23th. Days Tibet – Motorcycle Tour

Tibet – motorcycle tour

23th. Days Tibet – Motorcycle Tour

That and the highlights such as the culture, the monasteries, the friendly people and the ride up to Mt. Everest Base

23th. Days Tibet – Motorcycle Tour

Unlike the physically-demanding cycling journey, the adventurous motorbike tour in Tibet brings you a sheer joy of freedom. Hop on your roaring motorbike and drive past the holiest Buddhist sites and explore the world’s highest peak along Himalayas, etc. The action-packed ride across the spine of the world will fulfill your childhood dream. HIGHLIGHTS DURING YOUR SAFARI :

Tibet is a land without equal, a magical realm of vast proportions, dominated by intense blue skies and overlooked by the highest peaks in the world. That and the highlights such as the culture, the monasteries, the friendly people and the ride up to Mt. Everest Base Camp are the ingredients for one of the most extraordinary motorcycle tours you can imagine. We drive through impressive landscapes that take your breath away, this beauty cannot be described in words, you have to see it to be believed.
Price: $ request per person

Day 1

Day 1: Arrival in Chengdu

Itinerary

Itinerary
Arrival in Sichuan's capital, Chengdu. Transfer to the hotel and getting to know each other for the first time.

2nd day

2nd day Chengdu

2nd day Chengdu
Today we're taking care of the Chinese driver's license, don't worry, no one has come out of the office without a driver's license yet. The rest of the day can be used as freetime.

Day 3

Day 3 Chengdu-Lhasa

Day 3 Chengdu-Lhasa
Early morning flight to Lhasa and transfer from the airport, 70km away, to Lhasa. After checking in at our hotel, we explore the old town of Lhasa. We follow the pilgrims on their way around the Jorkhang, the holiest temple in Tibet, which we of course also pay a visit to.

4th day

4th day Lhasa

​ 4th day Lhasa
The Potala PalaceAfter breakfast we go to the traffic police. We are getting our China driving license and if everything goes well, we should receive our driving license for Tibet in the afternoon. If there is enough time, we will visit the Sera Monastery in the afternoon.

Day 5

Day 5 Lhasa – Gyamda – Basum Lake 300 km

​ Day 5 Lhasa – Gyamda – Basum Lake 300 km
Our first full day of driving takes us along Highway 318, which connects Shanghai with Kathmandu, to Lake Basum. We cross the 5013m high Mila Pass, which also forms the watershed between Lhasa and the Nyang River. A great and very varied landscape awaits us here. In the late afternoon we reach one of the scenic highlights of the trip, the Basum / Draksum Tso (lake).

Day 6

Day 6 Basum Lake – Gyamda – Lulang 250 km

​ Day 6 Basum Lake – Gyamda – Lulang 250 km
Lulang ValleyWe leave Basum Lake and reach Bayi (2990m) or Nyingchi (Sun Throne). Shortly afterwards we go up to the Sercha La Pass at 5020m. With a bit of luck we will see the Namche Barwa mountain (7787m), which was voted the most beautiful mountain in China some time ago. At the foot of Serche La lies Lulang, which is reminiscent of the Alps with its extensive forests and wooden shingle roofs. We also spend the night here.

Day 7

Day 7 Lulang – Ranwu Lake 255 km

​ Day 7 Lulang – Ranwu Lake 255 km
We cross a landscape that is unusually lush for Tibet. Snow-capped mountains, extensive coniferous forests, pristine villages and crystal-clear rivers accompany us on the way to Ranwu Lake where we set up camp for the next 2 nights.

Day 8

Day 8 Ranwu Lake and surroundings 70 km

​ Day 8 Ranwu Lake and surroundings 70 km
We enjoy a relaxing day taking a trip to Lake Rawu and one of the most beautiful glaciers in China, the Mindui Glacier.

Day 9

Day 9 Ranwu – Bomi 150 km

​ Day 9 Ranwu – Bomi 150 km
Debate lesson with the monks of Sera Monastery Since the landscape between Lake Ranwu and Bayi is one of the most impressive in Tibet, it doesn't bother us that we have to drive through it a second time. This time we spend the night in Bomi, where we have time to visit the beautifully located monastery.

Day 10

Day 10 Bomi – Bayi 255 km

​ Day 10 Bomi – Bayi 255 km
Past the “Sea of Trees” in Lulang we cross the Sercha Pass again. We spend the night in the garrison town of Bayi (India is not far).

