Private 8-Day Tibet Everest Base Camp Tour — Lhasa to Rongbuk Adventure
Difficulty
challenging
Duration
8 days
Fitness Level
Moderate cardiovascular fitness recommended; ability to tolerate long vehicle transfers and short walks at high elevation.
Overview
An eight-day private circuit from Lhasa to Everest Base Camp that balances high-altitude horizons with centuries of Tibetan culture. Expect long drives across 5,000m passes, one night at Rongbuk/EBC and careful acclimatization.
Private 8-Day Tibet Everest Base Camp Tour — Lhasa to Rongbuk Adventure
Select participants and date
The first time you step out of Lhasa Gonggar Airport the air has a different weight: thinner, cooler, as if the whole plateau is holding its breath. From the hotel windows in downtown Lhasa the city hums with prayer flags and morning circumambulations; by day three you’re trading traffic for the broad, wind-swept highway that climbs past turquoise Yamdrok Lake and up toward the sharp teeth of the Nyenchen Kangsar glacier.
Adventure Photos
Adventure Tips
Pace your ascent
Allow the itinerary’s built-in acclimatization days to work—stay hydrated, sleep early and avoid heavy exertion the first 48 hours at altitude.
Layer for extremes
Temperatures swing widely between daytime sun and plateau nights—bring windproof outer layers and an insulating midlayer.
Carry altitude meds
Bring prescribed medications and use the provided portable oxygen if you feel significant symptoms; consult a physician before travel.
Prepare for long drives
Roads are scenic but lengthy—pack motion-sickness remedies, sun protection and snacks for 8–9 hour transfer days.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Tibetan wild ass (kiang)
- Himalayan marmot
History
Lhasa was the seat of the Dalai Lama and a religious center for Tibetan Buddhism; Gyantse and Shigatse played key roles in regional governance and monastic education.
Conservation
The high plateau is ecologically fragile—stick to roads and marked paths, minimize plastic waste and respect local water sources.
Select participants and date
Adventure Hotspots in Lhasa
Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Insulated down jacket
Warmth for pre-dawn and evening conditions above 4,500 m.
Sturdy hiking boots
Support and traction for rocky approaches and cold, dusty paths at high elevation.
Personal altitude medication & doctor consultation
Preventative prescription for AMS risk and medical guidance before travel.
UV sunglasses and sunscreen
High-altitude sun is intense year-round; protect skin and eyes on the plateau.
summer specific