China 12 Tage Essential Tibet Erlebnisrundreise Adventure-Trip in internationaler Gruppe

From the sacred peaks of Tibet to the cultural hub of Kathmandu, explore overland the best of the Himalayas on this 12-day tour. Discover mighty temples and small outposts on a journey that offers incredible vistas at every turn of the trail. Camp in yak hair tents at the base of mighty Everest, and try your hand at making Tibetan momos. This adventure takes you from China through Tibet’s incredible mountain scenery and delivers you straight to Kathmandu, Nepal’s heart and soul.

• Stay in a Yak hair tent

• Traditional to nomadic Tibetans

• With an incredible view of Mt. Everest

• Explore Lhasa and take a tour of the famed Potala Palace

• Witness Tibetan Monks debate at the Sera Monestary

Reiseverlauf:

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Früheste Abreise ab: 00:01 Uhr

1. Tag Chengdu

Arrive at any time and get settled in. Your China and Tibet adventure kicks off with a welcome briefing with your CEO and fellow travelers. If you’re up for a meal, join your CEO for a local dinner after the briefing.

Event: Anreise und Begrüßungstreffen (1.0h)
Unterkunft: Rongcheng Hotel

2. Tag Chengdu / Lhasa

Today begins your journey to Tibet. Board a flight to Lhasa and as you make your way off the plane, you will be greeted by your Tibetan CEO. Grab your bags and head to the hotel and join your CEO for an orientation walk of Lhasa.

Event: Orientation Walk
Transport: Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport – Lhasa Gonggar Airport
Unterkunft: Lhasa Banak Shol Hotel

3. Tag Lhasa

Spend the morning with your CEO exploring the Unesco World Heritage site of Jokhang Temple. Walk throughout the complex and take note of the many original pieces still intact from the original construction. Then, continue the tour in Lhasa’s oldest district to explore Barkhor Street, an ancient and holy pilgrimage path. Then enjoy free time in the heart of the Tibetan Quarter. We recommend getting some lunch at a local teahouse. In the evening, we’ll have a cooking class of traditional Tibetan food and then sit down together to eat what we made. (A)

Event: Besuch des Klosters Jokhang (2.0h)
Event: Orientierungs-Spaziergang auf dem Barkhor-Platz (1.0h)
Event: Tibetan Cooking Class
Unterkunft: Lhasa Banak Shol Hotel

4. Tag Lhasa

Start today’s adventure with a visit to the Potala Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site. This dzong fortress was the winter palace of Dalai Lamas for over three hundred years. Then in the afternoon, visit Sera monastery and witness the monks at debate. This unique cultural practice allows for a deeper understanding of Buddhist philosophy and visitors are allowed to observe as per a set schedule.

Event: Besichtigung des Potala-Palasts (2.0h)
Event: Führung im Kloster Sera (1.5h)
Unterkunft: Lhasa Banak Shol Hotel

5. Tag Lhasa / Gyantse

Set off early this morning for Gyantse. The drive to Gyantse is a spectacular one, crossing three passes over 5,000m (16,404 ft) and skirting the shores of the beautiful turquoise lake, Yamdrok Tso. Enjoy a visit to the lake in the morning. Then visit Karola Glacier en route and grab a bite of lunch if you wish in Nagarze.

Transport: Lhasa – Yamzho Yumco
Transport: Nagarzê – Karola Pass
Event: Orientation Walk
Transport: Karola Pass – Gyantse
Transport: Yamzho Yumco – Nagarzê
Unterkunft: Gyangtse Yutok Hotel

6. Tag Gyantse / Shigatse

Today provides another opportunity to visit a sacred Tibetan Buddhist site in Gyantse. Visit Pelkor Chode Monastery this morning to admire the many sculptures and paintings lining the walls. See Gyantse Kumbum, the iconic mutli-leveled edifice. Then, travel to Shigatse and visit the Tashilunpo Monastery, one of the most culturally significant monasteries in Shigatse. Witness monks going about their day and choose to join in with the kora, a meditative practice.

