Destination Mount Everest Base Camp Tibet

Trip Difficulty Moderate Trip

Duration 8 Days

Activities Tour and Hike

Accommodation Hotel and Guest House

Max altitude 5300m

Group Size 2-12 Pax

Meals Breakfast

Vehicle Bus/Car/Jeep/Flight

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Highlights of Tibet Everest Base Camp Tour

Tibet Everest Base Camp Tour, an adventure overland tour from Nepal to Tibet.
Tibet EBC Tour Offering quality service, creating wonderful experience.
Tibet Tour with EBC visit Lhasa, the spiritual heart of Tibet.
Experience Tibetan life and beliefs, discovering ancient Jokhang Temple and the world-famous Potala Palace.
Tibet Tour with Everest Base Camp, truly, a hassle-free adventure trip.
The less risk of altitude sickness while beginning Tibet Everest Base Camp Tour from Kathmandu.
Tibet Everest Base Camp Tour Package, cheap price guaranteed with fixed departure dates 2025/2026.
Tibet Everest Base Camp Tour Itinerary and price, possible to customize.

Overview of Tibet Everest Base Camp Tour

Tibet Everest Base Camp Tour is an adventure of a lifetime that explore majestic Potala Palace and Mt Everest. The earth’s highest mountain-Everest is an once-in-a-lifetime sight, and there is no better place to view Mt Everest than base camp. Tibet Everest Base Camp Tour with Lhasa and the North Face Everest Base Camp, the world’s highest peak has a good balance of culture, nature and adventure. Likewise, Tibet Everest base camp tour is possible throughout the year but April to June and September to November are the best seasons. The Tibet Everest Base Camp tour is suitable for ordinary travelers which offers truly an authentic and unforgettable experience.

Tibet Everest Base Camp Tour 8 days itinerary takes you to the base camp of Mount Everest, the tallest peak in the world without trekking. It normally takes 2 days to reach to Mt Everest Base Camp from Kathmandu and Lhasa. Tibet Everest Base Camp Tour is the most popular trip to come face to face with Mount Everest.

Tibet Tour with Everest Base Camp is suitable for all kind of travelers from beginners to seniors and family with children. Tibet Tour Package with Everest Base Camp is best to explore Lhasa, Rongbuk Monastery, and the North Everest Base Camp. We offer Tibet EBC Tours for private and small group travelers from Nepal and Tibet.

Tour to Tibet Everest Base Camp is more accessible and easier. Tibet Everest Base Camp Trip route is tourist-friendly, also the highest overland tour in the world. It caters an magnificent view of Everest with Tibetan cultural experience. Tibet Everest Base Camp is an adventure explorations to Tibetan monasteries, pristine lakes, glaciers and Mt Everest from Tibet.

Everest Base Camp (Tour and Trek) Package is the most searching trip in the world, and also worth-while for photographers, culture and mountain lovers. Rongbuk, the Everest Base Camp is a final destination of the trip. The beautiful historical and natural adventure tour in Tibet, Everest Base Camp Trek Tour discovers the most famous sites of Tibet and enjoy wonderful view of Mt Everest from Nepal Everest Base Camp Trek.

Tibet Everest Base Camp Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Kathmandu: Arrival in Lhasa(3650m)
Day 2: Lhasa Group Tour
Day 3: Lhasa City Tour (20km)
Day 4: Lhasa to Shigatse(260km, 3900m, 6/7 hours drive)
Day 5: Shigatse to Everest Base Camp(340km,5200m)
Day 6: Everest back to Shigatse(340km,3900m, 7/8 hours drive)
Day 7: Shigatse to Lhasa(265km,3650m, 5 hours drive)
Day 8: Departure from Lhasa

Detail Itinerary of Tibet Everest Base Camp Tour

Day 01: Kathmandu: Arrival in Lhasa(3650m)

Upon your arrival in Lhasa, our tour guide will meet you and escort you at the Lhasa Airport or Lhasa Railway Station to your hotel in Lhasa. After checking into your hotel, the rest of the day is free for you to have a good rest and acclimatize yourself to the high altitude at Tibet. Get prepared for your tour in Lhasa. Stay overnight in Lhasa.

