Why Great Tibet Tour？

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. Ever since 2005, we've designed and operated tours in Tibet from standard Lhasa City Tours to the adventurous Tibet Trekking Tours. To ensure the tours you book on Great Tibet Tour deliver the type of experience we know you want to have – a once in a lifetime experience – we've sought out the most reputable and reliable local guides, hotels, restaurants, and transportation companies throughout Tibet. This comprehensive insider access, possessed only by locals, we live here, we know Tibet. Read more.

  • Authentic local Tibet tour operator, a direct line to travel Tibet without going around in circles
  • Customize your unique itinerary
  • 100% Tibet permit guarantee
  • No Forced Shopping
  • No hidden cost and no fraud
  • 7–day full refund guarantee
  • Money back guarantee. We commit making refund if the service is not as what we promised
  • Great Tibet Tour operates all Tibet tours by ourselves instead of sub-contracting to others
  • Complaints hotline available: +86 18889003808
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Great Tibet Tour is recommended by Lonely Planet Tibet, the 8th edition, 2011

Our Top Deals

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 since 2005. To meet tourists’ satisfaction, we always focus on the customized Private Tours and classical Small Group Tours. Every year, more than 2,000 clients have traveled with us and enjoyed the magic and mystery of this holy land. The following our top deals are just from the choices by the excellent feedback from our travelers. Just contact us and travel to the third pole of the world without going around in circles.

Lhasa Gyantse Shigatse Mt. Everest Group Tour
This travel package is our most popular one. Tourists can see the major tour spots in Tibet as well as all the awesome attractions, and you can spend a night at famous Everest Base Camp to have a close contact with the great mountain.
FROM $790

8 days Lhasa Gyantse Shigatse Mt. Everest Group Tour

Lhasa - Gyantse - Shigatse - EBC - Shigatse – Lhasa
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.
FROM $1780

15 days Mt.Everest & Mt Kailash Kora Pilgrimage Group Tour

Lhasa – Gyantse – Shigatse - EBC - Saga – Darchen - Kailash Trek - Lake Manasarovar – Saga - Shigatse - Lhasa
Lhasa-Shigatse-Group Tour
This 6 days journey brings travelers a great chance to feel the core of Tibetan culture. During this tour, you will also enjoy must-see scenery like Yamdrok Lake, Karola Glacier and famous monasteries.
FROM $710

6 days Lhasa Gyantse Shigatse Group Tour

Lhasa - Gyantse - Shigatse - Lhasa
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Tibet Tours by Themes

The theme packages offer you a chance to see and explore Tibet more. Without a doubt, the unique culture and landscape make Tibet as desired nature photography destinations. For adventure activities, biking and trekking are very popular. If you want to experience exotic culture and festival tour, you will get satisfied with the theme tour packages below.

Everest Base Camp Tour

Everest Base Camp Tour

The journey to Everest base camp is more than a trek! 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 spiritual, cultural and religious desire in the magic land.

senior tibet tour

Senior Tibet Tour

Start a safe, interesting and meaningful Senior tour, and enjoy the best time in Tibet.

Family tibet tour

Family Tibet Tour with Kids

Having a Tibet tour practice with family is the best way for kids to increase their knowledge about Tibet.

Tibet Winter Tour

Tibet Winter Tour

Discover an unexpected Tibet in winter and experience warm weather, blue sky, snow-capped mountains and lower cost.

Tibet Biking Tour

Tibet Biking Tour

Challenge yourself on the roof of the world. Join this awe-inspiring adventure!

Tibet Train Tour

Tibet Train Tour

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

Tibet Trekking Tour

Tibet Trekking Tour

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

Tibet Festival Tour

Tibet Festival Tour

The tours include most of the wonderful festivals in Tibet. Get close to these unique celebrations and have a spiritual journey.

Nature and Photography Tour

Nature and Photography Tour

Step into the vast and pure world, take pictures of the fairy mountains, holy lakes and sacred monasteries.

Tibet Cultural Tour

Tibet Cultural Tour

The unique culture in Tibet is not only about Buddhism, devout pilgrims and distinct lifestyle but also countless historical legends and stories.

