8-Day Private Tibet Tour: Lhasa to Everest Base Camp

Embark on an epic journey through the Roof of the World, where ancient monasteries cling to cliffsides, prayer flags snap in the thin Himalayan air, and the mighty Everest reveals itself in all its glory. This carefully curated private itinerary blends spiritual immersion in Lhasa’s sacred sites with the raw, breathtaking landscapes of the Tibetan plateau, ending with an unforgettable night under the stars at the foot of the world’s highest peak.

Day 1: Arrival in Lhasa & Acclimatization

• Morning: Arrive at Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) or Lhasa Railway Station. Your private guide and driver will greet you with a white khata (silk scarf) and transfer you to your hotel (approx. 1-hour drive).
• Lunch: Light, easily digestible meal at your hotel or a nearby simple restaurant—try thukpa (noodle soup) or congee to ease altitude adjustment.
• Afternoon: Rest and acclimatize at your hotel. Gentle stroll around the hotel grounds only. Avoid strenuous activity.
• Dinner: Early, light dinner at the hotel restaurant. Drink plenty of warm water with sea buckthorn juice if available.
• Overnight: Lhasa city center (e.g., St. Regis Lhasa Resort or House of Shambhala—both near the Barkhor quarter).

Day 2: Lhasa—Potala Palace & Norbulingka

• Morning: Full guided tour of the magnificent Potala Palace (approx. 2-3 hours). Climb the 300+ steps slowly, visiting the White Palace and the sacred Red Palace with its jewel-encrusted stupas of past Dalai Lamas.
• Lunch: Snowland Restaurant (near Jokhang) for authentic Tibetan momos (dumplings) and butter tea.
• Afternoon: Visit the serene Norbulingka (Summer Palace) with its beautiful gardens and the 13th Dalai Lama’s summer residence. Then, walk through the vibrant Barkhor Street kora (pilgrimage circuit) surrounding the Jokhang.
• Dinner: Makye Ame restaurant—try Tibetan-style fried yak steak and sweet barley wine (lightly fermented).
• Overnight: Lhasa city center (same hotel for 3 nights).

Day 3: Lhasa—Jokhang Temple & Sera Monastery

• Morning: Early visit to the sacred Jokhang Temple—the spiritual heart of Tibet. Walk the morning kora with pilgrims, spin prayer wheels, and witness the golden statue of Jowo Shakyamuni Buddha.
• Lunch: Dunya Restaurant—a cozy spot with Tibetan and Nepali dishes like momos and thenthuk (hand-pulled noodles).
• Afternoon: Head to Sera Monastery for
  

  What’s Included

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Driver
  • Fuel Cost, Parking Fee, Toll Fee
  • Accommodation in selected hotels
  • Daily breakfast

  What’s Not Included

  • Entrance fees to attractions
  • Tour Guide
  • Meal (lunch and dinner)
  • International flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses