Classic Tibet Nepal Bhutan Tour

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This 13-day tour will take you to three separate countries, Tibet, Nepal, and Bhutan. In Lhasa, Tibet, you can see some culture and historical sites including the Potala Palace and Jokhang Temple. Meanwhile, you can visit some to monasteries such as Sera Monastery and Drepung Monastery. After catching a glimpse of Mount Everest, you will cross the vast expans...
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Discover Tibet
    • Visit Drepung Monastery and Sera Monastery
    • Visit the Drepung Monastery which is located at the foot of the Mountain Gambo Utse
    • See the Jokhang Temple in the center of the Old Lhasa city
    • Visit the temple you have time to walk around the Barkhor street which is the one of the most devotional circuit
    • Visit Yamdrok Lake is one of the three largest sacred lakes in Tibet

What's this trip about?

    This 13-day tour will take you to three separate countries, Tibet, Nepal, and Bhutan. In Lhasa, Tibet, you can see some culture and historical sites including the Potala Palace and Jokhang Temple. Meanwhile, you can visit some to monasteries such as Sera Monastery and Drepung Monastery. After catching a glimpse of Mount Everest, you will cross the vast expanse of the Tibetan Plateau to delve deep into the Kathmandu Valley to explore Nepali culture. Before flying across to Paro, in Bhutan, you can visit some unique sights of the Bhutanese culture and religion. Taking a short-hop flight across borders to visit the beautiful country of Bhutan, you can join the trekking and murmuring.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - max of 12 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityLhasa
End CityParo

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Cultural
  • High Adventure
  • Hiking & Walking
  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Religious

Destinations

  • Asia
  • Bhutan
  • Nepal

Attractions

  • Bhaktapur
  • Kathmandu
  • Lhasa
  • Potala Palace
  • Punakha
  • Taktsang Monastery
  • Thimpu
  • Tibet
  • Tiger's Nest Monastery

Activities

  • Adventure & Adrenaline
  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing
  • History
  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion
  • Nature
  • Trekking

Trip includes

    • Bhutan Visa
    • Lodgings: 10 Nights, twin room en suite in 3 star/4 star 2 Night in GUESTHOUSE
    • Meal: as listed in the itinerary
    • Travel-licensed vehicle according to group size & season as itinerary needed including gas and parking fee
    • Transfer from Gyriong border to Kathmandu by Jeep.
    • Free Lhasa Railway Station transfer at all time on the first day
    • Free pick-up from airport to hotel at 9:30 am, 13:00 pm and 16:00 pm on the first day
    • Free drop-off from hotel to airport at 6:00 am,8:30 am and 12:30 pm on the last day
    • Guide: experienced local English-speaking tour guide
    • Attractions: all entrance fee mentioned in the itinerary
    • Permit: Tibet Tourism Bureau Permit (TTB) Alien's Travel Permit(PSB) to be applied in Shigatse with your original passport which takes abt 30mins
    • Travel Agency Liability insurance
    • Government Tax
    • Express delivery fee of Permit (eg. SF. Express)
    • Food & lodgings for guide & driver
    • Oxygen tank for emergency use
    • Two bottles of mineral water per person per day

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Arrival In Lhasa (3680m)

Accommodation: Stay overnight in Lhasa, 3 star /4 star

Our staff will greet you at Lhasa Airport/Railway to transfer you to the hotel. From Lhasa Airport to downtown Lhasa, it usually takes about one hour; from Lhasa Railway Station, about 20mins. After transfe...

Day 2: Lhasa Sightseeing

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Accommodation: Stay overnight in Lhasa, 3 star /4 star

Attraction: Drepung Monastery  Sera Monastery

Our guide and driver will pick you up at the hotel in the early morning and then drive to visit the Drepung Monastery ...

Day 3: Lhasa Sightseeing

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Stay overnight in Lhasa, 3 star /4 star

Attraction: Potala Palace  Jokhang Temple  Barkhor Street

Today's tour will begin to visit the famous world heritage Potala Palace. It’s situated on the Red Hill of central Lh...

Day 4: Lhasa- Gyantse(4040m)- Shigatse(3840m), 360km, Approx 6hrs

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Stay overnight in Lhasa, 3 star /4 star

Attraction: Yamdroktso Lake  Karola Glacier  Pelkor Chöde Monastery

We will pass by Kampala pass (4794m) on the way from Lhasa to Shigatse and visit Yamdrok Lake. Covering 638...

Day 5: Shigatse - Tingri - EBC(5100m), 350km, Approx 7hrs

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Stay overnight in Rongbuk guesthouse or Nomad Tent, (Dorm Bed)

Attraction: Tashilhunpo Monastery  Rongbuk Monastery

In the morning, we will visit the home of Panchan Lama - Tashilunpo Monastery and then drive to Lha...

