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6 Days Travel to Sky Lake - Lhasa and Lake Namtso Small Group Tour
(SG005A) Lhasa - Namtso Lake - Lhasa
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Price from
USD779 p.p.
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Price Notes:
- based on double occupancy;
- 3-star accommodation level in low season;
- international airfare is not included;
- price is subject to change according to group size and payment methods;
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Tour Type:
Join-in small group with fixed departure!
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Group Size:
Max 12;
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Trip Level:
Easy - suitable for all levels of fitness, family with kids and senior groups.
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Trip Level Guide:
- easy - suitable for all level of fitness, family with kids and senior groups.
- Moderate - suitable for those having average level for fitness, family with kids bigger than 12 years.
- Moderate to Strenous - suitable for those physically fit and have experiences of high altitude trekking.
- Strenuous: suitable for adventures and individual with physically fit and healthy.
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Season: 春
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Overview
Combining the highlights of the classic Lhasa tour with an excursion to picture-postcard Namtso Lake (4718m), the 6-day Lhasa to Namtso tour is a perfect choice for you to soak up unique Buddhist atmosphere and explore the life of hardy Tibetan nomads beside serene Namtso Lake, the highest saline lake in Tibet.
Our expertly-crafted itinerary allows you to fully get acclimatized to the Tibetan Plateau in Lhasa city before heading to lofty Namtso Lake. As the only local Tibet tour agency with offices in Kathmandu, Lhasa, and Chengdu, you can easily use our service to obtain your Tibet permit (for free) and China Group Visa and book Tibet train or flight for Tibet entry both from inland Chinese cities and Kathmandu.
You have abundant choices for the best-value hotels in Lhasa and Nagqu. Throughout your visit, our dedicated Tibetan guides will help you unveil the mystery of Tibetan Buddhism and be super attentive to your needs. Besides, the 24/7 call service and a designated customer service manager will make sure nothing goes wrong for a once-in-a-lifetime journey.
At a Glance
Day 1Arrival in Lhasa
Day 2Lhasa Tour - Potala Place, Johkang Temple, Barkor Street (B, D)
Day 3Lhasa Tour - Dadong Village and Sera Monastery (B, L)
Day 4Lhasa to Namtso Lake and drive back to Damxung (B)
Day 5Damxung to Lhasa via Chimelong Nunnery and Tsurphu Monastery (B)
Day 6Depart from Lhasa(B)
Daily Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Lhasa
When you arrive in Lhasa either by train or flight, your guide will greet you and take you to your hotel. Tourists may view the Yarlung Tsangpo River/ Bhamaputra river (the Longest and largest river in Tibet) and Lhasa river on their way to Lhasa.
After arriving in Lhasa, you can take a rest and get acclimatized to high altitude. If you feel to go out, then you can go to the Potala Square, where you will enjoy the fountain with different colors and get amazing photos of the Potala and around.
Insider Tips:
For the new-comers of Tibet, to get acclimatized to the high altitude in Tibet. Having a good sleep in your hotel is a good option. Don not rush to visit attractions inside Lhasa city.
Stay overnight in Lhasa.
Day 2: Lhasa Tour - Potala Place, Johkang Temple, Barkor Street (B, D)
Today's tour will first bring you to the Potala Palace which is the winter palace of the Dalai lama. It was put to use since the 7th Century by the 33rd great king of Tibet. The most valuable collections of Potala Palace are the gilded burial stupas of former Dalai Lamas and meditation Cave of the 33rd great king of Tibet.
Then after lunch, tourists head to Jokhang temple which was founded by the 33rd great king of Tibet in the 7th century. Inside you can see the statue of Buddha Sakyamuni at the age of twelve. Outside, you can see pilgrims making prostrating in front of Jokhang Temple. Around the temple is Barkhor street, where you can do kora (a religious circle of a building or mountain) with pilgrims and locals, and explore the old market.
Besides, We can taste Tibetan tea with locals in tea house; The welcome dinner will also be arranged accordingly;
Optional:
With time permitting, you may go with tour guide to visit Tibetan handicraft art or Tibetan Traditional Medicine center. You can upgrade your service to enjoy Tibetan Culture Show in the evening (fr. 60USD)
Stay overnight in Lhasa
Day 3: Lhasa Tour - Dadong Village and Sera Monastery (B, L)
In the morning, you are going to visit Dadong Village, the most beautiful village in Lhasa. Located 25 kilometers southwest of Lhasa downtown, Dadong Village is a well-protected ancient Tibetan village that surrounded by valleys. After arriving, you will visit the Nyimatang Monastery (built in the 11th century), take a light walk in the village, and see what rural life in Lhasa is like. You will also visit a local Tibetan family and enjoy the lunch offered by the family.
