4WD Expedition fr Tibet to Nepal via the Basecamp of Mt. Everest
Lhasa, Shigates, Tingri, Bace camp of Mt. Everest, Zhangmu, Kathmandu, Patan

Tour Code: 4WD-W-005 Duration: 11days Destination: Lhasa, Shigatze, Gyantze, Mt. Everest Basecamp, Zhangmu Good time to visit: from May to Oct Departure date: May 15, May 25, Jun 20, Jul 15, Jul 25, Aug 15, Aug 25, Sep 10, Sep 20, Sep 30, Oct 15, Oct 25, 2010

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The tour includes all the important places of interest in central & south Tibet. We have two full days in Lhasa which gives us ample time to see the most important sites and allows us to acclimatize to the altitude in the comforts of the Hotel in the old town, and then really enjoy the overland trip through the Himalaya. The breathtaking view of Qomolangma Peak at the Base Camp fascinating region, the devout pilgrims making their way to Lhasa will make our journey a life-time trip. Then you will go to Kthmandu via friendship bridge. Spend three day to visit Kathmandu City-capital and largest city of Nepal to explore the culture and enjoy the beauty of the village and the Valley. It could give you a favorable impression of Nepal.

DAY-BY-DAY DETAILED ITINERARY:

Day 1  Lhasa
Arrive at Gongga airport Arrive in Tibet pick up at the airport; transport to Lhasa (altitude is 3680m, about 100km, one and a half hour on the way) . After lunch, rest to get used to the environment; Stay in Shangbana Hotel or the similar(3*);

Day 2 Lhasa (BL)
Visit Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Bhaker Street, stay in same.

Day 3 Lhasa(B/L)
Visit Sera temple, Drupung Monastery, Norbulingka, overnight in the same.

Day 4 Lhasa-Shigatse(by jeep eight hours, about 380km,altitude 3900m, B/L)
Vsit Yamdrok Lake, Karola Glacier, Baiju Monastery(or Pelkochode), Gyantse castle; stay in Shigatse Hotel or the similar;

Day 5 Shigatse-Tingri (Shegar)( by jeep 7hours, 310km, altitude 4200m, B/L/D)
Drive from Shigatse to Lhaze for the Sakya Monastery, then drive to New Tingri, stay in Zhufeng Hotel

Day 6 Tingri-Qomolangma Bace Camp(by jeep 3 hours, 90km, altitude 5000m, BLD)
Visit the Ronbus Monastery, the Bace Camp of the Qomolangma, stay in one of the best hotel.

Day 7 Qomolangma Bace Camp- Zhangmu (BLD)
Landscape along the way, stay in Zhangmu hotel.

Day 8 Zhangmu-Friendship Bridge-Kathmandu(B)
Enter Nepal through friendship bridge, meet your Nepal tour guide at the border, drive to Kathmandu; stay in a 3 star hotel in the city.

Day 9 Kathmandu (B)
Full day guided tour of Pasupathinath, Boudhanath, Paten &Soyambhu & the city;

DAY10 Kathemandu (B)
Visit Bhaktapur Durbar Square and Kathmandu Durbar Square.

DAY11 Kathmandu/Home(B)
Free, send to the airport for the flight back home. 

B-breakfast, L -Lunch, D -dinner

Tour Cost:               Currency Converter

	2-5 person	6-9 person	Over 10 person	Single Supplement
Tour Cost	CNY19000/P $2836/P	CNY15980/P $2385/P	CNY12980/P $1937/P	CNY3260/P $487/P
($1=6.7CNY) (The cost for the child of 2-12 year old is based on 15% discount of the adult's tour cost.Any baby less than 2 year old is free of any charges. If it turns out there is cost involved, we reserved to collect the cost.)

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The tour cost includes:

• Good tourist van or 4WD vehicle as mentioned in the itinerary;
• Meals daily as listed in the itinerary, picnic lunches in remote area if required(B-breakfast, L-lunch, D-dinner);
• Service of English guide and experienced driver;
• Scenic spots admission fee; Nature Reserve Protection fee and/ or camping permit fee (inside nature reserve) if required
• Accommodation: double-occupancy in 4 star hotel in big city, and the best hotel in small cities or counties, clean guest house/hostel/or home-stay in villages as clarified in the itinerary; camping in non-residential area as mentioned in the itinerary, camping gear like tent, sleeping mat, and cooking equipment when required;
• All the Foreigner's Travel Permit to Tibet and the remote area/border area if needed;
• A truck for carrying food and all supporting equipments when necessary.(Normally it is for a group over 6 person driving for more than 5 days into non-residential area,) 
•  Camel/yak/porter to carry your luggage if trekking and camping for more than 2 days in the desert or non-residential area when required in the itinerary; for a group more than 6 persons we will provide outdoor cooking equipment and a cook to prepare meals;
•  All domestic flights/trains/local airport taxes if there is in the itinerary;

