Grade: Easy to Moderate

Max Elevation: 3190m

10 days – Immerse yourself in the colour and vibrancy of Kathmandu with its ancient temples, beautiful World Heritage Sites, colourful bustle and unique flavours before the scenic mountain flight on to the holy city of Lhasa. Explore the birthplace of Tibetan civilisation when you visit the Yarlung Valley and tombs of the ancient Kings. Walk the halls and chapels of impressive Potala Palace, former home of the Dalai Lamas and an awe inspiring landmark that towers over Lhasa. Visit the most revered religious structure in Tibet – Jokhang Temple, that bustles with pilgrims and worshippers and echoes with mystery and ritual. Lose yourself in the ancient streets and pilgrimage circuit of Barkhor Bazaar in the Old Town surrounding the Jokhang, both spiritual heart and center of commerce. Travel to Drepung monastery, a solemn glory of white chapels and halls on the hillside with wide ranging views of Lhasa and the distant mountains. Journey on to Sera monastery, with its serene temples and famous home to the serious business of debating the Buddhist scriptures. Return to Lhasa and your scenic flight back to Kathmandu. Visit mid August for a chance to attend the wonderful Shoton Festival in Lhasa from 10 to 15 August 2010. During the festival open picnics and other festivities including opera performances at Norbulingka take place with bonfires at nighttime.

Land only price per person (join in Kathmandu). Includes use of down jacket during days in Tibet. Luxury five star hotel in Kathmandu and good quality 3 star hotels in Tibet. Guaranteed to run for a minimum of 2 persons. Private trips for individuals or groups available on request.

Grade: Moderate-Strenuous

Max Elevation: 3650m

12 days – A spectacular journey. Visit ancient temples, bustling bazaars and World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu and the Valley. Enjoy 3 hours of rafting on the Trishuli River before a scenic drive to the relaxing lakeside resort of Pokhara and sunrise over the Himalayas from a picturesque hill station. Experience panoramic aerial views of Everest and the Himalayan range on one of the most spectacular and dramatic flights in the world to the holy city of Lhasa in Tibet. Visit Samye Monastery, the oldest foundation in Tibet. Travel into the Lhasa Valley to begin your exploration of this untouched land and the warmth and friendliness of the Tibetan people. Drive through beautiful gorges in the Himalayan range, past stunning glaciers, colourful lakes and the lifeline Bramaputra River. Walk through the halls of Potala Palace, home to the Dali Lamas, as it towers over Lhasa. Visit revered Jokhang Temple and join in the bustle of worshippers and pilgrims in the ancient streets and bazaars of the Old Town. Cross high Himalayan passes. Enjoy breathtaking views of the Himalayan range including Mt Everest (Qomolongma in Tibetan), Cho Oyu and Chisabangma, the highest peak in Tibet. Absorb the ambiance and spiritualism of ancient monasteries and temples including Drepung monastery, high on the hillside, Sera monastery, where the monks engage in energetic debating rituals, Kumbum Stupa, Phalkor and Tashilump, the seat of the Panchen Lama and one of the most important monasteries in Tibet

Land only price per person (join in Kathmandu). Includes use of down jacket and 4 season sleeping bag in Tibet. Luxury hotel in Kathmandu. Good quality local hotels and guesthouses in Tibet. Guaranteed to run for a minimum of 2 persons. Private trips for individuals or groups available on request.

Grade: Moderate-Strenuous

Max Elevation: 5630m

18 days – Follow the centuries old Tibetan pilgrimage route to two of the most revered and sacred places in Asia. From heady and colourful Kathmandu, enjoy a scenic drive that takes you across the Tibetan plateau via the Friendship Highway. Encounter pilgrims who have travelled huge distances to visit legendary Mount Kailash, believed by Buddhists and Hindus to be the centre of the universe from which spring 4 of Asia’s most important life giving rivers. Trek along the shore of Lake Manasarovar, the holiest lake in Asia, believed by Hindus to be created by Brahma as a reflection of the depth of his soul. Meet Tibetan nomads grazing livestock on high Himalayan pastures. Follow the Matseng Tsangpo River west through picturesque traditional Tibetan villages. Experience scenic drives through beautiful Tibetan countryside. Trek past colourful prayer flags, through the moraine and over meadows to cross high Himalayan passes. Experience wonderful close encounters of holy Mt Kailash and Lake Manasarovar . Enjoy stunning panoramic views of Mt Cho Oyu and Xishapagma from the Lalung La before a scenic return drive through beautiful Nepalese countryside and back to colourful Kathmandu.

Land only price per person (join in Kathmandu). Includes use of down jacket and 4 season sleeping bag in Tibet. Luxury hotel in Kathmandu. Good quality local hotels guesthouses and tented camps in Tibet. Guaranteed to run for a minimum of 2 persons. Private trips for individuals or groups available on request.