In the afternoon, you will visit Sera Monastery, which is one of the ‘great three’ Gelug monasteries of Tibet. The hot attraction is the Monks debate at around 3-5 in the afternoon. In addition, you can tour the Tibetan religious scripture printing house. Inside the monastery, you can see three sand Mandalas and the colorful Rock Painting of Buddha.
Stay overnight in Lhasa
Day 4: Lhasa to Namtso Lake and drive back to Damxung (B)
In the morning, drive from Lhasa to Lake Namtso, one of the four holy lakes of Tibet and also the highest saline lake in the world. On the way, you can see snow-capped Nyenchen Thanglha Mountain Ranges and lots of nomads and their tent with grazing yak and sheep densely-populated on the flourishing grassland (in summer). Besides, you can enjoy the view of the Sky-Road Railway with snow mountain background; while standing at the famous Lagenla Pass(5190m), you can view the stunning vista of holy Namtso Lake.
Then we can enjoy our time doing a leisurely trek around Tashi Dor Island and along the lakeshore. Drive back to Damxung. (For environment protection, the Lakeshore guesthouses were close by the government.)
Stay overnight in Damxung.
Day 5: Damxung to Lhasa via Chimelong Nunnery and Tsurphu Monastery (B)
After breakfast, we will first visit Chimelong Nunnery (Phyirmil Lung Nunnery). Roam over the peaceful small nunnery and get an idea of different Buddhist studies in Tibet, you may also spot a sky burial site (Tibet funeral site) in the distance.
Then, we can go to Tsurphu Monastery, the seat of the Karmapa branch of the Kagyupa order of Tibetan Buddhism. Here, you can learn more about the ‘Black Hats', the Karma Kagyupa school of Tibetan Buddhism. In the summertime (June to September), we can also go for a ‘ Linka outing’ (Tibetan-style picnic) in the small village at the foot of the hill of Tsurphu Monastery.
Finally, we will drive back to Lhasa.
Stay overnight in Lhasa.
Today’s Cultural Tips: Sky burial is a funeral practice commonly seen in Tibet. The corpse will be disposed of and later devoured by vultures. In Tibetan Buddhism, sky burial is believed to represent their wishes to go to heaven. Only family members of the dead can attend the funeral.
Day 6: Depart from Lhasa(B)
The guide will transfer you to the airport or train station and help you get on board.
Tour Cost & Schedule in 2023/2024
| Class/Price for P.P | Nov.1 to Next Feb.28 | Mar.1 to May.31 | Jun.1 to Jul.9 | Jul.10 to Aug.20 | Aug.21 to Sept.19 | Sept.20 to Oct.10 | Oct.11 to Oct.31 |
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| Economic Class (3-Star Hotels) | 779 US$ | 809 US$ | 889 US$ | 899 US$ | 889 US$ | 899US$ | 809 US$ |
Please Note:
- If you couldn’t find a tour date suitable for your travel schedule in the above form, please contact our travel experts and they will help you plan a delightful vacation to Tibet at the BEST local price.
- Discount: 1.) 5% off for those booking the tour together with other two travelers (3 or 3 above in total) at the same time; 2.) 5% off for those booking the tour 3 months in advance.
(Note: the above preferential policies can only be enjoyed by either one of them, not both.)
Service Included:
- Tibet Travel Permit and all other necessary permits to Tibet;
- All entrance ticket fees for all tourist sites listed in the itinerary;
- Meals as specified in the itinerary;
- Local tour Transfers, 5-29 seats comfortable Tourist Vehicle according to Group Size.;
- Knowledgeable English-speaking Tibetan local tour guide shared in your group;
- Comfortable Hotel Accommodations;
- Service Charge & Government Taxes;
- The above tour price does not include single room supplement. If you are a solo traveler, you need to share one room with another tourist (same sex in most cases); if you prefer to stay in one room by yourself, you will have to pay the single room supplement. And the exact price depends on market fluctuation in high and off season of Tibet tour. For the exact price, please refer to your travel consultant.