Day 02: Lhasa Group Tour

After breakfast in your hotel, your guide will pick you up to visit the splendid Potala Palace, the cardinal landmark in Lhasa. The whole morning is for you to appreciate this world-level architectural work. In the afternoon, you will visit the Johkang Temple, the spiritual centre of Tibet. Tibetan people from all over the world come here to kowtow in the front of the entrance with their pure heart. Finally, you can spend some time walking on around the Jokhang Temple in Barkhor Street where is full of religious atmosphere.

Day 03: Lhasa City Tour (20km)

After breakfast in your hotel, you will be picked up to visit Drepung Monastery, one of the “Great Three” Gelug monasteries of Tibet. In the afternoon, you will head to visit Sera Monastery, another one of the “Great Three” Gelug monasteries in Tibet that founded in 1419 by Jamchen Chojey, to see the famous scriptures debating in this monastery.

Day 04: Lhasa to Shigatse(260km, 3900m, 6/7 hours drive)

Today, you will be driven to view the Yamdrok Lake, one of the three largest sacred lakes in Tibet which you can never have a panorama. It is surrounded by snow-capped mountains and fed by numerous small Himalayan streams. Just enjoy the breath-taking blue Yamdrok Lake. Then, you will head to Gyantse and visit the Pelkor Monastery where displays sculptures, murals and carvings. After that, you will drive about one hour to Shigatse, the second largest city in Tibet. Upon arrival, you will visit Tashilhunpo Monastery, the oldest and largest Gelugpa Monastery in Tibet.

Day 05: Shigatse to Everest Base Camp(340km,5200m)

After getting your Alien’s Travel Permit, we will firstly drive to Lhatse and take lunch there. After lunch, we will keep driving to Shegar, where you may see the Mt. Everest in the distance if the weather is clear. After driving about 4 to 6 hours, you will reach to Rongbuk Monastery, the the highest monastery in the world with a height of 4,980 meters. On the way, you will pass Pang-la Pass at 5050 meters above the sea level, where you could see the whole five highest peaks in the world.

Day 06: Everest back to Shigatse(340km,3900m, 7/8 hours drive)

Get up in the early morning, you will view the sunrise over the Mt. Everest on a clear day. Then you may trek from tent to Base camp or go to EBC by local eco-bus. After visiting base camp, you can visit Rongbuk Monastery, the highest monastery in the world (5000m) and belongs to Nyingma sect. Then, we will drive back to Shigatse. stay overnight in Shigatse.

Day 07: Shigatse to Lhasa(265km,3650m, 5 hours drive)

After breakfast, we will drive about 280km back to Lhasa along the Friendship Highway. The whole journey may takes about 6 hours and you can enjoy the beautiful landscape along the Yarlung Tsangpo River, which is the longest river in Tibet.

Day 08: Departure from Lhasa

Breakfast and final transfer to Lhasa airport or train station get your flight back to home.

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Includes / Excludes

What's Included ?

Airport pick up and departure transfer.
Necessary Tibet travel permits such as Alien’s Travel Permit, Foreign Affairs Permit and Military Area Entry Permit.
All ground transfer ranging from 7 seaters Van to 22 seaters tourist bus.
Twin sharing hotel and guest house accommodation with breakfast during the trip.
Local English-speaking Tibetan guide and all his expenses.
Monument Entrance ticket while on sightseeing tour.
All government taxes and company service charge.

What's Excluded ?

Flight and train tickets from/to Lhasa.
Meals-Lunch and Dinner(a meal costs $ 10 to $ 25 per person.
Tips for guide and driver.
Personal nature expenses like laundry, phone call, internet.
China Visa cost
Travel Insurance for emergency rescue and medication.
Drinks like bottle of water, beer, coke, whisky and juice.
All cost not mention on above cost includes.

Note: We operate private trip everyday.

We can operate private trip for solo, group, family, students as per your requirements.

Trip Information - Tibet Everest Base Camp Tour

Permit for Tibet Everest Base Camp Tour

Two essential documents-Tibet travel permit and Chinese Group Visa are necessary documents for Nepal to Tibet Tour. For this, Book your Tibet tour with us. Send a copy of your passport to us. Arrive in Kathmandu and hand over your original passport to us. Get the issued Chinese Group Visa.

