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4WD Plateau In-Depth Exploration

18 days
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From Lhasa to Mount Kailash
4WD Plateau In-Depth Exploration - ChinAdventure Tours
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Operator
ChinAdventure Tours
Group Tour
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Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 12
Age range 2 to 96
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Highlights

  • Explore the majestic Potala Palace
  • Stroll through bustling Barkhor Market
  • Witness sunrise over Everest at Rongbuk
  • Visit sacred Manasarovara Lake
  • Drive across the vast Tibetan Plateau

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrive Lhasa (altitude: 3,670m) (D, by air)
  2. Day 2 LHASA (3,670m) (B)
  3. Day 3 LHASA (3,670m) (B)
  4. Day 4 Lhasa / Gyangtse (3,900m) (B)
  5. Day 5 Gyangtse / Shigatse (altitude 3836m) (B)
  6. Day 6 Shigatse / Sakya (altitude 4316m) (B)
  7. Day 7 Sakya / MT. EVEREST BASE CAMP(5,150m) (B)
  8. Day 8 MT. EVEREST BASE CAMP(5,150m)-Tingri
  9. Day 9 Tingri/ Saga (4,640m) (B)
  10. Day 10 Saga / Zhongba / Lake Manasarovar / Darchen (4,560m) (B, by jeep)
  11. Day 11 Darchen/ NGARI PREFECTURE (Shiquanhe town) (B)
  12. Day 12 NGARI PREFECTURE/ GERTSE (4,300m) (B)
  13. Day 13 GERTSE/ TSOCHEN (4,760m) (B)
  14. Day 14 TSOCHEN/ WENBU (4,700m), via Tangra Yumco (B)
  15. Day 15 WENBU/ NYIMA (4,700) (B)
  16. Day 16 NYIMA TO BANGA (4,900), via Serling Tso (B)
  17. Day 17 BANGA –LHASA, via Namtso (B)
  18. Day 18 LHASA DEPARTURE (B)
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What's Included

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  • Guide
  • Insurance
  • Additional Services
  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Meals
  • Additional Services

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ChinAdventure Tours

Number of tours

9

Age Range

2 to 90 years old

Response time

10 hours

Response rate

100%

We aim to offer a variety of unique experiences for you, take you to discover the real China, and create a trip that will last in your memory for a lifetime!

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Dates & Availability

18 days
4WD Plateau In-Depth Exploration
From Lhasa to Mount Kailash

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    15 May, 2025
    Sunday
    1 Jun, 2025
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Good to Know

Tour ID: 170809

  • Currencies
    ¥
    Yuan Renminbi
    China
    रू
    Nepalese Rupee
    Nepal
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from USA, Canada you will need an adaptor for types G, I, C, E, F, D, M. As a traveler from England you will need an adaptor for types A, B, I, C, E, F, D, M. As a traveler from Australia, New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types A, B, G, C, E, F, D, M. As a traveler from South Africa you will need an adaptor for types A, B, G, I, C, E, F.

    Type A
    China
    Type B
    China
    Type G
    China
    Type I
    China
    Type C
    Nepal
    Type E
    Nepal
    Type F
    Nepal
    Type D
    Nepal
    Type M
    Nepal
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for China and Nepal. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for China and Nepal. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for China and Nepal. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for China and Nepal. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for China and Nepal. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for China. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for China and Nepal. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for China and Nepal. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for China. Ideally 6 months before travel.
    • Meningococcal meningitis - Recommended for Nepal. Ideally 1 week before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before February 20th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after February 20th, 2025, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with ChinAdventure Tours. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and ChinAdventure Tours will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
    • The following cards are accepted for "ChinAdventure Tours" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
  • Cancellation Policy
  • Accessibility
    Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.
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