. 1 hr 20:00Hotel Taehf PhodragCulture Theme Hotel 4.7/5 orFliport Garden Hotel Lhasa orDEBON International Hotel We have carefully selected quality hotels for your trip and will confirm your accommodation after booking. By default, we assign hotels based on availability and do not accept specific hotel requests. If you wish to specify or choose a different hotel, please contact our customer service for more options. |
Day 3 | Lhasa - Yamdrok Yumtso - Karola Glacier - Shigatse 08:00Breakfast(meals included for adults, children's meals not included) Enjoy a buffet breakfast at the hotel. Meal duration: approx. 1 hr 09:00Transportation Today marks the beginning of your exclusive full-day private journey from Lhasa. Traveling west along the scenic National Highway 318, you will cross the high-altitude Gangbala Pass at 4,990 meters before arriving at the breathtaking Yamdrok Lake, renowned as the Pearl of the Plateau. After exploring this sacred lake, the journey continues to the majestic Karola Glacier. Proceeding further west, you will finally arrive in Shigatse for hotel check-in and rest. Travel: approx. 360 km/6 hrs 30 mins 11:00Attraction  Yamdrok Yumtso 7.4 No. 5 of Best Things to Do in Tibet4.6/5 Lake (Includes adult tickets) Aerial photography: Today's complimentary experience: Yamdrok Lake aerial photography Today, we've arranged a drone photography experience for you by Yamdrok Lake. If you'd like to use it, please contact your travel concierge after placing your order. PS: Drone aerial photography is a fixed-point shoot; the exact location will be confirmed on the day. After the shoot, 1–3 short videos will be edited and sent to you. Video files are kept for a limited time. Please contact the photographer or your concierge promptly after the shoot to retrieve them; they will not be available for download after the retention period. Thank you. This is a complimentary item. You may choose whether to take the photos based on the actual weather and other conditions on the day. If you choose not to, no refund will be provided. Thank you for your understanding. Activity duration: approx. 1 hr 30 mins 12:30Lunch(at own expense) Meal duration: approx. 1 hr 14:00Attraction  Karola Glacier 5.9 No. 2 of Best Things to Do in Shigatse4.3/5 Snow Mountain Glacier (Appearance) Activity duration: approx. 1 hr 30 mins 18:30Dinner(at own expense) Meal duration: approx. 1 hr 19:30Hotel  Shigatse Cangyu Yabu Hotel 4.8/5 orVienna International Hotel (Shigatse Railway Station) We have carefully selected quality hotels for your trip and will confirm your accommodation after booking. By default, we assign hotels based on availability and do not accept specific hotel requests. If you wish to specify or choose a different hotel, please contact our customer service for more options. |
Day 4 | Shigatse - 5,000 km Monument - Sajia Town - Mt. Qomolangma Base Camp 08:30Breakfast(meals included for adults, children's meals not included) Enjoy a buffet breakfast at the hotel. Meal duration: approx. 30 mins 09:00Transportation Today, your exclusive full-day private journey from Shigatse begins. Following National Highway 318, you will first explore the ancient town of Sakya, renowned as the Second Dunhuang for its profound cultural heritage. The journey then continues towards the Zhongla Mountain - Lhotse Viewing Platform, offering admiring views of the desert dunes. Along the scenic Border Dune Road, you will have the opportunity to capture stunning landscape photographs. Finally, you will arrive at the ultimate destination of the day: the Mt. Qomolangma Base Camp. Travel: approx. 330 km/7 hrs 10:30Attraction  318 National Road 5,000 km Monument 4.8 4.5/5 Monument (Appearance) Duration: 10 hrs 50 mins Activity duration: approx. 20 mins 11:00Attraction  No photos yet Sagya Ancient City 3.2 4.0/5 Ancient Settlement (Appearance) Activity duration: approx. 1 hr 30 mins 12:00Lunch(at own expense) Meal duration: approx. 1 hr 18:00Attraction  Mt Qomolangma Base Camp 7.0 4.7/5 Mountain (Includes adult tickets)  Rongbuk Temple at Mount Everest Base Camp 4.7 4.5/5 Temple (Appearance) Complimentary padded jacket rental: Service description: This itinerary includes a visit to the Mt. Qomolangma Base Camp, where we will wait for sunset. Please note that the base camp is windy, and temperatures drop significantly after sunset. Adequate windproof and thermal protection is essential. We recommend that each traveler prepares and carries at least one thick jacket or windproof fleece. If you have not brought suitable attire or require additional cold-weather gear, please inform your trip coordinator in advance. We can arrange for a cold-proof padded jacket rental in Shigatse for your use. How to request: Please inform your trip coordinator at least one day in advance so the necessary arrangements can be made. Note: This rental service is exclusively available for the Shigatse - Mt. Qomolangma section of the journey. Important reminder: During winter, the Mt. Qomolangma area may experience sudden snowfall. Access roads to the scenic area may be subject to traffic control for safety reasons. If the visit becomes temporarily impossible due to severe weather conditions, your trip coordinator will help adjust the itinerary. Activity duration: approx. 