16/17-Day TIBET Ganden to Samye Trek + Namtcho Lake + EBC Tour

Trekking in Tibet
In general, travel to Tibet represents the sightseeing tours but even the land is situated in average of above 13000 feet, this inaccessible land have lots of possibilities of trekking routes for the adventure seeker. Whether it is a pilgrimage trek or a mountain expedition, Tibet offers trekking trips from short one day to month long as per ones requirement. But the treks are not feasible in the wintertime as the temperature goes very low (-30 to -40ºF) and also the days are much shorter.


We offer many different types of treks to Tibet, with a range of hotels to suit every pocket. What's more, as we understand that a visit to this special country is a highly personal experience, we can also arrange a trek to meet your specific needs.

Ganden - Samye trek (5250m)

The next 6 days we will travel to Everest Base Camp and Namtcho Lake.

The next 5 days we will spend in trekking section which begins a 45 km drive to Ganden from Lhasa, we visit the monastery, one of the main Gelugpa sect of Buddhism. This five days trek crosses 2 over 5000m passes enroute and the total trekking distance is 80 KM. This trek has a perfect combination of elevation, moisture and aspect.

Upon arriving in Samye, we visit the the monastery-the only monastery that represents Nyingmapa sect of Buddhism (red capped).

Itinerary: (Subject to changes)

Land Cost:

Cost per person

The above tour price include :
- Airport transfers in Tibet as per itinerary
- All hotel and guest house accommodation in Tibet with breakfast as per itinerary,
- All necessary permits for the tour,
- All transportation as per itinerary,
- Service of local English speaking guide,
- All entrance fees for sights as per itinerary,
- Vehicle and guide entrance fees for Everest national park
- All expenses for guide, vehicles and the drivers
- AIG Travel Insurance Classic Plan (S$ 108)

For the trekking portion :
- All food during trekking and camping full board basis from day 10 lunch till day 15 breakfast
- Porter / Yak and Yakmen for the trekking portion of the tours
- Cook for the trekking portion
- Cooking and dining equipments and utensils
- Dining tent with tables and chairs
- Toilet tent
- Sleeping tent and mats

The above tour price exclude :
- Any airfare, airport tax
- Chinese visa
- Any lunch / dinner during hotel and guest house stays
- Any fee for photography
- Mineral water
- Any others that are not mentioned in the above-included items

Airfares by AIR CHINA

Health Advice For travelers To Tibet:
There are inherent risks in traveling at high altitude. When going to altitude it is your responsibility to learn the latest information and understand the risks. A classic scenario for developing a high altitude illness is fly from Chengdu to Lhasa (3,650m). You begin to have a severe headache and feel nauseous and weak. If your condition worsens, you may begin to have difficulty walking. Scenarios like this are not uncommon, so it’s essential that you understand the physiological effects of high altitude.

Given time, your body can adapt to the changes at a specific altitude and it generally takes 1-3 days at that altitude. So it is important that upon arrival at Lhasa from your flight, you do not over-exert yourself or move higher for the first 24 hours. Take it easy. Light activity during the day is better than sleeping because respiration decreases during sleep, exacerbating the symptoms. Stay properly hydrated, avoid tobacco, alcohol and other depressant drugs including, barbiturates, tranquilizers, and sleeping pills.

It is recommended that all travellers should have themselves medically checked before attempting any high altitude trip. If you have a history of suffering from the following ailments, it is highly recommended that you should refrain from travelling to a high altitude.

Hypertension, Arthritis, Heart Disease, Severe Anemia, Peptic Ulcers, Epileptic Fits, Obesity (overweight). Chronic Asthma, Muscular Cramps, Hepatitis (Jaundice); or any other disease, which may hamper the trekker.