Day 6: EBC – Gyirong Border 370km, Approx. 8hrs

Attraction: Everest Base Camp

We didn’t include breakfast this morning. You will understand why when you’re at the spot. Tibetan breakfast, such as noodle, zanba, etc. abt CNY 30 is available here. You are highly suggested to bring along some cookies, instant c...

Day 7: Gyirong To Nepal Border / Transfer To Kathmandu

Meals: Breakfast

In the morning, Your guide will take you to the border of Nepal and our guide from Nepal will meet you on the other side. Then transfer to your hotel in Kathmandu. The rest of the day is yours to look around the area, or just rest in your hotel after the rigorous trip across Tibet.

Stay overnight in Kathmandu

Day 8: Day Tour In Kathmandu: Kathmandu City, Swayambhunath And Patan City

Meals: Breakfast

Today, we will explore the Kathmandu City. The guide will take you to visit the famous Kathmandu Durbar Square, the Royal Palace square in the city which is surrounded by ancient buildings from the early 16th century. The magnificent architectu...

Day 9: Day Tour In Kathmandu: Pashupatinath, Boudhanath And Bhaktapur City

Attraction: Pashupatinath Temple  BoudhaNath Stupa

Today, we are going to visit the ancient Hindu temple of Pashupatinath, and Boudhanath, one of the largest stupas in Asia, and a focal point for Tibetan Buddhism in Nepal. Set on the banks of the Bagmati River,...

Day 10: Fly From Kathmandu To Paro International Airport /Transfer To Thimphu (2300m)

Today you will be taken to the airport, for the flight from Kathmandu to Paro, and you will get to see the breathtaking views of the Himalayas from the plane, including the sacred Mt. Jumolhari, known as the “bridge of Kanchenjunga”, and its companion mountain, Mt. Ji...

Day 11: Day Tour In Punakha Dzong / Drive Back To Paro (1460m)

In the morning you will be driven from Paro to Punakha, crossing the Dochu La Pass at 3,100 meters, where you will be able to see the 108 beautiful chortens. These chortens were commissioned to be built by Her Majesty, Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuk, the Queen Mother, and...

Day 12: Trek To Taktsang (Tiger’s Nest Monastery) And Drive Back To Paro

Attraction: Taktsang Monastery

In the morning you will trek from the bottom of Paro Valley to the Taktsang Monastery, perched on the side of the mountain. Taktsang (commonly known as Tiger's Nest) is one of the most sacred sites in Bhutan and one of the most ch...

Day 13: Departure From Paro

Your guide will pick you up from your hotel and take you to the airport, and help you with checking in for your flight home from Bhutan.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $2,150
Price per day$165
Last Updated: 5/9/2019

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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May 2019

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A Spiritual Adventure

It was the most special trip of my life, a spiritual adventure in every sense of the word. The trip covered three countries and brought me different cultural enjoyme...

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May 2019

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Beautiful and smooth

We visited lots of beautiful places around Lhasa. Our guide was smart and helpful. The visits were smooth and meaningful. The landscapes were breathtaking. We really...

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Arsenii

May 2019

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A trip across Three Countries

Being able to visit three Buddhist places in one trip is very happy for me because I am a devout Buddhist. Feel the Buddhist culture of the three countries, although...

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Rina_2222

May 2019

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From Lhasa to Kathmandu to Paro/Timphu

Great experience! Tons of breathtaking places all the way. The drivers were all polite and responsible. And the guides were capable and very friendly. Especially Gya...

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May 2019

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Great Experience

We had a wonderful trip in Tibet, and Great Tibet Tour company made it all work smoothly. Our tour guide was terrific with good information, friendly, and easy to un...

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I did an adjusted 12 day tour of Tibet, from Lhasa to Everest

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Great Tibet Tour has a team of Tibet travel experts with the majority being local born Tibetans who handpick the best things to do in destinations around Tibet. Ever since 2005, we've designed and operated tours in Tibet from standard Lhasa City Tours to the adventurous Tibet Trekking Tours. To ensure the tours you book on Great Tibet Tour deliver the type of experience we know you want to have – a once in a lifetime experience – we've sought out the most reputable and reliable local guides, hotels, restaurants, and transportation companies throughout Tibet. This comprehensive insider access, possessed only by locals, we live here, we know Tibet.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Nepal Visa
    • International flight to and out of China
    • Domestic flight/train to Lhasa, Flight from Kathmandu to Paro (We’d like to book the flight/train ticket at the BEST price. Please contact us for details.)
    • Lunch & Dinner are not included in Nepal and Tibet but we will recommend some good ones for you according to your requirements. Usually, it takes 3-10 USD per person for each meal.
    • While Gratuities for guide and driver is NOT mandatory, it is expected. Based on their service, you can tip them on the last day of the tour. Each of you is suggested to tip them 5-10 USD/day in total
    • All the commission and tax charged by PayPal, Bank, and government when making payment. (e.g. PayPal --- 4.2%. Wire transfer --- 7.36%)
    • Personal expenses
    • Anything not mentioned in the Inclusions.
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Meals Included

10 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches and 4 Dinners

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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