Lhasa, Mt Everest Base Camp & Tibet 10-Day Tour
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Day 1 - Start in Changdu with a visit to the Giant Panda Breeding Center & the Sichuan Opera.
Day 2 - Fly to Lhasa where grassland, snowy mountains and pure lakes collide. Easy activities as we adapt to 3650 m altitude.
Day 3 - Stunning architecture of Potala Palace & a visit to the most important Lamaist temple in Tibet, Jokhang, starts our day. Ramble through the Barkhor Market for a deeper glimpse into Tibetan culture.
Day 4 - We'll drive over Nagenla Mt to Namtso Lake and enjoy a dip in the natural Yambajan hot spring.
Day 5 - A drive over 4990 m. Kampala Pass starts the day with glistening Yamdrok Lake just a few hundred meters below. The 5039 M Karola Pass & glacier are next as we make our way to Kumbum Monastery packed with equisite Tibetan sculpture & paintings.
Day 6 - Drive the China Nepal Friendship Highway through 3 passes topping out a 5348 m. to the checkpoint where we buy our tickets to Mt. Everest basecamp. Overnight in Rongbuk Monastery.
Day 7 - After sunrise, we walk to horse carriages that take us to Mt. Everest basecamp. Drive back to Shigatse.
Day 8 - Visit to Tashilumpo then drive back to Llasa, for our last night at altitude.
Day 9 - Fly Lhasa to Changdu. We finish our tour with a trip to Yellow Dragon River Ancient Town, built in the late Qing dynasty, the last of the feudal dynasties in China. Overnight Changdu.
Day 10 - Depart Changdu by air.
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- Highlights: The breathtaking "Top of the World" Tibet 10-day Tour begins in Changdu, China. Monastaries, glaciers and, oh, a little sidetrip to Everest basecamp.
- Price: £1,625.00 (€1,860.00/$2,675.00) to £1,950.00 (€2,230.00/$3,210.00)
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Price is per person for package
- Price Includes: Accommodation, Porters, Local information/maps, Guide, Tour leader, Luggage transfers, All transport during trip, Arrival/departure transfers, Activities as per itinerary, Equipment, Permits/entrance fees, Meals as indicated
- Meals: Most Meals
- Duration: 10 days
- Comfort Level: Mid-Range
- General Notes: Travel Dates Must Be Planned Around The High-altitude Weather Conditions. Our Next Scheduled Trip Is
May 11-20 2012 Allow 1 Extra Day For Travel Time.
Each Participant Should Be In Good Health, But No Experience Or Technical Skill Is Needed. Prices Subject To Change Until Reservation Is Confirmed.
- Action Grade: Mixed - Sport/activity is central to this trip, but still plenty of time off.
- Suitable for: Advanced, Beginners, Family Orientated, Intermediate
- Where:
Asia
- Tibet-- Lhasa--- Lhasa
comfort zone
- Comfort level: Basic , Mid-Range , Luxury
- All hotels are 3* & 4* standard except 1 night in camp without access to plumbing.
- Rooms: Double, Tea & coffee facilities, Towels provided, Some ensuite
- Room facilities notes: Not advisable to expect western-style amenities in hotels. Rooms will be private & comfortable with private bathrooms, except when camping.
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