Epic Adventure
A Truly 'High Adventure' Tour
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A Truly 'High Adventure' Tour
29 days from $ 6990
This is a true high-altitude adventure that is not for the faint-hearted. Travel overland in four-wheel drive vehicles across starkly beautiful but inhospitable terrain. Stay in basic accommodation with primitive facilities. But most of all enjoy the huge reward of crossing remote lands rarely visited by others.
This tour spends 20 days above 11,500ft with a maximum altitude of 17,700ft
Days 1-2 : US – Beijing
Fly to Beijing, China's capital city. Arrive the following day.
Day 3 : Beijing – Urumqi
Fly to Urumqi, capital of Xinjiang Autonomous Region.
Day 4 : Urumqi – Kashgar
Fly to Kashgar, an ancient market town and once the flourishing center of the Silk Road.
Days 5-6 : Kashgar
Visit Abakh Hoja Tomb, Id Kah Mosque and Id Kah Square. The next day, enjoy an excursion to Lake Karakul.
Day 7 : Kashgar
Explore the world’s largest Sunday Bazaar and visit a livestock market, where large crowds of people and animals gather to haggle and trade.
Day 8 : Kashgar – Yecheng
Travel to Yecheng and pass through the towns of Yengisar, where the traditional Uyghur dagger is made and Yarkand, a name that still resonates with Silk Road romance. Arrive in Yecheng and visit the markets around the Jama Mosque, which dates back to the 15th century.
Days 9-11 : Tibet Highway
Spend the next three days travelling to Ali County by four-wheel-drive as we begin our ascent of the Xinjiang/ Tibet Highway, the highest road in the world. You may even see K2 across the border in Pakistan! This region is known as the Aksai Chin Plateau, a starkly beautiful land rarely visited by tourists. From here until we reach New Tingri, basic accommodation with primitive facilities will be used.
Day 12 : Shiquanhe (Ali County)
Arrive in the town of Shiquanhe.
Days 13-14 : Shiquanhe – Zanda
Travel to Zanda. The next day, explore Guge Kingdom, which thrived between the 9th -17th centuries and explore the ruins of Tsaparang and the old monastery of Tholing.
Days 15-16 : Zanda – Mt Kailash
We journey along a river valley scattered with prayer flags, where we can view the holy mountain of Kailash, Tibet’s ‘Jewel in the Snow’. We explore this magnificent mountain and Lake Manasarovar – two of the world’s most remote and revered places for travelers and pilgrims alike.
Days 17-18 : Parayang – Saga
Enjoy a scenic drive to Parayang, with views of the mountains and yak herders’ camps. The next day, travel to the town of Saga via the old village of Zhongba.
Days 19 : Saga – Old Tingri
We start our journey to the roof of the world to see the magnificent Everest region, passing the picturesque Baiku Co Lake to the township of Old Tingri.
Day 20 : Old Tingri – Mt Everest
We arrive at one of the greatest and most memorable highlights of the tour – Mount Everest Base Camp and gaze at the stunning north face of the world's tallest peak, Mt Everest.
Day 21 : Mt Everest – New Tingri
Return to the Mt Everest Base Camp. Take a photo at the base camp marker, mingle with climbers making an attempt to the summit, send a postcard from the world’s highest postbox or walk to the Rhongpu Glacier. Continue to New Tingri for an overnight stay.
Days 22-23 : New Tingri – Shigatse
Travel to Shigatse, the second largest city in Tibet. The next day, visit the Tashilhunpo Monastery, the traditional residence of the Panchen Lama.
Day 24 : Shigatse – Gyantse
Travel to the smaller town of Gyantse and visit the unique Pelkor Monastery, the famous Gyantse Kumbum, which is the largest shrine in Tibet. We also visit the magnificent ruins of the Old Fort.
Days 25-27 : Gyantse – Lhasa
Travel to Lhasa where we will explore the ‘crown jewel’ of Tibet – the Potala Palace. The palace is an architectural wonder that towers over the city with thousands of rooms filled with treasures such as intricate shrines and beautiful frescoes. We stroll around the Barkhor circuit where traditional dress, market stalls selling religious trinkets and the sound of chanted prayers create the atmosphere of a medieval carnival. We also visit the 7th century Jokhang Temple, which is the most sacred in Tibet. Other highlights include the Drepung Monastery, the Sera Monastery, which has about 600 monks in residence and Norbulingka, the former summer palace of the Dalai Lama, containing several palaces and chapels.
Day 28 : Lhasa – Chengdu
Fly to Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan Province. Visit the famous Panda Reserve to see these adorable animals being reared in wooded surroundings reminiscent of their natural habitat and enjoy a delicious Sichuan meal in the evening.
Day 29 : Chengdu – US
Fly to the US, arriving home later the same day or the following morning depending on airline chosen.
Dates and Prices
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Tour departs Monday and returns Monday
- Prices are fully inclusive from the US
- Based on New York and Los Angeles departures
- Regional departures available from many US cities
- Flight upgrades available on request
- Land only from $5,790 (Beijing - Chengdu)
- Single supplement from $690
- Tipping payable locally $104
Due to the very remote and rustic nature of this tour, passengers will be required to sign a waiver confirming they understand the basic conditions and inhospitable terrain, and accept the associated discomfort and potential risks.
Hong Kong Extension - 4D/3N
This itinerary can easily be added after most of our China tours.
Day 1: Arrive Hong Kong
You will be met at Hong Kong Airport and transferred to your hotel.
Day 2: Hong Kong
Enjoy a half day island tour visiting Victoria Peak, Stanley Market, Aberdeen Fishing Village and an optional sampan ride (paid locally). The afternoon is at leisure. (B)
Day 3: Hong Kong
A free day to enjoy the delights of this vibrant city as you wish. (B)
Day 4: Depart Hong Kong
Transfer to Hong Kong Airport. (B)
Hotel Prices:
Price is per person based on:
3* accommodations from $390pp
4* accommodations from $490pp
5* accommodations from $690pp
Price from $ 390.00pp
Other Supplement from:
Tour departs any day subject to availability
Single supplement from $260pp
Sole passenger price from $650pp
Includes accommodation,local transportation and touring
by motorcoach, entrance fees, guides and meals as stated
Excludes flights, departure taxes, visas and tipping
Price is subject to seasonal variation
This document is designed to be read in conjunction with the other pre-departure information provided by Wendy Wu Tours including the tour itinerary as described in our brochure and/or website. It aims to provide a straightforward description of the physical activities involved in sightseeing or travelling during the tour.
If there are any particular challenges, from the length of time spent on your feet, the length of drives and flights, to the standard of remote accommodation for our more adventurous tours; they will be explained here.
All passengers must read this document to ensure the itinerary is suitable for their interests and physical capabilities. This is not your final itinerary and therefore does not mention all the sites visited. The order of sightseeing is subject to change.
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