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Great Tibet Tour has a team of Tibet travel experts with the majority being local born Tibetans who handpick the best things to do in destinations around Tibet. As a recommended Tibet travel agency by Lonely Planet, ever since 2005, we've designed and operated tours in Tibet from standard Lhasa Tours to the adventurous Tibet Trekking Tours. To ensure the tours you book at Great Tibet Tour deliver the type of travel experience we know you want to have – a once in a lifetime experience – we've sought out the most reputable and trustworthy Tibetan guides, hotels, restaurants, and transportation companies throughout Tibet. This comprehensive insider access possessed only by locals. We live here; we know Tibet! Read more.

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Most Popular Tibet Group Tour Packages

As the leading local Tibet tour operator based in Lhasa officially licensed by the government, we design journeys of comfort and authenticity to the most amazing destinations in this highland. To meet tourists' satisfaction, we always focus on picking the most valuable group tours at the lowest price. Here're our top 3 deals and you will see more if you look further. Please also feel free to contact us if you want to customize your own trip!

Lhasa to Everest Base Camp Group Tour

Lhasa to Everest Base Camp tour
This travel package is our most popular one. Tourists can see the major tourist spots in Tibet as well as all the awesome attractions, and you can spend a night at the famous Everest Base Camp to have closer contact with the great mountain.
8 Days

Lhasa - Gyantse - Shigatse - EBC - Shigatse – Lhasa

From USD930 p.p
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Mt.Everest & Mt.Kailash Kora Pilgrimage Group Tour

On the way to Mt. Kailash
This tour can lead tourists to explore Tibetan culture more deeply than other packages. But it’s a challenge to tourists’ physical body, so you’d better make sure you are in a good condition to complete this pilgrimage to the holy Mt. Everest and Mt. Kailash.
15 Days

Lhasa – Gyantse – Shigatse - EBC - Saga – Darchen - Kailash Trek - Lake Manasarovar – Zhongba - Lhatse - Shigatse - Lhasa

From USD1840 p.p
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Lhasa City Essential Group Tour

People enjoy Lhasa city essencial group tour
This is an essential Lhasa city tour for those who visit Tibet for the first time. You will go to Potala Palace, Jokhang Template as well as other must-see places in Lhasa city and enjoy the unique charm of the holy city of the plateau. It's a good choice if you have a busy schedule.
4 Days

Lhasa

From USD450 p.p
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Lhasa Gyantse Shigatse Everest Namtso Group Tour

Group members for Lhasa Everest Namtso tour
This excurse involves Mt. Everest and holy Namtso Lake. In the Tibetan language, Namtso means “the lake of heaven”. You will understand the reason when you get there, as the stunning landscape is really like from heaven.
10 Days

Lhasa - Gyantse - Shigatse - EBC - Shigatse - Lhasa - Lake Namtso - Lhasa

From USD1220 p.p
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Tibet Tours by Themes

The thematic Tibet tour packages offer you a chance to see and explore Tibet more. Without a doubt, the unique culture and landscape make Tibet a desired nature photography destination. Maybe you are planning a holiday to experience great treks of Tibet, or exotic cultures and festivals? You can find a theme geared precisely towards the trip you want here.

Everest Base Camp Tour

Everest Base Camp Tour

The trip to Everest base camp is more than a visiting! It's for travelers who love culture and Himalaya sightseeing.

Mt. Kailashi Tour

Mt.Kailash Tour

Once-in-a-lifetime pilgrimage journey to the holy Mt.Kailash and Lake Manasarovar, which will satisfy the spiritual, cultural and religious desire in the magic land.

Tibet Train Tour

Tibet Train Tour

Tibet train tours get across the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, you will enjoy the impressive scenery along the railway.

Nepal tibet tour

Nepal Tibet Tour

Explore Buddhism in Nepal and Tibet and have a transnational Himalayan cultural experience.

A journey to feel thousands of years' precipitation and uncover the mysteries of the roof of the world.

China Tibet Tours

Follow us to explore thousands of years' precipitation and uncover the mysteries of the roof of the world.

Tibet Trekking Tour

Tibet Trekking Tour

Check different trekking packages and find a way to have a memorable adventure.

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Happy New Year!  How are you?  I'm very fine. Now I've backed in Tokyo n started to work this morning. ;D My TIBET experience with Great Tibet Tour was very brilliant.   It was the 2nd-time visit to TIBET but Shigatse and Gyantse. The hotel you chose me at Shigatse had very Lovely Tibetan decoration. and Guides ( both 2 guys)  were very kind and gentle. So I could relax. Also, I appreciate you, Catherine. You are very helpful, Kindly... so nice person for me !! thank you soooo much. If you will come to Tokyo, I will recommend you a lot of place and nice food restaurants! 😄😄😄 have a nice day! Sincerely  Asami Kawada
I enjoyed my Tibet tour very much despite getting altitude sickness on the Qinghai-Tibet train. Both tour guides and drivers were great. The rooms of the hotel in Lhasa were very good, but I felt the breakfast needed more variety.  The Cesar/Caesar hotel in Shigatse was good and this breakfast was much better with a good and large variety of things to choose from. Obviously the night at the Rongbuk guesthouse was a bit cold. However, overall, I enjoyed the tour. Happy New Year Denis
Yes. We have safely reached home. Thanks a lot for the arrangement. The guide and driver were great. Other than the cold weather, which can be hard to bear at times, the trip has been a smooth and memorable one. Will definitely recommend your agency to others who want to see Tibet. Derrick

Newest Tibet Travel Tips

Already had a rough idea but want to make everything clear before your Tibet trip? You come to the right place! We selected the following useful travel advice based on our experience. How to get to Tibet? What to expect in Tibet? When is the best time to visit Tibet? After reading those posts, you will know them all and understand this wonderland more deeply. What we want is to make your journey smooth and comfortable, and bring you an emotional luxury experience you will never forget.

