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12-Day Tibet Grand Circuit · Mount Everest and Namtso Lake
11 days / 10 nights · Lhasa / Namtso / Shigatse

12-Day Tibet Grand Circuit · Mount Everest and Namtso Lake

Lhasa / Namtso / Shigatse · 11 days · Somewhat difficult

Reference Price

$1,640Rise / Person

  • Purely for fun, no shopping
  • The itinerary can be slightly adjusted
  • Includes ticket reservation service
Number of people in a group2–10 people
IntensitySomewhat difficult
Best seasonMay–Jun / Sep–Oct
Trafficchartered car
AccommodationLhasa 5 nights + Damxung 1 night + Shigatse 2 nights + Mount Everest 1 night + Lhasa 2 nights
Departure MonthMay–June / September–October
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Prices vary between peak and off-peak seasons; the following order confirmation shall prevail · Tickets for highlands and peak seasons need to be booked in advance

Itinerary Details

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The most complete circle in Tibet: Potala Palace, Namtso Lake, Tashilhunpo Monastery, Everest Base Camp, and Yamdrok Lake, with elevations ranging from 3,600 to 5,200 meters.

Day-by-day itinerary11 days in total · daily destination, meals, accommodation and transport

Expand day by day; click a title to collapse. Itinerary for reference and may be adjusted for weather and traffic.

  1. D1Arrive in Lhasa · Potala Palace

    DestinationFrom various locations → Lhasa

    Meals
    Meals are self-managed
    Accommodation
    Lhasa Hotel
    Transport
    Airport/Station Pickup and Drop-off
    Distance
    Within the city
    Stops
    Daily detailArrive in Lhasa from various locations, private transfer to hotel, free activity in the afternoon.
    Potala Palace

  2. DestinationLhasa City

    Meals
    Breakfast: Hotel · Lunch: Local (included) · Dinner: Self-arranged
    Accommodation
    Lhasa Hotel
    Transport
    City bus Walking
    Distance
    Walking about 4-6 km within the city
    Stops
    Daily detailBarkhor Street
    Drepung Monastery

  3. DestinationLhasa → Namtso

    Meals
    Breakfast: Hotel · Lunch: Local (included) · Dinner: Self-arranged
    Accommodation
    Lhasa Hotel
    Transport
    High-speed train / Tourist bus → Namtso
    Distance
    Intercity Transfer
    Stops
    Daily detailNorbulingka
    Sera Monastery
    In the evening, take high-speed train or tourist bus to Namtso, overnight at Namtso.

  4. DestinationNamtso City

    Meals
    Breakfast: Hotel · Lunch: Local (included) · Dinner: Self-arranged
    Accommodation
    Namtso Hotel
    Transport
    City bus Walking
    Distance
    Walking about 4-6 km within the city
    Stops
    Daily detailNamtso Lake
    Tashi Peninsula

  5. DestinationNamtso → Shigatse

    Meals
    Breakfast: Hotel · Lunch: Local (included) · Dinner: Self-arranged
    Accommodation
    Namtso Hotel
    Transport
    High-speed train / Tourist bus → Shigatse
    Distance
    Intercity Transfer
    Stops
    Daily detailNagen La Pass
    Nyenchen Tanglha
    In the evening, take high-speed train or tourist bus to Shigatse, overnight in Shigatse.

  6. DestinationShigatse City

    Meals
    Breakfast: Hotel · Lunch: Local (included) · Dinner: Self-arranged
    Accommodation
    Shigatse Hotel
    Transport
    City bus Walking
    Distance
    Walking about 4-6 km within the city
    Stops
    Daily detailTashilhunpo Monastery
    Panchen Lama's New Palace

  7. DestinationShigatse City

    Meals
    Breakfast: Hotel · Lunch: Local (included) · Dinner: Self-arranged
    Accommodation
    Shigatse Hotel
    Transport
    City bus Walking
    Distance
    Walking about 4-6 km within the city
    Stops
    Daily detailNyangchu River Valley
    Gyantse Ancient Town

  8. DestinationShigatse → Lhasa

    Meals
    Breakfast: Hotel · Lunch: Local (included) · Dinner: Self-arranged
    Accommodation
    Shigatse Hotel
    Transport
    High-speed train / tourist bus → Lhasa
    Distance
    Intercity Transfer
    Stops
    Daily detailTashilhunpo Monastery
    Panchen Lama's New Palace
    In the evening, take high-speed train or tourist bus to Lhasa, overnight in Lhasa.

