11-Nights Essential Tibet - Classic
G Adventures · 11 days
Escorted
From $3,099 per person
Moderate
Essential Tibet
From the sacred peaks of Tibet to the cultural hub of Kathmandu, explore overland the best of the Himalayas on this 12-day tour. Discover mighty temples and small outposts on a journey that offers incredible vistas at every turn of the trail. Camp in yak hair tents at the base of mighty Everest, and try your hand at making Tibetan momos. This adventure takes you from China through Tibet's incredible mountain scenery and delivers you straight to Kathmandu, Nepal's heart and soul.
Highlights
Stay in a Yak hair tent, traditional to nomadic Tibetans, with an incredible view of Mt. Everest, Explore Lhasa and take a tour of the famed Potala Palace, Witness Tibetan Monks debate at the Sera Monestary.
Accommodation
Nomadic tent (1 night), hotel (10 nights).
Group Leader
One CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout China and Tibet. You will have a Nepalese CEO in Nepal.
Group Size Notes
Max 15, avg 12.
Meals Included
1 dinner
What's Included
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Your Foodie Moment: Tibetan Cooking Class, Lhasa
Your Local Living Moment: Everest Base Camp Yak Hair Tent, Everest Base Camp. Orientation walk in Lhasa, Durbar Square. Gyantse, Jokhang Temple Tour. Barkhor Square Orientation Walk. Tibetan Cooking Class. Potala Palace Tour. Sera Monastery Tour. Pelkor Chode Monastery and Gyantse Kumbum Visit. Tashilhunpo Monastery Visit. Sakya Monastery Visit. Rongbuk Monastery. Everest Viewpoint. Everest Base Camp Yak Hair Tent. Border crossing to Nepal. Bhaktapur Excursion.
From the sacred peaks of Tibet to the cultural hub of Kathmandu, explore overland the best of the Himalayas on this 12-day tour. Discover mighty temples and small outposts on a journey that offers incredible vistas at every turn of the trail. Camp in yak hair tents at the base of mighty Everest, and try your hand at making Tibetan momos. This adventure takes you from China through Tibet's incredible mountain scenery and delivers you straight to Kathmandu, Nepal's heart and soul.
Highlights
Stay in a Yak hair tent, traditional to nomadic Tibetans, with an incredible view of Mt. Everest, Explore Lhasa and take a tour of the famed Potala Palace, Witness Tibetan Monks debate at the Sera Monestary.
Accommodation
Nomadic tent (1 night), hotel (10 nights).
Group Leader
One CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout China and Tibet. You will have a Nepalese CEO in Nepal.
Group Size Notes
Max 15, avg 12.
Meals Included
1 dinner
What's Included
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Your Foodie Moment: Tibetan Cooking Class, Lhasa
Your Local Living Moment: Everest Base Camp Yak Hair Tent, Everest Base Camp. Orientation walk in Lhasa, Durbar Square. Gyantse, Jokhang Temple Tour. Barkhor Square Orientation Walk. Tibetan Cooking Class. Potala Palace Tour. Sera Monastery Tour. Pelkor Chode Monastery and Gyantse Kumbum Visit. Tashilhunpo Monastery Visit. Sakya Monastery Visit. Rongbuk Monastery. Everest Viewpoint. Everest Base Camp Yak Hair Tent. Border crossing to Nepal. Bhaktapur Excursion.
Air
Call for airfares from your city.
