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. 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 reliable 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.

  • 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 – Zhongba - Lhatse - Shigatse - Lhasa
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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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The 7-day tour in Tibet was fantastic!! Lobsang was an outstanding tour guide! He was very knowledgeable and his English was very good. We loved the base camp experience. The Tibetan people were kind and friendly. So everything was good except for the train and you did a great job in getting us flights so that we could get off 10 hours sooner. We really appreciated that!! You saved us and we had a nice time on the wall in Xian. We biked the wall and had a wonderful dinner at our hotel. So thank you very much for everything. Please let me know if there is somewhere else that you want me to provide this feedback. Thanks again Cherry. I would definitely recommend Great Tibet Tours.
Dear Cherry,  We enjoyed our stay in Lhasa. The hotel was good but most of all we were very lucky with our guide Purbu Tashi and his driver. Tashi knew where we had to be at what time so we could avoid the crowd and got to see extra activities that took place at the locations.  The information he told us was very interesting and in good Englisch. Not only the information but also funny stories and good conversational about the places we went to. He was very patient with our family of 5. Tashi made our Tibet experience great and taught us a lot about this special place. 
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

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.

travel to tibet from spain

Travel to Tibet from Spain

There're two ways to travel to Tibet for tourists from Spain. One is to get through gateway cities in mainland China with your China Visa. Another way is to enter Tibet from Kathmandu, Nepal with your China Group Visa, as well as your Tibet Travel Permit.

Scenery in Xiamen

Travel to Tibet from Xiamen

If you are going to travel to Tibet from Xiamen, you need to know there's no direct train or flight. You may transit from other transport hubs like Guangzhou, Chengdu, Kunming, etc. Check the related train/flight schedule and price, find your desired tour route.

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.

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How to Travel from Lhasa to Kathmandu?

Traveling from Lhasa to Kathmandu is not short and easy. It takes 7~14 days to complete this trip depending on your itinerary. You may have a flight or overland tour to enjoy the different highlights. This Tour is definitely one of the most memorable journeys in your lifetime.

Festivals

Best time to travel to Tibet

Best time to visit Tibet depends on what you want to see and to do in Tibet. To make it clear, we list the best traveling time according to your tour destination or activities you want to get involved in, you will see the related seasons and weather accordingly.

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Money in Tibet

What bothers you a lot when you are packing your luggage for your Tibet tours? Money! What kind of currency does it use in Tibet? If credit cards are accepted? How to exchange money in Tibet? Check this post and find the answers.

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.

Travel to Tibet from Australia

How to travel to Tibet from Australia

If you are from Australia and desire to travel in Tibet, this article is just for you. Here is a detailed info about the documents you need before flying to China and Tibet as well as the transportaion from Australia to Tibet.

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How to Deal with Altitude Sickness when Traveling to Tibet

Many people worry about how to keep healthy when traveling to Tibet. The main reason is the concern of the high-altitude sickness. So, how to deal with altitude sickness when visiting Tibet?

From this map, we can know that Tibet is the second largest region of China.

Where is Tibet?

Maps of Tibet shows the location of Tibet on the world, Asia, and China. What's more, you can clearly get the information of Tibet attractions, terrain, routes from these maps.

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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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