This fly in and drive out tour of Tibet swings by Everest base camp where you can spend some time strolling around and taking in the majesty of this place without even raising a sweat. Explore the tiny Ronbuk monastery, the highest in the world and camp out over night with the yaks at Everest base camp. This all inclusive tour of Tibet truly takes in the highlights and must see places scattered over the roof of the world. It’s an unforgettable trip that you can brag to your friends about, or just reflect on in the quieter moments of your life.

Trip Length: 9Nights/10Days

Tour Highlights
• Explore Everest Base Camp
• Ronbuk Monastery
• Jokhang Temple
• Barkhor Market
• Yamdroke Lake

Suggested Tour Itinerary

Day 01: Kathmandu to Lhasa
The flight from Kathmandu to Lhasa is spectacular. From Gongkar airport it is about 1½ hours' drive to Lhasa, first along the Yarlung Tsangpo then into the Kyi Chu Valley.

Day2/3: Lhasa
With a relaxed pace to allow for the effects of altitude, explore this fantastic city on the roof of the world. The spiritual heart of Tibet is the Jokhang Temple and every morning is full of life as pilgrims bring offerings of butter and barley flour. The Potala Palace rises above the city and, more than any other sight, symbolizes the history and culture of Tibet. Nearby are the huge monastic universities of Drepung and Sera – still active institutions.

Day 04: Lhasa to Gyantse
A long, yet scenic day's drive across the Khamba La and Kora La (passes), along the shores of Lake Yamdrok Tso to Gyantse. Once an important trading town, Gyantse retains a feel of ‘old' Tibet.

Day 05: Gyantse to Shigatse
In the morning visit Gyantse's monastery – Pelkor Choede – and the justifiably famous Kumbum, within the same complex. There may also be time to visit the dzong (fort) that towers above the town. In the afternoon we make the short (2-3 hour) drive along the valley to Shigatse.

After lunch, visit Tashilhunpo monastery. Tashilhunpo is the seat of the Panchen Lama, second only in importance to the Dalai Lama. Its numerous halls contain a 21.6-meter wooden statue of Maitreya, the future Buddha and elaborate, jewel encrusted reliquary chorten. The afternoon is free to explore the old market, or perhaps visit the carpet factory where hand-woven carpets are made to traditional designs.

Day 06: Shigatse to Xegar
Drive via Sakya to Xegar. Sakya was the seat of political power in central Tibet from the 10th to mid 14th century. The fortified monastery is still head of one of the most important schools of Tibetan Buddhism.
 
Day 07: Xengar to Rhongphu
Turn off the Friendship Highway for a stunning drive through Qomolangma National Park to reach the tiny Rhongphu Gompa at 5000m. The view from here is utterly spectacular!

Day 08: Everest Base Camp
Trek or drive the 7kms to Everest Base Camp (5200m) before heading to Lao Tingri via a rough, yet scenic track crossing small rivers and passes.

Day 09: Base Camp to Zhangmu
Another high pass gives a last, spectacular view of the Himalaya before we leave the Tibetan Plateau, descending to Zhangmu – on the China-Nepal border.

Day 10: Zhangmu to Kathmandu
Completing border formalities, the drive back to Kathmandu continues down the Bote Khosi valley.