Itinerary
Kyirong
Gorak Shep (Everest Base Camp)
Gyantse
Kathmandu
Sakya
Shigatse (Xigaze)
Lhasa
Chengdu
Available Dates
| From | To | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2026 | Sep 22, 2026 | $3,199 |
| Sep 18, 2026 | Sep 29, 2026 | $3,199 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | Oct 27, 2026 | $3,099 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | Nov 3, 2026 | $3,099 |
| Apr 16, 2027 | Apr 27, 2027 | $3,099 |
| Apr 23, 2027 | May 4, 2027 | $3,099 |
| May 14, 2027 | May 25, 2027 | $3,099 |
| May 21, 2027 | Jun 1, 2027 | $3,099 |
| May 28, 2027 | Jun 8, 2027 | $3,099 |
| Jun 4, 2027 | Jun 15, 2027 | $3,099 |
| Jun 11, 2027 | Jun 22, 2027 | $3,099 |
| Jun 18, 2027 | Jun 29, 2027 | $3,099 |
| Jun 25, 2027 | Jul 6, 2027 | $3,099 |
| Jul 2, 2027 | Jul 13, 2027 | $3,099 |
| Jul 9, 2027 | Jul 20, 2027 | $3,099 |
| Jul 16, 2027 | Jul 27, 2027 | $3,099 |
| Jul 23, 2027 | Aug 3, 2027 | $3,099 |
| Jul 30, 2027 | Aug 10, 2027 | $3,099 |
| Aug 6, 2027 | Aug 17, 2027 | $3,099 |
| Aug 13, 2027 | Aug 24, 2027 | $3,099 |
| Aug 20, 2027 | Aug 31, 2027 | $3,099 |
| Aug 27, 2027 | Sep 7, 2027 | $3,099 |
| Sep 3, 2027 | Sep 14, 2027 | $3,099 |
| Sep 10, 2027 | Sep 21, 2027 | $3,099 |
| Sep 17, 2027 | Sep 28, 2027 | $3,099 |
| Sep 24, 2027 | Oct 5, 2027 | $3,099 |
| Oct 15, 2027 | Oct 26, 2027 | $3,099 |
| Oct 22, 2027 | Nov 2, 2027 | $3,099 |
| Apr 14, 2028 | Apr 25, 2028 | $3,099 |
| Apr 21, 2028 | May 2, 2028 | $3,099 |
| May 12, 2028 | May 23, 2028 | $3,099 |
| May 19, 2028 | May 30, 2028 | $3,099 |
| May 26, 2028 | Jun 6, 2028 | $3,099 |
| Jun 2, 2028 | Jun 13, 2028 | $3,099 |
| Jun 9, 2028 | Jun 20, 2028 | $3,099 |
| Jun 16, 2028 | Jun 27, 2028 | $3,099 |
| Jun 23, 2028 | Jul 4, 2028 | $3,099 |
| Jun 30, 2028 | Jul 11, 2028 | $3,099 |
| Jul 7, 2028 | Jul 18, 2028 | $3,099 |
| Jul 14, 2028 | Jul 25, 2028 | $3,099 |
| Jul 21, 2028 | Aug 1, 2028 | $3,099 |
| Jul 28, 2028 | Aug 8, 2028 | $3,099 |
| Aug 4, 2028 | Aug 15, 2028 | $3,099 |
| Aug 11, 2028 | Aug 22, 2028 | $3,099 |
| Aug 18, 2028 | Aug 29, 2028 | $3,099 |
| Aug 25, 2028 | Sep 5, 2028 | $3,099 |
| Sep 1, 2028 | Sep 12, 2028 | $3,099 |
| Sep 8, 2028 | Sep 19, 2028 | $3,099 |
| Sep 15, 2028 | Sep 26, 2028 | $3,099 |
| Sep 22, 2028 | Oct 3, 2028 | $3,099 |
| Oct 13, 2028 | Oct 24, 2028 | $3,099 |
| Oct 20, 2028 | Oct 31, 2028 | $3,099 |
Terms & Additional Information
Pricing is per person, land only, in US dollars and based on double occupancy. For specific validity dates, discount amount and tour information, please return to the promotion in question. Promotion valid on G Adventures small group tours excluding Independent, MS Expedition or National Geographic Journeys, unless otherwise stated. Promotion applicable to new bookings only and cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion. Does not apply to airfare (unless otherwise stated), pre-/post-accommodation, 'My Own Room' or 'My Own Tent', transfers, theme packs, insurance, polar kayaking & camping excursions or other in-country services. G Adventures reserves the right to withdraw this offer from sale at any time. Itinerary and map subject to change. Local Flights
All local flights are included in the cost of your tour unless otherwise noted. It is important that we have your passport information at the time of booking in order to process these tickets. Internal flight tickets are issued locally and will be given to you prior to the flight departure.
Dossier Disclaimer
The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and the operator. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. Please note that our brochure is usually released in November each year. If you have booked from the previous brochure you may find there have been some changes to the itinerary. VERY IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you print a final copy of your Trip Details to review a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans.
Itinerary Disclaimer
While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. Aboard expedition trips visits to research stations depend on final permission. Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances.
All local flights are included in the cost of your tour unless otherwise noted. It is important that we have your passport information at the time of booking in order to process these tickets. Internal flight tickets are issued locally and will be given to you prior to the flight departure.
Dossier Disclaimer
The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and the operator. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. Please note that our brochure is usually released in November each year. If you have booked from the previous brochure you may find there have been some changes to the itinerary. VERY IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you print a final copy of your Trip Details to review a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans.
Itinerary Disclaimer
While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. Aboard expedition trips visits to research stations depend on final permission. Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances.
All fares are quoted in US Dollars.