NEPAL AND TIBET:CLASSIC TIBET NEPAL This easy, enjoyable tour is ideal for those who want to see the cultures of Tibet and Nepal but without much exertion.After interesting sightseeing in the Kathmandu valley you fly to Tibet, where you visit the important highlights in Tsegang, Samye, Lhasa, Shigatse und Gyantse. On mostly good roads you drive through the spectacular landscape between these towns.Driving from Gyantse to the sacred lake of Yamdrok Tso you not only reach a high altitude at the Karo La pass (5050m) but enjoy marvellous views of Himalaya and its glaciers. You fly back along Everest, Makalu and Lhoste to Kathmandu, where more interesting sightseeing completes this tour.   TYPE OF TRAVEL: Cultural and Natural HIGHLIGHTS: The great Potala of Lhasa, flying over the Himalayas, DURATION :14 days from / to Kathmandu GUIDE: cultural guide in the valley of Kathmandu, Tibetian guide for the Tibet SUITABLE FOR : All MAXIMUM HEIGHT: 5015 meters (step of the Karo La) 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 sighteeing.  DAY 03 Flight Kathmandu -Tsedang. DAY 04 Tsedang – Lhasa.  DAY 05 Lhasa sighteeing. DAY 06 Lhasa sighteeing. DAY 07 Lhasa - Shigatse. DAY 08 Shigatse - Gyantse. DAY 09 Gyantse - Gonggar. DAY 10 Flight Gonggar - Kathmandu. DAY 11 Kathmandu sighteeing. DAY 12 Kathmandu sighteeing. DAY 13 Kathmandu valley for own shopping. 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 ----- 2028  1708  1526   1469   1287 *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 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 - 1 x Gonggar (Lhasa) - Kathmandu 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* 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.