Tibet Everest Base Camp Tour
Tibet · 10 Days · Easy
Cultural Tour From US $3,190 Mantra Adventure
Trip at a Glance
Destination
Tibet
Duration
10 Days / 9 Nights
Difficulty
Easy
Activity
Cultural Tour
Transport
Vehicle + Flight
Group Size
Max 16 People
Accommodation
Hotel
Meals
Most meals
Max Altitude
5,200m / EBC North Side
Overview
Overland from Lhasa to Everest North Base Camp — Potala Palace, Rongbuk Monastery, Pang La panorama.
Trip Highlights
- Maximum altitude: 5,200m / EBC North Side
- Duration: 10 days / 9 nights
- Difficulty: Easy
- Expert English-speaking certified guide
- All meals during the cultural tour
- All permits and TIMS card arranged
- Airport transfers included
- Mantra Adventure duffel bag provided
Package Pricing (Per Person)
| Package | Includes | Price / Person |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Quality accommodation & core services | US $2,700 |
| Comfort Recommended | Boutique hotels, private guides | US $3,190 |
| Luxury | Ultra-luxury, full butler service | US $3,920 |
Group Discount Pricing
| Group Size | Standard | Comfort | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Pax | US $2,700 | US $3,190 | US $3,920 |
| 2 - 3 Pax | US $2,430 | US $2,870 | US $3,530 |
| 4 - 7 Pax | US $2,240 | US $2,650 | US $3,250 |
| 8 - 13 Pax | US $2,050 | US $2,420 | US $2,980 |
| 14+ Pax | US $1,890 | US $2,230 | US $2,740 |
All prices are per person. Larger groups receive progressive discounts.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,400m)
📍 Kathmandu
Arrive in Kathmandu and meet your Mantra Adventure Tibet specialist. Briefing covers Tibet travel regulations, the required Chinese Group Tourist Visa, Tibet Travel Permit, Alien Travel Permit, and Military Area Permit — all arranged by our Tibet-licensed partner agency. Welcome dinner. Meals: Dinner.
Day 2
Day 2: Kathmandu to Lhasa by Air (3,650m)
📍 Lhasa
Morning flight from Kathmandu to Lhasa — one of the world's most spectacular aviation routes, crossing the Himalayan divide at cruising altitude with views of Everest, Lhotse and Makalu from both sides of the aircraft simultaneously. Arrive in Lhasa and transfer to hotel. The altitude (3,650m) makes this a compulsory rest day — drink water, eat lightly, avoid exertion. Overnight: Lhasa hotel. Meals: All included.
Day 3
Day 3: Lhasa — Potala Palace and Barkhor Circuit
📍 Lhasa
Begin acclimatisation sightseeing at Lhasa's most iconic monument: the Potala Palace — 13 storeys, 1,000 rooms, 10,000 chapels and shrines, built in the 17th century on Marpo Ri (Red Hill). In the afternoon, walk the Barkhor — the ancient pilgrim circuit around the Jokhang Temple, Tibet's most sacred shrine. The clockwise circuit is thronged with butter-lamp carrying pilgrims prostrating full-body on the stone. Meals: All included.
Day 4
Day 4: Lhasa — Jokhang Temple and Norbulingka
📍 Lhasa
Morning visit to Jokhang Temple — the spiritual heart of Tibet, housing a 1,400-year-old golden statue of the Buddha Shakyamuni. The butter lamps, incense smoke and monks' chanting create an atmosphere of profound religious intensity. Afternoon: Norbulingka Palace (the Dalai Lama's former summer residence) and the Sera Monastery where the famous late-afternoon monk debate takes place. Meals: All included.
Day 5
Day 5: Lhasa to Gyantse via Yamdrok Lake (4,441m)
📍 Gyantse
Drive south from Lhasa over the Khamba La pass (4,794m) for a first view of the extraordinary Yamdrok Tso — a turquoise sacred lake 72 kilometres long, sacred to Tibetan Buddhists as an oracle lake. Continue to Gyantse and visit the Gyantse Kumbum — a multi-storey stupa containing 108 chapels. Meals: All included.
