10 Days
Available on:
- Custom dates only
Tour Highlights:
- Ride the “Roof of the World”
- Mount Everest Base Camp
- Potala Palace
- Yamdrok Lake’s
- Gyawu-La Pass
- Shigatse’s cultural heritage
- Tibetan Monks Debate
- Karola Glacier
- Tibetan plateau journey
Tour Description:
- 80% of this ride is on pavement.
- 20% of this drive will be off-road.
- 10 Days (5 riding).
- Distance : 1,265 km.
- Maximum Altitude: 5198m.
Itinerary
- Day 1: Arrival in Lhasa Arrive in Lhasa, Tibet’s capital, and settle into your hotel. Spend the day acclimatizing to the high altitude and exploring the city at your own pace. Enjoy a welcome dinner in the evening.
- Day 2: Lhasa City Sightseeing Begin with paperwork for your local motorcycle driver’s license. Visit Sera Monastery in the afternoon to witness the unique Tibetan Monks Debate.
- Day 3: Test Ride Day in Lhasa Pick up your motorcycle and take it for a test ride. Adjustments and installations will be made to ensure your bike is ready for the upcoming journey.
- Day 4: Lhasa – Yamdrok Lake – Karola Glacier – Gyantse (280km) Start your thrilling ride through Tibet, stopping at the stunning Yamdrok Lake and Karola Glacier before reaching the historic city of Gyantse.
- Day 5: Gyantse – Shigatse – Lhaze (240km) Ride from Gyantse to Lhaze, passing by Gyantse Dzong and through the city of Shigatse. Enjoy the scenic Tibetan-style houses and pastoral landscapes along the way.
- Day 6: Lhaze – Gyawu-La Pass – EBC – Zhaxizom (170km) Reach Gyawu-La Pass and admire the views of the Himalayas, including Mount Everest. Transfer to an eco-friendly bus for a closer look at Everest Base Camp before heading to Zhaxizom.
- Day 7: Zhaxizom – Lhaze – Shigatse (305km) Return to Shigatse, retracing your route through stunning landscapes. Enjoy a traditional Tibetan dinner with folk songs and dances in the evening.
- Day 8: Shigatse – Nyemo – Lhasa (270km) Ride back to Lhasa along the scenic Yarlung Tsangpo River. Return your motorcycles upon arrival in Lhasa.
- Day 9: Potala Palace – Jokhang Temple – Barkhor Street Explore the iconic Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, and stroll along Barkhor Street. Experience local Tibetan culture in a teahouse.
- Day 10: Departure from Lhasa Transfer to Lhasa airport and bid farewell to Tibet.
Departure day:
Spend some time in Lhasa or fly back home. The choice is yours!
Accommodation:
9 Nights shared double / twin room at 3-4 stars hotels. Single room upgrade available.
Available upgrades:
Single room supplement: 400 USD per person.
What’s Included:
- 9 nights in a standard hotel, twin room.
- Daily breakfast every day, and dinner on day 1, 7 and 9.
- Motorcycle with repair tools.
- One support van.
- Entrance fees for all monasteries and scenic spots listed in the itinerary.
- All paperwork for driving license.
- All paperwork for Tibet Travel Permission.
- One English-speaking local guide.
- One leading rider / guide.
- On-board medical oxygen supply for traveling in high-altitude areas.
- Travel accident insurance and high altitude sickness insurance (it is however recommended to get your own additional travel insurance on top of this).
Not Included:
- Flights to and from Tibet.
- Fuel (approx 150 USD for the whole tour).
- Meals (except breakfast every day, and dinner on day 1, 7 and 9).
- Tips for guide and driver.
- Single room supplement.
- Personal expenses such as snacks, beverages, laundry, telephone calls, etc.
- Visa process and expenses.
- Additional activities or services, or any other expenses not listed as “included.”
Available Motorcycles:
- Kove 525X
- BMW R1200 GS
Insurance and security deposit:
All motorcycles provided are insured with a liability excess of USD 5,000 per bike. Upon arrival, a security deposit of USD 2,500 is required. Due to local regulations, this deposit cannot be held on a credit card and must be provided in cash, either in Chinese Yuan or your local currency.
If you choose to use Chinese Yuan, the amount can be withdrawn from a local bank using any credit or debit card. Please note that any other currency withdrawals are not available in Tibet, so if you plan to use a different one for the deposit, ensure you bring this amount with you from your home country.
The security deposit will be refunded at the end of the tour, provided there is no damage to the motorcycle. In the event of damages exceeding the deposit amount, the participant is responsible for settling the remaining balance in cash or via bank transfer (up to the agreed USD 5,000 liability excess).
Location
Company Address
Wheelix International Co., Ltd.
352/329 Moo 12, Nongprue, Banglamung, Chon Buri, Thailand.