Your private guide and driver will welcome you at Lhasa Airport with a traditional white silk scarf greeting and transfer you to your hotel. Rest and acclimatize to the high altitude. Enjoy a personal consultation with your guide to customize the days ahead.

Your private guide takes you to explore the magnificent Potala Palace with personalized commentary. Visit Jokhang Temple and the Barkhor circuit. Take in the unique atmosphere of this remarkable place, where ancient traditions meet the majestic Himalayan landscape. Your guide will share insights into the local culture, history, and significance of each site, helping you connect more deeply with the Tibetan way of life. Remember to stay hydrated, move at a relaxed pace, and bring your camera to capture the stunning scenery and unique moments along the way.

Your private guide takes you on a personalized tour of Lhasa's most iconic landmarks beginning with the magnificent 13-story Potala Palace perched on Marpo Ri Red Hill. Explore the palace at your own pace with in-depth commentary from your guide covering the history of the Dalai Lamas, the Buddhist art in the over 1,000 rooms, and the jewel-encrusted stupas. Afterward visit Jokhang Temple, the holiest shrine in Tibet built in 647 AD, and walk the Barkhor kora circuit where pilgrims spin prayer wheels and prostrate themselves along the ancient pilgrimage route.

Your private driver takes you on the spectacular scenic drive south from Lhasa across the Karo La Pass at 5,010 meters with panoramic views of the snow-capped Nyenchen Tanglha mountain range. Stop for as long as you like at the stunning turquoise Yamdrok Lake, one of Tibet's three holy lakes stretching 72 kilometers across the valley. Continue past the Karola Glacier to Gyantse to visit the Kumbum Stupa with its 108 chapels filled with exquisite murals before arriving in Shigatse.

Your private guide takes you to visit Tashilhunpo Monastery in Shigatse, the seat of the Panchen Lama, featuring the world's largest gilded statue of Maitreya Buddha standing 26 meters tall. Continue south through dramatic mountain scenery to the Gawu La Pass at 5,200 meters for your first breathtaking view of Mount Everest's north face rising 8,848 meters into the sky. Visit Rongbuk Monastery then arrive at Everest Base Camp for a stunning sunset over the highest peak on Earth.

Early morning wake-up call at 5 AM to witness the spectacular sunrise over Mount Everest's north face. As the first rays of sunlight hit the highest peak on Earth, the mountain glows in shades of gold, orange, and pink creating an unforgettable spectacle. After a hot breakfast at the EBC guesthouse, begin the long but scenic drive back to Lhasa arriving in the late afternoon.