OVERVIEW
Join us for one of the world's great journeys (on bike) - a trans-Himalaya adventure that takes us from the mystical city of Lhasa in Tibet to the bustling city of Kathmandu in Nepal.
During the course of the 15-day journey you'll cross several 4000+ meter passes, visit the world-famous Everest Base camp and enjoy the world's longest downhill ride! You'll also pass through a breathtaking scenic mix of alpine plateaus, high mountain ranges and lush jungle. The Lhasa to Kathmandu ride is a grueling 3-week journey if traveled purely by bike, but we include 4WD support transportation. This gives you the best of both worlds - all the sights of a 3 week tour without having to ride the most grueling uphill sections or some of the less exciting flats, condensed into 15 days. This trip offers cyclists the rare opportunity to truly experience the charm and beauty of Tibet and Nepal. Designed for individuals with stamina and endurance to ride at extremely high altitude, this trip consists of off-road and paved trails through one of worlds richest cultural, spiritual and environmental regions
Please note: Government issuance of tourist visas has been quite unpredictable in recent months. Access Trips reserves the right to alter the itinerary for this trip if necessary. See itinerary section below.
OUR HIMALAYAN MOUNTAIN BIKE INSTRUCTION PROGRAM
INSTRUCTION
We know there are a multitude of other mountain bike tour companies that you could choose from, but we feel that we are unique because we don`t just guide you; we actively teach you using expert instructors, and small, tailored groups. This trip is as much about riding at incredibly high altitude as it is about taking in the history and culture of a very special region of the world. Biking through a breathtaking and historically rich country like Tibet is enjoyable in itself, but you'll find the experience that much more satisfying as you challenge yourself and improve your biking performance during your travels.
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ITINERARY
DAY 1: ARRIVE
Pick-up at Kathmandu airport. Luxurious five-star hotel.
DAY 2: PREP & WARM UP
Arranging Tibet visas. Warm-up ride through the lush farmland and jungle trails surrounding Kathmandu. Equipment checks and re-packing our bikes ready for tomorrow's flight to Lhasa. Luxurious five-star hotel.
DAY 3: FLY TO LHASA & EXPLORE
One-hour flight to Lhasa's Gongar International Airport. Settle into hotel around 3pm. Explore the 'holy city' of Lhasa. Potala Palace,the Jokhang Temple, or Barkhor Street. Gracious people, pious pilgrims, red-robed monks, ancient buildings, stunning alpine scenery. Hotel.
DAY 4: BIKE & CULTURE
Acclimatizing to the high altitude air, exploring the city, immersing ourselves in Tibetan and Chinese culture. Some short bike rides in the outskirts of Lhasa. Hotel.
DAY 5: BIKE & CULTURE
Acclimatizing to the high altitude air, exploring the city, immersing ourselves in Tibetan and Chinese culture. Some short bike rides in the outskirts of Lhasa. Hotel.
DAY 6: BIKE, DRIVE & CAMPING
Full support vehicle. Khamba La Pass (4794m). 45 km ride downhill alongside the lake. Single-track riding and herder's trails. First night camping. Includes toilet tent, Kitchen/dining tent, and a shower tent with hot water bucket.
DAY 7: BIKE & CAMPING
Hot chocolate delivered to your tent. Hearty breakfast served. Jeep to Karo La Pass (5010m). Downhill ride on a tightly packed winding dirt road. 70km journey. Dinner served by Sherpa crew.
DAY 8: SIGHTSEE & CULTURE
Gyantse Dong, a 14th century castle. Kumbum monastery. Drive 90km, lunch at Shigaste (second largest city in Tibet). Camping at 3950m.
DAY 9: BIKE & CAMPING
Full day of biking. Top of Tso La Pass (4520m). Downhill through mixed terrain switchbacks. After 70kms of riding, Camping at 4000m.
DAY 10: BIKE & DRIVE EVEREST BASE CAMP
Drive to the top of Gatos La Pass (5220m). Off-road biking to the summit of Pang La Pass followed by a swift downhill run. Camping at Everest Base Camp 5000m or descend 15km down and camp by riverside (depends on weather).
DAY 11: BIKE & CAMPING
Awaken to majestic North Face of Mt. Everest. Off-road trails, small herder's paths and rough dirt tracks. Dinner with our Sherpas. Camping at 4200m.
DAY 12: BIKE & CAMPING
Full day of biking. Tibetan villages, grasslands, views of ruined forts, and the mighty peaks of the Himalayas. Picnic lunch. After 70kms of riding, camping at 4400m.
DAY 13: BIKE
Cross two cold passes. Magnificent display of prayer flags at the start of our long descent to the border.
DAY 14: BIKE THE WORLDS LONGEST DOWNHILL
Descend almost 2000m in less than 40km. In less than two hours go from snowy passes to lush, Nepalese rainforest. Cross the Tibet-Nepal border. Jeep back to Katmandu. Five-star hotel, hot showers, and delicious dinner and some cold beers.
DAY 15: DEPART
Drop-off at Kathmandu airport.
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Duration15 Days
Dates| Jun - Sep |  |
Prices from| USD 3495 | |
Skill levelBeg - Adv
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Because we have full vehicle support and we drive some of the more taxing uphills, you do not need the usual advanced ability and training required for the Lhasa to Kathmandu journey. Nevertheless, you should be at least an intermediate biker and you should have a reasonable level of fitness. This trip is suitable for those who are accustomed to road biking, as well as for single-track and downhill mountain bikers because there are numerous opportunities to jump off the main road and take single-track 'short cuts.'
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| * | Bike the World's longest downhill | | * | Expert instruction & knowledgeable local guides | | * | Visit Everest Base Camp | | * | Explore mystical Lhasa & bustling Kathmandu | | * | Visit Tibet's most important monasteries | | * | Stay in a 5-star hotel for 3 nights |
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TrailsDirt roads & herders' tracks
Instructor to Guest Ratio1:5
Max Group Size10
Accommodation3 nights in 5-star hotel, 3 nights in Lhasa hotel, 9 nights camping
FoodAll breakfasts, 9 lunches and 8 dinners included.
Travel InfoImportant flight, insurance and equipment information
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Nancy (USA): I am very happy with the quality of the instruction. I have improved so much. I am feeling much more comfortable with riding in powders and trees now.
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