About Our Tibet Tours
General information on our Tibet tours
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We operate private Tibet tours with a minimum requirement of two participants.
Our partnership with quality operators in Tibet ensures a smooth journey and a memorable experience. There are no join-ins or "pooling" once the tour starts. Trips involving overland journeys use 4WD Land Cruisers for small groups, and Toyota Coaster minibuses for larger groups.
We also operate longer driving, camping & trekking tours in Tibet to destinations like the Namtso Bird Sanctuary, Mt. Namche Barwa, and the holy Mt. Kailash... Contact us for more information.
An Alien Travel Permit (ATP), issued by the Chinese authorities in Lhasa, is required to apply for a group visa for China valid for travel to Tibet. The Chinese embassy in Kathmandu issues group visas for any number of people. It is not advisable to obtain an individual visa for China before entering Nepal as it will not be valid for for travel in Tibet, and will be cancelled when applying for a group visa.
A week is normally required to obtain a group visa for Tibet at the Chinese embassy in Kathmandu. The embassy's Visa Section is open on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. It can be expedited by paying a "rush" fee. We will apply for your ATP beforehand; however, your original passport has to be submitted at the embassy when applying for the visa.
If you hold a diplomatic passport, clearance from Beijing is required; it's better to travel on an ordinary passport, if you have one.
Prices quoted are liable to change without notice - please confirm at the time of booking. The tour cost quoted is the cost per person, and includes:
- Hotels: accommodation on twin-sharing, bed & breakfast basis (incl. tax).
- Tours: sightseeing tours led by a native English-speaking guide.
- Transfers: all airport & other ground transfers as indicated on the itinerary.
- Permits & Fees: All applicable monastery entry fees on sightseeing tours, and Tibet permit (ATP) fees.
Not included in the cost are:
- Flights: Applicable airfare quoted.
- China group visa fee (US$ 142 for U.S. nationals, US$ 58 for non-U.S. nationals).
- Meals other than indicated on itinerary.
- Personal clothing & equipment (upon confirmation you’ll receive a clothing & necessity checklist of items we recommend you bring, items you can hire/purchase locally are indicated).
- Personal expenses, bottled/ alcoholic beverages, and tips.
- Insurance: We strongly recommend that all tour participants be covered by their own personal insurance that also covers emergency evacuation. See Insurance & Liability below.
- Other unforeseen expenses that may arise due to factors beyond our control, like landslides or flight cancellations.
- Nepal re-entry visa fee (It is advisable to get a double-/ multiple-entry visa for Nepal).
- Photography charges: Some places may charge for taking photographs.
We use the Shambala in Lhasa and the best available hotels elsewhere. Accommodation is on twin-sharing, bed & breakfast basis. If you would like to upgrade, we can quote you costs based on other hotels in Lhasa.
We do not provide insurance; participants must be covered with a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes emergency evacuation. We cannot be held responsible for any changes in the itineraries, flights, or accommodations from causes beyond our control, including but not limited to natural, technical, and political factors. While we will do our utmost to make your journey safe and comfortable, you travel at your own risk at all times. You will be asked to sign an assumption and release of risk form at the pre-departure briefing.
Tibet Tours
A 5-day fly-in fly-out tour of Lhasa and environs. Recommended if you have limited time but would still like a taste of Tibet.
A classic
Himalayan journey, this 8-day fly-in drive-out tour offers a cross section
of Central Tibet. Join a fixed-date group on this classic Himalaya journey.
