We're traveling the Lhasa - Nepal route in October and currently have 6 people with others interested. The tour agency says we can fit 8 people in the van. Is 8 tight by western standards? Should we limit to 6 people?
1
lamania
It would be way crowded to fit 8 people in a van.
The max capacity for a minivan is 8 people. But where you put all your luggages? Besides, the road in some part of Tibet is bumpy and winding. For your safety concern, beetter ask your agency change to a larger coach instead. Say 14-seat or 19-seat coach, the price wont go higher as you already have this number of people to share it.
Alternatively, hiring two 4-WD land crusier is also workable.
Safe travel.
2
koeasty
sounds interesting! if you decide to take more peoble with you, we (a german couple) would be very interested! just let us know!
kerstin
3
losang
Most of the vans used in Tibet can carry 11 people, including the driver. So if you have a group of 6, plus a guide and a driver, you will have 8 total people which should be fine in a van. However, I highly recommend contacting your agency to see exactly what type of van they plan to use for your trip to be sure that you will have enough space.
5
britteratura
hi,
the people here in chengdou propose different prices for the van or the 4 WD - depending on the road conditions... but then, with 8 people it would be cheaper with 2 4WDs as well than with 6 people
we're 2 people from germany looking for a group to join for a tour in october ;-)
write me an email if it might be possible to join you
what exact offer do you have?
britta_schatz@hotmail.com
(and see my post for the offers i got, maybe, to compare)
hope to hear from you
britta
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