Small-Group 6-Night Lhasa to Everest Tour: Train from Xining

Lhasa, China

7 days (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Visit Lhasa and Everest Base Camp from Xining the easy way on this six-day tour with a local guide. Sit back, relax, and acclimate to the high altitude of the Tibetan Plateau gradually as you travel to Lhasa by train. Tour some of the most important cultural sites in Tibet on the way to Everest Base Camp. Stand at the foot of the world’s tallest mountain for sunrise—an unforgettable experience.

A convenient tour that packs many sights and activities into a short time
Travel by comfortable train and private vehicle
Tibet travel permits and a local guide will be arranged for you
Accommodation and meals provided as per the itinerary

What's Included

Tibet Travel Permit and Alien's Travel Permit
Transportation by comfortable van or minibus with experienced local driver (gasoline is included)
Local Tibetan English-speaking guide
4 nights 3-star hotel shared with another traveler, 1 night EBC/Rongbuk tent guestroom
Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)
Pickup and drop-off from the train station or airport
Oxygen cylinder in the car (4L or 7L)
Liability travel insurance
Drinking water provided during the trip
Handy Tibet Tourism Map
Winter care（from Nov.15 to Feb.15）: Electric blanket to keep warm at Rongpuk Guest House
Train ticket (soft or hard sleeper) from Xining to Lhasa
Breakfast (3)

Breakfast

Single-supplement if you are a single traveller
China visa fees (please make sure you have China L Visa before you reserve this group tour or other types of China Visa with relative certificate.
Gratuities
All Lunches and dinners

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Lhasa Railway Station
Doilungdêqên District, Lhasa, China, 850030
On Day 1, depart from Xining Railway Station. Please make sure you arrive at Xining Railway Station in advance to have enough time to pick up the train ticket and board the train.

End points

This activity ends in a different location. See details below:

Operating hours
.9:30 am

Itinerary

Day 1

Take a train to Lhasa from Xining

1 Stop

Xining (Pass By)

Accommodation: Overnight on the train.

Meals: Not included

Day 2

Lhasa Arrival

1 Stop

Lhasa Railway Station

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Overnight at 3 stars Hotel

Meals: Not included

Day 3

Lhasa (3650m) to Shigatse(3900m) via Gyantse (B)

3 Stops

Yamdrok Yumtso Lake

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Karo La Glacier

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Pelkor Chode Monastery

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Overnight at 3 stars Hotel

Meals: Not included

Day 4

Shigatse(3900m) to EBC (5200m) via Tingri (B)

2 Stops

Tashilunpo Monastery

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Mount Everest Base Camp

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Overnight at EBC, Rongbuk Monastery tent guestroom

Meals: Breakfast

Day 5

EBC to Shigatse

1 Stop

Rongbuk Monastery

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Overnight 3 stars hotel

Meals: Not included

Day 6

Shigatse to Lhasa (B)

1 Stop

Shigatse (Pass By)

Accommodation: Overnight 3 stars hotel

Meals: Breakfast

Day 7

Departure (B)

1 Stop

Lhasa (Pass By)

Accommodation: Not included

Meals: Breakfast

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Travelers are required to provide photocopy of passports and China L visas in advance
Please note that you will only be allowed to enter Tibet with a Tibet travel permit. We will help you apply for a Tibet permit (usually need at least 12 days), but be sure you have a passport which is valid for at least 6 months.
A copy of your Tibet travel permit will be sent to you in advance. When entering into Xining Train Station, please present your Tibet travel permit, train ticket, passport, and Chinese visa to the conductor.
Once train ticket from Xining to Lhasa is booked, it can not be canceled by tour supplier. If customers cancel the tour after train ticket has been booked, they will be charged the cost of train ticket.
A valid passport and China L Visa used to apply for Tibet Permit are required on the travelling period

Price is based on double occupancy. Single room supplement is subject to availability and additional charge
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers