The Tibet Reserve Signature Everest Expedition, 8 Days Ultra-Private
Lhasa · Lhasa · Lhasa · Shigatse · Everest Base Camp · Shigatse · Lhasa · Lhasa
The Signature Everest Expedition is our most refined journey, an ultra-private interpretation of the classic road to Everest for travelers who want the plateau without compromise. Everything is private and everything is considered: a dedicated guide and a private Toyota Land Cruiser or Prado, the best available hotels including the St. Regis Lhasa, medical-grade oxygen on hand, and a pace shaped entirely around you.
The route follows the great southern road past Yamdrok Lake, Gyantse, and Shigatse to the north face of Everest, but the experience is unhurried and personal throughout, with privileged access, curated dining where it exists, and the flexibility to slow down, change plans, or simply pause for the view. Where the road reaches its remote, high places, we make the nights as comfortable and safe as the setting allows.
Foreign visitors must travel Tibet on an organized tour with a licensed agency, holding a Tibet Travel Permit and accompanied by a guide. We arrange every permit and every detail, and our team is reachable around the clock throughout your expedition. Pricing is per person based on a private party; share your dates and group size for a tailored proposal.
Temps forts du voyage
- ◆Entirely private: dedicated guide and a private Land Cruiser or Prado
- ◆The finest available hotels, including the St. Regis Lhasa
- ◆The north face of Everest from Rongbuk (around 5,150m), unhurried
- ◆Medical-grade oxygen carried throughout for safety and comfort
- ◆A flexible, deeply personal pace shaped entirely around you
- ◆Every permit and logistic handled end to end, no hidden fees
Itinéraire jour par jour
Arrive in Lhasa, private transfer to the St. Regis
Your guide welcomes you on arrival and accompanies you by private vehicle to the St. Regis Lhasa. The day is unstructured so you can rest and acclimatize in comfort; the hotel's signature oxygen rooms make the first night easier. Your guide reviews the days ahead with you whenever you are ready.
Repas: None·Nuitée: Lhasa (St. Regis Lhasa or similar)
Potala Palace and Jokhang Temple, privately guided
A privately paced morning at the Potala Palace, followed by the Jokhang Temple and the Barkhor in the afternoon. With a dedicated guide there is time to go deeper, linger, and rest as you please. An easy acclimatization day.
Repas: Breakfast·Nuitée: Lhasa (St. Regis Lhasa or similar)
Drepung and Sera Monasteries
Drepung Monastery in the morning and Sera Monastery in the afternoon for the monk debates, all at your own pace. The evening is yours, with curated dining suggestions from your guide.
Repas: Breakfast·Nuitée: Lhasa (St. Regis Lhasa or similar)
Lhasa to Shigatse via Yamdrok Lake and Gyantse
A private drive over the Gampa La (4,790m) to the Yamdrok Lake overlook, past the Karola Glacier, and on to Gyantse for the Kumbum stupa, stopping whenever the light or the moment calls for it. Continue to the best available hotel in Shigatse.
Repas: Breakfast·Nuitée: Shigatse (best available)
Shigatse to Everest Base Camp via Gawu La
Tashilhunpo Monastery in the morning, then a private drive south over the Gawu La (5,198m) and its panorama of 8,000m peaks. Arrive at the Rongbuk valley for sunset on Everest's north face (around 5,150m). The night is spent in the most comfortable accommodation available in this remote, high setting, with oxygen on hand.
Repas: Breakfast·Nuitée: Rongbuk / Everest Base Camp area (best available)
Everest sunrise, return to Shigatse
Sunrise on Everest at your own pace, then a private drive back north to Shigatse and a comfortable night at lower altitude.
Repas: Breakfast·Nuitée: Shigatse (best available)
Shigatse back to Lhasa
A relaxed private drive back to Lhasa along the Friendship Highway beside the Yarlung Tsangpo. Return to the St. Regis Lhasa, with the evening free to unwind.
Repas: Breakfast·Nuitée: Lhasa (St. Regis Lhasa or similar)
Departure
After breakfast, a private transfer to the airport or railway station for your onward journey.
Repas: Breakfast·Nuitée: None
Ce qui est inclus
- ✓Tibet Travel Permit, Everest area permits, and all required permits
- ✓Dedicated private licensed English-speaking Tibetan guide
- ✓Private Toyota Land Cruiser or Prado with experienced driver throughout
- ✓7 nights in the finest available hotels, including the St. Regis Lhasa, twin-share
- ✓Daily breakfast and curated dining arrangements where available
- ✓All entrance tickets listed in the itinerary, including the Everest reserve fee
- ✓Private transfers to and from the airport or railway station
- ✓Medical-grade oxygen carried throughout
- ✓Dedicated trip concierge and 24/7 support during your expedition
- ✓Bespoke itinerary planning, no hidden fees, and a secure deposit process
Non inclus
- —China entry visa
- —International and domestic flights or train tickets to and from Lhasa
- —Lunches and dinners (beyond curated arrangements noted)
- —Travel insurance (required; must cover high altitude)
- —Gratuities for guide and driver
- —Personal expenses and optional extras
Hébergement
The finest properties available at each stop, anchored by the St. Regis Lhasa, Tibet's leading luxury hotel, with its Potala Palace views and oxygen-enriched rooms. Beyond Shigatse, even the best accommodation near Everest is modest by nature of the location, so we secure the most comfortable rooms available and bring our own care and equipment to elevate the experience.
Questions fréquentes
Everything is private and elevated: your own guide and a private Land Cruiser or Prado, the finest hotels led by the St. Regis Lhasa, medical-grade oxygen carried throughout, curated dining, a concierge, and a pace built entirely around you rather than a group schedule.
Vous aimerez peut-être aussi
Everest Base Camp
Lhasa · Lhasa · Lhasa · Shigatse · Everest Base Camp · Shigatse · Lhasa · Lhasa
Our best-selling route: Lhasa, holy Yamdrok Lake, Gyantse and Shigatse, then the north face of Everest from Rongbuk at 5,150m.
Lhasa to Kathmandu Overland
Lhasa · Lhasa · Lhasa · Shigatse · Everest Base Camp · Gyirong · Kathmandu · Kathmandu
The great trans-Himalayan overland: Lhasa to Everest, then down through Gyirong to cross the border into Nepal and finish in Kathmandu.
Everest & Namtso
Lhasa · Lhasa · Lhasa · Shigatse · Everest Base Camp · Shigatse · Lhasa · Namtso Lake · Lhasa · Lhasa
The complete classic: Lhasa, Yamdrok, Gyantse and Shigatse, the north face of Everest, and a finale overnight at sacred Namtso Lake.