Travel to Tibet & Mt. Everest

• Visit the splendid Potala Palace, built in the 7th century and once was home to the highest spiritual leaders in Tibet
• Check out the Jokhang Temple’s magnificent architecture – the spiritual center of Tibet
• Stroll the streets of the Barkhor Bazaar, the traditional market in the ancient section of Lhasa, and check out various Tibetan and other minorities’ handcrafts
• Visit a local Tibetan family, have local tea and snacks
• Overnight in Lhasa

• Visit the spectacular Yamdrok Lake
• Drive over to the magnificent Mt. Gangbala glacier
• Arrive in Shigatse, the highest city in the world
• Overnight in Shigatse

• Drive to Rongbuk, crossing over the Gyatso La Pass at 5,220 meters
• Stop at Rongbuk Monastery, the highest monastery in Tibet, for breathtaking views of Mt.Everest
• Arrive at our destination – Everest Base Camp!
• Stay overnight in Mt. Everest, site of incredible expeditions up the highest place on earth**
  • Winter Departures: Due to weather conditions and regulations, overnights are not permitted on EBC. You can still visit, but accommodation will be in a hotel in Shigatse.

• Drive from Everest Base Camp to Shigatse
• Arrive in Shigatse and check in to our hotel
• Overnight stay in Shigatse

• Check out Tashilhunpo Monastery, which was Built in 1447. Here, we may have the chance to chat with the monks
• Visit a local Tibetan art school for kids (Authorities may deny entry to the art school at certain times of the year.  We are unable to predict this and may need to adjust the itinerary accordingly.)
• Head back to Lhasa while we enjoy spectacular views
• Overnight in Lhasa

• Free morning to chill out or shop for handicrafts in the colorful markets in Lhasa
• Transfer to the airport

Included – Insured private bus with A/C

Not included– flights to/from Lhasa

Estimated Cost of flights: 6000 RMB round trip. (Depending on departure city, how far in advance the booking is made, and the season.)

Please book your flights. It’s really easy with www.ctrip.com! They even have an app. (If you need help booking your flights, a booking fee of 150 RMB per ticket will apply, paid directly to the booking agent. Our agent will contact you within 24 hours of registration.)

You must arrive at the arrival time of the suggested flight or slightly earlier and meet us at the airport, and leave on the suggested flight or slightly after the departure time.  If your travel arrangements do not allow for this, you will have to arrange for your own transportation.

Included -Communal tent at Everest Base Camp + clean double occupancy hotel rooms are included in the price. Rooms will be booked on a first come first served basis.

Single occupancy fee – 4-star hotels – 1700 RMB per person total
Single occupancy fee – 3-star hotels – 1200 RMB per person total

Please note that single occupancy availability may be limited. (If needed, we can help you find someone to share. If there is an uneven number of travelers, the extra single occupancy fee may apply.) We will be lodging in the hotels in which foreigners are allowed to stay.

Not Included – Local specialty meals (water/drinks not included)

Price: Varies according to number of travelers and if 3 star or 4 star hotel rooms are booked.

*The single occupancy fee may apply to groups with an odd number of travelers. It may be possible to arrange for a triple occupancy room.  We will look into this for you.  

*Discounts may be available for winter departures.

*Full payment due 40 days prior to departure. (Due to the length of the permit application process, we cannot accept any bookings later than 30 days before departure.)

Includes:

Accommodation, 7 days of ground transportation starting in Tibet, airport pick up, driver allowance, all entrance tickets, foreigner’s entry permit for Tibet, Everest permit, insurance, local guide, English/Chinese speaking guide, an experience of a lifetime, and looots of fun!

Does not include:

Transportation to/from Lhasa, extra oxygen, meals, other personal expenses

PASSPORT, camera/GoPro, sunscreen, sunglasses, walking shoes, hat, small day pack, power snacks, water container, towel (optional), warm clothes for cool nights/EBC, light clothes for warmer days

*You must have your passport for this trip.

Note: Due to government regulations, Chinese and foreign nationals are generally not permitted to travel together. In light of this, if you are a Chinese national or a foreigner who would like to travel with a Chinese national. Please contact us at info@travelers-society.com so that we can verify whether or not you are able to travel together.

Cancellation made:

• 50 days or more prior to departure – 100% refund 
• 49-31 days prior to departure – 50% refund
• 30 days or less prior to departure – no refund

The schedule may be adjusted due to weather conditions, unforeseeable events, etc. For complete information please refer to www.travelers-society.com/terms-conditions. Limited seats available so contact us by Wechat for more info and bookings!!! 

Payment methods:

1) ICBC Bank Transfer

2) Alipay / Wechat Pay (Open with an external browser to pay with Alipay; if opened within Wechat, it the Alipay option will not appear)

3) Secure online payment (PayPal/UnionPay Credit/Debit Card/International Credit Cards)

4) Cash on Delivery

Do I need a multiple entry visa to go to Tibet?
Nope! You technically will not be leaving China to to go Tibet.  All you need is a Chinese Visa (Residence permit, tourist visa, spousal visa, etc.) and the proper documentation, which will be outlined in detail upon registration.  We will take care of the rest.

Please note that you cannot travel to Tibet if you are in China on a transit visa.

How do I prepare for the altitude?
We will recommend altitude medication to take starting 2 weeks prior to the trip and precautions to take while in Tibet. Exercise prior to the trip is also recommended.

I am renewing my visa/passport, can I still go?
If entire renewal process is complete ~30 days (if less, please contact us directly) prior to departure (when we apply for the permit), there is no issue.  Once we apply for the permit, you must wait until after the trip to change visas/passports.

Please contact us with the details if you intend or in the process of renewing so that we can help you arrange for the permit in good time.

Note: Due to the harsh winter in Tibet, overnight stays at Everest Base Camp are not available until May. If you are traveling before May, you will stay at a monastery nearby.

This is it… Your opportunity to take a trip of a lifetime!!!