Tibet is one of the world’s great travel experiences. Serk offers you the chance to surround yourself in the ancient cultures of Tibet and ride through its stunning landscapes all the way to the iconic Everest Base Camp.
Since 2014 we’ve carefully crafted experiences which regularly stop you in your tracks and leave you feeling privileged to have explored this unique region—before it falls completely into the clutches of modernisation.
We combine a challenging and spectacular cycling route with a selection of the most rewarding cultural and natural sites.
Push yourself to ride up some of the highest sealed roads in the world, then grin from ear-to-ear as you fly down the other side of a 5000m pass. You’ll leave with not only an amazing 9-days of high-altitude cycling in your legs, but a new understanding of one of the most incredible cultures on earth.
Day 1.
Chengdu
Arrive Chengdu Sichuan China late afternoon. Tonight we stay in the 5 star Airport Hotel 5 mins from the arrivals lounge. Group dinner and briefing for the trip before trying on your new Serk jersey!
Day 2.
Into Tibet
Up early for flight and our first foray into Tibet. As part of our acclimatisation we take it super easy today.
Day 3.
Along the yarlong
We leave early morning and ride along the spectacular Yarlong River. Hardly a vehicle or village in sight, so it’s just you, the road and the river.
Day 4.
cliffs & sand dunes
You’ll notice the vegetation gradually change today from lush pine forests to dry rocky cliff faces, and even some sand dunes. Today’s road twists and turns and it undulation urge you to get out of the saddle and accelerate. The snowy peaks in the distance remind you you’re riding in one of the highest places on earth.
Day 5.
Lhasa
Today we take a chill day and ride to one of the oldest Monasteries in Tibet.
We arrive in Lhasa late afternoon at our 5 star hotel and explore the old town of Lhasa on foot. The sights and sounds are guaranteed to inspire, and don’t forget to say a silent prayer for good legs and favourable winds as you spin the prayer wheels!
Day 6.
Lhasa
A day off the bike visiting the cultural icons of Lhasa. The visit to the Potala Palace (spiritual home of the Dalai Lama) will be the cultural highlight of the trip. Afterwards we’ll wander down to a hip coffee shop popular with young Tibetans.
