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11-Nights Essential Tibet - Classic

Asia/Far East
11-Nights Essential Tibet - Classic
Asia/Far East
G Adventures
Vacation Offer ID 1557350
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Overview

G Adventures

Essential Tibet
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.

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.

Accommodation
Nomadic tent (1 night), hotel (10 nights).

Group Leader
One CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout China and Tibet. You will have a Nepalese CEO in Nepal.

Group Size Notes
Max 15, avg 12.

Meals Included
1 dinner

What's Included
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.

Featured Destinations

Kyirong
Gorak Shep (Everest Base Camp)

Gorak Shep (Everest Base Camp)

Gorak Shep (Everest Base Camp) is located inside the Sagarmatha National Park and is the home of the Sherpa people, famous for their skills as mountain guides. This frozen lake bed covered with sand is often the final stop on most treks to Everest Base Camp, although many go on for an ascent to Kala Patthar from Gorak Shep after acclimatization. Camping requires a special permit.
Gyantse
Kathmandu

Kathmandu

Kathmandu is the capital of Nepal and is located at an elevation of 4,600 feet in Kathmandu Valley. Buddhist and Hindu pilgrims from all over the world visit the religious sites of Kathmandu, making tourism is a primary industry. Kathmandu is a city rich is culture and history dating back nearly 2000 years, and Kathmandu Valley has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its 7 groups of monuments and buildings with outstanding universal value.
Destination Guide
Sakya
Shigatse (Xigaze)

Shigatse (Xigaze)

Shigatse (Xigatse/Xigaze) is the second largest city in Tibet and is located on the fertile land where the Yarlong Tsangpo and Nyangchu Rivers converge. Enjoy the mountainous landscapes and tour the historic monasteries and stupas. Shigatse often serves as a convenient base for those traveling to Mt. Everest and the Sakya Monastery.
Lhasa

Lhasa

Lhasa is the capital of the autonomous region of Tibet, located in southwestern China. The city's most famous attraction is the Potala, the former residence of the Dali Lama. It is an impressive palace built on a ridge overlooking the city. Rich in history, some of it very recent by the region's standards, Lhasa was occupied by the Chinese Communists in 1951. It was in 1959 that the Dali Lama fled the country, thus marking the beginning of the 'Free Tibet' movement. Many of the religious and cultural treasuers were damaged or destroyed in the late 60's during the Cultural Revolution, but many of Lhasa's treasures still remain.
Destination Guide
Chengdu

Chengdu

The main inland access city to Tibet, Chengdu is the capital of the "Heavenly State". Most known for its natural habitat and research center for giant pandas, this sprawling city boasts a population of over 11 million.
Destination Guide

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Valid Date Ranges

May 2025
05/16/2025 05/27/2025 $3,099 per person
05/23/2025 06/03/2025 $3,099 per person
June 2025
06/06/2025 06/17/2025 $3,099 per person
06/20/2025 07/01/2025 $3,099 per person
July 2025
07/04/2025 07/15/2025 $3,199 per person
07/11/2025 07/22/2025 $3,199 per person
07/25/2025 08/05/2025 $3,199 per person
August 2025
08/01/2025 08/12/2025 $3,199 per person
08/08/2025 08/19/2025 $3,199 per person
08/15/2025 08/26/2025 $3,199 per person
08/29/2025 09/09/2025 $3,199 per person
September 2025
09/05/2025 09/16/2025 $3,099 per person
09/12/2025 09/23/2025 $3,099 per person
09/19/2025 09/30/2025 $3,099 per person
October 2025
10/17/2025 10/28/2025 $2,999 per person
10/24/2025 11/04/2025 $2,999 per person
April 2026
04/17/2026 04/28/2026 $2,999 per person
04/24/2026 05/05/2026 $2,999 per person
May 2026
05/15/2026 05/26/2026 $2,999 per person
05/22/2026 06/02/2026 $2,999 per person
05/29/2026 06/09/2026 $2,999 per person
June 2026
06/05/2026 06/16/2026 $2,999 per person
06/19/2026 06/30/2026 $2,999 per person
06/26/2026 07/07/2026 $2,999 per person
July 2026
07/03/2026 07/14/2026 $2,999 per person
07/17/2026 07/28/2026 $2,999 per person
07/24/2026 08/04/2026 $2,999 per person
07/31/2026 08/11/2026 $2,999 per person
August 2026
08/07/2026 08/18/2026 $2,999 per person
08/14/2026 08/25/2026 $2,999 per person
08/21/2026 09/01/2026 $2,999 per person
08/28/2026 09/08/2026 $2,999 per person
September 2026
09/04/2026 09/15/2026 $2,999 per person
09/11/2026 09/22/2026 $2,999 per person
09/18/2026 09/29/2026 $2,999 per person
October 2026
10/16/2026 10/27/2026 $2,999 per person
10/23/2026 11/03/2026 $2,999 per person
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Dossier Disclaimer
The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and the operator. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. Please note that our brochure is usually released in November each year. If you have booked from the previous brochure you may find there have been some changes to the itinerary. VERY IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you print a final copy of your Trip Details to review a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans.

Itinerary Disclaimer
While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. Aboard expedition trips visits to research stations depend on final permission. Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances.
 

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