Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu, welcome and transfer to your hotel.
Day 2: Guided tour of Kathmandu.
Day 3: Kathmandu—Tsetang
Early-morning airport transfer  to Gongkar, our gateway into Tibet. Transfer by bus to your hotel in Tsetang. After lunch, sightseeing tour of Yabulakang and the Tandruk monastery.
Day 4: Tsetang—Lhasa (3,650m)
We’ll take a boat crossing, then a local bus, to visit the Samye Monastery on the shore of the Brahmaputra River. Samye is one of the holiest places in Tibet. Then, we’ll cross back over the river and continue onto Lhasa. En route, we’ll stop at Nietang to see the Great Buddha.
Day 5: Lhasa 
Today, you’ll visit the Potala Palace, former residence of the Dalai Lama, and the Jokhang Temple with its Jowo statue, revered by thousands of Tibetan pilgrims. You’ll stroll through the Tibetan market in the Barkhor quarter.
Day 6: Lhasa
You’ll explore Drepung Gompa in the north of Lhasa and the Sera monastery. At certain times, you can see an outdoor display of giant Tibetan scroll-paintings (‘thangkas’) on a nearby hill and witness scenes of Tibetan religious fervor.
Day 7: Lhasa
You’ll view the Dalai Lama’s summer palace, Norbulingka, from which he fled to India in 1959. In the afternoon, you’ll visit Ganden Monastery.
Day 8: Lhasa
Today, we’ll visit Tsurphu Monastery. In 2001, the Karmapa, who ranks number three in the Tibetan religious hierarchy, fled from this monastery (or ‘gompa’) to join the Dalai Lama in India. Occasionally, the Chinese authorities place a ban on visitors to this site. If this happens, we’ll visit another monastery instead.
Day 9: Lhasa—Gyantse (3,900m)
We’ll leave Lhasa to discover Gyantse, a city boasting some fine examples of ancient Tibetan architecture. We’ll cross the Kamba-la Pass (4,850m) to observe the beautiful Yamdrok lake with its clear blue water. We’ll also cross the Karo-la Pass (5,050m) before reaching our destination.
Day 10: Gyantse—Shigatse
This morning, you’ll view the Palkhor Monastery, a unique blend of Nepali, Chinese and Tibetan architecture. You’ll then stroll through the streets of the old town, before setting off for the Shalu Monastery with its tiled green roof.
Day 11: Shigatse—Sakya
Today, we’ll visit Tashilumpo Monastery, the seat of the Panchen Lama, who ranks second in the Tibetan religious hierarchy. In the afternoon, we’ll see the Sakya Monastery, the seat of the Sakya Order, a branch of Tibetan Buddhism.
Overnight stay in a fairly basic guest house in a former Chinese military camp.
Day 12: Sakya—Tingri
We’ll take a beautifully scenic drive, giving us a spectacular view of the tallest snowcapped peaks in the Nepal-Tibet region, including the iconic Mount Everest.
Day 13: Tingri—Nyalam
En route, we’ll be driving over the highest passes of our trip (5,230m) as we enjoy a vast panorama of the Himalayan range, with summits reaching beyond 8,000m.
Day 14: Nyalam—Kathmandu  5
After arriving at the Zhangmu border check post, we’ll visit Milarepa’s Cave and cross the Friendship Bridge on foot. Then, we’ll make our way back into Nepal and its green terraced rice fields, which are so emblematic of the country.
Day 15: Free time in Kathmandu, then transfer to airport.

*** In Tibet, some hotels outside the main tourist centers can be quite basic.

*** We'll keep you informed in our latest news for the dates of the Tibetan festivals.

*** Please contact us if you wish to go to the Everest base camp on the way to the border.

*** If you wish to stay in Nepal longer, please consult us for suggestions and for hotel bookings.

Best season: May to October

*** These tariffs can vary, depending on the Chinese authorities.

Included: 
* Hotel (3***): 3 nights in Kathmandu with breakfast, 4 nights in Lhasa
* 1 night in guest house
* Full board from Tsetang to Nyalam (11 days)
* Airport transfers and transportation mentioned above
* Entrance fees and transportation to visited sites
* Special permit to restricted areas in Tibet
* English-speaking Tibetan guide and drivers
* Kathmandu-Lhasa flight and airport taxes
* Tibetan visa

Not included:
* International flights
* Meals in Kathmandu except breakfast (around € 12 per day)
* Drinks
* Nepali visa on arrival in Kathmandu and airport departure tax
* Tips
* Personal insurance