Grade: Moderate-Strenuous

Max Elevation: 5010m

13 days – Enjoy guided sightseeing and an easy walking tour of World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu and take time to explore this vibrant capital before journeying into Tibet. Depart Kathmandu on a scenic drive to Kodari on the Nepal-Tibet border, through beautiful Nepalese countryside. Drive uphill to the highest plateau in the world with views of the barren Tibetan landscape as you travel across the ‘Roof of the World’. Cross high passes with breathtaking panoramic views of Everest and the Himalayan range. See towering Mt Everest and Mt Xishapagma dwarfed by the vastness of the Tibetan plateau. See majestic isolated ruins and craggy rockfaces on the picturesque drive to Lhasa. Visit remote pastoral towns and monasteries following traditional trade routes. Visit the Panchen Lama’s Tashilhump Monastery. Explore Jokhang Temple, situated in the heart of Old Lhasa, the bustling Barkhor Market place which is the religious and social focus of Lhasa and the legendary Potala Palace, former home and winter palace of the exiled Dalai Lama before returning to Kathmandu

Land only price per person (join in Kathmandu). Includes use of down jacket and 4 season sleeping bag in Tibet. Luxury hotel in Kathmandu. Good quality local hotels and guesthouses in Tibet. Guaranteed to run for a minimum of 2 persons. Private trips for individuals or groups available on request.

Grade: Strenuous

Max Elevation: 5600m

26 days – A rare and beautiful journey to 3 of the most important, holy and revered pilgrimage sites in Asia. From heady and colourful Kathmandu, drive through beautiful Nepalese countryside to Pokhara for a scenic flight to Jomson for a short
trek to Muktinath, the first sacred site on this spiritual journey. Visit holy Muktinath Temple and take time for reflection before returning to Kathmandu. Fly to the holy city Lhasa for relaxed sightseeing including visits to impressive Potala Palace, home of the Dalai Lamas, revered Jokhang Temple bustling with pilgrims and worshippers, solemn Drepung monastery and serene Sera monastery. Drive across the high Tibetan Plateau to reach Darchen and trek to Darboche to join thousands of pilgrims celebrating the Saga Dawa festival (Spring departure only) considered the holiest period in the year, marking important Buddhist anniversaries. Journey on to legendary Mount Kailash, to begin the trek around this sacred mountain believed by Hindus to be the spiritual centre of the universe and a place to achieve enlightenment. Encounter local pilgrims who have travelled huge distances to prostate themselves before Mount Kailash. Experience stunning views, impressive cliffs, peaceful meadows, glistening streams, decorated mani walls and high Himalayan sky burial sites. Travel on to holy Lake Manasarovar. Trek the northern shore and visit ancient monasteries, hermit caves and gompas in this beautiful revered place before travelling back across the Friendship Highway into the Kingdom of Nepal where this truly special and spiritual journey begins and ends.

Land only price per person (join in Kathmandu). Includes use of down jacket and 4 season sleeping bag in Tibet. Luxury hotel in Kathmandu. Teahouse lodges on trek in Nepal. Good quality local hotels guesthouses and tented camps in Tibet. Guaranteed to run for a minimum of 2 persons. Private trips for individuals or groups available on request.

Grade: Moderate-Strenuous

Max Elevation: 5150m

15 days – Visit Everest Base Camp from Tibet. This adventure tour takes you into the heart of Tibet before travelling on to explore the Base Camp of the highest mountain in the world. Begin your journey with visits to the ancient palaces, temples and World Heritage sites of the Kathmandu Valley. Enjoy a dramatic and scenic flight from Kathmandu over Everest to Lhasa. Absorb the sights and sounds of Lhasa including Potala Palace, Jokhang temple, Barkhor Bazaar and Drepung and Sera Monasteries. Drive through starkly beautiful Tibetan countryside past high Himalayan lakes and mountain passes. Visit ancient monasteries including Ronbuk, the highest monastery in the world. Explore Everest Base Camp and enjoy views of the north and east sides of the world’s highest peak. Travel on to Nyalam and Zhangmu to enjoy magnificent views of Mt Cho Oyu (8201m) and Mt Xishapagma (8212m), towering peaks dwarfed by the height of Tibet. Cross the border for a scenic drive back to Kathmandu through the beautiful Nepalese countryside.

Land only price per person (join in Kathmandu). Includes use of down jacket in Tibet. Luxury five star hotel in Kathmandu on half board basis or good 3 star hotel on bed and breakfast basis according to pricing options. Good quality local hotels and guesthouses iin Tibet on bed and breakfast basis. Guaranteed to run for a minimum of 2 persons. Private trips for individuals or groups available on request.

Grade: Very Strenuous

Max Elevation: 5045m

24 days – An epic cycling journey from the ancient Tibetan capital of Lhasa across Tibet via the base of Mount Everest Base Camp into the Kingdom of Nepal and the Kathmandu Valley. Enjoy some of the highlights of these two ancient Himalayan Kingdoms. Experience close personal contact with the mysterious nomadic people of Tibet as you travel across the Tibetan plateau, before the exhilarating two and a half day downhill taking you through beautiful Nepalese countryside into Kathmandu Valley. This fully supported mountain biking expedition allows time to explore many of Tibet’s most fascinating cities and ancient monasteries as well as a chance for a close encounter with the highest mountain in the world, Everest. Support vehicles carry all equipment and provide a rest station if needed and your guide will ensure you don’t miss any highlights on this fantastic adventure. This is non-technical mountain biking with 16 full days cycling and 2 half days on rough, dirt and pot holed roads with 100% vehicle support. We ride 90% off road, around 45-65 km
per day on flat, undulating or downhill terrain.

Land only price per person (join in Kathmandu). Includes use of down jacket and 4 season sleeping bag in Tibet. Luxury hotel in Kathmandu. Good quality local hotels guesthouses and tented camps in Tibet. Guaranteed to run for a minimum of 2 persons. Private trips for individuals or groups available on request.