Tibet itineraries

Our suggested Tibet itineraries are independent Tibet holidays which we've created by connecting our shorter Tibet tours. We've chosen combinations of our modules that fit well together to create interesting, fun, and unusual Tibet itineraries.

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Prices below are valid through December 31st 2010 and exclude international flights.

Summary of suggested Tibet itineraries

Go Tibet

Route: Chengdu - Lhasa - Gyantse - Sakya - Rombuk - Everest Base Camp - Shigatse - Namtso - Lhasa - Chengdu

Duration	14 days/ 13 nights
Price	From £1814 per person - based on 2 people sharing
Domestic flights	Including domestic flights

This 2-week independent Tibet itinerary will take you up to the central Himalayas, the rooftop of the world. Your journey begins in the Chinese city of Chengdu, where you'll meet one of the world's most endearing creatures: the panda. From here you'll fly to Lhasa, the heart of Tibet. The lingering scent of burning incense, the murmurs of devout monks and the endless prayer rounds performed by Tibetan pilgrims will give you an immediate sense of being in an entirely different world...

Then it's time to sit back and let a driver take you on a trip to see deep-azure blue lakes, deserted monasteries and countless prayer flags lining spectacular mountain passes. Cities will make way for small villages as the vast Tibetan plateau stretches out before you. As you look closely you'll see the magnificent Mount Everest shoot up between a cluster of snow-capped mountain peaks. This itinerary will take you as close to the real thing as you can get without actually climbing the world's tallest mountain. You'll even visit the Mount Everest base camp where the actual expeditions prepare for their gruelling climb to the top. Your trip ends at a heavenly lake at altitude of 5000m after which you'll fly home from Chengdu.

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China and Tibet

Route: Beijing - Xi'an - Lhasa - Samye - Gyangze - Shigatze - Zhongdian - Lijiang - Chengdu

Duration	19 days/ 18 nights
Price	From £1984 per person - based on 2 people sharing
Domestic flights	Including domestic flights

This China and Tibet itinerary begins in Beijing, continues on to Xi'an for a visit to the Terracotta Army at Xi'an and the then the magical city of Lhasa in Buddhist Tibet. You'll spend three days in the city giving you plenty of time to acclimatize to the altitude (3600m). Afterwards you'll embark on an unforgettable 3-day trip across the Tibetan plateaus, through the Himalayan mountain peaks to the oldest and most impressive monasteries inhabited by Tibetan monks. There's no better place to reclaim your (spiritual) sense of self.

You'll sleep near a Tibetan monastery in Zhongdian and leave the Himalayas behind you to spend a few days in the fairytale-like town of Lijiang, where stone bridges across canals are lit by red lanterns and where a tradition involving canal-side limerick serenades is still very much alive... You'll end you trip with a visit to the pandas of Chengdu; probably the best way to end such an unforgettable China and Tibet itinerary.

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Mighty China with a topping of Lhasa

Route: Chengdu - Xi'an - Beijing - Yangshuo - Ping'an - Dali - Lijiang - Zhongdian - Lhasa - Chengdu

Duration	25 days/ 24 nights
Price	From £2398 per person - based on 2 people sharing
Domestic flights	Including domestic flights

This itinerary offers China travellers incredible diversity. You'll visit a 'Chinese middle-class city' with shopping malls and broad boulevards. You'll also visit the Muslim city of Xi'an where you'll visit the world famous Terracotta Army. Afterwards you'll continue on to Beijing where you'll see the Forbidden City and one of China's leading attractions, the Great Wall of China.

Then it's time to take a step back in history. First you'll fly to the enchanting landscape of the karst mountains - steep rock cliffs with rivers winding between them. You'll travel by land past lakes and minority villages where locals still wear traditional dress, to one of the oldest cities in China and its walled-off city centre filled with courtyard style houses, lanterns and bird cages. This is China..... as it was 100 years ago. The Himalayan foothills will then lead you to Tibet and you'll end your trip with a visit to one of the world's highest capitals, Lhasa.

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Tibet itineraries: general information

What's included in your Tibet itinerary?

- Accommodation as described, meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) not included.
- Transport from one city to the next
- Excursions mentioned in the outline of the itineraries, sometimes with a guide
- Assistance form our local agent who is available 24 hours a day

What's not included in your Tibet itinerary?

- Flights from the UK to Tibet, click here for more info on flights to China and Tibet
- Entrance fees
- Optional excursions
- Travel Insurance. Click here more information on Travel Insurance

Want to customize one of our Tibet itineraries?

It's always possible to make small adjustments to our suggested itineraries. You can also easily add on days to the the beginning or end of your trip or you can request a transfer to another location. Let us know what your preferences are and we'll provide you with an adjusted quote. If you would like to create your own personal itinerary using our Tibet tours, use the quote request form to create your own trip. Many different combinations are possible!

Tibet itineraries

Summary of suggested Tibet itineraries

Go Tibet

China and Tibet

Mighty China with a topping of Lhasa

If one of our Tibet itineraries is exactly what you've been looking for, you can book an itinerary online by filling out our booking form.