Tibet is arguably one of the most mysterious and beautiful places in the world. Our exclusive motorcycle tour offers you the opportunity to ride through stunning Tibetan landscapes while enjoying views of iconic landmarks such as Lakes Yamdrok and Namtso as well as Mr. Everest. This journey is further enhanced by visits to some of Tibet's most revered Buddhist locations including Jokhang Temple and Sera Monastery in Lhasa. Your Tibetan adventure is sure to be a remarkable experience that will stay with you for years to come.
Arrival in Lhasa
Application for a local motorcycle driver's license.
Potala Palace- Jokhang Temple- Barkhor Street- Sera Monastery
Lhasa-Yamdrok Lake-Karola Glacier-Gyantse-Shigatse （365KM）
Shigatse-Tashilhunpo Monastery -Lhatse- Tingri （240KM）
Tingri-Rongbu Monastery-Mt.Everest Base
Camp-Old Tingri （175KM）
Old Tingri- Lhatse- Shigatse （300KM）
Shigatse-Yangpachen- Damxung （330KM）
Damxung--Namtso Lake-Lhasa （310KM）
Departure from Lhasa
Welcome to Tibet, the Roof of the World! Your journey begins at Lhasa where you will be met by your tour guide at the airport and escorted to the hotel. You will have the rest of the day to explore the city on your own and acclimatize to the high altitude.
Tips of the day:
As part of the acclimatization, we recommend that you avoid strenuous exercise and even bathing. It is best to take it easy, drink plenty of water and rest as much as possible. Overnight hotel accommodations.
On this day, your guide will assist with the necessary paperwork to obtain your local motorcycle license. The rest of the day is set aside for you to acclimatize and explore the city on your own.Overnight hotel accommodations.
Start today’s Lhasa exploration with an exciting visit to inonic Potala Palace,regarded as one of the most beautiful buildings in the world.In addition,you will also visit Jokhang Temple which is considered the spiritual heart of Tibetan Buddhism.Our visit would not be complete without walking Barkhor Street,the ancient route to circumambulate Jokhang Temple.The last site of the day will be the famous Sear Monastery,where you will have the opportunity to observe monks debating in a courtyard as the have done for hundreds of years.
Tips of the day:
•There are 1080 steps up to the top of Potala Palace.We recommend that you take it easy due to the high altitude;
•Taking photos is not allowed inside the palace;
•Today you will be mostly outdoors,plase bring some water,a hat,sun screen and sun glasses.Overnight hotel accommodations.
A thrilling motorcycle ride is about to begin today!
We will leave the hotel after breakfast and ride to Shigatse, the second largest city in Tibet. Along the way we will admire the sacred Yamdrok Lake located at an altitude of 4,400m. The deep turquoise water of this natural treasure creates a breathtaking panorama against its mountainous backdrop. Covering over 360 square kilometers, Yamdrok is the largest freshwater lake in the northern Himalayan Range surrounding area. As we continue our ride through the Tibetan plateau, prayer flags announce our arrival at Karola Glacier (5,045m.), a stunning white mass that can be seen up close due to its proximity to the road. From there we ride to the historical city of Gyantse prior to arriving at our hotel in Shigatse.
Our day begins with a visit to the official seat of the Panchen Lama: Tashilhunpo Monastery, is the largest and most influential Gelug monastery in the Shigatse Prefecture. We will have the opportunity to walk the cobblestone alleys and visit halls and chapels in this culturally important site. Later in the day we head to Tingri. Overnight hotel accommodations in Tingri.
We start our morning ascent passing through villages where locals cheerfully greet us. We continue to the Gyawu-La pass (5,198 m) from where we can admire magnificent views of Mt. Makalu (8463m), Mt. Lhotse (8561 m), Mt. Everest (8844 m) and Mt. Cho Oyu (8201 m) in a breathtaking composition of jagged mighty peaks. Our ride then continues to Rongbuk Monastery, the highest monastery in the world, on our way to Everest Base Camp. Arriving at this site is sure to be an unforgettable experience! We then head out on an exciting off-road ride to Old Tingri. Overnight hotel accommodations on Old Tingri.
We leave Old Tingri to retrace our previous route to Shigatse. Stunning views of pristine landscapes will accompany us throughout the day. Overnight hotel accommodations in Shigatse.
This morning we ride through the Tibetan Plateau on our way to visit the famous Yangpachen Hot Springs on our way to Damxung. Overnight hotel accommodations in Damxung.
We start the day by crossing the Nagen-La pass (5190m) and beholding Namtso Lake surrounded by a serene grassland landscape. Namtso Lake, one of the three sacred lakes in Tibet is also the highest lake in the world standing at 4718m above sea level. We continue our ride to Lhasa to return our motorcycle rentals. Overnight hotel accommodations in Lhasa.
This morning we will say farewell to Tibet, our guides and driver as this amazing journey comes to close. Transfer to Lhasa airport will be arranged for your flight home.
