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- Platinum Operator
- Intrepid Travel
- In-depth Cultural
- Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Medium Intensity
- Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
- Guided in English
- Max Group Size 12
- Ages 15+
Places You’ll See

Highlights
- Ride the world’s highest railway
- Marvel at the might of Mount Everest
- Visit the mountain kingdom of Nepal
- Receive a traditional Tibetan message
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Beijing
- Day 2 Great Wall – Train to the Roof of the World
- Day 3 Train to the Roof of the World
- Day 4 Lhasa (3656m)
- Day 5 Lhasa (3656 m/11,995 ft)
- Day 6 Lhasa
- Day 7 Gyantse (4000 m/13,123 ft)
- Day 8 Shigatse (3800 m/12,467 ft)
- Day 9 Shigatse
- Day 10 Sakya (4316 m/14,160 ft)
- Day 11 Everest National Park (5200 m/17,060 ft)
- Day 12 Kyirong (2774 m/9101 ft)
- Day 13 Kathmandu
- Day 14 Kathmandu
- Day 15 Kathmandu
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Additional Services
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Operated by
Intrepid Travel
Number of tours
1,667
Age Range
5 to 99 years old
Response time
9 hours
Response rate
92%
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
- Iryna· October 11th, 2024We had a great guide but local provider was not so muchShow moreIntrepid Travel commented on this reviewThank you for your review, Iryna. While we're glad to hear your leader made a positive impact, we're sorry the local provider didn’t meet expectations. We can see our Customer Care team has been in touch to further discuss your experience. We... Show moreTrip date: September 2024
- SStephanie· April 21st, 2016This trip takes you from the hustle and bustle of Beijing to the serene beauty of the Tibetan Plateau! So much variety, the train ride was a highlight, getting to talk to locals and share stories and snacks was a truly incredible experience. Breathing the fresh mountain air and taking in the scenery, I will never forget it. Our Tibetan leader was the best part of our trip, wildly knowledgeable and funny to boot. I would do this trip again in an heartbeat.Show moreTrip date: August 2015
- Show moreJenn· May 20th, 2013Trip date: May 2013
- AAnonymous· October 20th, 2010The trip itself was great - a fascinating insight into Tibetan culture - see it whilst you can before it becomes too \"Chinese\""!"Show moreTrip date: September 2010
- AAnonymous· September 13th, 2010Great trip to an incredibly special country.Show moreTrip date: August 2010
- AAnonymous· November 23rd, 2010Great trim with a lot of highlights. Plenty of time to acclimatize to the altitude.Show moreTrip date: September 2010
- AAnonymous· September 12th, 2010Excellent trip - had a fantastic time!Show moreTrip date: August 2010
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Cheryl
Asked on January 15th, 2025Can we do this tour in the reverse direction than it is listed?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written January 2025
Unfortunately, we don't have any other tours that connect Kathmandu and China, so unable to do it in reverse.
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Marilyn
Asked on February 4th, 2024Could you please let me know what provisions are made by the tour company for people who may get altitude sickness.
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written February 2024
Parts of your trip go above 2800 metres / 9200 feet where it is common for travellers to experience some adverse health effects due to the altitude. Before your trip, discuss pre-existing medical conditions with your doctor. While our group leader has basic first aid training, it is very important that you monitor your health and seek assistance accordingly.
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