As Nepal is the gateway to Tibet, the tour starts in Kathmandu. Explore ancient temples and palaces in the Kathmandu Valley. In addition, visit the surrounding villages on a five day tour.

Onward, a brief flight over the Himalayas, during which you may be able to see Mt. Everest, takes us to Lhasa. The political, economic and cultural center of the country, five days are spent in Lhasa and surrounding areas. Experience the colorful, fascinating Tibetan culture as we explore the towns of Lhasa, Gyantse and Shigatse.

On our Tibet tour, explore Tibet’s most revered temples and monasteries, including the massive Potala Palace and Jokhang Temple, bustling with pilgrims and the 8th c. Samye Monastery, a unique monastery and village rolled into one. Samye is a highlight of a visit to Tibet. A visit to the ancient town of Tsedang, cradle of Tibetan civilization is included as well.

The Tibet tour also visits the Sera Monastery, whose setting is one of the prettiest in Lhasa, hugging the ridge that forms the northern wall of the Kyi Chu Valley. Founded in 1419, Sera Monastery is one of the “great three” Gelukpa university monasteries in Tibet.

As we drive between the towns you will see some of the most stunning mountain scenery, with soaring Himalayan peaks covered in snow, turquoise blue lakes, and prayer flags fluttering at the mountain passes.

Our Bhutan tours precede our Tibet tour. Fly from Paro to Kathmandu. See details under "Extend Your Trip." If you book Bhutan and Nepal-Tibet consecutively, Use code back2back at check out for a $200 discount.

To book this tour, click the button “See Availability,” a calendar appears. You will see dates in black ink. Click on the date to select it. If you want a future date, use the arrow to move forward on the calendar to view additional dates.

Trip pricing is contingent upon a minimum of four (4) participants and is subject to adjustment should this minimum not be met.

• Swayambhunath, Boudhanath, Bhaktapur & Patan in Nepal

• Mingle with monks and pilgrims at Tibet’s working monasteries and temples

• Tour the Potala, the former home of the Dalai Lama

• Yarlung Valley & the magnificent Samye Monastery

• Enjoy stunning views of turquoise Lake Yamdrok Tso

• Accommodations 4*

• Nepal Visa Fee

• Tibet Travel Permit

• One guide for all days Kathmandu Valley tours

• Accompanying guide in Tibet

• Airport Transfers on tour dates

• AC Transport van or minibus depending on group size

• Meals: daily breakfast, 14 lunches, 8 dinners in Tibet

• Bottled water during touring and drives

• Entrance fees

• International airfare

• China Visa fee

• Dinners in Nepal

• Airfares Kathmandu-Lhasa-Kathmandu

• Tips to drivers, guides, and hotel porters

• Meals other than those listed

• Trip cancelation/travel insurance

Spring Tour: Himalayan Explorer: Sikkim-Darjeeling-Bhutan - LEARN MORE

Fall Tour: Festivals of Bhutan - LEARN MORE

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Both of our Bhutan tours precede our Tibet tour. Fly from Paro to Kathmandu. Required to start in Kathmandu to receive the Tibet Travel Permit (we arrange this for you).

$200 discount if booking both tours. Enter code back2back at check out.