Beijing, Tibet, Everest, Kathmandu

This trip spends significant time at high altitude, including Lhasa at 3656 meters, Gyantse around 4000 meters, Sakya above 4300 meters and Everest National Park around 5200 meters. Altitude sickness can affect anyone, regardless of age, fitness or travel experience. Read the medical and health information carefully before booking and speak with a doctor if you have concerns.
The Beijing-to-Lhasa train is a major part of the adventure. It is a long two-night journey in hard-sleeper class, with six-berth open-plan compartments, shared carriage bathrooms and no showers. The scenery is extraordinary, but the facilities are practical rather than polished.
There have been recent cases where foreign groups were not permitted by the Chinese Railway Bureau to travel from Beijing to Lhasa by train without advance notice or a stated reason. You must carry an emergency fund of USD 500 in cash in case the group is affected and needs to fly from Beijing to Lhasa instead.
This itinerary includes many monasteries, temples and sacred sites. They are central to understanding the region, but some travelers can feel overloaded by the amount of religious and historical information. Take breaks when you can and talk with your leader if you need to pace your visits.
Some accommodation is basic, especially outside Lhasa and near Everest. Hot water may be limited or unavailable, power can be inconsistent, and some rooms may be multi-share. A flexible attitude will make the experience much better.
Time in Beijing and Kathmandu is limited. If either city is high on your personal list, consider booking extra nights before or after the tour.
Please review the transport details for Nepal, including information about plane travel, related risks and safety measures if those apply to your wider travel plans.

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Accommodation includes 11 nights in hotels, 2 nights on an overnight hard-sleeper train and 1 night in a permanent tented camp or guesthouse. The exact style listed in the day-by-day itinerary is a guide and may change if preferred accommodation is unavailable. In that case, a similar standard will be arranged where possible.
Hotels are asked to prepare rooms before the group arrives, especially after early arrivals, but immediate check-in is not always possible. If rooms are not ready, luggage can usually be stored while the group explores. On some trips, shared day rooms may be available until individual rooms are ready.
Hotel mattresses in this region can feel firmer than what many American travelers are used to. If needed, ask about an extra quilt or bedding.
Smoking is common in China, and hotels often do not offer dedicated non-smoking rooms. Larger hotels with central air conditioning may carry smoke odors between rooms. Rooms are requested clean and well ventilated before use, but smoke smell can still linger. Speak with your leader if you need help requesting a different room.
Wi-Fi is often available in hotel reception areas and sometimes in rooms. Your leader can advise where to get connected.
Hard-sleeper trains in China are open-plan, clean and practical, with six padded berths per compartment plus sheets, blanket or quilt and pillow. Basic toilets and washbasins are at the end of each carriage. Bring toilet paper, and consider bringing a sleep sheet. Most trains have a dining carriage or snacks, and hot water is available for tea or instant noodles. Compartments are not separated by gender, and you may share with locals or other travelers outside your group. Your leader will help everyone settle in.
In Tibet, accommodation standards vary widely and can be basic, especially outside Lhasa. Hot water and power may be inconsistent, and facilities may feel older due to limited development in the region. At the Everest Base Camp section, the seasonal tented camp uses spacious nomad-style tents with dormitory-style single beds, solid flooring and a central heating stove. There are no showers, and toilets are primitive, but the north-face Everest view is the tradeoff.

King Parkview Hotel, also known as Huayu Hotel, No. 55 Shatan Hou Street, Dong Cheng District, Beijing 100009, China.
Phone: +86 (010) 5875 7888.
The hotel is centrally located near Jinshan Park, the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, the National Art Museum and Beijing's hutong area. Rooms include private bathrooms, TV and air conditioning. Some rooms may include a vanity pack that is not complimentary, and charges may apply if it is opened or used.
An airport arrival transfer can be booked with EurotourClub. Provide flight details no later than 14 days before departure. Meeting points vary by terminal, so check your transfer instructions carefully. The driver will hold a sign with your name and EurotourClub or local partner identification. The maximum waiting time is 2.5 hours after flight arrival. If your flight is canceled or changed, immigration or baggage claim is severely delayed, or you cannot find the driver, contact the local office using the emergency contact details provided in your travel documents. Beijing airports are clearly signed but can be very busy, so allow extra patience.