Tibet Self-Drive Tours

Self drive to Tibet? No Problem

1. Get Tibet Travel Permit for FREE
We guarantee you the Tibet Travel Permit once you book your self-drive trip in Tibet with us.
2. Obtain Chinese Temporary Driver License
Upon arrival in Lhasa, you will get a Chinese temporary driving license, allowing you to drive throughout Tibet.
3. Drive with Ease and Comfort
We offer well-conditioned vehicles with experienced local travel guide offering co-pilot driving services . It's time to enjoy a self drive road trip in Tibet at your own pace.

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Most Popular Self Drive Tours in Tibet

Now, it’s time to make your dreams of road trips in Tibet come true! Here, we offer the popular self-drive road trip in Tibet, offering the most authentic and enjoyable driving experiences throughout the Tibet Plateau.

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10 Days Lhasa to Everest Base Camp Self Drive Road Trip
Tour Route: Lhasa - Yamdrok Lake - Gyantse - Shigatse - Tingri - Everest Base Camp - Sakya - Shigatse - Lhasa

Tour Type: Private Tour Service

Tour Service: Vehicle Rental & Local Guide

Best Time: All Year Around

A seamless land exploration spanning across five destinations with nearly 20 of the best world cultural heritage sits in one go.

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USD 1,660p.p

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9 Day Lhasa to Mt. Everest and Lake Namtso Self-drive Road Trip
Tour Route: Lhasa - Yamdrok Lake - Gyantse - Shigatse - Everest Base Camp - Shigatse - Damxung - Namtso Lake - Lhasa

Tour Type: Private Tour Service

Tour Service: Vehicle Rental & Local Guide

Best Time: All Year Around

The best road trip across Tibet to explore the world’s highest mountain peak and the famous holy lake Namtso across.

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USD 1,762p.p

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7 Day Lhasa to Kathmandu Self Drive Road Trip via the Sino-Nepal Friendship Highway
Tour Route: Lhasa - Yamdrok Lake - Gyantse - Shigatse - Everest Base Camp - Gyirong - Kathmandu

Tour Type: Private Tour Service

Tour Service: Vehicle Rental & Local Guide

Best Time: All Year Around

Experience the most popular road trip from the northern side to the southern side of Mt.Everest via the legend Sino-Nepal Friendship Highway.

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USD 1,599p.p

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15 Day Lhasa to Mount Kailash and Lake Manasarovar Self Drive Road Trip
Tour Route: Lhasa - Yamdrok Lake - Gyantse - Shigatse - Everest Base Camp - Saga - Darchen - Kailash Trek - Darchen - Saga - Gyirong - Tingri - Lhasa

Tour Type: Private Tour Service

Tour Service: Vehicle Rental & Local Guide

Best Time: All Year Around

Driving to Mount Kailash, the ‘Central of the World’ for an in-depth overland exploration of remote western Tibet with spiritual trekking around the sacred Mount Kailash and Lake Manasarovar.

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USD 2,727p.p

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12 Days Chengdu to Lhasa Self Drive Road Trip via the Most Scenic G318 National Highway
Tour Route: Chengdu - Danba - Xinduqiao - Litang - Daocheng Yading - Mangkang - Zogong - Baxoi - Rawu Lake - Bomi - Nyingchi - Lhasa

Tour Type: Private Tour Service

Tour Service: Vehicle Rental & Local Guide

Best Time: All Year Around

Driving the most scenic route from Chengdu to Lhasa via G318 will be a lifelong memories to cherish forever!

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USD 1,965p.p

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9 Days Yunnan to Tibet Self Drive Road Trip
Tour Route: Lijiang - Shangri-la - Deqin - Mangkang - Zogong - Baxoi - Rawu Lake - Bomi - Nyingchi - Lhasa

Tour Type: Private Tour Service

Tour Service: Vehicle Rental & Local Guide

Best Time: All Year Around

Self drive along the Yunnan Tibet Highway and Sichuan Tibet Highway with stunning gorges, rivers, and snow-capped mountains, as well as rich ethnic cultural experiences from southwest China to eastern Tibet.

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USD 2,182p.p

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Why Choose Our Self-Drive Road Trip in Tibet?

Self-driving in Tibet is more than just renting a vehicle to travel. As the best local travel agency based in Lhasa, we, at Tibet Vista, provide various kinds of self-drive road trips in Tibet involving:

Five-seater off-road vehicle in good condition, ensuring safe and comfortable driving.
Experienced local tour guides will be with you to provide co-pilot service throughout the trip.
Camping services such as RVs and tents allow you to experience an in-depth road trip in Tibet.
Coffee, bottled water, and even a local chef cooking service are available to satisfy your appetite along the way.

Tell Us Your Tibet Self Drive Road Tour Idea

Tibet Vista, serving over 8000 customers to Tibet yearly, ensures you the best road trip experience in Tibet.

What Vehicles are Available to Rent in Tibet?

We offer different models of vehicles for rent, all in good condition to ensure you a safe and comfortable self-driving road trip in Tibet.

Tanke 300 / 500
Toyota Land Cruiser
Maxus V80
Tanke 300 / 5-Seats

Tibet Self Drive Road Trip FAQs & Travel Tips

1. Is it possible to self drive in Tibet?

Yes! For international tourists, now, you can self drive in Tibet by arranging a road trip with a licensed local travel agency. You can drive yourself, following the epic overland highway throughout the plateau to explore the best of Tibet.
2. Can I drive through Tibet without a guide?

No, you can’t drive alone in Tibet. The self-drive tour in Tibet is also a kind of pre-booked trip in Tibet. You need to travel with a tour guide throughout your journey. To ensure a worry-free road trip in Tibet, we offer local tour guides with years of driving experience who are familiar with local road conditions. Your guide from us can provide you with co-pilot driving services when needed.
3. What travel documents are required for self drive in Tibet?

You need to obtain a Chinese Visa and the Tibet Travel Permit to enter Tibet. For self-driving, you also need to get a Chinese temporary driving license upon arrival in Tibet. More travel documents may required according to your driving route.

Don’t worry. Once you book your Tibet self-drive tour with us, all necessary travel documents are involved in the package, except the Chinese Visa, which you can get through the Chinese Embassy by yourself.
4. When is the best time to take a self drive road trip to Tibet?

You can drive to Tibet all year round. If your destination is the Everest region, the best time to go is spring (April to May) and autumn (September to October), because during these months the climate is dry and visibility is high, so you can better appreciate the snow-covered mountain tops.

You can also drive to Tibet in winter, but be careful of snowfall in high-altitude mountains and slippery roads on snowy days.

If you plan to drive from Sichuan or Yunnan to Tibet, be aware that summer is the rainy season in the Hengduan Mountains at the junction of Sichuan, Yunnan, and Tibet. During this time, the road to Tibet may be damaged by geological disasters such as landslides due to heavy rainfall.