15 Days Tibet Overland with Everest Base Camp

The classic route across the roof of the world

Departing From Kathmandu or Chengdu and returning back to Kathmandu

From the tiny monastery at Rhongphu the view of Qomolangma (Mt Everest) is absolutely magnificent as it stands alone at the head of the valley - a walk or drive to Base Camp brings you even closer.
ITINERARY OVERVIEW Click for DETAILED ITINERARY
Day 1: Arrival and transfer to Hotel
Day 2: Free day in KTM
Day 3: Fly to Gongar Airport , Lhasa. (3658m) - 1 hr
             Drive to Lhasa City - 1½ hrs
Day 4: Lhasa
Day 5: Lhasa
Day 6: Lhasa
Day 7: Gyantse (3950m) - 8 hrs
Day 8: Shigatse (3900m) - 3 hrs
Day 9: Sakya (4050m) - 6 hrs
Day 10: Rombuk (5000m) - 5 hrs
              Everest Base Camp Trek (5200m)
Day 11: Lao Tingri (4390m) - 4 hrs
Day 12: Dhulikhel - 6 hrs
Day 13: Kathmandu
Day 14: Kathmandu
Day 15: Departure day. Transfer to Airport

2006 Fixed Group Departures:

April 02 - April 16

April 16 - April 30

April 30 - May 14

May 14 - May 28

May 28 - June 11

June 11 - June 25

June 25 - July 09

July 09 - July 23

July 23 - Aug 06



Aug 06 - Aug 20

Aug 20 - Sep 03

Sep 03 - Sep 17

Sep 17 - Oct 01

Oct 01 - Oct 15

Oct 15 - Oct 29

Oct 29 - Nov 12

Nov 12 - Nov 26

Please note: the published itinerary is a statement of intent and to be used as a guide only. The guide in charge of your trip will alter the schedule if conditions necessitate and any/all such alterations are at our discretion and your guide. You can book a private departure for dates that suit you or we can tailor-make a tour to fit your dates & interests. Private departures (minimum 4 travelers) available April to November.
Tour Cost: USD 880 per person
Single Supplement: USD 130 per person
Flight Cost: From Kathmandu = USD 284 / From Chengdu = USD 220
Chinese Visa: USD 49 per person (Americans: USD 63)

Tour cost includes:

Accommodation on twin sharing basis with Breakfast. ( common rooms and common bath in Rombuk and Tingri )
Transport as per itinerary
All airport transfers
Sightseeing as per itinerary , entrance fees to Monasteries.
English speaking interpreter/guide
Tibet entry permit
Not included in the tour cost:

Personal expenses such as drinks, postage, laundry
Lunch & Dinner
International flights and departure taxes
Chinese Visa and passport fees
Travel insurance
Emergency evacuation
Tips and gratuities
Costs arising from unforeseen events outside of our control (e.g. Landslides, strikes etc.)

Book your trip via email:
go2nepal@sherpa.wlink.com.np
go2nepal@wlink.com.np
Please supply for each traveler: Full name (exactly as it appears in the passport), Sex, Date of Birth, Nationality and Passport Number.
Payment: To book a trip you need to pay a nonrefundable deposit of USD100 per person at least 30 days prior to departure. Until your deposit is received your booking cannot be confirmed.
The deposit of USD100 must be made by bank transfer to the Account of Waypoint Adventures Trekking (P) Ltd.
Account Number: 269180A
Bank Name: Himalayan Bank Ltd.
Swift code: HIMANPKA
Bank address: Tridevi Marg, Kathmandu, Nepal

CLICK on the "Eyes of Buddha" to return
to the Homesite of Waypoint Adventures
( Photo by Millie Shatzer )

2006 Fixed Group Departures:
April 02 - April 16 April 16 - April 30 April 30 - May 14 May 14 - May 28 May 28 - June 11 June 11 - June 25 June 25 - July 09 July 09 - July 23 July 23 - Aug 06		Aug 06 - Aug 20 Aug 20 - Sep 03 Sep 03 - Sep 17 Sep 17 - Oct 01 Oct 01 - Oct 15 Oct 15 - Oct 29 Oct 29 - Nov 12 Nov 12 - Nov 26