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In-Depth Tibet Pilgrim Explorer Tour

Your own guide, your own vehicle, and an itinerary shaped entirely around you.

13 Days / 12 Nights Up to 25 Guests Free Itinerary Changes Local Expert Guide

About This Tour

13 days across central and southern Tibet, from Lhasa's monasteries to Mount Everest Base Camp, following routes shaped by Tibetan pilgrimage. This tour is entirely within the Tibet Autonomous Region, part of China — not a separate country. International flights to and from Lhasa Gongga Airport aren't included.

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Day-by-Day Itinerary

A private guide, driver, and vehicle for the entire trip, with hotels pre-arranged at every overnight stop — the pace and any optional stops can still be shaped around your group.

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Arrival

Pickup at Lhasa Gongga Airport (about 100km from Lhasa) with a private transfer to your hotel.

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Day 1 — Welcome to Tibet!

An airport greeting with a katak scarf, a scenic drive to Lhasa, and rest to acclimatize at 3,670m.

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Day 2 — Serene Lhasa

Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery, and the Norbulingka gardens.

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Day 3 — Potala Palace

The Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, and the Barkhor market.

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Day 4 — Ganden Monastery

A half-day exploring the 15th-century monastery and observing pilgrims' ritual walks.

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Day 5 — To Namtso Lake

Tsurphu Monastery en route to an overnight at Namtso Lake.

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Day 6 — Namtso Sunrise

Sunrise over the "highest lake in the world", with views of 7,000m+ peaks.

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Day 7 — To Gyantse

Crossing the Kampala Pass, a glimpse of Yamdrok Tso Lake, and the Gyantse Kumbum stupa.

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Day 8 — Sakya Monastery

A long drive over the Gyatsola Pass to Sakya Monastery, with distant Everest views.

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Day 9 — To Everest Base Camp

Crossing the Gawu La Pass with Himalayan views, then reaching Rongphu Monastery.

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Day 10 — Everest Sunrise

Sunrise over Everest (weather permitting), then the long drive back to Shigatse.

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Day 11 — Samye Monastery

Tibet's first Buddhist temple, founded in 779, with sunset views over the Yarlung Zangbo River.

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Day 12 — Tsetang

The Yumbulakang fortress and the "cradle of Tibetan civilization".

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Day 13 — Farewell, Tibet!

A drive to Lhasa Gongga Airport for departure.

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Departure

The trip ends with a transfer from Tsetang back to Lhasa Gongga Airport on Day 13.

What's Included

A private vehicle and driver, just for your group
A professional, knowledgeable local guide
Hotels and transport arranged for every day of the trip
Pacing and optional stops shaped around your group
All tolls, parking, and fuel

What's Not Included

Attraction admission tickets, unless noted as included
Meals and snacks
Gratuities for your guide or driver
Personal expenses

Why Book a Private Tour With Voyzo?

Your group only — never combined with strangers
Crowded 50+ seat group buses
Fully custom stops, built around you
A fixed script with no flexibility
Door-to-door pickup, wherever you're staying
Meeting at a fixed public meeting point
Direct, transparent pricing — no marketplace markup
Third-party booking fees

Important Information

Know Before You Book

  • Group size can range from 1 to 25 guests — we match the vehicle to your party.
  • Pricing depends on group size, vehicle, and tour length, and is confirmed after your quote request.
  • Tour duration is flexible — the times shown are a typical starting point.

Know Before You Go

  • We'll confirm your exact pickup time and vehicle details after booking.
  • Bring a camera, comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate layers.
  • Your arrival flight details are required to confirm the itinerary.

Special Requests

  • Mobility needs, dietary notes, or accessibility requirements? Let us know when requesting your quote and we'll arrange accordingly.
  • Traveling with young children or larger groups — just tell us, and we'll recommend the right vehicle.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes — the itinerary includes Mount Everest Base Camp on the Tibetan (northern) side, with an overnight near Rongbuk Monastery.
No — Tibet is part of China; this is a China tour throughout, just in a very different landscape and culture from the eastern cities.
This one goes further, adding the multi-day drive to Everest Base Camp and Samye Monastery, versus the shorter immersive Tibet pilgrim tour which stays closer to Lhasa and Namtso.
Once your quote is accepted, we'll confirm your exact pickup time, vehicle, and driver details by email ahead of your tour date.
Yes — reach out to our team any time before your tour and we'll do our best to accommodate itinerary or schedule changes.

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