- Arrangements include planning, handling, operational and communication charges.
- Welcome Dinner in local restaurant when group members meet in Lhasa
- Free Airport shuttle transfer between Lhasa Gongar airport and Hotel on designated time.
- Group tours only include a welcome dinner after your arrival in Tibet.
- Tibet Handy Map
- Drinking water Provided during the trip
- Tourist accident/casualty insurance;
Service Excluded:
- International flight to and out of China;
- Domestic flight/train to and out of Lhasa. (We can provide you the domestic flight/train ticket booking service at the BEST discount price, please contact us our travel experts for the details.)
- Lunches and dinners are not included, please pay on site by yourself.; usually it costs about USD3-15 per person for one meal in TAR (Tibet Autonomous Region).
- Tips and gratitude to the guide and driver. If you are satisfied with their service, you may consider tipping them at an amount you find it suitable.
- Personal expenses, like laundry, phone call, snacks, soft drinks (please do the best to avoid the alcoholic beverages during your Tibet trip), optional tour activities, etc.
Transfer Service between Hotels and Airport/ Train Station
Lhasa Gongar International Airport is about 70km from the downtown, and it takes about 1.5 hours for a car transfer between airport and hotel. Considering the distance and language barrier, Tibet Vista provides free transfer service from/to airport.
Upon your arrival at airport, our Tibetan local pick-up guide will hold a board with your name and wait for you at the exit, he will escort you to the transfer car, accompany you to the hotel, and assist you with hotel check-in. When tour ends, our guide will pick you up at hotel and escort you to the airport.
Airport Pick-up Schedules: Pick up tourists at 10:00 am; 13:30 pm; 17:00 pm
Airport Drop-off Schedules: Pick up tourists at 06:30 am; 08:00 am; 12:00 pm
If your flight time is not within our transfer schedule, feel free to contact our travel consultant, we will do our best to arrange the most proper transfer service for you.
Besides the airport transfer, Tibet Vista also provides unlimited free transfer between hotel and Lhasa Railway Station according to your arrival/departure time.
Please kindly note: if passengers are less than 3 per transfer, we may use publish transportation like public airport bus or Taxi instead of using our shuttle service.
Travel Tips for 6-day Lhasa to Namtso Tour
1. Can I stay overnight beside Lake Namtso?
Well, to protect the environment of heavenly Lake Namtso, the guesthouse of Namtso has been shut down since late 2017. Currently, after you finish visiting Lake Namtso(4718m), you will be transferred to Damxung (4200m) (62km east to Namtso, 1h30min drive). The much lower altitude will bring you a sound sleep.
2. What are the best highlights for Lhasa to Namtso tour?
Some of the best highlights involve the leisurely stroll along the serene Lake Namtso and follow the Tibetan pilgrims to explore the nearby Tashi Dor Island or even enjoy a brief ride on famous well-adorned white Yak at the lakeshore.
Besides, as you pass the lofty Lagenla Pass(5190m), you can enjoy a commanding view of part of Lake Namtso. While in summer, you can get a glimpse of massive grazing yaks, sheep and Tibetan nomads’ tents dotted from Namtso town.
3. Do I need to be concerned about the altitude ascent?
There is no need to worry about the discomfort brought by altitude ascent. Our expertly-designed itinerary gives you 3 days for proper acclimatization before heading north to Lake Namtso. Well, there is a challenge physically, as you pass the lofty Lagenla Pass(5190m) before going down to Lake Namtso (4718m).
Do walk slowly and breathe evenly. Meanwhile, our guide will closely follow your health and offer oxygen supply when needed. Your lodging place will be much lower than the altitude of Namtso. So just relax and enjoy the tour.
4. Best time and best place to take photos of Lake Namtso
The best time to photograph Lake Namtso is from July to Sept. And the ideal timing for taking the sunset of Namtso is around 7 pm.
If you are doing fine with the altitude of Lake Namtso, you’d better go higher to either the hillside or top of Tashi Dor Island and use with ultra-angle lens for an epic panorama of Lake Namtso with snow-capped Mt. Nyenchen Tanglha in its background.
Nothing Matters More than Bringing you a Safe and Comfortable Journey!
