TIBET: MTB BIKES ON LHASA - KATHMANDU For every mountain biker the tour from Lhasa to Kathmandu is a dream to realise. From Kathmandu you fly to Lhasa and spend some days there for sightseeing, excursions and optimal acclimatisation.On the bikes you ride across the Khamba La pass to the sacred lake of Yamdrok Tso and on to the worth to see towns of Gyantse and Shigatse. After Sakya you climb to the high Himalaya and visit the Everest Base Camp at 5200 m. Over some more passes you bike to the Nepalese border, the long downhill to subtropical Nepal. A demanding tour but one of the best experiences you can have on a mountain bike.  TYPE OF TRAVEL:  trekking /bike ride 4-6 hours averagely per day DURATION: 14 days from / to Kathmandu GUIDE: cultural guide in the valley of Kathmandu, trekking guide for the trek /mtb guide SUITABLE FOR: Hikers/SPortive MAXIMUM HEIGHT: 5364 meters (Everest Base Camp) SERVICE TYPE: Standard (medium high). Low cost services on demand or more glitzy. SUGGESTED PERIOD: Julyr to Oct  and  April to Jun time. PERSONALIZATION: Customizable  on request INDIVIDUAL DEPARTURES: Every day on request FIXED DEPARTURES: none ITINERARY IN BRIEF DAY 01 Arrival in Kathmandu DAY 02 Kathmandu valley. DAY 03 Flight Kathmandu – Lhasa. DAY 04 Lhasa. DAY 05 Lhasa. DAY 06 Lhasa - Chusul. DAY 07 Chusul - Yarsik. DAY 08 Yarsik - Langla. DAY 09 Langla - Gyantse. DAY 10 Gyantse – Shigatse. DAY 11 Shigatse – Lepu. DAY 12 Lepu – Chentsol. DAY 13 Chentsol  – Gyatso la – Windy camp . DAY 14 Windy Camp – Cho Dzom. DAY 15 Cho Dzom – Rongbuk. DAY 16 Rongbuk – Tingri – Gurtso. DAY 17 Gurtso - Pengyeling. DAY 18 Drive Pengyeling – Zhangmu - Dhulikel. DAY 19 Dhulikel – Kathmandu. DAY 20 Kathmandu valley. DAY 21 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 ----- 3794  3065 2764  2601  0 *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,Gyantse and Shigatse, - Resort 3/4 star in Dhulikhel - Tended Camp in other place in Tibet 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 - Insurance your mountain bike in your tour - 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 Kathmandu Vaishali / Grand Hotel / Hotel Royal Singi 3/4* Lhasa Hotel Shambala / Gorkha / Good Dhu 3* Gyantse Hotel Gyantse / Manosarawar 3* Shigatse Hotel Shigatse 4* other place in Tibet Camp tendati -* ADVICE 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. Changes of program, service quality, single services upon request possible. 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.