WindhorseTour has been running Tibet Everest Base Camp tours since 2007. Every tour includes an English-speaking local Tibetan guide, private vehicle, and all required Tibet permits, with both private and small group departures available year-round.
Our Tibet Everest Base Camp tour packages range from 7 to 15 days, starting with Lhasa’s Potala Palace and Jokhang Temple before heading west along the Friendship Highway through Yamdrok Lake, Gyantse Kumbum, Tashilhunpo Monastery in Shigatse, and Sakya Monastery to reach Everest Base Camp (EBC) at 5,200m. Popular options include the Lhasa to EBC tour, the overland Lhasa to Kathmandu via EBC, and the combined EBC and Mount Kailash tour.
The best time to visit Everest Base Camp in Tibet is April to mid-June and September to November, when skies are clear and the north face is fully visible.
Join our small group Tibet Everest Base Camp tours with guaranteed weekly departures. Limited to 12 travelers, led by expert local Tibetan guides, with all permits included. No hidden costs, and 5% off for groups of 3 or more.
Join our 8-day Lhasa to Everest Base Camp group tour. Visit Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, and Sera Monastery, then follow the Friendship Highway via Shigatse to the North Face of Mt. Everest. Small groups, expert Tibetan guides, weekly departures, it’s perfect for solo travelers or couples.
Join a 7-day Lhasa to Kathmandu group tour along the Friendship Highway. Explore Lhasa’s Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, and monasteries, admire Yamdrok Lake and Shigatse, stand before the world’s highest peak at Everest Base Camp, and finish your journey at the Nepal border.
Discover Tibet’s highlights on this 10-day small group journey from Lhasa to Everest Base Camp and Namtso Lake. Explore sacred monasteries, Himalayan landscapes, northern Tibetan grasslands, and remote holy lakes with expert Tibetan guides.
Travel from Beijing to Kathmandu on this 11-day Tibet group tour. Visit the Great Wall & Forbidden City in Beijing, ride the Qinghai–Tibet Railway to Lhasa, visit Potala Palace and Everest Base Camp, then continue overland to Nepal.
Travel at your own pace with a dedicated Tibetan guide and private vehicle. Choose your dates, group size, and itinerary, fully customizable from a classic Lhasa to EBC tour to an extended overland journey to Kathmandu or Mount Kailash.
Start your Tibet Everest Base Camp tour in Lhasa, exploring Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, and Drepung Monastery. Journey across Yamdrok Lake, Gyantse, and Shigatse to reach Mount Everest Base Camp, where you’ll witness the majestic sunrise over the world’s highest peak.
Take the Lhasa to Kathmandu Overland Tour via Everest, following the legendary Friendship Highway across Tibet. Visit Potala Palace, Yamdrok Lake, Gyantse, Shigatse, and Everest Base Camp before crossing the scenic Gyirong Border into Nepal.
This 10 day Tibet Everest Base Camp Tour with Tsedang combines Tibet’s cultural roots and Himalayan grandeur. Visit Samye Monastery, Yumbulakang Palace, Potala Palace, Yamdrok Lake, and the North Face of Mt. Everest for breathtaking sunrise views.
This 10-day Tibet tour combines the iconic Everest Base Camp and the holy Namtso Lake. Travel from Lhasa along the scenic Friendship Highway to the north face of Mount Everest, then continue to the sacred Namtso, where nomadic life and breathtaking northern grassland views await!
Experience a 12-day Chengdu Tibet Train Tour that links Sichuan’s culture with Tibet’s Himalayan wonders. Visit pandas and the Leshan Giant Buddha, ride the Qinghai-Tibet Railway to Lhasa, explore the Potala Palace, and travel west via Gyantse and Shigatse to Everest Base Camp before returning to Lhasa.
Experience the ultimate overland adventure on this 12-Day Beijing Tibet Train Tour to Kathmandu.
Explore Beijing’s Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, and the Great Wall before boarding the Qinghai-Tibet Railway to Lhasa. Discover the Potala Palace, Yamdrok Lake, and Everest Base Camp, then continue into Kathmandu valley, where Tibetan culture meets Nepal’s vibrant mountain spirit.
Set off on an epic Beijing to Tibet tour through five iconic cities. Explore ancient history in Beijing and Xi’an, discover Tibetan culture in Lhasa, stand before Mount Everest, and experience the vibrant energy of modern Shanghai. An unforgettable adventure awaits!
Go beyond the classic route with our trekking and adventure options. Trek from Old Tingri to EBC, bike the Friendship Highway from Lhasa to Kathmandu, or combine Everest Base Camp with the Mount Kailash Kora.
Experience an epic Tibet Everest Base Camp trek, one of the region’s most iconic high-altitude routes. This 11-day Tibet trekking tour takes you from the sacred monasteries of Lhasa across alpine plains and rugged mountain terrain to reach Everest Base Camp at 5,200 meters—offering spectacular views of the mountain’s legendary north face.
Cycle from Lhasa to Kathmandu via Everest Base Camp on this ultimate 19-day adventure. Pedal across six high Himalayan passes, past Yamdrok Lake, Gyantse and Shigatse, and descend into Nepal’s lush valleys for an epic ride through Tibet’s breathtaking landscapes and vibrant culture.
This 15-day Tibet private tour to Mount Kailash and Everest Base Camp combines spiritual discovery and adventure. Visit Lhasa and Shigatse’s top monasteries, see Mount Everest’s north face, and complete the 3-day Kailash Kora around Mount Kalash, Tibet’s holiest mountain.
This 16-day Beijing Tibet Trekking Tour to Kathmandu combines cultural discovery and Himalayan adventure. Explore Beijing and Lhasa, trek the classic Ganden–Samye route, then follow the Friendship Highway to Everest Base Camp and onward to the Nepal border near Kathmandu.
April to mid-June and September to November offer the most stable weather and clearest views of the north face. These are the recommended months for most Tibet EBC tours.
An 8-day Lhasa to EBC group tour starts from USD 923 per person. Private tours for 2 people start from USD 1,350-1,500 per person, dropping to USD 950-1,100 for groups of 4 to 6. Prices include Tibet permits, guide, vehicle, accommodation, and entrance tickets. Meals and flights to Tibet are not included.
Tibet’s Everest Base Camp sits at 5,200m (17,060ft). Mild symptoms like headache or dizziness are common. Our itineraries include acclimatization stops in Lhasa, Gyantse, and Shigatse, and all vehicles carry portable oxygen and AMS supplies.
Yes. Besides a Chinese visa, you’ll need a Tibet Travel Permit to visit Everest Base Camp in Tibet. This permit will be arranged by your Tibet travel agency like WindhorseTour before your tour start.
Most Lhasa to EBC tours take 8 to 10 days. The classic 8-day tour covers Lhasa, Yamdrok Lake, Gyantse, Shigatse, and EBC. Extended tours of 10 to 15 days can add Namtso Lake, Yarlung Valley, or Mount Kailash.
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WindhorseTour has been running Tibet Everest Base Camp tours since 2007, one of the first agencies to offer EBC tours to international travelers. We know the permits, the routes, and the logistics inside out.
From your first inquiry to the last day of your trip, one dedicated advisor handles everything: planning your EBC itinerary, managing all permits and bookings, and staying reachable throughout.
Our guides are experienced, licensed local Tibetans with genuine knowledge of the route, the culture, and high-altitude safety. Real insight from people who live and work on the plateau.
No surprise charges. Clear pricing from the start, with full transparency on what is included and what is not.
Start planning your China/Tibet holiday with 1-to-1 help from our travel advisors. Travel with joy!