Spiritually-uplifting yet physically-demanding, Tibet travel is no ordinary experience. Though you may have done many research, nothing prepares you for the real adventure. However, you can rest assured that the moment you set your foot in Lhasa, your Tibetan guide, driver and all of Tibet Vista’s team are pooling our resources and doing what we can to ensure you a safe and pleasant travel experience.
The following value added tour service will be your best guarantee for a seamless Tibet travel on Tibetan Plateau.
To an organized tour, we believe, whether or not you will have a great travel experience largely depends on whom you travel with. So, we attach great importance to the training and exchange amid our Tibetan guide and other staff. Each year, a series of workshops and seminars and training courses will be held for our Tibetan guides and other staff to exchange their guide experience and offer first-aid training, etc. They are committed to offering the quality and tourist-friendly service to you.
Standing at the foot of Mt. Everest and gazing at this holy mountain form an integral part of EBC tour. Apart from taking you to the best vantage points to view this natural wonders, we offer brand-new Celestrontelescope (with 60 optical zoom Lens) for you to get close-up view of the world’s highest mountain. Besides, don’t miss the starry Milky Wayin EBC.
When travelling on Tibetan Plateau, we highly suggest you travelling list. And we offer helpful rental service (50 CNY deposit), such as trekking pole, camping lantern and portable charger. Upon your request, we may also prepare the camping tent, sleeping bag, etc. for you. A small amount of service and cleaning charge is expected. Our friendly travel consultants will give you pro advice to remove your heavy daypack.
In addition to warm sweet tea and hot water and warm smile, we feel obligated to protect you from chilly wind at EBC and Mt. Kailash, etc. Why not bundle up in our well-prepared warm Tibetan Apron. If you forgot to bring you gloves, no problem! The hot water bagbring you instant warmth and our versatile magic scarfwill work like a charm to protect you from sunburn and dust in Tibet.
As the long ride is very common esp. travelling beyond Lhasa, we kindly prepare a full set of travel kit for you to enjoy an easy ride in Tibet. Upon your request, we may offer neck pillow, eye mask, and ear plugs, fork knife spoon set, and sleeping bag at EBC tent during your journey.
Besides, you may use our free power recharge service at our office at Lhasa Gang Gyan Hotel (first floor 1102).
Tibet Vista is a staunch supporter for Eco and responsible travelin Tibet. As we visit Tibet, why not work with us to save limited resources and minimize human’s impact to the natural environment.We designed a tailor-made Eco-friendly Bottle for drinking throughout your tour in Tibet. It’s very convenient to use it to drink hot water, coffee, Tibetan milk tea. Such a fine souvenir, don’t you think?
What’s more? Plenty of useful travel brochure and travel kits such as Tibet tourist map,up-to-date travel advice, etc. will greet you in Lhasa. You will find them exceedingly helpful to your day-to-day travel in Tibet.
And now, the last but not least, I take great pride in introducing our beloved Mr. Kunga, the customer service manager of our company.If you have any problem adapting to the life on Tibetan plateau? Or simply wanna to learn more about Tibet. Do not hesitate to stop by our customer service office in Lhasa Gang Gyan Hotel (first floor 1102) and have a friendly little chat with him.
Mr. Kunga would make a good cup of tea for you and share with you his more than 30 years’ guide experience in Tibet. In fact, Tibet Vista is the only local Tibet travel agency that has a designated customer service manager who offers prompt support to your need.
Contact us for your dream trip now !
