Kathmandu<- ->Xi'an32 days - from $2500Heading out of Kathmandu en route for Tibet, on this challenging trip you'll see why the region is known as the 'Roof of the World'. We thread our way through the Himalayas, over mountain passes 5000m high, stopping at monasteries along the way. After arriving in Lhasa we have time to explore this most magical of cities before setting out on a superb overland route, across the Tibetan Plateau bound for Golmud. We continue on to Qinghai Lake and the giant Buddha at Bingling Si, before ending our journey at a comfortable hotel in Xi'an, home of the Terracotta Warriors. Read more...Vehicles: Overland expedition vehicle. Itinerary:This is a journey across the ‘Roof of the World’, where you’ll cross high mountain passes – up to 5000m, the highest plateau in the world, encounter an area infused with Tibetan culture before ending in China ‘proper’, with the Terracotta Warriors of Xi’an. Starting in Kathmandu en route for Tibet, you’ll thread your way through the Himalayas. Truly, is there any better scenery on earth, we wonder? You’ll see prayer flags snapping in the wind, visit monasteries with burgundy robed monks and witness a way of life unchanged for centuries. After arriving in Lhasa, the capital of Tibet, you’ll see the Potala Palace and have plenty of free time to explore this magical city before heading out on a superb overland route, across the almost lunar landscape of the Tibetan Plateau and arriving in Golmud. The journey continues on to Qinghai Lake and the giant Buddha at Bingling Si before ending this rigorous and challenging trip with a luxurious hotel in Xi’an. Definitely a trip for landscape and culture lovers! Details:Vehicles: Overland expedition vehicle.Crew and Guides: 2 crew with local guides as necessary. Group Size: Approx. 24. Notes: This is a tough trip and should only be attempted by people who are prepared for cold, discomfort and itinerary alterations. Do not expect the itinerary to run to plan as it may well vary. We will be travelling through high remote mountains and itinerary may have to vary somewhat due to weather or road conditions. If it is too cold we will not overnight at Karokol Lake. Kitty does not cover food while staying in hotels and hostels. Visas for this trip can take many weeks to be issued so book early. Tibet authorisation is included in the trip price. NB: This is not the cost of the actual visa which is seperate from the trip price. Trip Reference: HTC |
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| Ref# | Start | End | Tour Price | Local Payment | Total Prepaid Cost in US$ | Availability | ||
| HTC120701A | 01 Jul 12 | 31 Jul 12 | $2500 | 760USD | $2500 |  | ||
| HTC120731B | 31 Jul 12 | 30 Aug 12 | $2500 | 760USD | $2500 | R |  | |
| HTC130428A | 28 Apr 13 | 28 May 13 | $2500 | 760USD | $2500 |  | ||
| HTC131008B | 08 Oct 13 | 07 Nov 13 | $2500 | 760USD | $2500 | R | | |
Prices and itineraries shown for tours departing from January 2012 onwards are subject to change and confirmation with the publication of our 2012/13 brochures, due to be published in October 2011.