Tibet overland tour with Everest Base Camp

COUNTRY:
Tibet
LOCATION:
Tibet Everest base camp
HOLIDAY TYPE:
A small group adventure
DEPARTURES:
2012: 17 May, 31 May, 14 Jun, 28 Jun, 12 Jul, 19 Jul, 26 Jul, 9 Aug, 16 Aug, 23 Aug, 6 Sep, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 11 Oct, 18 Oct, 25 Oct
PRICE:
From €830 (10 days) excluding flights
MORE INFO:
Price based on group departures (2-15 people). Private departures available at any time. Single supplement €270. (Flight costs: Kathmandu-Lhasa €335or Chengdu-Lhasa €205). When flying from Kathmandu, you need pay extra for Chinese Visa Fee
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Tibet overland tour with Everest Base Camp
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Tibet overland tour with Everest Base Camp

This type of trip
Small group departures escorted by an experienced Tibetan guide. Our itineraries operate in remote areas and are by nature 'expeditions' not conventional vacations; conditions are harsher, events less predictable, infrastructure less developed and the lifestyles very different to those you are familiar with. The standards of accommodation and communications are not always up to Western levels. However good our organization is, we are at the mercy of the unexpected, and while most of the time things go smoothly, this cannot be guaranteed. The unpredictable, however often leads to unexpected encounters and the best experiences.

How this vacation makes a difference

These are informal group departures accompanied by local TTB appointed interpreter/guide (Tibetan)
- Use Tibetan drivers and interpreter/guide
- Privately owned Tibetan owned hotels unless clients request 4 or 5 star accommodation in Lhasa
- Option to visit and support Project for the Blind, Lhasa
- Proper waste disposal – encouraged to refill water bottles. Plastic water bottles all returned to Lhasa for recycling
- RT guidelines distributed to all pax. Project for the Blind commenced in 1998 in Lhasa with the opening of the first rehabilitation and training center for the blind in the Tibetan Autonomous Region. Groups are encouraged to visit and make contributions both through interaction and financial. The main goal is the integration and acceptation of the blind in the Tibetan society, through the four major projects:
- Implementation of a preparatory school for blind children
- Production of educational materials for the blind.
- Preparation of a reintegration program, facilitating the return to local schools and home life.
- Realization of a vocational training which gives blind people an opportunity and skills to generate their own income. Schools Whilst remote schools are financially supported by the government access to learning materials is often restricted by access to cities to purchase supplies. In some villages, eg Samye, leaders have developed relations with schools and purchase materials (exercise books, pencils etc) in Lhasa for delivery to the school. This is administered on an order taken on one visit, materials delivered next visit basis to ensure schools receive exactly what they need (learning to write in 3 very different scripts means differently ruled exercise books for each). Groups are offered the option to contribute to or cover the cost of such purchases.

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Tibet overland tour with Everest Base Camp

Reviewed 26 Nov 2009 by Richard Box4 star rating

The overland drive from Everest base camp north to Tingiri wsa the most memorable part.(read full review)

Reviewed 07 Jan 2008 by Alison Daniels4 star rating

Everest Base Camp was the highlight, despite Everest itself being covered in cloud which was a shame. Flying past the Himalayas on the way to Tibet from Nepal was awesome too.(read full review)

Reviewed 02 Jul 2007 by Mike Keelan5 star rating

I guess my favourite part was driving across the amazing Tibetan landscape, especially on the way from Everest Base Camp to the Nepal border. Lhasa is amazing(read full review)

Reviewed 18 Apr 2007 by Joăo Elias5 star rating

Besides the monumental and unique sceneries, the best moments of the travel happened during the contact with the beautiful people of the Tibet and of Nepal. Their culture is so rich and different that, as the altitude itself, takes away our breath and turn these days into unforgettable vacations.(read full review)

Reviewed 03 Sep 2007 by Joanna Fallon4 star rating

This operator is super efficient and gets things sorted fast. We were happy with everything, had a great trip and managed not to get ill, which cannot be said of everyone we met. (read full review)

Reviewed 21 Aug 2007 by John Cummins4 star rating

The highlight was Everest Base Camp... and the Land Cruiser journey to it. Spicy food in China. Shopping in the Thamel district of Kathmandu.(read full review)

Reviewed 27 Jun 2007 by Rebecca Petersen4 star rating

It was amazing!! We stayed in great hotels, we had personal tour guides (all Tibetan, which we liked) and Shishir was on the ball. We needed a lot of special accommodations and he came through on all of them! (read full review)

Reviewed 03 Sep 2006 by Lotti König5 star rating

Tibet is such a wonderful country with fantastic scenery, most interesting Buddhist Temples, fascinating gorges, mountain passes, lakes and rivers. The Tibetans are such friendly people with a great heart.(read full review)

Reviewed 26 Jun 2006 by Andy Emmett5 star rating

This is a great trip and I strongly recommend it to anyone. The travel company made every effort to accommodate our requests. In Kathmandu and Nepal, this operator was excellent.(read full review)

Reviewed 23 Jul 2006 by Joy Crouch4 star rating

I REALLY had an amazing time in Tibet. The most remarkable things apart from the scenery and the amazing culture were the guide and driver. They were so friendly, treated us like long lost friends, and really informative.(read full review)

Reviewed 03 Sep 2006 by Ros Corney2 star rating

The Tibetan people were friendly and to be admired in the way that cope with extreme adversity. Their faith in Buddhism was impressive. (read full review)

Reviewed 01 Sep 2005 by John Lace5 star rating

The whole cultural experience was marvellous and we really felt part of Tibetan and Nepalese society through the sterling work of our guides and drivers - they were the key link with society and were unfailing ambassadors for their countries.(read full review)

Reviewed 28 Sep 2005 by Duncan McCombe4 star rating

The view of Everest from Base Camp and Rongbuk monastary was stunning. (read full review)

Reviewed 20 Aug 2005 by Peter and Janet Thomas4 star rating

Our vacation was an extraordinary experience. The three things that stand out above all others are:- The trip to Everest base camp The visit to Potala Palace The friendliness of the Tibetans, particularly the children. (read full review)

Reviewed 28 Jul 2005 by David and Heather Spader4 star rating

The opportunity to travel through such a vast and diverse stretch of Tibet and Nepal was the most memorable. Also, the sun setting and rising on Mt Everest was amazing. (read full review)

Reviewed 29 May 2005 by Stevie and Julia Taylor4 star rating

This is one of the best trips I've ever done. It was outstanding value for money. The companies used are local and as such you're helping the local economy. It was really well organised and the itinerary is very well thought through. (read full review)
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