Why Choose Cosmos Travel Agency for G318?
✅ 12 years specializing in high-altitude expeditions
✅ 97% oxygen-equipped luxury SUVs
✅ Tibetan/Chinese/English trilingual guides
✅ Permit processing & altitude acclimatization programs
Recommended Itineraries
🚙 7-Day Classic Route (Chengdu-Lhasa)
Best for time-conscious explorers
Day 1-2 Chengdu (1,980m) → Kangding (2,560m) via Erlangshan Tunnel
Highlight: Tea-Horse古道博物馆 + Cosmos' exclusive Tibetan tea ceremony
Day 3 Litang (4,014m) - World's Highest Town
Pro Tip: Our medical team conducts free SPO2 checks
Day 5 Nyingchi - Himalayan Botanic Garden visit
Day 7 Lhasa arrival with VIP Potala Palace access
🏔 14-Day Immersive Journey
Including these Cosmos Signature Experiences:
Yamdrok Lake SUP Adventure (4,441m)
Everest Base Camp Glamping with heated tents
Sichuan-Tibet Railway Combo Tour
2025 Road Updates
⚠️ New safety regulations require:
Electronic permits (we handle digital registration)
Tyre chains Oct-Mar (included in our vehicle packages)
ECO-protection fee collection points (prepaid in our tours)
Essential Packing List
✔️ Cosmos-provided items:
Portable oxygen concentrator (2L/min flow)
UV400+ glacier glasses
Emergency satellite phone
✔️ Self-prepare:
Layerable clothing (-10℃ to 25℃ range)
Physical copy of passport (critical for checkpoints)
Cultural Code Breakers
❌ Avoid pointing at sacred statues - our guides demonstrate proper mudra gestures
⭕ Approved photo spots: Cosmos-inscribed mani stones at Sergyarla Pass
🔥 Hot Tip: Join our Thangka painting workshop in Lhasa (3h/Material fee ¥380)
Cost Breakdown
💰 Budget-Friendly Option: ¥8,800/pax (7-day group tour)
✨ Luxury Private Tour: ¥23,500/pax (14-day with helicopter transfer from Nyingchi)
All Cosmos packages include:
24/7 crisis response team
Tibet Travel Permit + Alien's Pass
50% discount on repeat bookings