1 hr 19:30Dinner(meal included for adults & children) Complimentary: Tibetan-Style Beef Hot Pot in Mt. Qomolangma Town. To enhance your stay on the night at the Mt. Qomolangma Base Camp, where amenities are limited, we are pleased to offer a complimentary Tibetan-style beef hot pot. This special dinner is prepared in the nearby Mt. Qomolangma Town to help you unwind and recover from the journey's fatigue. Please note: As this is a complimentary offering, no refund will be provided if the service is not utilized. We appreciate your understanding. Meal standard: CNY 88/person Meal duration: approx. 1 hr 20:30Hotel  Vienna International Hotel (Zhaxizong Township Zhufeng Road Branch) 4.8/5 orTibethostel Mount Everest Base Camp Oxygen-rich Hotel We have carefully selected quality hotels for your trip and will confirm your accommodation after booking. By default, we assign hotels based on availability and do not accept specific hotel requests. If you wish to specify or choose a different hotel, please contact our customer service for more options. |
Day 5 | Mt. Qomolangma hotel - Gyatso La Pass (viewing distant snow mountains) - Kharola Pass - Shigatse - Lhasa 08:00Breakfast(meals included for adults, children's meals not included) Enjoy a buffet breakfast at the hotel. Meal duration: approx. 1 hr 09:00Transportation Today marks the commencement of your exclusive full-day private journey from Mt. Qomolangma Town. The route offers distant views of the majestic Gyatso La Pass and Kharola Pass as you make your way back to Lhasa for hotel check-in and rest. Please note that today involves a longer drive; we recommend packing some snacks to enjoy along the way for a pleasant journey. Travel: approx. 570 km/9 hrs 10:00Attraction  Gaura 4.9 4.9/5 Observation Deck Mountain (Appearance) Activity duration: approx. 10 mins 11:00Attraction  Gyatso La 4.5 3.7/5 Nature Reserve Mountain (View from vehicle) Activity duration: approx. 5 mins 12:00Lunch(at own expense) 19:00Dinner(at own expense) Meal duration: approx. 1 hr 20:00Hotel Taehf PhodragCulture Theme Hotel 4.7/5 orFliport Garden Hotel Lhasa orDEBON International Hotel We have carefully selected quality hotels for your trip and will confirm your accommodation after booking. By default, we assign hotels based on availability and do not accept specific hotel requests. If you wish to specify or choose a different hotel, please contact our customer service for more options. |
Day 6 | Lhasa - Nyenchen Tanglha Viewing Platform - La Ghen La Pass - Namtso National Park - Lhasa 08:00Breakfast(meals included for adults, children's meals not included) Enjoy a buffet breakfast at the hotel. Meal duration: approx. 1 hr 09:00Transportation Today's highlight: exploring the Namtso Lake, and enjoying the scenery of the Nyenchen Tanglha Mountains, Nagela Mountain, and the Northern Tibet grasslands along the way. Travel: approx. 400 km/6 hrs 10:00Attraction  Nyenchen Tanglha Viewing Platform 4.7 4.8/5 Observation Deck (Appearance)  Nyainqentanglha Mountain 5.2 4.5/5 Mountain (no tickets required) Activity duration: approx. 30 mins 11:00Attraction  Laken La 5.5 No. 2 of Best Things to Do in Damxung4.8/5 Mountain (no tickets required) Activity duration: approx. 20 mins 12:00Lunch(at own expense) 13:00Attraction  Namtso National Park 7.8 4.4/5 National Park (no tickets required)  Namtso 7.8 No. 2 of Best Things to Do in Tibet4.5/5 Lake (Includes adult tickets) Activity duration: approx. 3 hrs 19:00Dinner(at own expense) Meal duration: approx. 1 hr 19:00Hotel Taehf PhodragCulture Theme Hotel 4.7/5 orFliport Garden Hotel Lhasa orDEBON International Hotel We have carefully selected quality hotels for your trip and will confirm your accommodation after booking. By default, we assign hotels based on availability and do not accept specific hotel requests. If you wish to specify or choose a different hotel, please contact our customer service for more options. |
Day 7 | Lhasa airport/station drop-off 08:00Breakfast(meals included for adults, children's meals not included) Enjoy a buffet breakfast at the hotel. Meal duration: approx. 1 hr 09:00Transportation Today, a private transfer will be arranged according to your scheduled departure flight time. Should there be any changes to your flight, please promptly contact your designated driver or customer service representative. 12:00Lunch(at own expense) 18:00Dinner(at own expense) Tour ends This product includes airport/station drop-off Free drop-off service to airport/train station: Lhasa Gonggar International Airport Service period: All day(Private car) If the airport/train station is not within the free drop-off area, please make your own arrangements |
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