Upon arrival at Lhasa Gonggar Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your professional English-speaking Tibetan guide with a traditional Hada ceremonial scarf, symbolizing purity, respect, and good fortune.
Enjoy a scenic private transfer to your luxury hotel, passing along the legendary Yarlung Tsangpo (Brahmaputra) River and the Lhasa River, offering your first glimpse of Tibet’s dramatic natural beauty.
After check-in, your guide will provide a personalized briefing on the journey ahead. The remainder of the day is reserved for gentle acclimatization and relaxation, allowing your body to adjust to the high altitude.
Overnight: Hotel in Lhasa (Oxygen-equipped rooms available)

After a leisurely breakfast, embark on a privately guided exploration of Tibet’s great monastic institutions.
Begin with Drepung Monastery, once home to over 10,000 monks and a cornerstone of Tibetan Buddhist learning. Walk through the majestic Coqen Hall, where your expert guide will interpret the philosophy, cosmology, and historic figures of Tibetan Buddhism. Continue to Loseling College, gaining rare insights into monastic education, dormitory life, and spiritual discipline.In the afternoon, visit Sera Monastery, famed for its animated Monks’ Debate Session (15:00–17:00, Mon–Sat). Witness monks engage in dynamic philosophical debate, an essential path toward higher scholarly degrees. Your guide will explain the symbolism, gestures, and logic behind this centuries-old tradition.
Overnight: Hotel in Lhasa

Following breakfast, visit the architectural and spiritual heart of Tibet — the Potala Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy panoramic views over Lhasa Old Town as you explore the former winter residence of the Dalai Lamas, housing priceless murals, sacred texts, meditation caves, and gilded stupas.
Continue to Longwangtan Park, offering a serene and photogenic perspective of the Potala Palace, where locals gather for traditional activities.
In the afternoon, immerse yourself in Tibetan devotion at the Jokhang Temple, home to the revered statue of 12-year-old Buddha Shakyamuni. Observe pilgrims performing full-body prostrations before continuing along Barkhor Street, walking the sacred kora circuit alongside locals and pilgrims.
Conclude the day at an authentic Tibetan tea house, savoring sweet Tibetan tea while learning about local social life and customs.
Overnight: Hotel in Lhasa

Depart Lhasa after breakfast in a private luxury vehicle, ascending the Gampala Pass (4,790 m) for breathtaking views of Yamdrok Lake, one of Tibet’s most sacred turquoise lakes, framed by snow-capped peaks including Mount Nyenchen Khangsar (7,191 m).
Pause at scenic viewpoints and enjoy an authentic lunch experience with a local Tibetan family near the lakeshore (subject to availability).
Continue past the awe-inspiring Korola Glacier, the largest glacier in Tibet, before stopping at Simila Pass, where prayer flags flutter in the wind — a moment to offer prayers for peace and wellbeing.
Arrive in Gyantse, pausing briefly for photographs of this historic town, before continuing through barley fields and traditional farms to Shigatse, Tibet’s second-largest city.
Overnight: Luxury Hotel in Shigatse
(Oxygen-equipped rooms available)

After breakfast, journey toward the ultimate Himalayan icon — Mount Everest.
Cross Gyatsola Pass (5,280 m) for your first distant view of Everest, followed by a dramatic panorama at Gawula Pass (5,198 m), where five of the world’s highest peaks unfold before you.
Descend along the scenic zigzag road to Everest Base Camp (5,000 m). With each turn, Everest reveals itself ever closer, culminating in a breathtaking arrival beneath its towering north face.
As evening approaches, witness Everest bathed in golden alpenglow, followed by an unforgettable night sky where the Milky Way shimmers above the world’s highest mountain.
Overnight: Everest Base Camp Tent Hotel (seasonal) or Guesthouse near EBC (winter months) Supplementary oxygen carried in vehicle for safety.

Begin the day with a visit to Rongbuk Monastery (5,154 m), the highest monastery on earth, offering a serene spiritual encounter beneath Everest’s north face.
Return to Shigatse via an alternative scenic route through Dinggye, stopping at Dinggye Xilin Viewpoint to admire Everest’s eastern slope, Mount Lhotse (8,516 m), and expansive Himalayan wetlands.
Continue to the ancient town of Sakya, briefly exploring its historic streets before arriving back in Shigatse.
In the evening, celebrate your Everest achievement with a visit to a traditional Tibetan Langma Hall, enjoying folk music and dance performances.
Overnight: Hotel in Shigatse

After breakfast, visit Tashilhunpo Monastery, the seat of the Panchen Lama and one of Tibet’s most important spiritual centers, home to the world’s largest statue of Maitreya Buddha.
Return to Lhasa following the scenic course of the Yarlung Tsangpo River, revered as the lifeline of Tibetan civilization.
Arrive in Lhasa with free time to stroll through Barkhor Street for last-minute shopping and personal exploration.
Overnight: Hotel in Lhasa

After breakfast, enjoy a private transfer to Lhasa Airport for your onward journey, carrying unforgettable memories of Tibet and Everest.