The Himalayas

Most Famous Highest Mountains of Tibet

The highest mountain in Tibet is Mt. Everest - the main peak of the Himalayas. As the roof of the world, 26 of the 100 highest mountains in the world clustered in Tibet. We have specially listed the highest and famous mountains with photos and travel tips.

Shigatse map

Shigatse Map

Shigatse is the second-largest city in Tibet, and it's also the most visited city except Lhasa. Check the detailed Shigatse travel maps and find tourist attractions, travel routes, nearby counties, etc.

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Family Tibet Tour with Kids Tips

If you want to explore the mystery of Tibet and broad your kids’ eyes, you can have a family Tibet tour with your kids. During this trip, not only can kids know about the traditional culture, but also they can communicate with local people. There are some obligatory tips for family Tibet tour with kids.

Lhasa city

Lhasa - Capital City of Tibet

As the capital city of Tibet Autonomous Region, Lhasa offers a unique experience for all people who visit its majestic scenery and peaceful culture. It's the land of the gods and the most sacred place for Tibetans.

Chengdu is the nearest major city to Lhasa. Many travelers go to Chengdu first by international flight, then take train to Lhasa to visit this mysterious land.

Chengdu to Lhasa Train

Chengdu to Lhasa train Z322 takes about 36hrs 28mins. It departs every other day from Chengdu Railway Station and arrives at Lhasa Railway Station on the 3rd day. Although the train journey sounds a bit long, the time on the road is actually worth it.

We’ve listed 10 of the most visited Tibetan monasteries.

Top 10 Tibetan Monasteries

Visiting various Tibetan monasteries would be part of your Tibet trip. Here's the list of the top 10 Tibetan Buddhism Monasteries, from which You can not only see the marvelous religious artworks but also discover the spiritual home of Tibetan people.

Mount Everest

Best Time To Visit Everest Base Camp

What is the best time to visit Everest Base Camp in Tibet? Late April to early June and mid-September to early October of year is the best time for a better climate, oxygen content, and visibility. The best time to trek EBC is April-June and September-October each year. And the best time to climb Mount Everest is during late April and May.

Traveling to Tibet by train is one of the best ways to explore Tibet. Lanzhou, the capital city of Gansu province is an excellent gateway to Tibet.

Lanzhou to Lhasa Train

Lanzhou to Lhasa train only takes around 24 hours and covers a distance of 2188 kilometers. There are generally about 4-5 trains heading to Tibet each day from Lanzhou. Along the way, you will view the stunning landscape along Qinghai Tibet Railway.

Shorton festival is a big festival in Lhasa area.

Tibetan Shoton Festival

The Shoton/Sho Dun Festival is one of the most popular festivals in Tibet. “Sho” means yogurt, “Ton” means banquet. So you can consider it as a feast of eating yogurt. In this article, you can see the history, venue and what to expect from this festival.

Gama Valley Trek

Top 10 Greatest Treks in Tibet

Trekking in Tibet provides a unique and closer encounter with the culture and spirituality of Tibet. On Tibetan Plateau, you will feel the charm of Tibetan Buddhism, explore its natural beauty, and see the north face of the Himalayans. Check below the greatest treks that await you in Tibet.

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How to Plan a Trip to Tibet

When is the best time to visit Tibet

When is the best time to visit Tibet?

Generally, the appropriate time to visit Tibet is from May to June and from September to October.
A lot will depend on the destinations and the local weather.
It's recommended to avoid the major Chinese holidays due to the traffic jam unless you want to join in the Tibet festival events.
What would recommend for the first-time Tibet trip

What would recommend for the first-time Tibet trip?

Have an Everest Base Camp tour or Mt. Kailash Pilgrimage tour
Explore Tibetan Monasteries: Jokhang Temple, etc.
Experience Tibetan Culture and Buddhism
Enjoy Tibetan Festivals: Shoton Festival, Saga Dawa, etc.
How long should you stay in Tibet

How long should you stay in Tibet?

Usually, it takes about 4 ~ 20 days to visit the top attractions in Tibet
4 ~6 Days for an impression tour (18% of travelers' choice)
7 ~10 Days recommended for a highlights tour(56% of travelers' choice)
11~20 Days needed for an in-depth/adventure tour (26% of travelers' choice)
Tibet Tours and Travels

Useful Tibet travel experiences

Transportation to Tibet: by flight or train
Applying for Tibet Travel Permit in advance
Visiting Nepal and Tibet together if possible
Taking a train to Tibet to view the unique scenery of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau.
Having a kora experience

Top Destinations in Tibet

Lhasa travel guide

Lhasa

Shigatse travel guide

Shigatse

Lhoka travel guide

Lhoka

Ngari travel guide

Ngari

Nyingchi travel guide

Nyingchi

Gyantse travel guide

Gyantse

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