  9. DestinationLhasa City

    Meals
    Breakfast: Hotel · Lunch: Local (included) · Dinner: Self-arranged
    Accommodation
    Lhasa Hotel
    Transport
    City bus Walking
    Distance
    Walking about 4-6 km within the city
    Stops
    Daily detailIn the morning, head to Lhasa, settle in and start the day's itinerary.
    Potala Palace
    Jokhang Temple

  10. DestinationLhasa City

    Meals
    Breakfast: Hotel · Lunch: Local (included) · Dinner: Self-arranged
    Accommodation
    Lhasa Hotel
    Transport
    City bus Walking
    Distance
    Walking about 4-6 km within the city
    Stops
    Daily detailBarkhor Street
    Drepung Monastery

  11. DestinationLhasa → Airport/Train Station Transfer

    Meals
    Breakfast: Hotel · Lunch: Local (included) · Dinner: Self-arranged
    Accommodation
    Not included
    Transport
    Private vehicle for transfer to airport/station
    Distance
    Walking about 4-6 km within the city
    Stops
    Daily detailNorbulingka
    Sera Monastery
    Transfer to airport/train station according to flight or train schedule, end of itinerary.
Key facts
Departure pointAssemble in Lhasa, disperse in Shigatse
Number of people in a groupSmall group of 2–10 people
Recommended monthMay–Jun / Sep–Oct
AccommodationLhasa 5 nights + Damxung 1 night + Shigatse 2 nights + Mount Everest 1 night + Lhasa 2 nights
TrafficChartered vehicle
IntensitySomewhat difficult
ProvinceTibet

Itinerary Overview

The entire trip lasts 11 days, moving along "Lhasa / Namtso / Shigatse." The pace is arranged as "one city, one segment," with intercity travel mainly by high-speed train, and segments exceeding 5 hours replaced by flights.

Cities and Highlights on This Route

  • Lhasa: Potala Palace · Jokhang Temple · Barkhor Street · Drepung Monastery · Norbulingka
  • Namtso: Namtso Lake · Tashi Peninsula · Nagenla Pass · Nyenchen Tanglha Mountains
  • Shigatse: Tashilhunpo Monastery · Panchen Lama's New Palace · Nyangchu River Valley · Gyantse Ancient Town

Province

This route belongs to the Tibet route. Within the same province, there are other itineraries of different durations available for comparison; you can also customize your own pace.

Costs include

  • Hotels listed in the itinerary (double occupancy, including breakfast)
  • First entrance tickets and shuttle between attractions listed in the itinerary
  • Intercity high-speed train / second-class seat on bullet train or tour bus
  • Full Chinese-speaking tour guide and driver service
  • One bottle of mineral water per person per day, travel accident insurance

Cost not included

  • International/domestic major transportation to and from the departure city
  • Meals not listed in the itinerary (approximately 80–150 yuan/person/day)
  • Single room supplement, personal expenses, and optional items
  • Driver and guide tips (voluntary, recommended 30–50 yuan/person/day)

Booking Reminder

Popular scenic spots (the Forbidden City, Mogao Caves, Jiuzhaigou, Zhangjiajie, etc.) have real-name visit limits, so it is recommended to make a reservation 15–30 days in advance. High-speed train tickets go on sale 15 days before departure; they sell out on the first day during peak season, so be sure to set a reminder. For high-altitude routes (Tibet, Qinghai, Western Sichuan), a health certificate is required, and it is recommended to take Rhodiola 7 days in advance. Seniors over 60 and children under 1.2 meters should be noted when booking, as ticket prices and bed arrangements are different. All itineraries can be adjusted by month, number of days, and traveling companions. For details, see 'Customized Itinerary.'