Will I be driven on the tour if 'Transport' says 'Private car' and there's a guide for a group trip? I don't want to drive myself.

You will get a driver to drive the car and you don't drive a car.

Are you able to help arrange visas or flights to Tibet from the UK? I have a British passport and wondered if you had advice how to apply for visa for the trip

You need to apply China visa by your own to China Embassy. Regarding the flight to Tibet, you need to fly to Beijing, Shanghai, Xian or other major China cities where you can fly to Lhasa. And you need Tibet Permit for these flights, so you have to fly to these major China cities firstly. After you booked tour and got China visa, we can arrange the Tibet Permit for you.

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Classic Tibet 8 Days: Lhasa, Gyangtse, Shigatse, Sakya, Everest Base Camp

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Operator: Silk Road Trips
Ancient Wonders: Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
High Intensity: Travelers should be in very good physical condition and expect continuous demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 10
Ages 18+

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Lhasa
Lhasa
Start point
Chengguan Qu, Lhasa Shi, Tibet, China (Arrival exit)
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Zhaxi Quta Style Hotel), Hotel 3* ( Lhasa Duorucang Hotel (Potala Palace))
Landmarks
Yarlung Tsangpo River
Day 2
Lhasa
Lhasa
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in local restaurant)
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Zhaxi Quta Style Hotel), Hotel 3* ( Lhasa Duorucang Hotel (Potala Palace))
Included Activities
- Visit Potala Palace including Red Palace and White Palace
- Visit Jokhang Monastery
- Walk Barkhor Street market and pilgrim route
Landmarks
Potala Palace
Jokhang Monastery
Barkhor Street
Day 3
Lhasa to Gyangtse
Lhasa to Gyangtse
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Gyangtse township
- Visit Kubum Monastery
Landmarks
Gampa La Pass
Yamdrok Lake
Nojin Kangsang
Kubum Monastery
Day 4
Gyangtse to Sakya
Gyangtse to Sakya
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Tashilumpo Monastery
Landmarks
Tashilumpo Monastery
Day 5
Sakya to Shegar
Sakya to Shegar
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Sakya Monastery
Landmarks
Sakya Monastery
Day 6
Shegar to Mount Everest Base Camp
Shegar to Mount Everest Base Camp
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Rongbuk Monastery
- Explore Mount Everest Base Camp
Landmarks
Rongbuk Monastery
Mount Everest Base Camp
Day 7
Mount Everest Base Camp to Shigatse
Mount Everest Base Camp to Shigatse
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
Hostel ( Lavande Hotel (Tashilhunpo Monastery))
Included Activities
- Explore Mount Everest Base Camp
Landmarks
Mount Everest Base Camp
Day 8
Shigatse to Chengdu
Shigatse to Chengdu
End point
Shigatse Peace Airport, Xigaze Shi, Tibet, China (Departure exit)

Landmarks
Yarlung Tsangpo River

Landmarks
Potala Palace
Jokhang Monastery
Barkhor Street

Landmarks
Gampa La Pass
Yamdrok Lake
Nojin Kangsang
Kubum Monastery

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Tashilumpo Monastery

Landmarks
Sakya Monastery

Landmarks
Rongbuk Monastery
Mount Everest Base Camp

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Mount Everest Base Camp

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Zhaxi Quta Style Hotel
Hotel 3*
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Lhasa Duorucang Hotel (Potala Palace)
Hotel 3*
Days 1, 2
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Lavande Hotel (Tashilhunpo Monastery)
Hostel
day 7
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Tehseen4.0•October 2026
Very nice time . Accomodation was comfortable The ship and entertainment and food was amazing . The crew was very...
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John5.0•September 2026
We had to book the tour during peak holiday season, so the sites we visited were quite busy. In spite of this, the...
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Jens5.0•September 2026
Great program, fantastic food with an upgrade

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Asked on February 17th, 2024
Will I be driven on the tour if 'Transport' says 'Private car' and there's a guide for a group trip? I don't want to drive myself.
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Transport
- Silk Road TripsOperator•Written February 2024
  You will get a driver to drive the car and you don't drive a car.
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Tanya
Asked on June 25th, 2023
Are you able to help arrange visas or flights to Tibet from the UK? I have a British passport and wondered if you had advice how to apply for visa for the trip
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Visa
- Silk Road TripsOperator•Written June 2023
  You need to apply China visa by your own to China Embassy. Regarding the flight to Tibet, you need to fly to Beijing, Shanghai, Xian or other major China cities where you can fly to Lhasa. And you need Tibet Permit for these flights, so you have to fly to these major China cities firstly. After you booked tour and got China visa, we can arrange the Tibet Permit for you.

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Classic Tibet 8 Days: Lhasa, Gyangtse, Shigatse, Sakya, Everest Base Camp

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