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Hi everyone,I recently enquired with a known/experienced agency in china about planning and guide a trip To Everest basecamp! yes from Thailand.It would start in Chiang Mai /Chiang Kong-Laos depending on your location .It is something I always wanted to do ,and I know is in the back of some of you mind.I asked a quote for only the trip and all related permits/guide expences,not included gasoline, accomodation ,which will allow the riders to be free to choose what fits best their needs .My estimate: the trip will cost 120-130K for 33 days all inclusive of hotel/gasoline! (group costs shared by at least 4-5 riders ,please correct this if you had previous experience,but i think is about it if u are ok with decent/ clean average accomodation) I didn't include food costs since u would eat anyway/anywhere.. This is a non profit trip (the only profit is for the agency/guide ,with which i am not associated with) We would deal with them as a group or individuals.The point is get together some people willing to go so to share the 'group' expences (does not specify how many,could be 10 or more..) and there is the need of at least a car going (So to save $4800 for the rental cost) since apparently the guide in Tibet does not drive a motorbike and is compulsory he/she follows .A 4x4 or also a 2wd would do the job (as the agency confirmed we can) I do own a 4x4 as well and could drive it in case..but guess what ? I wana ride the bike if possible!! The soonest departure could be end June since it takes almost 3 months to get all the papers and permits ready..this is an amazing trip and the weather should be just right,being the hottest month in Lhasa!! ..so i thought to put it out there. Who is in??
here is it the quote I received :
Day 1 Laos/China 110KM
Met by your guide at Mogan border in the afternoon, clear the customs and drive to Mengla County and do vehicles and drivers checks and licensing.
Day 2 Mengla/Jinghong/Lancang 330KM
Day 3 Lancang/Lincang 262KM
Day 4 Lincang/Weishan/Dali(1900m)
Day 5 Dali-lijiang
Day 6 Lijiang- Shangri_la
Day 7 Shangri_la/Deqin Mt. Kawa Karpo
The drive to Deqen is simply the best way to view the great variety of landscape in the Great Rivers region. (175KM)
Day 8 Deqin /Yerkalo /Markam
Today's morning we will ride to Yekalo and visit the salt fields. Depart Yanjing in the afternoon and travel along the north of Mekong River valley into Tibet. (208KM)
Day 9 Markam/Basu
The drive to Ranwu is through alpine forest landscapes. Cross the Salween River on the way, We will explore the glacier at Ranwu and onto Basu.
Day 10 Basu/Pomi
Ride to Pomi, at a lower altitude. (230KM)
Day 11 Pomi/Bayi
We will have a chance to see the grant massif of Gyala Peri(7294m) and Namcha Barwa(7756m) on We will arrive in Pomi for overnight. (210KM)
Day 12 Bayi/Gandan/Lhasa
After the long challenging overland trip you will understand why Tibetans regard the journey to Lhasa as one of the most sacred of pilgrimages. (400KM)
Day 13 Lhasa
you will explore the holy city of Lhasa.
Day 14 Lhasa - Gyangtse (3950m)
Full day picturesque ride to Gyangtse. (Ride 261KM)
Day 15 Gyantse - Shigatse (3800m)
Visit Kumbum stupa and palchok monastery. Afternoon ride to Shigatse.(Ride 90KM)
Day 16 Shigatse -Tingri (4200m)
We will ride to Tingri.(258KM)
Day 17 Dingri - Everest Base Camp (5100m)
Ride cross the P ang La we will reach Everest Base Camp. (135KM)
Day 18 Everest Base Camp - lhatse
Day 19 lhatse to Lhasa
Day 20 Lhasa
Day 21-25 Lhasa to batang sichuan
Day 26-27 batang to Ya an
Day 28-29 Ya an to kunming
Day 30-31 kunming to jianshui yuanjiang
Day 32 yuanjiang to mengla
Day 33 mengla to Laos
Tour cost:
1. Permits for driving in China: USD4600/group
2. Support 4wd car:4800USD/group
3. Custom Clearance: USD250/bike
4. Custom Bund: 150USD/bike
5. Driver Licence and temporary plate: 120USD/person
6. Insurance: 100USD/bike
7. Tibet Travel Permit: 200USD/person
8. Everest Region Vehicle Permit: 100USD/bike
9. Operation fee: USD800/group
10: English speaking guide 2400USD/group
Not included:
Food and accommodation of the riders
All entry fees to parks, monasteries
Guide will join meals with the group
here is it the quote I received :
Day 1 Laos/China 110KM
Met by your guide at Mogan border in the afternoon, clear the customs and drive to Mengla County and do vehicles and drivers checks and licensing.
Day 2 Mengla/Jinghong/Lancang 330KM
Day 3 Lancang/Lincang 262KM
Day 4 Lincang/Weishan/Dali(1900m)
Day 5 Dali-lijiang
Day 6 Lijiang- Shangri_la
Day 7 Shangri_la/Deqin Mt. Kawa Karpo
The drive to Deqen is simply the best way to view the great variety of landscape in the Great Rivers region. (175KM)
Day 8 Deqin /Yerkalo /Markam
Today's morning we will ride to Yekalo and visit the salt fields. Depart Yanjing in the afternoon and travel along the north of Mekong River valley into Tibet. (208KM)
Day 9 Markam/Basu
The drive to Ranwu is through alpine forest landscapes. Cross the Salween River on the way, We will explore the glacier at Ranwu and onto Basu.
Day 10 Basu/Pomi
Ride to Pomi, at a lower altitude. (230KM)
Day 11 Pomi/Bayi
We will have a chance to see the grant massif of Gyala Peri(7294m) and Namcha Barwa(7756m) on We will arrive in Pomi for overnight. (210KM)
Day 12 Bayi/Gandan/Lhasa
After the long challenging overland trip you will understand why Tibetans regard the journey to Lhasa as one of the most sacred of pilgrimages. (400KM)
Day 13 Lhasa
you will explore the holy city of Lhasa.
Day 14 Lhasa - Gyangtse (3950m)
Full day picturesque ride to Gyangtse. (Ride 261KM)
Day 15 Gyantse - Shigatse (3800m)
Visit Kumbum stupa and palchok monastery. Afternoon ride to Shigatse.(Ride 90KM)
Day 16 Shigatse -Tingri (4200m)
We will ride to Tingri.(258KM)
Day 17 Dingri - Everest Base Camp (5100m)
Ride cross the P ang La we will reach Everest Base Camp. (135KM)
Day 18 Everest Base Camp - lhatse
Day 19 lhatse to Lhasa
Day 20 Lhasa
Day 21-25 Lhasa to batang sichuan
Day 26-27 batang to Ya an
Day 28-29 Ya an to kunming
Day 30-31 kunming to jianshui yuanjiang
Day 32 yuanjiang to mengla
Day 33 mengla to Laos
Tour cost:
1. Permits for driving in China: USD4600/group
2. Support 4wd car:4800USD/group
3. Custom Clearance: USD250/bike
4. Custom Bund: 150USD/bike
5. Driver Licence and temporary plate: 120USD/person
6. Insurance: 100USD/bike
7. Tibet Travel Permit: 200USD/person
8. Everest Region Vehicle Permit: 100USD/bike
9. Operation fee: USD800/group
10: English speaking guide 2400USD/group
Not included:
Food and accommodation of the riders
All entry fees to parks, monasteries
Guide will join meals with the group