TIBET : CLASSIC TIBET OVERLAND The classical overland drive from Lhasa to Kathmandu in combination with the most important sightseeing.Lhasa, Shigatse, Gyantse and the Yarlung valley are some of the outstanding places of the Tibetan culture. Numerous works of art impress you as well as the way the Tibetans integrated religious art into the landscape. The drive on the old trade route, todays Friendship Highway, gives you some adventure, though of the milder form.Across some high passes we reach the Himalaya, the border between two subcontinents, climates and peoples,and descend to Kathmandu TYPE OF TRAVEL: Cultural and Natural HIGHLIGHTS: The great Potala of Lhasa, friendship Highway pass, DURATION :14 days from / to Kathmandu GUIDE: cultural guide in the valley of Kathmandu, Tibetian guide for the Tibet SUITABLE FOR : All MAXIMUM HEIGHT: 5220  meters (Gyatso La pass) TYPE OF SERVICES: Standard (medium high). Low cost services on demand or more glitzy. SUGGESTED PERIOD : April-October PERSONALIZATION: Customizable  on request FIXED DEPARTURES: none BRIEF TOUR ITINERARY DAY 01 Arrival in Kathmandu DAY 02 Kathmandu valley sightseeing. DAY 03 Flight Kathmandu -Lasha - drive Tsedang. DAY 04 Tsedang – Lhasa sightseeing.  DAY 05 Lhasa sightseeing. DAY 06 Lhasa sightseeing. DAY 07 Lhasa – Ganden - Lhasa. DAY 08 Lhasa - Gyantse. DAY 09 Gyantse - Shigatse.  DAY 10 Shigatse – Sakya - Shegar. DAY 11 Shegar – Zhangmu. DAY 12 Drive Zhangmu - Kathmandu. DAY 13 Kathmandu -patan-Bhaktapur- Kathmandu DAY 14 Departure from Kathmandu.   QUOTES OF PARTICIPATION Currency: US Dollar, exchange rates based in 30 November 2011* Same tour-same service: best price guarantee! ** With participants 01 02 03 04 05-07 08-10 Price per person ----- 2683  2211  1944   1864   1601 *Quote based on rates prevailing at the date indicated and subject to confirmation. **We guarantee with same services / duration best price obtainable on the market. Book directly with us or your nearest travel agent. SERVICES  INCLUDED TRANSFERS - With private vehicles as shown on the map NIGHTS - In the hotel 3 / 4 star hotel in Kathmandu - In the hotel 3 / 4 star hotel in Lhasa, Tsedang, Gyantse, Shigatse - In hotel 2 star  in  Shegar, Zhangmu MEALS - Meals as indicated in the itinerary detailed - End of trip dinner restaurant with typical Nepalese Guides -English speaking guide for the visits shown in the Kathmandu Valley - Tibetan English speaking guide for the visits mentioned in Tibet VISAS, PERMITS AND REVENUE - Obtaining permits for Tibet (price not included) - Revenue for the visits shown on the map GENERALLY - Travel Assistance of qualified personnel - Meals, transfers, insurance for the staff accompanying - Carrying out all necessary paperwork on the spot - Taxes local government - Telephone support 24 to 24 hours during the trip - Quote practical management SERVICES NOT INCLUDED - International flights to get to the place of beginning your journey - 1 x Kathmandu - Gonggar (Lhasa) with baggage allowance 20 kg / 7 kg hand - Entry visa for Nepal (see download) - Fee for permission to enter Tibet (see download) - Meals not indicated, drinks (except during breakfast) - Permission to photograph and film (if required) - Tips and Personal expenses - Insurance policy suitable to the type of trip - Accommodation and extra services due to force majeure - Air conditioning in cars, on request (from May to September) - Anything not explicitly mentioned in "Included Services" ACCOMMODATIONS PROVIDED OR SIMILAR NEPAL Struttur Cat. Kathmandu Royal Singi / Vaishali 3*S/4*   TIBET Struttur Cat. Tsedang Hotel Tsedang 4* Lhasa Hotel Shambala 3* Gyantse Hotel Gyantse 3* Shigatse Hotel Shigatse 4* Shegar Hotel Chomolongma 2* Zhangmu Zangmu hotel 3* ADVISE This tour leads in high altitude regions and it is recommended that you check with your phisician before starting your travel to Tibet. We reccomend to insure your travel for all possible risks to avoid high costs for medical, accident, cancellation, theft and other possible expenses which might occour.      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.