Chinese Group Visa

The Chinese group visa is a single-entry tourist visa issued by Chinese Embassy in Kathmandu. A special group visa is required for foreign travelers to enter Tibet via Nepal Kathmandu.

Chinese group visa is a sheet of paper that lists all names of travelers in your tour group, their nationalities, dates of birth and passport numbers. Furthermore, the Chinese group visa valid for 30 days only, entering Tibet from Nepal. Additionally, if you and other travelers use one Chinese group Visa, you must enter or exit China on the same date.

Your Chinese visa will automatically become invalid when you obtain your Chinese group visa. Therefore, it is suggested to enter Tibet from mainland China if you already have a Chinese Visa. If you decide to enter Tibet from Nepal and do not want your Chinese Visa to become invalid, you can fly to Chengdu from Nepal and then proceed to Tibet from Chengdu.

Tibet Travel Permit

Whether you enter Tibet from Nepal or mainland China, the Tibet Travel Permit is the most necessary travel documents. Similar to Chinese group visa, the Tibet Travel Permit can only get through an authorized travel agency. The individual applications are not allowed. No worries, as a trustworthy international travel agency, we can help you get them successfully on your behalf. Only when you get a Tibet permit, you can board on the flight or train to Tibet.

All you need to do is to book a Tibet tour with us at least 20 days in advance and email a color copies of your passport and China visa. The processing takes around 8 to 9 working days. Once your permit is issued, we will deliver it by express from Lhasa to your hotel address in mainland China.

Organize Time for Tibet Tour with Everest Base Camp

It normally takes 4 working days to process your China Group Visa at Chinese Embassy in Kathmandu. And handling an urgent group visa needs only 3 working days. The working days of the Chinese Embassy in Kathmandu is from Monday to Friday.

For the Tibet Travel Permit, it normally takes 8-9 days. The permit issued by TTB, the Tibet Tourism Bureau. But it is suggested to send your passport copy to us at least 20 days before your tour departure.

Apart from the Tibet Travel Permit and Chinese Group Visa, the Aliens’ Travel Permit require to visit Mount Everest Base Camp, also, the Military Travel Permit and Foreign Affair Permit are also necessary for Kailash Tour.

Is Tibet Everest Base Camp Tour Safe?

Travel to Tibet is very safe. International tourist needs to join an organized tour, either in a private or group tour. Therefore, for solo traveler, you will be accompanied by your guide, or other group members during the trip. Even when you are alone in Tibet, you are relatively safe. The public security in Tibet is very good, and local Tibetans are mostly innocent and kind. You can travel to Tibet with confidence.

Also, there is no age limit to travel to Tibet. But, kids and senior travelers should pay extra attention. Tibet is in a high-elevation area, being cold and lack of oxygen, and the weather changes quickly, so people with poor health conditions will feel difficult to adaption.

But many seniors and young kids of our clients have had a pleasant and safe journey in Tibet. So it is suggested to listen to the advice of your doctor, and test a physical examination before you travel to Tibet. And it is recommended to visit some lower-altitude places in Tibet, like Lhasa, Shigatse, Nyingchi, and so on.

Accommodations on Tibet Everest Base Camp Tour

Tibet has a variety of hotels from luxury seekers to budget backpackers. Luxury 5-star hotels in Tibet offer first-rate amenities, such as spa treatments, gourmet cuisine, and personalized services.

Mid-range hotels cater to most tourists, offering comfortable rooms and basic facilities, such as Wi-Fi, hot water, and breakfast. Budget hotels in Tibet offer affordable rates and simple accommodations, such as dormitory beds or shared bathrooms.

Internet and Wi-Fi

In the digital age, internet and Wi-Fi is important for many travelers. Therefore, you should check if the hotel has free Wi-Fi or internet access, and if the signal strength is reliable. Some hotels in Tibet may have limited internet access or slow connection speeds, due to the remote location and technical difficulties.

Meals on Everest Base Camp Tibet Tour Package

Tibet offers a wealth of local restaurants and teahouses where you can enjoy delicious meals at significantly lower costs.

Usually, a Tibet tour package price includes breakfast in the hotel. You need to pay for lunch and dinner by yourself. If you’re looking for the cheapest food and drink, it price 5 to 10 USD for a basic Tibetan restaurant meal, like Tibetan noodle soup, Tibetan momo, dried yak meat, and a beverage such as sweet tea, butter tea, and refreshing Lhasa beer.

