Private 10-Day Tibet Tour from Lhasa Including 4-Day Trek from Ganden to Samye
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Private 10-Day Tibet Tour from Lhasa Including 4-Day Trek from Ganden to Samye
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Private 10-Day Tibet Tour from Lhasa Including 4-Day Trek from Ganden to Samye

10 days
Private
About this activity
This trip is designed for adventurous travelers who are willing to rough it while trekking through remote mountain passes and alpine valleys with the support of a local guide. During the four days of trekking, yaks carry your gear and your guide takes care of meals, leaving you free to concentrate on crossing the rugged wilderness on foot. While you camp near traditional nomadic settlements and meet local people, you'll gain insight into Tibetan nomadic life. Camping equipment is provided.

Before your trek, spend three days in Lhasa to acclimatize to Tibet's high altitude. You'll tour the city's iconic monuments with your private guide, who provides detailed commentary about Tibet's culture, Buddhist treasures and natural wonders.

You'll stay at 3- and 4-star hotels in Lhasa and Tsetang, and camp in tents during your trek. Breakfast is included every morning; other meals are on your own except during the trek, when simple meals are provided. Your guide can recommend where to eat lunch and dinner when it's not provided.
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Included
  • All necessary travel permits to Tibet (excluding the Chinese visa)
  • Private transportation by comfortable van or minibus in Tibet with experienced local driver (gasoline included)
  • Local Tibetan private guide
  • 3 nights of accommodation at a 4-star hotel in Lhasa; 4 nights of camping; 1 night at a monastery hotel; one night at a 3-star hotel in Tsetang (9 nights total)
  • Camping gear (except sleeping bag)
  • Yaks for luggage transport during the trek
  • Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)
  • Private Tibetan cook on the trekking/camping days
  • Pickup and drop-off from the airport or train station in Lhasa
  • Oxygen cylinder in the car (4L or 7L)
  • One mobile phone for your group during the tour with a local SIM card (can only make calls within China but can receive international calls)
  • Lhasa guide booklet with information about restaurants, cafes, ATMs and a hospital map
  • First aid kit
  • Liability travel insurance
  • Breakfast
Not included
  • Chinese visa
  • Single room supplement
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities
  • Sleeping bag (bring your own)
  • Fee for Tibet Group Visa, if required
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Adult pricing applies to all travelers, except for children 2 years and younger
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • On this tour, you will travel to demanding altitudes of approximately 11,975 feet (3,650 meters) above sea level in Lhasa and 17,224 feet (5,250 meters) at Shug-la Pass; it is common for travelers to experience adverse health effects due to this altitude, regardless of age, gender and fitness; it is highly recommended that you discuss this trip with your doctor prior to departure, and begin a regular exercise regimen in the weeks leading up to your trip
  • Rest breaks are available at any time throughout the tour if you find the walking to be too strenuous due to the elevation
  • After booking, the local tour operator will send you a packing list and other general information to help you prepare for your trip. You may also request more information about tips and prevention methods for altitude sickness
  • Be prepared for very cold weather; pack warm layers appropriately
  • In warm weather, please dress conservatively; shoulders and knees must be covered
  • There are no luggage restrictions for the trip, but Chinese domestic airlines only allow check in luggage of up to 44lbs (20kg) per person
  • It is recommended to bring your own sleeping bag, or purchase one in Lhasa or in mainland China before your tour
  • During the trekking portion, you may leave your extra luggage at the hotel in Lhasa or leave in the tour vehicle; it will be brought in the car by the driver when you are picked up at the end of the trek
  • Tour is not wheelchair accessible
  • Passport name, number, expiration date and country are required at time of booking for all participants
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
  • Tibet tours must be booked at least 25 days in advance; upon booking, clear copies of all travelers' passports and Chinese visas must immediately be sent to the local tour operator in order to apply for and obtain your Tibet travel permit in time for your tour
  • Please note that if your Chinese visa is not an 'L' tourist visa, then you need to provide supplementary letters from your sponsored organization; please contact the local operator for more details
  • If you're flying into Tibet from mainland China: You need the original copy of the Tibet travel permit that the local tour operator will send to your hotel in mainland China. Therefore, please provide your hotel details (name, address and contact numbers) and your hotel reservation number. If you are not staying at a hotel and have a connection flight to Tibet from mainland China, please provide detailed flight information so the local operator can arrange someone from the tour company to deliver your permit to you at the airport in China when you arrive
  • If you're taking a train to Tibet from mainland China: You will only need a printed copy of the Tibet permit, which you will receive from the local operator via email
  • If you fly into Tibet from Kathmandu, Nepal: You don’t need to have a Chinese visa, but you do need a Tibet Group Visa (same as a Chinese visa) from the Chinese Embassy in Kathmandu. When you send the copy of your passport to the local tour operator after booking, the staff will help you to get the Tibet Group Visa. The Tibet Group Visa fee is not included in the tour price, so you will be asked to pay at the embassy. Please keep in mind that even if you have a Chinese visa, if you enter Tibet from Nepal, it is required that you have the Tibet Group Visa. Please be advised that when you apply for the Tibet Group Visa, the Chinese Embassy will cancel your current visa. You can only apply for the Tibet Group Visa through a local Nepalese agent, so this tour operator's local agent in Nepal will help you obtain it
  • Single room or double room accommodation will be chosen at checkout. If a group with an odd number of people chooses double room accommodation, one person will stay in a single room and the extra single room price will be included in the overall price of the tour
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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