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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From Lhasa to Shigatse

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Operator: Silk Road Trips
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High Intensity: Travelers should be in very good physical condition and expect continuous demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 10
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Itinerary

Day 1
Lhasa
Start point
Chengguan Qu, Lhasa Shi, Tibet, China (Arrival exit)
Accommodation
Hotel (Zhaxi Quta Style Hotel), Hotel ( Lhasa Duorucang Hotel (Potala Palace))
Landmarks
Yarlung Tsangpo River
Day 2
Lhasa
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in local restaurant)
Accommodation
Hotel (Zhaxi Quta Style Hotel), Hotel ( 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
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
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Tashilumpo Monastery
Landmarks
Tashilumpo Monastery
Day 5
Sakya to Shegar
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Sakya Monastery
Landmarks
Sakya Monastery
Day 6
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
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
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

Landmarks
Tashilumpo Monastery

Landmarks
Sakya Monastery

Landmarks
Rongbuk Monastery
Mount Everest Base Camp

Landmarks
Mount Everest Base Camp

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Silk Road Trips

4.6

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Number of tours

155

Age Range

18 to 80 years old

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4.6

Mike
November 25th, 2025
4
It was good for us especially as we chose to upgrade to the Presidential suite for an extra 3000000
Anne
November 3rd, 2025
5
All of the places on this trip were different from each other which made the whole experience valuable. Our guides...
All of the places on this trip were different from each other which made the whole experience valuable. Our guides were generally all good English speakers, Yom in Yangshuo was without doubt the most wonderful and made a huge effort to get to know us and our interests, Rain in Zhangjiajie and Fenghuang was a close 2nd, he answered our questions about more than just the places we were visiting and had a relaxed manner. The travel agent contact Ben of Silk Road tours was always available to answer questions promptly and upgraded our final hotel stay when we queried the hotel. If I had to criticise at all it was that each guide had not always been given the information on our next place, but they always found out for us once asked.Show more

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Beth
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.
Tour Details
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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- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
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- Hepatitis A - Recommended for China. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Cholera - Recommended for China. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Tuberculosis - Recommended for China. Ideally 3 months before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for China. 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. Ideally 10 days before travel.
- Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for China. Ideally 1 month before travel.
- Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for China. Ideally 6 months before travel.
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Classic Tibet 8 Days: Lhasa, Gyangtse, Shigatse, Sakya, Everest Base Camp

Itinerary

Lhasa

Lhasa

Included Activities

Lhasa to Gyangtse

Included Activities

Gyangtse to Sakya

Included Activities

Sakya to Shegar

Included Activities

Shegar to Mount Everest Base Camp

Included Activities

Mount Everest Base Camp to Shigatse

Included Activities

Shigatse to Chengdu

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