Day 11

Day 11 Bayi – Gyatsa 330 km

​ Day 11 Bayi – Gyatsa 330 km
We follow the Yarlung Tsanpo (Brahmaputra) upstream. Although one of the longest stages of the day, it is a relaxed day of driving and once again with a very varied landscape.

Day 12

Day 12 Gyatsa – Tsetang 150 km

​ Day 12 Gyatsa – Tsetang 150 km
We decide on site whether we cross a spectacular pass on the way to Tsetang or continue on a newly built road along the Yarlung Tsanpo. That depends on the road conditions. We reach the Yarlung Valley, here is the “Cradle of Tibet” and we visit the oldest building in Tibet, the Yumbulakhang Palace, located a few kilometers outside Tsetang.

Day 13

Day 13 Tsetang -Gyantse 340 km

​ Day 13 Tsetang -Gyantse 340 km
The longest river in Tibet remains our companion for the next 140km. We then wind our way up to Kamba La (4,794 m) and along the sacred Yamdrok Lake. We stop in Nargatse for lunch. Then we go up again and cross the Karo La Pass (5,010 m). Here a glacier extends almost down to the road. We will spend the night in Gyantse.

Day 14

Day 14 Gyantse-Sakya 260 km

​ Day 14 Gyantse-Sakya 260 km
Before we continue today we visit the Pelkor Chöde Monastery and the Kumbum Temple, the only walk-in stupa in Tibet. We reach Shigatse and get our first impressions of Tibet's second largest city. Here we also take a break and fortify ourselves before continuing on to Sakya.

Day 15

Day 15 Sakya – Tingri 250 km

​ Day 15 Sakya – Tingri 250 km
After breakfast we visit the Sakya Monastery. Unique as a building and in its atmosphere. Then 20km back to road 318 and up to the Gyatso-La pass (5,220m) before we reach Shegar. With a little luck we can see Mt. Everest for the first time from here. After another 60km we reach Tingri. If the weather permits, we can see Mt. Everest and Cho Oyo from the terrace of our hotel.

Day 16

Day 16 Tingri – Everest Base Camp 70 km

​ Day 16 Tingri – Everest Base Camp 70 km
Today we are planning an approximately 60km off-road route before we reach the new asphalted road to the Everest base camp. Again we cross a 5000m pass on the way before we reach the Rongphu Monastery. Depending on the view of the mountains, we drive the last few kilometers up to the base camp right away or when we have the best chance of seeing the highest mountain in the world. We spend the night in the Rongphu Monastery Guesthouse at 4,980m.

Day 17

Day 17 Shigatse 120 km

​ Day 17 Shigatse 120 km
If the view of the mountains didn't work yesterday, there is still an option today before we drive on the newly paved road over countless hairpin bends up to the Pang Pass (5,120 m). If the weather is right, we will have an incomparable Himalayan panorama from Kanzenzönga to Xishpangma - of course with Mt. Everest! We cross the Gyatso Pass again on the way to Shigatse.

18th day

18th day Shigatse

​ 18th day Shigatse
In the morning we visit the Tashilunpo Monastery, built in 1447, home monastery of the Panchen Lama. Without a doubt the most impressive monastery in Tibet and not just because of the gilded roofs and Buddha statues. No less than 250kg of gold were processed here. The afternoon is then free to organize.

Day 19

Day 19 Shigatse – Damzhung 340 km

​ Day 19 Shigatse – Damzhung 340 km
The Highway 318Today we drive 80 km on the Friendship Highway towards Lhasa before we turn (weather and road conditions permitting!!) onto a side road towards Damxhung. In addition to the unforgettable landscape, one of the highest passes in the world, the Shogu Pass (5,400 m), awaits us here. We stay overnight in Damzhung.

Day 20

Day 20 Damzhung – Namtso – Didrum 240 km

​ Day 20 Damzhung – Namtso – Didrum 240 km
From Damzhung we go up to Namtso Lake, the highest saltwater lake in the world. Oh yes, there is another 5000m pass ahead of us…. After dinner back to Damzhung and the Hot Spings Hotel in Didrum.

