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 USD850

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 USD1870

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 USD710

6 Days Lhasa Gyantse Shigatse Group Tour

Lhasa - Gyantse - Shigatse - Lhasa
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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 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 thematic tibet 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.

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 culture experience.

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

China Tibet Tours

A journey to feel 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 experience a memorable adventure.

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Hi Cherry, Apologies for a delay in responding. We are back home now. We really enjoyed our time and would like to thank you for organizing it, it went very well. I also would like to thank your Nepal partner, they also did a great job. Thank you very much, we had a wonderful time! Kind regards, Ekaterina
I am very pleased with the tour with Great Tibet Tours.  Our guide and our driver were excellent and made the experience very good. There are a couple of things I’d like to address for the future, but they should not reflect negatively on your company. Communication home was a real problem. It would have been nice to know that WeChat was absolutely necessary to communicate home during my trip.  I had made flight problems and delays (which had nothing to do with you) and I was unable to communicate these changes to Canada in any way.  Probably, in future, let your clients know that this is an issue so they can deal with it prior to entering China, by obtaining WeChat, which I was unaware of prior to getting into China. My hotels and accommodations were better than expected. The Shang Ba La hotel was really good and the hospitality at the EBC was great.  All in all, my tour was great and I would wholeheartedly recommend you to anyone planning a trip.
  I am home now. My tour was great. I had a lot of fun.  The highlight was the Mt. Kalish kora. My guide was very knowledgeable and very good at his job. He was very helpful on the kora. I would request him  For any other tour in Tibet. Thanks for a great time.

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.

traveling from the U.S. to Tibet become easier than it once was

Can Americans Travel to Tibet?

As a U.S. citizen, you can definitely travel to Tibet. There're two ways for American travelers to get to Tibet, from mainland China or from Kathmandu. No matter which way you choose, you need to work with an organized Tibet travel agency for your Tibet Travel Permit.

Travel Tibet Alone

Travel to Tibet Alone

If you travel to Tibet alone, what should you put into consideration? We have made a full list for solo travelers, such as how to choose your travel agency, how to get the document, how to keep cost down, as well as other useful tips.

Tibet festival

2017 Tibetan Festivals Calendar

The best way to explore Tibet culture is to attend the Tibetan Festivals which are all based on the Tibetan Calendar. Here is the detailed info about the most accurate ones which are double-checked.

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.

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.

Vibrant Express is used to run on the Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link.

Shenzhen Travel To Lhasa

More and more international tourists seek ways to travel to Tibet from Shenzhen. You may choose connecting flights to Lhasa, go to Guangzhou to take the direct train, or fly to Xining to experience the Qinghai-Tibet railway.

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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.

Packing list

Packing List for your Tibet Tour

What to pack for Tibet? This article gives travelers a detailed packing list to make you well-prepared before your Tibet tour, especially for those first-time visitors. Also, we provide some tips to prevent the altitude sickness, as it's what you need to know before you Tibet journey.

Tibet Overland Routes

Tibet Overland Routes

Some travelers prefer overland tours to Tibet for viewing as much as the amazing scenery along the road. However, the Tibet overland routes are usually very costly and not all of them are available. Right now, only Xinjing, Qinghai and Kathmandu to Lhasa overland tour are applicable.

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.

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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

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