8-Day Tibet Tours
Eight days is the classic Lhasa to Everest Base Camp trip, with time to get used to the altitude on the way. It also fits the northern wildlife loop, the Ganden to Samye trek and cycling to Namtso.
Private · choose your routeChoose your 8-day journeyCompare 8-day private Tibet tour options: stand below Everest's North Face at Base Camp (5,200 m), or explore the Changtang plateau wildlife loop.Price on requestSee this tour →
Private · your datesEverest — Crown of the EarthPrivate 8-day tour from Lhasa to Everest Base Camp on the Tibet (north) side. Visit Rongbuk Monastery, stand at 5,200 m below the world's highest peak.Price on requestSee this tour →
Private · your datesWild Tibet — Into the ChangtangPrivate 8-day Tibet wildlife loop through the Changtang grassland: Peng Tso, Bamu Tso wetland and Siling Co lake.Price on requestSee this tour →
Group or private8 Days Classic Tour from Lhasa to Everest Base CampTibet's most popular EBC itinerary: 2 days in Lhasa, Yamdrok Lake, Karola Glacier, Gyantse Kumbum and Everest Base Camp.from $1,050 per personSee this tour →
Private · your dates8 Days Lhasa to Namtso Lake Biking TourEight days cycling from Lhasa to Namtso Lake (4,718m) — Tibet's sacred Heavenly Lake. Cultural sightseeing in Lhasa.from $850 per personSee this tour →
Small group8 Days Lhasa–Mt. Everest Round Trip Small Group TourEight unhurried days: Lhasa's heritage sites, Yamdrok Lake, Gyantse Kumbum, Everest Base Camp overnight and Tashilhunpo Monastery on the return. From $831.from $831 per personSee this tour →
Private · your dates8 Days Trekking Tour from Ganden to SamyeOne of the world's great trekking routes: 4 days from Ganden Monastery to Samye across sacred alpine lakes, high passes and nomad meadows.from $1,000 per personSee this tour →
What you can see in 8 days
Eight days is the classic Lhasa to Everest Base Camp trip, with one more day than the shortest version. The extra day is used to go up more slowly or to stay longer in Shigatse, which most travellers find makes Everest more enjoyable.
This length also fits a wildlife loop through the northern grasslands, where kiang, gazelle and black-necked cranes are often seen; the walk from Ganden Monastery to Samye; and cycling from Lhasa to Namtso Lake.
A typical 8-day Everest route
- Days 1–3 — Lhasa
- Day 4 — Yamdrok Lake, Karo La, Gyantse, overnight Shigatse
- Day 5 — Shigatse to Everest Base Camp
- Day 6 — Sunrise at Everest, back to Shigatse
- Day 7 — Tashilhunpo Monastery, back to Lhasa
- Day 8 — Departure
Who it suits
Most first-time visitors who want Everest. The extra day means less driving each day and more time in Shigatse, which makes the high days easier. It also suits nature lovers and walkers who prefer grassland, lakes and wildlife to monasteries.
Good to know
Base camp is at about 5,200 m, so the days in Lhasa first are part of the plan, not a delay. We arrange all permits, including the border area permit for Everest.
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