Higher-priced dining will cost you around 15 to 20 USD at a more high-class establishment. In Lhasa, you may enjoy a wide spectrum of Tibetan, Nepali, Indian, Western, and Chinese cuisines.

As you hit the road for the day-to-day tour beyond Lhasa, you can only find some simple dishes like egg-fried rice, Tibetan soup noodles, rice with yak meat and various veg food.

While you are not obliged to tip the guide and the driver in Tibet, it is a great way to support their families if you are satisfied with their services. It is advised to tip your guide and driver at the end of the tour, about 50 RMB (about 7 USD) per person per day. For some special activities or private tours that involve strenuous efforts and extra care, more tips are also believed to be reasonable.

Money Matter

Nowadays, mobile payment methods such as Alipay and WeChat Pay are also very common in Tibet. Credit cards can only be used in hotels and some large shopping malls and restaurants in Lhasa. It is also possible cash out from ATM machine in Lhasa and Shigatse. When you visit Everest or Mount Kailash, it is recommended to carry a certain amount of cash.

Equipment for Tibet EBC Tour

For all Tibet tours, there are some basic items to carry. The prime purpose of this list is to make your trip easy and comfortable.

Documents
Passport
China Visa or China group visa
Flight/train bookings
Boarding passes
Hotel bookings
Itinerary
Photocopies of passport/visa/ID/medical/insurance cards
Photocopy of your eye wear prescription
Optional: 2-4 extra passport-style photos

Financial
Money belt/Neck wallet
Cash
Credit/debit cards
Photocopy of credit/debit cards
Digital or verbal passwords for your credit/debit card institution

Outerwear
1 Pair of hiking boots, hiking shoes, or comfortable walking shoes (depending on your trip)
Rain jacket
Down jacket or ski-type winter jacket
Warm fleece or wool hat
Gloves
Optional: Rain pants
Optional: Scarf

Clothing
3-5 quick-drying t-shirts
1 Lightweight long sleeve shirt
1 Midweight long sleeve layer (maybe a zip-up fleece)
2 Pairs of jeans or hiking pants
1 Pair of warm but light fleece or sweat pants for your room.
Thermal shirts or long underwear
5-7 Pairs of socks
3+ Pairs of underwear
Women: 1 extra bra
Sun Protection
Wide-Brimmed Hat or baseball hat
Sunscreen- SPF 30+
Lip protection SPF 30+
Sunglasses

General Travel Gear
Lightweight sleeping bag liner/sleep sheet
Small flashlight
Travel towel (1 small and 1 medium)
Travel lock for your bags
Travel size anti-bacterial hand cleaner
Ziploc plastic bags
Optional: Sleeping Bag
Optional: Swiss Army Knife

Toiletries
Shampoo
Conditioner
Shower gel or soap
Deodorant
Lotions, creams
Disposable face towelettes
Disposable wipes for when you can’t bath.
Shaver or razor and shaving cream
Nail clippers
Comb/Brush
Toothbrush/toothpaste/floss
Hair thingies
Women: Feminine products

Medical/Health
Travel medicine prescriptions and/or altitude sickness medication (Consult a doctor)
Glasses
Vitamins
Iodine tablets
Small first aid kit, with plastic gloves
Pain relievers
Diarrhea medicine
Laxatives or a fiber like Metamucil
Contact lens preparations, eye drops
Motion sickness medicine
Allergy medicine
If applicable: Personal prescription medicine
If applicable: Mouthpiece
If applicable: Birth control
Optional: face mask

Electronics/Communications
Smart phone/charger (note high altitude limits)
Camera, batteries, chargers and memory cards (optional: UV filter)
Earphones for phone or music device
Travel adapters and converters
Optional: Portable charger
Optional: Laptop/tablet with power adapter (note high altitude limits)
Recommended but optional
Personal thermos/flask
Small lantern
Compact umbrella
Light bag to carry as a day pack

Purely optional
Solar charger
Travel clothesline
Travel sewing kit
Steri pen
Water bottle to fit a steric pen
A book to read
Food from home (Energy bars, jerky, dried fruit and nuts, tea, instant coffee)