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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 - Kailash Trek - Lake Manasarovar – Zhongba - Shigatse - Lhasa

From USD1840 p.p
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Lhasa City Essential Group Tour

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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

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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 Small Group Tours 2021/2022

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.

tibetan momo

Tibetan Momo

Tibetan momo is a kind of filled dumplings in Tibetan-style, which is popular in Tibet, Nepal and India. The size and shape of Tibetan momo are like walnut, with swirls on the top. The shape of Tibetan momo resembles a little mouse so it's called "mouse dumplings" by locals.

Durbar Square is a great place to see famous temples of nepal.

Top 10 Famous Temples of Nepal

From Swayambhunath Temple, one of the oldest Buddhist temples to Budhanilkantha, one of the famous Hindu temples in Nepal, there're top 10 pilgrimage sites and cultural landmarks for your visit to Nepal.

Beautiful landscape of Tibet

How to Get to Tibet from Shanghai?

Many international tourists travel to Lhasa from Shanghai but there's around 2,944 kilometers distance. Check the three viable options to get to Tibet from Shanghai, namely: by Shanghai Lhasa train, by flight, or by a combination of plane and train travel.

Samye Monatery

Free Tibet Attraction for Winter Tibet Tour

State-owned Tibetan Attractions are totally free of charge from October 15th in 2021 to March 15th in 2022, including the famous Potala Palace, Everest Base Camp, Mt.Kailash, Namtso, etc. If you are interested in realizing your Tibet dream at the lowest cost, the winter Tibet tour is your choice.

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Potala Palace: A Former Residence of Dalai Lamas

Potala Palace (Chinese name 布达拉宫) is an ancient palace located in Lhasa, China. As a former residence of Dalai Lamas, it has an important role in Tibetan Buddhism and politics. Now, it opens to tourists to visit as a landmark in Tibet.

Lhasa city

Lhasa - Capital City of Tibet

As the capital 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.

Trekking in Tibet

Trekking in Tibet

Want to go trekking in Tibet? Check here to see the top 10 treks, including Mt.Kailash Kora, Tsurphu Monastery to Yangpachen, Ganden Monastery to Samye, and so on. Read more about the best time for Tibet trekking, necessary documents and packing list.

Tihar, the festival of light in Nepal.

Tihar in Nepal

Tihar, also known as Deepawali or Diwali or the festival of lights, is the most beautiful festival in Nepal, for driving away darkness with light and defeating evil with goodness. The celebrations last for five days starting from August 15th in the Nepalese calendar.

A monk is meditating at Namtso lakeside.

Top 10 Meditation Retreats in Tibet

Meditation can allow us to fully release stress, find inner peace and explore the potentials of the mind. While traveling in Tibet can allow us to see different scenery and find freedom and relaxation during the journey. If you combine meditation and Tibet travel, it will be an amazing journey of a lifetime!

Mount Lhotse

Mount Lhotse is the fourth highest peak in the world, at 8,516 meters above sea level. Lhotse is located on the border of Tibet and Nepal. Lhotse means the "south peak" in the Tibetan because it is 3 km south of Mount Everest. Lhotse connects with Everest via "South Col".

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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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