Day 21

Day 21 Didrum – Lhasa 180 km

​ Day 21 Didrum – Lhasa 180 km
Before we head back to Lhasa on our last day of travel, we pay a visit to the Dedrum nunnery, located in a beautiful valley. We then reach Lhasa where we stay overnight.

22nd day

22nd day Lhasa

​ 22nd day Lhasa
Prayer wheels at the Potala PalaceNow we should be well acclimatized to be able to climb the 13 floors of the Potala Palace. The afternoon is free for you. If you still need souvenirs, now is your last chance. In the evening there will of course be a farewell dinner.

23rd day

23rd day Lhasa

​ 23rd day Lhasa
Goodbye Tibet. The bus takes you to the airport and home!

(We reserve the right to make minor changes to the route)

If you are interested in follow-up programs (e.g. a few days in Beijing, the Terracotta Army in Xian or Shanghai), we would be happy to make you some suggestions and offers!

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DEPARTURE

DEPARTURE

Email from customer:

Hello Bernhard, I did the Tibet tour. Everything, including the return flight you organized, worked wonderfully. The tour guides were experienced and extremely competent. And the tour itself – an unforgettable experience. The unique landscape of Tibet and the culture, which is completely foreign to us, must be experienced to be believed. This trip is certainly one of the absolute highlights that you can have in your life “in terms of vacation”.
Thank you very much, greetings, Bernd

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Itinerary

Your inclusive package:

Habibi World Travel Á Tour Your inclusive package:

VIEW AVAILABLE MOTORCYCLES
Yamaha YBR 250
YAMAHA YBR 250
Engine: single cylinderDisplacement: 249 ccPower: 22 HPGears: 5Seat height: 80.5 cmWeight: 138 kg

TOUR DATES
Highlights of Tibet
For groups on request
TO THE MOTORCYCLES
PRICE OVERVIEW
Price driver with
Yamaha YBR 250 on request
Passenger (pillion) on request
Single room on request
SERVICES
Flight Chengdu – Lhasa
Accommodation in selected hotels or guest houses with toilet/shower
All meals including non-alcoholic drinks
Yamaha YBR 250 including insurance
Liability and comprehensive insurance (with $650 deductible)
Gasoline, lubricants and maintenance
All transfers during the tour
Entry permit for Tibet
Chinese driving license
German-speaking tour guide
Support vehicle for luggage
Airport transfers
Chinese leader
Taxes

Not included are:

Flights (we are happy to find the right ones)
Alcoholic and special drinks (e.g. fresh orange juice)
Personal expenses
Everything that is not under services

WE WILL SEND YOU MOTORCYCLE INSURANCE TERMS AND CONDITIONS AS A PDF FILE BY E-MAIL

Destination airport: Chengdu
Start / End: Chengdu / Lhasa
Tour - Highlights: Chengdu - Lhasa - Basum Lake - Sercha La Pass - Rawu Lake - Tsetang - Yumbulakhang Temple - Yamdrok Tso - Gyantse - Sakya - Shigatse - Mt. Everest
Tour duration: 23 days
Overnight stays: 22 nights
Total kilometers: approx. 3560 km
Minimum age driver: 18
Driving license class: National driving license
Tour type: Road tour with a few gravel sections
Difficulty: easy to medium
Shortest stage: 70 km
Longest stage: 340 km
Minimum participants: 4

Price driver with
Yamaha YBR 250 4..390.-
Passenger (Pillion) 3,890.-
Single room 590.-

SERVICES
Flight Chengdu – Lhasa
Accommodation in selected hotels or guest houses with toilet/shower
All meals including non-alcoholic drinks
Yamaha YBR 250 including insurance
Liability and fully comprehensive insurance
(with a deductible of 500 euros)
Gasoline, lubricants and maintenance
All transfers during the tour
Chinese driving license
German-speaking tour guide (from 6 drivers)
Support vehicle for luggage
Permit for Tibet
Airport transfers
Chinese leader
Taxes

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SELECT TERMS & CONDITIONS Pricing detailed for this Small Group Adventure is based upon double occupancy. Additional charges for single travelers and any on-trip airfare required for the trip apply. A booking deposit is required to reserve your space. Small Group Adventure pricing includes all lodging, meals (unless otherwise noted), activities, baggage handling, transportation, and guide service. Not included are travel costs to/from gateway cities, guide gratuities, and personal incidentals including, but not limited to, trip cancellation/interruption insurance, alcoholic beverages, and laundry service.



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