Event: Besuch von Pelkhor Chöde und Kumbum
Event: Besuch im Kloster Tashilunpo
Unterkunft: Gesar Hotel

7. Tag Shigatse / Sakya

Bid Shigatse farewell and travel onward to Sakya, and visit the Sakya Monastery and Nunnery. Return to the hotel on foot and choose to join your CEO for dinner.

Event: Besuch im Kloster Sakya
Transport: Shigatse – Sakya
Unterkunft: Sakya Yuanfu Hotel

8. Tag Sakya / Everest Base Camp

Pack an overnight daypack, and depart to make your way towards your overnight near Everest Basecamp. Visit the Rongbuk Monastery and then embark on a short hike. Tonight, spend the night in yak hair tents that allow you to get as close as possible to Basecamp in the hopes of getting glimpses of Mt Everest. Choose to go on additional hikes to the upper monastery with your CEO.

Event: Rongpu-Kloster
Event: Everest-Aussichtspunkt (Nord)
Event: Everest Base Camp Yak Hair Tent
Transport: Sakya – Everest Base Camp
Unterkunft: Rongbuk Tent Guesthouse

9. Tag Everest Base Camp / Kyirong

Depart Everest and make your way back the way you came to the entrance of the park. Board a private vehicle headed to Kyirong. This border town is known for it’s warmer climate and green landscape. Relax and enjoy the view.

Transport: Everest Base Camp – Kyirong
Event: Orientation Walk
Unterkunft: Kyirong Shell Hotel

10. Tag Kyirong / Kathmandu

Today, cross the border into Nepal. The overland journey from Tibet to Nepal is considered one of the most stunning drives in Asia. Once across the border, travel to Kathmandu to enjoy a final evening in the city.

Event: Grenzüberquerung (Kyirong nach Kathmandu)
Unterkunft: Hotel Traditional Comfort

11. Tag Kathmandu

Join your CEO on a morning exploration of Bhaktapur. A World Heritage Site, Bhaktapur is made up of three large squares filled with shrines, temples and plenty of activity. In its heyday, Bhaktapur was the most powerful of the Kathmandu Valley kingdoms and its capital for 300 years. Return to Kathmandu for the afternoon at leisure. Join your CEO for an optional farewell dinner to your incredible journey through China, Tibet and Nepal.

Event: Ausflug nach Bhaktapur (3.0h)
Event: Orientierungs-Spaziergang auf dem Durbar-Platz
Unterkunft: Hotel Traditional Comfort

12. Tag Kathmandu

Depart at anytime

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Fahrplan-, Flugplan-, Hotel- und Programmänderungen bleiben ausdrücklich vorbehalten.

(A=Abendessen)

Leistungen:

Dein Welcome-Moment: Anreise und Begrüßungstreffen
Dein Foodie-Moment: Tibetan Cooking Class, Lhasa
Dein Local-Living-Moment: Everest Base Camp Yak Hair Tent, Everest Base Camp. Orientation walk in Lhasa, Durbar Square. Gyantse, Jokhang Temple Tour. Barkhor Square Orientation Walk. Tibetan Cooking Class. Potala Palace Tour. Sera Monastery Tour. Pelkor Chode Monastery and Gyantse Kumbum Visit. Tashilhunpo Monastery Visit. Sakya Monastery Visit. Rongbuk Monastery. Everest Viewpoint. Everest Base Camp Yak Hair Tent. Border crossing to Nepal. Bhaktapur Excursion.
Unterbringung: Nomadic tent (1 night), hotel (10 nights).
Transport: Train, private vehicle, walking, plane.
Mahlzeiten: 1 Abendessen

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Ansonsten wird das Zimmer mit einem gleichgeschlechtlichem Zimmerpartner geteilt

06.06.2025 -23.10.2026 EUR 529

Gruppengröße: Stay in a Yak hair tent, traditional to nomadic Tibetans, with an incredible view of Mt. Everest, Explore Lhasa and take a tour of the famed Potala Palace, Witness Tibetan Monks debate at the Sera Monestary.