Embark on a Journey to Discover Tibet Like the Ancient Explorers!
The Tibet Horse Riding Tour offers a unique blend of adventure and cultural immersion. Begin your journey with an unforgettable horse-riding experience near the stunning Yamdrok Lake, one of Tibet’s most breathtaking natural wonders. Spend the night camping by the lake, surrounded by serene beauty, and revel in the ultimate sense of tranquility and joy.
Your adventure continues with a day hike from Pabongka Monastery to the renowned Sera Monastery in Lhasa, an enriching experience that combines stunning landscapes with spiritual exploration. Along the way, witness the rare and profound tradition of a live sky-burial ceremony, a cultural practice unique to Tibet.
This Tibet tour also takes you beyond Lhasa to the historic towns of Gyantse and Shigatse, where you’ll visit iconic monasteries such as Pelkor Chöde and Tashilhunpo. The journey culminates with a visit to the Everest Base Camp, offering you awe-inspiring views of the world’s highest peak.
Book the Tibet Horse Riding Tour today, and immerse yourself in the authentic spirit of Tibet. Adventure, culture, and unforgettable memories await!
Highlights
- Sights in Lhasa city
- An impressive day hiking
- Horseback riding 3-4hours near Yamdrok lake
- Sights in and out of Gyangtse cultural town
- Tashi Lhunpo Monastery in Shigatse
- 1-2hours hiking to Mt. Everest Base Camp
- The best Tibet tour
What’s Included
- Tibet travel permits
- Accommodation with breakfasts
- Pick-up & drop-off
- 2bottles of mineral water/day (1liter)
- A welcome dinner
- Transportation
- Professional Tibetan tour guide
- Oxygen cylinders
- First aid & kit
What’s Excluded
- Meal (lunch and dinner)
- Travel insurance
- Any domestic & international train/flight fare
- Guide gratuity
- Personal expenses
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Lhasa
Upon arrival at Lhasa, you will be met by our guide and transferred to your hotel downtown. In the evening, you will have the opportunity to go for a walk along Barkhor Street and meet local pilgrims.
Overnight: 3-4 Star Hotel in Lhasa
Day 2: Visit Potala Palace, Jokhang Monastery and Barkhor Street
The day starts with a visit of the Potala Palace and Johkang Temple, and continues with a stroll along Barkor Street.
Overnight: 3-4 star Hotel in Lhasa
Day 3: Visit Drepung and Sera Monasteries
Visit two of the largest gelugpa institutions in Tibet, Drepung and Sera Monasteries, dating back to the 15th century. Don’t miss the Buddhist monks debating held in Sera Monastery!
Overnight: 3-4 star Hotel in Lhasa
Day 4: Pabongkha to Sera Monastery Day Hiking
Visit the Pabongkha Monastery, an important historical monastery dating back to 7th century, and the place where Tibetan calligraphy was firstly designed by Tonmi Sambhota.
The day continues with hiking over the active Sky-burial to the Tashi Choling Monastery, and a stop at the Takten Mediation Cave (4,200m) for lunch (packed lunch. You will also enjoy the unique chance to drink from the cave’s blessed spring-water.
We will then continue our hiking adventure towards Sera Monastery, from where we will admire breathtaking views of the Lhasa city.
Overnight: 3-4 star Hotel in Lhasa
Day 5: Set out to Yamdrok Lake (Horse Ridring 3-4hours)
Following a 110-km drive to the Kambala pass (3,975m) we will get to be overwhelmed by the spectacular view of Yamdrok Lake and Mt. Nyenchen Gangsang. We will camp near the Yamdrok Lake just below the Kambala pass. The scenery is absolutely the best combined with horse riding experience around evening times (3-4hours horse-riding experience).
Overnight: Camping at Yamdrok lake
Day 6: Set out for Shigatse via Gyantse 264km
Visit the marvellous Gyangtse Stupa and Pekoe Choede Monastery. Then we will drive for more than 90 km to Shigatse to visit Tashi Lhunpo Monastery, the seat of successive Panchen Lamas.
Overnight: 4 star Hotel in Shigatse
Day 7: Drive to Rongphu Monastery 350km
We will drive for about 5-6 hours to Rongpu Monastery, crossing rapid rivers and high mountain passes with altitudes over 5000 meters, and catch a glimpse of 4 majestic mountains with peaks that reach over 8000 meters (Mt. Lhotse 8516m, Mt. Everest 8848m, Mt. Qowo O-yag 8201m, and Mt. Makalu 8463m).
Overnight: Rongbuk Monastery Hotel
Day 8: 1-2hrs Hiking to Everest Base Camp and Drive to Shigatse 350km
The day starts early in the morning, so we can enjoy the sunrise over the top of Mt. Everest. Then, we prepare for a 1-2 hour trek to the base camp. Everest Base Camp is really a spectacular place, so be ready to embrace all it has to offer. We will then set out for Shigatse, but not before having lunch at Rongphu.
Overnight: 4 star Hotel in Shigatse
Day 9: Drive to Lhasa and Transfer to Airport or Train Station 282km
On the last day, we will drive through Gorges along the Yarlung Tsangpo River, taking the northern route to Gonggar Airport. Your local guide and driver will transfer you to the airport, so you can get to the next destination and be ready for your afternoon departure.