Photo !  TOURS - TRAVELS | CHINA-TIBET   GREAT TIBET TOUR & SKYTRAIN BASE INFORMATION DURATION: 19 days from arrival to departure Beijing TOUR TYPE :cultural and natural HIGHLIGHTS : After Lhasa the journey leads over the Khamba La pass to the holy lake of Yamdrok Tso and across the Karo La (5050 m) you experience real high altitude mountain scenery with high peaks, glaciers. GUIDE/S  : english speeaking guide CLIMBING  :  AG su neve e ghiaccio BEST TRAVEL TIME :  all years PERSONALIZZAZIONE : according your request fo GROUP DEPARTURES  : go to group departures BRIEF TOUR DESCRIPTION From the great Chinese capital, Beijing, with its great ancient and modern monuments that contrast as Chinese society today, you enter the land of snow. A journey of great contrasts and emotions. A flight will take you to the Tibetan plateau. Visit the most fascinating that this country despite the difficulties with preserving its culture.In addition to religious and cultural treasures, especially the Tibet fascinates with breathtaking nature that leaves every visitor. Is reached, passing a number of towns and places of interest, including the base camp at an altitude of 5200 m dell'Chomolongma feet (8846 m), the highest peak in the world after a well balanced trip to acclimatise to the fullest. We come back to Lhasa crossing the prairies to begin an equally spectacular journey: a journey with the 'train of clouds "that crosses the Tibetan plateau to the plains dell'Gansu. The stunning scenery pass by the windows of the train. Reached Xining, head for the lake of Koko Nor and a little-known Tibet to the city of Lanzhou, where it falls on a flight to Beijing where he finds his end this wonderful journey. For infos on travel and country go to : info travel Tibet. BRIEF ITINERARY Days 01 Arrival in Beijing Days 02 Beijing Days 03 Beijing - Flight to Lhasa - Tsedang Days 04 Tsedang - Samye - Gyantse Days 05 Gyantse - Shigatse - Sakya Days 06 Sakya - Shegar - Rongphu Days 07 Rongphu- Everest Base Camp - Shigatse Days 08 Shigatse - Lhasa Days 09 Lhasa Days 10 Lhasa Days 11 Lhasa - Tsurphu - Lhasa Days 12 Lhasa - "Train to the Clouds" Days 13 "Train to the Clouds" - Xining Days 14 Xining - Tongren Days 15 Tongren - Xiahe Days 16 Xiahe - Lanzhou Days 17 Lanzhou Days 18 Lanzhou - Beijing Flight Days 19 Departure from Beijing / extension travel, etc.. To recive the detailed tour program please fill in and send the form at the end of this page. TOUR QUOTES *   per person in double accomodation same tour same service best price guarantee. Base quotes: With 00-01 participant:     0000  US Dollar (quote on request) With 00-02 participants:   0000  US Dollar With 00-03 participants:   0000  US Dollar With 00-04 participants:   0000  US Dollar With 05-07 participants:   0000  US Dollar With 08-10 participants:   0000  US Dollar Single supplement :00 US Dollar INCLUDED SERVICES included - Transfers land as planned with private vehicles - Flights Beijing - Lhasa frnchigia with 20 kg in economy class - Train ticket Lhasa - Xining in tourist class "soft sleeper" - Permits for Tibet - Hotels **** in China, Tibet *** in double rooms with breakfast - All ground transfers in private vehicles, Jeep, van or bus - English speaking local guides for cultural tours in China   and throughout their stay in Tibet - Ticket entrance to monasteries, temples   and museums to visit museums mentioned in the program - Revenue and / or national parks   and nature reserves protected areas necessary for the conduct of the tour - Carrying out all necessary paperwork on the spot - Assistance of qualified local staff on site throughout the tour - Fee, transfers, insurance, food for staff accompanying on tour - 24-hour telephone support 24 during the trip - Preparation and logistics of the trip - Reconfirmation of international flights NOT INCLUDED SERVICES - Intercontinental flights from the country of their destination of origin - Meals not indicated, drinks, gratuities and personal expenses - Meals on the train Lhasa - Xining (restaurant on board) - Entry visa for China - Ticket to photograph or film - Equipment appropriate to the type trip (clothing, equipment, medicines, etc..) - Insurance policies and anything else not expressly mentioned under "included" - The "Day Use" at the hotel from 12 to 18 hours for the last day of the trip” INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS AND INSURANCES As  local tour operator we do not offer your international flights to the point of starting and ending of our tours as well as your personal travel insurance. For your flights we reccomend booking through your local travel agent wich can reserve a flight without you have immediately to pay, you might even change (till a certain date) your flights without any penality. The same travel agent can also provide you with a good travel insurance and even book your tour with us for you. Online flight bookings are often at first more convenient, but not very flexible, often changes are subject to higher costs (for example when you want change your return flight).  There are many online flight booking sites, such as for example www.bravofly.com. For your online travel insurance you also find many insurance companies, such as the active and outdoor travel insurance www.worldnomads.de. If the present tour itinerary or tour style does not reflect what you actually expected, please consult us for a customized solution in accordance with your needs like for example with more moderate or more luxorious accomodations, extentions, other activities and so forth.