YOUR TRIP DESIGN, PACE & FLEXIBILITY: This privately operated Tibet adventure is designed to deliver Lhasa’s cultural depth, the great monasteries, and the Himalayan crescendo to Everest Base Camp with a premium standard of comfort and support. The single most valuable refinement is pacing for altitude: an extra night in Lhasa or at an intermediate height often transforms how you feel on the high passes and at EBC. We also favour quiet timing for the most significant sites—early or later windows at Jokhang and Potala, and calmer visits at the monastic complexes—so the experience feels composed rather than crowded.
PRIVATE GUIDES, DRIVERS & ON-THE-GROUND SUPPORT: Tibet is a destination where execution matters as much as the route. The journey is handled privately with a dedicated vehicle and experienced drivers, supported by specialist local expertise to bring context to Lhasa’s spiritual and historical layers and to manage high-altitude days with calm judgement. On the road to EBC, timing and route choices are made with comfort in mind—well-judged stops, sensible departure times, and an unhurried approach to the passes. If weather shifts or road controls affect access, the programme is re-sequenced discreetly so the trip remains rewarding and well paced.
ACCOMMODATION STANDARDS & MEAL BASIS: The tour is priced to secure the best-available accommodation in each location, recognising that standards vary outside Lhasa. In the capital, we prioritise top-end comfort and quiet rooms; en route, we choose the strongest options available and elevate the experience through private handling and thoughtful pacing. At Everest Base Camp, accommodation is necessarily simple by nature of the location; comfort is protected through preparation, the right room choices where possible, and an itinerary that avoids arriving exhausted. Meals are planned to support acclimatisation and energy, with flexibility where conditions allow.
PERMITS, ALTITUDE & PRACTICAL COMFORT: Tibet travel is permit-led and managed in line with the route and your passport details, alongside any required Chinese visa formalities. Altitude is the defining factor: you will be travelling and sleeping progressively higher, and the best experience comes from respecting acclimatisation and keeping the rhythm dignified rather than ambitious. Days can be cold and windy even in good seasons; nights are colder at higher elevations. Comprehensive travel insurance is essential, including high-altitude cover and medical evacuation. If you have any medical considerations, we recommend discussing suitability for altitude travel in advance.
COSTING, PAYMENTS, CHANGES & CANCELLATIONS: Pricing reflects a specialist, high-comfort operation in a controlled, high-altitude region: private transport, experienced teams, required permits, and best-available accommodation throughout, with the EBC chapter managed realistically. The main cost variables are seasonality, hotel inventory in peak periods, and any enhancements that increase comfort—additional acclimatisation nights, higher room categories in Lhasa, or upgraded handling on long road sectors. Once permits and key services are secured, changes can be constrained by supplier terms and official processing; any implications are explained clearly before adjustments are actioned, with transparent deadlines and conditions.