Nepal tibet tour

Nepal Tibet Tour

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

Our Tibet Group Tour Booking Updates

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Our Clients' Latest Feedback

Dear Cherry,

We are in Lhasa airport, waiting for our flight to Beijing. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your excellent organization of our tour in Tibet. Everything worked out just fine and we are both very pleased with our stay.

It was a pleasant surprise to discover that we had our personal guide for the duration of the tour. Tsering Hank greeted us at the airport and looked well after us from that moment on. He is an intelligent young man and we had many good discussions with him. He gave us a good insight in Tibetan culture and history in general. Visiting Monasteries with him was particularly interesting because he has such deep knowledge of his religion. 

Tsering was always helpful and composed whatever the situation, and whenever unforeseen events happened, he quickly found a solution. Traveling becomes a relaxing and interesting pleasure with a guide like him.

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Newest Tibet Tour Advice and Travel Tips

Already had a rough idea but want to make everything clear before traveling to Tibet? You come to the right place! We selected the following useful tour advice for Tibet travel 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 Tibet tour smooth and comfortable, and bring you an emotional luxury trip you will never forget.

Vancouver, the capital city of Tibet

Travel to Tibet From Canada

If you are Canada citizen, planning a trip to Tibet should be put into your schedule. Canada has an association with Tibet in cultures and history. Currently there're multiple ways to travel to Tibet from Canada.

To help Indian travelers realize their Tibet dream, we offer various tour packages and it's easy to have a Tibet tour from India.

Tibet Tour from India

Tibet is a hot destination for travelers from India, especially India pilgrims. As there's holy mount Kailash and lake manasarovar which are regarded as the most sacred places for Hinduism. We offer various tour packages to help you realize your Tibet dreams.

Foreigners inTibet

Top 3 Thing You need to Know Before Planning a Tibet Tour

For foreigners planning a Tibet tour, there're 3 things you may need to know in advance, such as booking your tour, applying for your Tibet Travel Permit/Tibet Visa, and choosing the best time to visit Tibet.

Travel to Tibet from China

Travel to Tibet from China

Tibet attracts many international travelers every year, traveling to Tibet from inland cities in China is a good choice. You can get to Tibet by train or by plane conveniently from China.

Travelers wonder that is it safe to travel to Tibet?

Is It Safe to Travel to Tibet

Besides breathtaking landscape and mysterious Buddhist culture, travelers wonder that is it safe to travel to Tibet? We offer seasoned travel guides and guarantee you a safe, unforgettable and rewarding travel to Tibet.

Nyingchi peach trees are in full bloom in March and allure numerous tourists.

When is the Best Time to Visit Tibet?

The best time to visit Tibet depends on what you want to see and do in there. Generally speaking, the best time to visit most places of Tibet is from May to June and September to October without too much rain and snow.

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Best Time to Visit/Trek Mt Everest

When is the best travel time to Mt. Everest? For foreigners, visiting Everest and trekking to Everest are two different things. Mainly speaking, it’s okay to visit Everest all year round. But the best time to trek to Everest is from April to May.

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The Best Time to Do a Kailash Kora Tour

As the most sacred mountain for Tibetan Buddhism, Hinduism, Jainism, and Bon Religion, Mt. Kailash has a fatal attraction to the devotees. A kora tour around Kailash can erase the sin they’ve made. So, when is the best time to do a Kailash Kora tour?

Festivals

Best time travel to Tibet

Best time travel to Tibet depends on what you want to see and to do in Tibet. To make it clear, we list the best visiting time according to your tour destination or actitivities you want to get involved in.

The flying flag in Tibet.

The Cost of Travelling to Tibet

Many travelers are curious about the cost of traveling to Tibet. It should be noted that Tibet is not considered as the budget - friendly destinations. In order to give a moderate cost for traveling to Tibet, there're some factors to put into considerations.

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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)
Useful Tibet travel experiences

Useful Tibet travel experiences

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

Tailor-made your Tour within 0.5~24 hours

If you couldn't find suitable tours, let us help you! Please kindly send us your ideas about the travel plans, destinations, attractions, your group, hotel class, etc. We specialize in planning your journey based on our first-hand experience, your budget, style, and interest!

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