Itinerary
- Day 1
Lhasa
Your guide will meet you at Lhasa airport and drive you along the Yarlung Tsangpo River for about an hour to reach your hotel. The scenery on the drive is nice, and once you arrive you'll have the rest of the day to settle in and let your body adjust to the altitude.
Landmarks/POIs Yarlung Tsangpo River - Day 2
Lhasa
Start the morning at Potala Palace, where you'll see both the Red Palace and White Palace. After grabbing lunch at a local spot, head over to Jokhang Monastery, which is the most sacred site in Tibet. From there you can walk around Barkhor Street where pilgrims walk and look for Tibetan souvenirs.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit Potala Palace including Red Palace and White Palace
- Visit Jokhang Monastery
- Walk Barkhor Street market and pilgrim route
Landmarks/POIs Potala Palace Jokhang Monastery Barkhor Street - Day 3
Lhasa to Gyangtse
Drive to Gyangtse by way of Gampa La pass, and on the way you'll see snow-capped mountains and the turquoise waters of Yamdrok Lake. Once there, check out Gyangtse township and Kubum Monastery, then wander through the old town before heading to your hotel for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Gyangtse township
- Visit Kubum Monastery
Landmarks/POIs Gampa La Pass Yamdrok Lake Nojin Kangsang Kubum Monastery - Day 4
Gyangtse to Sakya
Head through the Nyang-chu valley toward Shigatse, stopping at Tashilumpo Monastery, which is the seat of the Pachen Lama and a massive religious complex. After that you'll drive on to Sakya where you'll stay overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Tashilumpo Monastery
Landmarks/POIs Tashilumpo Monastery - Day 5
Sakya to Shegar
In the morning visit Sakya Monastery, a historic religious complex that's been around for 900 years and contains significant cultural artifacts. Then you'll drive about 4 hours over a high mountain pass to get to Shegar for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Sakya Monastery
Landmarks/POIs Sakya Monastery - Day 6
Shegar to Mount Everest Base Camp
Leave the main highway and head toward Rongbuk Monastery near Mount Everest Base Camp. This is the highest monastery in the world, and from there you can look out over Everest and the Rongbuk Valley.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Rongbuk Monastery
- Explore Mount Everest Base Camp
Landmarks/POIs Rongbuk Monastery Mount Everest Base Camp - Day 7
Mount Everest Base Camp to Shigatse
Spend the morning at Everest Base Camp checking out the area and taking in the views, then drive back to Shigatse the same way you came.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Explore Mount Everest Base Camp
Landmarks/POIs Mount Everest Base Camp - Day 8
Shigatse to Chengdu
Head to Shigatse Airport in the morning to catch your flight to Chengdu, and your tour ends when you arrive there.
