TIBET : MTB THE LHASA LOOPS The classical overland drive from Lhasa to Kathmandu in combination with the most important sightseeing: Lhasa, Shigatse, Gyantse, the Yarlung valley and their surroundings are some of the most important centres 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, today’s ‘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:  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: 4500 meters (di Ganden) 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  O4 Lhasa sighteeing. DAY 05 Lhasa sighteeing. DAY 06 Lhasa – Ganden. DAY 07 Ganden – Sha Gompa. DAY 08 Sha Gompa - Dirung Til. DAY 09 Dirung Til - Dzongsar. DAY 10 Dzongsar - Lo Gompa. DAY 11 Lo–Langtang. DAY 12 Langtang – Nalendra - Lhasa. DAY 13 Flight Lhasa - 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 ----- 2994  2697 2539  2451  2234 *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, - 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 - 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 - 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 NEPAL   Cat. Kathmandu Royal Singi / Vaishali/Grand 3*S/4*   TIBET   Cat. Lhasa Hotel Shambala 3* other place Camp tended -* 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.