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Reviewed yesterdayRichard NGreat experience, Kathmandu and 8 day EBC tour from Lhasa!What a great experience, thoroughly enjoyable from start to finish, helped by the meticulous planning by Susan Lee in the office in Chengdu and by the hard work of our guide Lhak Pa. I visited Kathmandu and the office also organised the Mountain Flight passed Everest which was simply awesome, then a personal tour of several of the temples in Kathmandu and then some villages outside the city. This was then followed by the 8 day Base camp tour from Lhasa, with a really friendly group of 10 travellers, a fantastic time was had by all, and capped off by the two day train journey to Shanghai. Hotels were all good and the whole trip exceeded my expectations, so I can recommend the company, the organisation and the guide! -
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Sydney, AustraliaVery enjoyable week in TibetGreat trip, Daniel our guide was very knowledgeable about Tibetan culture and patiently answered our many questions. Good balance of activities - seeing Everest was undoubtably the highlight for me. -
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15 Days Kailash and Manasarova Small Group Tour - with the guide Jamyang Tsering and driver Donten. I was satisfied with pretty much everything. The bus was comfy, the driver responsible, the guide bent over backwards to satisfy everybody and to help people who got sick. Its not easy to get to Kailash because of the terrible roads and altitude but in the end its all worth it :). -
Reviewed 1 week agoaaruleswaranA different experience of travelThis 15 days trip in Tibet was a wonderful discover, between culture, history, trekking and spirituality. Our guide Jamyang Tsering kindly took care of everyone in the group and shared his local experience about life conception of tibetans. I highly recommend him and Tibet Vista ! -
Reviewed 2 weeks agoVincefrench-travelKailash Trek and EBCThe most fortunate and fascinating trip of my life! Guided by Jamyang Tsering from Tibet Vista. Starting for Drepung & Sera Monastery, Potata Palace, Kora @ Pentchant Lama’s Monastery In Shigate to EBC, Lake Manasarovar and Kailash Kora. Butter tea with Tibetian nomads and ginger coke for Altitude sickness and glaciers. Almost 2 weeks of memorable experience! Less is more. Tibet may not be fully developed (need better toilets :-p) but the experience is priceless! Thank you!
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Reviewed September,2019GertMGAmazing two and a half weeks in TibetCannot say enough good about our guide, Jamyang Tsering, who was knowledgeable and enthusiastic about Tibetan culture and history. He was super personable and easy to spend our time with, polite and fun without being intrusive. Jamyang also he worked hard to accommodate our wishes and interests, and ensured experiences like being able to try local food. This company is also good in that it works with Tibetan guides, which is helpful for real insight into Tibetan culture. It was a lifetime experience. -
Reviewed September,2019YangLiao2019
Toronto, OntarioMt Everest base camp tourIt is a fantastic tour. The tour is well organized and our tour guide, Tenzin Jayang, is amazing. He is very knowledgeable and truely cares for each individual in our group. My son has altitude sickness in the first two days. He keeps inspire him, also provide medication. My son recovers very soon, so he enjoy the rest of the tour. After this, he said he would come back to Tibet again. We are very grateful for Tenzin's help. -
Reviewed September,2019Stefano PPerfect Tibet and Mt. Everest experienceAll the trip was perfect. The hotels was so much better than i expected. Excellent position near the old city center. The room was clean and very confortable. The guide Jigme was excellent, speack english perfetcly, gives excellet explanation of all sites we visited, and also is very simpatic, and very kind. He take care of all the guest, and prepared always the document, permit etc, and we just have to relax and enjoy the trip. He also offer us a welcome dinner.The programme was very nice, and we also visited a local tibetan family.MoreAll the trip was perfect. The hotels was so much better than i expected. Excellent position near the old city center. The room was clean and very confortable. The guide Jigme was excellent, speack english perfetcly, gives excellet explanation of all sites we visited, and also is very simpatic, and very kind. He take care of all the guest, and prepared always the document, permit etc, and we just have to relax and enjoy the trip. He also offer us a welcome dinner.The programme was very nice, and we also visited a local tibetan family.
I raccomande a lot this company and this guide.
Thank you Tibet vista, and thank you for everithing Jigme, hope to see you again!!Less
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Reviewed September,2019nadiatsTravel to Tibet and treking the Himalayas with amazing tour guide Ga RongWe were extremely happy with Travel Vista and their services, especially our tour guide, Garong our driver, Dodji. We were extremely impressed with the knowledge, communications skills, professionalism, perfectionism, and willingness of our guide, Garong, to help us in all aspects of our journey, including helping accommodating our daughter's need for gluten free diet and encouraging our young boy, 8 years old, on a arduous 1-week trek on the Himalayas. Garong is the best guide we have ever come across and he deserves our highest recommendation!
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Reviewed September,2019Yin G8 day trip in TibetA warm thank you to Jamyang tsering, our tibet tour guide. As far as tour guides go, he was a beyond exceptional. Our experience in tibet would not have been as fulfilling as it was without his knowledge and understanding of tibetan culture and religion!
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Reviewed September,2019Doru Amedeu G
Jerusalem, Israel8 days Lassa to EBCFirst my logistic was perfect organized by Mr.Jim Pel that provided me with the necessary tickets and aprovals.
