China · Tibet
Tibet · Pilgrimage to Everest
Nine days, 1,400 km from Lhasa to the northern face of Everest at 5,200 m. Full high-altitude support convoy throughout.
Key destinations
- Lhasa
- Yamdrok Lake
- Gyantse
- Shigatse
- Everest Base Camp
Highlights
- Friendship Highway to Everest
- 5,000 m altitude viewpoints
- Tibetan Buddhist monasteries
- Yarlung Tsangpo river valley
- Dedicated high-altitude support
Day-by-Day Itinerary
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Day 1
Arrive Lhasa – Altitude Acclimatisation
Arrive at Lhasa Gonggar Airport and be welcomed with a traditional Tibetan khata scarf. Transfer to city hotel for rest and acclimatisation at 3,650m.
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Day 2
Potala Palace Square – Yaowang Hill Lookout – Barkhor Street
Photo stop at the Potala Palace, then the classic elevated shot from Yaowang Hill. Afternoon wandering the pilgrimage circuit of Barkhor Street, immersing in Tibetan culture.
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Day 3
Pre-Ride Briefing & High-Altitude Test Ride
Morning safety and route briefing covering high-altitude riding essentials. Afternoon guided test ride around Lhasa to get comfortable with the bike and the thin air.
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Day 4
Lhasa → Yamdrok Lake → Karola Glacier → Gyantse (~280km)
Cross Gampa La pass (4,990m) to the turquoise holy lake Yamdrok, then ride past the dramatic Karola Glacier. Via Manla Reservoir to historic Gyantse.
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Day 5
Gyantse → Shigatse → G318 5,000km Marker → Lhatse (~240km)
Pass through Shigatse — Tibet's second city — then the iconic G318 highway 5,000km milestone photo. River valley riding through to Lhatse.
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Day 6
Lhatse → Gyatso La → Gawula Pass → Everest Base Camp → Zhaxizong (~200km)
Cross Gyatso La (5,248m), then Gawula Pass for jaw-dropping views of five 8,000m peaks. Board a park bus for the final stretch to Everest Base Camp at 5,200m+.
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Day 7
Zhaxizong → Gawula Pass → Shigatse (~290km)
Return via Gawula Pass with fresh perspectives on the Himalayan panorama, then ride back through pastoral Tibetan valleys to Shigatse.
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Day 8
Shigatse → Nyemo → Qushui → Lhasa (~270km) – Farewell Dinner
Follow the Yarlung Tsangpo river back to Lhasa via Nyemo, the birthplace of Tibetan incense. Return bikes, collect your commemorative medal, and enjoy a farewell banquet.
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Day 9
Lhasa Departure – Fly Home
Transfer to Lhasa Gonggar Airport per individual flight schedules and fly home, carrying memories of the world's roof.
What’s Included
- Airport and rental shop transfers
- Pilot, support vehicle driver, basic roadside maintenance, and luggage transfer
- 8 nights hotel accommodation (twin-share)
- Daily breakfast + 1 welcome dinner + 1 farewell dinner
- Motorcycle rental (by chosen model)
- Travel accident insurance (during the specified tour period)
- Border area permit (bianjingzheng) processing
- Entry tickets to Yamdrok, Karola, and Everest scenic areas including park shuttle
- Fuel for the entire tour
Not Included
- Flights or train to/from Lhasa and related taxes
- China mainland driving licence application (must be obtained independently)
- Lunches and dinners not listed in the itinerary
- Hotel personal expenses
- Single room supplement (~HK$2,800) and extra bed charges
- Travel documents and visa fees (except border permit)
- Rental excess / deductible
- Tips for scenic area and hotel staff
- Optional activities and expenses from force-majeure events
Bike Options
- KOVE 525X (standard price)
- KOVE 800X (+approx. HK$2,880)
- BMW R 1200 GS (+approx. HK$3,880)
- KYMCO DTX 350 (-approx. HK$500)
What to Bring
- Full-face helmet meeting DOT or international standards (mandatory)
- Riding jacket and trousers, body armour, gloves, and riding boots
- Windproof / waterproof shell and warm layers plus personal medication for high altitude and cold
- Altitude sickness medication (e.g. acetazolamide — consult your doctor)
- IDP, Hong Kong motorcycle licence, and China mainland motorcycle licence
Terms & Conditions
- Suitable for riders aged 18–60 with at least 2 years' riding experience, in good health, holding a valid motorcycle licence.
- Riders must obtain a China mainland motorcycle licence independently before departure.
- Itinerary may be adjusted for weather, road conditions, or safety.
- Once confirmed, generally non-refundable except for insufficient group numbers or force majeure.
- Not recommended for those with serious cardiovascular or respiratory conditions or a history of severe altitude sickness.
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