Day 6
Day 6: Gyantse to Shigatse — Tashilhunpo Monastery
📍 Shigatse
Drive to Shigatse — Tibet's second city — and visit Tashilhunpo Monastery, the seat of the Panchen Lama. Founded in 1447, it houses one of the world's largest gilded Buddha statues (26 metres). The monastery remains fully functioning with over 1,000 resident monks. Meals: All included.
Day 7
Day 7: Shigatse to Tingri via Shegar and Pang La (5,200m)
📍 Tingri
Drive west from Shigatse across the high Tibetan plateau. Ascend to Shegar (New Tingri) and then to the legendary Pang La viewpoint at 5,200 metres — on a clear day, five of the world's six highest mountains are simultaneously visible: Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Cho Oyu and Shishapangma. The Tibetan plateau stretches north in an immensity of brown grassland and sky. Meals: All included.
Day 8
Day 8: Tingri to Everest Base Camp North (5,200m)
📍 Everest Base Camp (North)
Drive south from Tingri on the road to Rongbuk — the world's highest monastery at 4,980m, founded in 1902. Continue to the Chinese-side Everest Base Camp at 5,200 metres. Unlike the Nepali Base Camp, the Chinese side is accessible by vehicle — the result is a genuine sensory impact: the north face of Everest rising 3,800 metres above you, the Rongbuk Glacier creaking below, and the absolute silence of the world's highest accessible plateau. Overnight in guesthouse/tent. Meals: All included.
Day 9
Day 9: EBC North to Kathmandu via Lhasa
📍 Kathmandu
Return drive to Lhasa airport and flight back to Kathmandu. Transfer to hotel for a final night. Celebration dinner. Overnight: Kathmandu hotel. Meals: Breakfast, dinner.
Day 10
Day 10: Final Departure
📍 Kathmandu
Airport transfer for international departure. Tibet — its vast plateau, ancient monasteries and the towering north face of Everest — is one of the world's most extraordinary destinations. Meals: Breakfast.
What's Included & Excluded
✓ Included
- Airport pick-up and drop-off
- Domestic transport per itinerary
- All accommodation during the trip
- All meals as specified in the itinerary
- Experienced English-speaking certified guide
- Porter (1 per 2 trekkers, max 15kg)
- All trekking permits and national park fees
- TIMS card
- Mantra Adventure duffel bag
- First aid kit
✗ Not Included
- International flights
- Nepal visa (USD 30-100 on arrival)
- Personal travel insurance (mandatory)
- Meals in Kathmandu/Pokhara
- Accommodation in Kathmandu (available on request)
- Alcoholic beverages, hot showers, personal items
- Personal trekking gear
- Tips for guide and porters
Travel Tips & Useful Information
➤ What is the best season for this trip?
The best seasons are Spring (March–May) and Autumn (September–November). Spring brings rhododendron blooms and stable weather; Autumn offers crystal-clear post-monsoon visibility. Tibet and Bhutan trips in these windows deliver optimal mountain views.
➤ How difficult is the Tibet Everest Base Camp Tour?
This trip is rated Easy. Suitable for beginners with basic fitness — walking 3-4 times per week for 4-6 weeks is adequate. No technical experience needed.
➤ Do I need a visa?
Tibet requires a Chinese Group Tourist Visa plus a Tibet Travel Permit — Mantra Adventure handles all permit logistics.
➤ What permits are required?
Sagarmatha National Park (USD 30) + TIMS card (USD 20) required. All permits arranged by Mantra Adventure. No extra hassle for you.
➤ What is included in the price?
Included: Airport transfers; domestic flights/transport per itinerary; all trek accommodation; all meals during trek; English-speaking guide; porters (1 per 2 trekkers); all trekking permits; Mantra Adventure duffel bag. Not included: International flights; Nepal visa; personal travel insurance (mandatory); personal gear; tips.
➤ What fitness level is required?
For Tibet Everest Base Camp Tour (Easy): Regular walking or swimming 3×/week for 6 weeks is sufficient. You should be comfortable walking 5-6 hours on uneven terrain.
➤ Is altitude sickness a concern?
Maximum altitude is 5,200m / EBC North Side. Altitude sickness is a real risk above 3,500m. Our itinerary includes acclimatisation days and our guides carry supplemental oxygen. Diamox can be taken as prophylaxis — consult your doctor. Emergency evacuation insurance is mandatory.