Second the tour guide Mr.Tenzen was very friendly ,hepful and with profound knowledge of the history and culture of Tibet,taking care of all our necessities.
The acomodation was excelent and according to our expectation,even we choosed to sleep in tent house and not in a regular house. The owners of the tents tried their best to provide us with maximum confort according to those specific conditions.MoreFirst my logistic was perfect organized by Mr.Jim Pel that provided me with the necessary tickets and aprovals.
Second the tour guide Mr.Tenzen was very friendly ,hepful and with profound knowledge of the history and culture of Tibet,taking care of all our necessities.
The acomodation was excelent and according to our expectation,even we choosed to sleep in tent house and not in a regular house. The owners of the tents tried their best to provide us with maximum confort according to those specific conditions.
Because I've taken medecines according to advices of the doctor I haven't any problems with the altitude. Indeed in the first days I was moving slowly (the same advice our guide tour gave us) in the last days I could even to run. And seeng the Everest at sun set (with the help of the weather) was indeed very special.
I'll recomend this tour to everyone who don't have special problems with the health.
Me for example I have controled blood high tension but with the regular medecines I had no problems Doru Gheorghiescu. Less -
Reviewed September,2019RajuV7Best Trip I have ever had in my life..7 days Lhasa and Kathmandu overland trip.I should say its 10 out of 10, very nice excellent tour, all our permits/tickets/air/train/hotels/tents/everything was arranged in advance. Cindy our tour consultant was amazingly active and quite fast in arranging my travel. I had an excellent trip also who accompanied us with our Tour guide by the name Tsedon, she was amazing and fantastic, who had full knowledge of the Tibetian history and details of each and every visit which we made during the entire trip. Very friendly,helpful, and she attended to all our needs and made us really comfortable during the entire journey.MoreI should say its 10 out of 10, very nice excellent tour, all our permits/tickets/air/train/hotels/tents/everything was arranged in advance. Cindy our tour consultant was amazingly active and quite fast in arranging my travel. I had an excellent trip also who accompanied us with our Tour guide by the name Tsedon, she was amazing and fantastic, who had full knowledge of the Tibetian history and details of each and every visit which we made during the entire trip. Very friendly,helpful, and she attended to all our needs and made us really comfortable during the entire journey. thanks also to Tibet Vista organizers which was Cindy who had also arranged the hotels and Bus/train/flight and all the Visas/permit issues. I just felt so sad that the tour ended 7days, which we wished to be more...
Anyways I am definitely will go for the other Tours in the near future with Tibet Vista., I had no regrets and hope to meet with the same Tour Guide Ms Tsedon. Thankyou Tibet Vista. Less -
Reviewed September,2019Kathryn H
Minneapolis, Minnesota15 Day Mt. Kailash TourTraveling to Tibet was a once-in-a-lifetime trip!
Kristin was an amazing advisor for making my travel plans, and was very detail oriented and patient with any and all questions.
My experience of Tibet was incredible--- on a spiritual, personal and intellectual level. I learned so many things from my guide Tenzin Leo. Right from the beginning he made me feel very comfortable and excited to embark on the adventure. His kind and happy demeanor set the tone for the trip and quickly helped our small group of five people feel at ease. I did not know anyone in my group before heading out and I will affirm that this experience is for everyone and do not be hesitant to sign up.MoreTraveling to Tibet was a once-in-a-lifetime trip!
Kristin was an amazing advisor for making my travel plans, and was very detail oriented and patient with any and all questions.
My experience of Tibet was incredible--- on a spiritual, personal and intellectual level. I learned so many things from my guide Tenzin Leo. Right from the beginning he made me feel very comfortable and excited to embark on the adventure. His kind and happy demeanor set the tone for the trip and quickly helped our small group of five people feel at ease. I did not know anyone in my group before heading out and I will affirm that this experience is for everyone and do not be hesitant to sign up. I highly recommend Tenzin Leo as a guide. When I was winded on the trail he was incredibly supportive and positive, validating my experience. By the end of the travels we felt like family. Do not miss out on this experience--Less
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Reviewed September,2019ecoshamanismMount Kailash 13 day tourAn interesting tour of monasteries, local towns and an epic trek round Mt Kailash with an extremely good guide, Nawang Tenzin. The Tibetan people are really lovely with beautiful smiles and the land is the same.
