TIBET : MTB LHASA KATHMADNU EXPRESS tour of Lhasa-Kathmandu which is among the world's most spectacular. But not everyone has time to devote more than three weeks for a trip so challenging. This is why this trip is suitable for those who have less time to Would You like to make the crossing in front of the great Himalayas Everest. Dopouna brief stay in Kathmandu, you start with a spectacular flight over the majestic chain of Lhasa. Since Nepal is warm and full of chaos comes in the arid Tibet. A few days of acclimatization with guided hikes and bike tours by bike and prepare to start from Shigatse, the town of the Panchen Lama. The challenging stages than the stage between La and Pang Rongphu Sumdo and see a gironata of rest in the middle just in front of Everest itself. Turning up the last step you go down in Nepal with the "longest downhill in the world" that takes two days from 5050 to 560 m before reaching Kathmandu, where certamernte have time to celebrate the tour is complete. TYPE OF TRAVEL:  trekking /bike ride 4-6 hours averagely per day DURATION: 15 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: 5220 meters (step of Gyatso La) 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 Kathmandu - Flight Gonggar - Lhasa Day 04 Lhasa Day 05 Lhasa - Yak Drepa - Ganden - Lhasa Day 06 Lhasa - Shalu - Shigatse Day 07 Shigatse - Yield - mountain bike tour begins Day 08  Yield - Lhatse - Chentsol Day 09 Chentsol - Windy Camp Day 10 Windy - Rongpuk Day 11 Rongpuk - Sumdo Day 12 Sumdo - Zhangmu Day 13: Zhangmu - Dhulikel - Kathmandu - end mountain bike tour Day 14 Kathmandu Day 15 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 ----- 000  000 000  000  000 *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 - Vehicle support, luggage transport and material from the field NIGHTS (see table for details) - Hotels In 3/4 star hotel in Kathmandu - Hotels In 3/4 star hotel in Lhasa, Shigatse - In a camp in other places in Tibet MEALS - Meals as indicated in the itinerary details - During the tented camps drinking water prepared by the cook - End of trip dinner in a restaurant with typical Nepalese GUIDE AND ACCOMPANYING - Italian speaking guide for the visits mentioned in the Kathmandu Valley - Tibetan English speaking guide for sightseeing and mountain biking trek in Tibet    (Italian speaking on request and extra charge) VISAS, PERMITS AND REVENUE - Obtaining permits for Tibet (fare not included) - Revenue for the visits shown on the map GENERALLY - 1 bag to your luggage during the trek - Luggage suitcases at the hotel during the trek - Travel Assistance of qualified personnel - Meals, transfers, insurance for 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 reach 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 permit to enter Tibet (see download) - Meals not indicated, drinks (except during breakfast) - Permission to photograph and film (if required) - Gratuities (see operative notes) and Personal expenses - Insurance policy suitable to the type of trip - Overnight and extra services due to force majeure - Air conditioning in cars, on request (from May to September) - Mountain biking - Equipment and medicines - Sleeping bag for overnight stays in tented camps in Tibet (hire on request) - Overnight stays at lodges and expenditure if required overnight stay in tents - Anything not explicitly mentioned in "Included Services Fill in the form below to recieve the detailed itinerary and personalize this tour if you like accordingly to your requirements, please ask us! 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. 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.