The tour cost does not include:

• Meals in your free time or on the train/plane, Personal travel insurance, sleeping bag when camping, tips to tour guide and driver, international flights and related airport taxes, excess baggage charged by Airlines; The medicine for the sickness or accident while on the way, single supplement cost for those who wants to accommodate on a single basis, supplementary trips and services not mentioned, visa costs, any expenses on personal nature not listed above, the extra cost due to the unforeseen events;

Remarks:

• As the exchange rate of CNY to USD is subject to Change, the final price will be calculated according to the Chinese currency CNY. The price in USD dollar is just for your reference.
•  We are ready to reserve the e-air ticket from another city to the starting city or from the ending city back to your preferred city if needed.
• The prices do not apply to National Holidays (e.g. Chinese National Day Sep. 30th -Oct.8th , Or other Special Festival time).
•  We reserve the right to alternate the visiting order of the scenic spots. The entrance tickets to scenic spots are based present price. We reserve the right to revise the price without notice if the tickets price rise up.
• The really itinerary and hotel/hostel maybe different from the itinerary. For the enjoyment of your trip a "go with the flow" attitude is necessary. Many factors will influence your trip, such as weather conditions, health, route conditions, etc. Please prepare one-two days more as "cushion" day in case of delays in travel due to unforeseen events.
•  Tourist insurance is a must before going. Take out appropriate travel insurance to cover hospital treatment, medical evacuation and any activities, including adventure sports, in which you plan to participate. Please provide us the confirmation of insurance company when sign up. 
•  The part of the area we will visit has not been well developed like Beijing and Shanghai. While it is good to enjoy the well protected nature view and experience unique primitive customs, we should prepare for that even the four star hotel is not so good and the food is not so delicate and various in the small town.

The tour cost includes:

• Good tourist van or 4WD vehicle as mentioned in the itinerary;
• Meals daily as listed in the itinerary, picnic lunches in remote area if required(B-breakfast, L-lunch, D-dinner);
• Service of English guide and experienced driver;
• Scenic spots admission fee; Nature Reserve Protection fee and/ or camping permit fee (inside nature reserve) if required
• Accommodation: double-occupancy in 4 star hotel in big city, and the best hotel in small cities or counties, clean guest house/hostel/or home-stay in villages as clarified in the itinerary; camping in non-residential area as mentioned in the itinerary, camping gear like tent, sleeping mat, and cooking equipment when required;
• All the Foreigner's Travel Permit to Tibet and the remote area/border area if needed;
• A truck for carrying food and all supporting equipments when necessary.(Normally it is for a group over 6 person driving for more than 5 days into non-residential area,) 
•  Camel/yak/porter to carry your luggage if trekking and camping for more than 2 days in the desert or non-residential area when required in the itinerary; for a group more than 6 persons we will provide outdoor cooking equipment and a cook to prepare meals;
•  All domestic flights/trains/local airport taxes if there is in the itinerary;

The tour cost does not include:

• Meals in your free time or on the train/plane, Personal travel insurance, sleeping bag when camping, tips to tour guide and driver, international flights and related airport taxes, excess baggage charged by Airlines; The medicine for the sickness or accident while on the way, single supplement cost for those who wants to accommodate on a single basis, supplementary trips and services not mentioned, visa costs, any expenses on personal nature not listed above, the extra cost due to the unforeseen events;

Remarks:

• As the exchange rate of CNY to USD is subject to Change, the final price will be calculated according to the Chinese currency CNY. The price in USD dollar is just for your reference.
• We are ready to reserve the e-air ticket from another city to the starting city or from the ending city back to your preferred city if needed.
• The prices do not apply to National Holidays (e.g. Chinese National Day Sep. 30th -Oct.8th , Or other Special Festival time).
• We reserve the right to alternate the visiting order of the scenic spots. The entrance tickets to scenic spots are based present price. We reserve the right to revise the price without notice if the tickets price rise up.
• The really itinerary and hotel/hostel maybe different from the itinerary. For the enjoyment of your trip a "go with the flow" attitude is necessary. Many factors will influence your trip, such as weather conditions, health, route conditions, etc. Please prepare one-two days more as "cushion" day in case of delays in travel due to unforeseen events.
• Tourist insurance is a must before going. Take out appropriate travel insurance to cover hospital treatment, medical evacuation and any activities, including adventure sports, in which you plan to participate. Please provide us the confirmation of insurance company when sign up. 
• The part of the area we will visit has not been well developed like Beijing and Shanghai. While it is good to enjoy the well protected nature view and experience unique primitive customs, we should prepare for that even the four star hotel is not so good and the food is not so delicate and various in the small town.