Beware the long bus journeys and 3 day trek which was difficult in terms of altitude.
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Reviewed November 2, 2019misstcooney
Shanghai, China15 day tour to Everest Base Camp and Mt KailashI cannot recommend it highly enough!
Kristen liaised with plenty of information prior to the trip and warned about the road conditions, the toilets, lack of showers in places etc. I think all of these points are really important, and I appreciated being mentally prepared for all of these, as well as bringing wet wipes, prunes, toilet paper and a neck pillow. There are long days in the bus where natural toilets are way better options than manmade ones. I was very appreciative as my tour guide Pasang was always considerate of the fact I was the only female on the trip, and he was proactive in finding me a spot.MoreI cannot recommend it highly enough!
Kristen liaised with plenty of information prior to the trip and warned about the road conditions, the toilets, lack of showers in places etc. I think all of these points are really important, and I appreciated being mentally prepared for all of these, as well as bringing wet wipes, prunes, toilet paper and a neck pillow. There are long days in the bus where natural toilets are way better options than manmade ones. I was very appreciative as my tour guide Pasang was always considerate of the fact I was the only female on the trip, and he was proactive in finding me a spot.
The tour was broken up with days traveling and monetary visits, time taken at the lake, Glacier and other various photo opportunities. Pasang gave us ample information to understand what was happening, what we were doing next and from the outset he called us friends and really meant it. He was very relaxed and approachable and managed to explain complex ideas in the monasteries etc in an easy to digest way, even for people with no prior knowledge. Pasang was awesome in that he kept tabs on everyone’s interest/energy levels and adapted his level of detail accordingly. He also provided coffee at break times on the journey which was a saviour to most on the bus each morning.
The one thing I was a little nervous about prior to this trip was altitude sickness. What I really liked about this tour is that you gradually get higher and higher in altitude so it gives you a chance to adapt. You get a few days in Lhasa to become accustomed before getting more out and about. I think actually Pasang switched up the order of a nights accommodation to make it easier for us finding it harder to adjust. One thing I recommend that saved me and my afternoon/early morning headaches (once I had had plenty of water) was coke. Normally don’t drink the stuff but it really did help with my aggressive/persistent headaches. These are available most places so that was lucky. Pasang also had plenty of oxygen canisters available but I wasn’t feeling short of breath so didn’t use them.
Highlights for this trip are definitely Everest Base Camp and Mt Kailash, plus a surprise Glacier on route. The driving days are long to get to Mt Kailash but 100% worth it. Our driver did such a great job. The roads are mostly sealed, but even so, he had to watch out/slow down for holes/uneven surfaces. Roads are being improved at the moment which meant we had to off-road for a whole section but our driver was confident throughout. Definitely bring a neck pillow, you get bounced around a fair bit which rocked quite a few people to sleep each day. You really start getting a feel for rural Tibet by taking the time to get that far west and the fact that basically everyone is hiking the Kailash Kora as part of a pilgrimage adds to the experience. We saw only one other group of non-Tibetans during the 2.5 day hike. Day one of the hike is a nice stroll, and a great way to get your body used to it all. Day two is a big day. Early start to tackle a pass which you keep thinking is almost in reach. The ground is rocky and I definitely recommend poles (which you can pick up for cheap in the town you begin the walk). The downhill part is quite steep and more loose dirt than the other side. After you have made it down that section you are welcomed to a tea house for lunch and then it is flat and chilled for the afternoon. Day three is a breeze although the body is pretty knackered by this stage. Definitely pack as light as possible! Water is available in all of the tea houses along the way so carrying a couple of small bottles at a time is fine. Food is instant noodles during the day, so you tend to get a bit done with them, but they are enough. Less -
Reviewed September,2019Aida STibet/Lhasa-Mount Everest base camp- Nepal borderFantastic 8 day trip starting Tibet-Lhasa 3 days,5 days through Tibet to Mount Everest base camp and then on to Nepal's border. The whole trip was well planned by Tibet Vista, the guide was very knowledgeable and told us everything we needed / wanted to know about historical monuments and culture. There was plenty of time at all the different sights we were at, so no stress. All the hotels were of very good standard and good breakfast. We are super happy with our trip through Tibet, we will go home so much richer on everything.
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