Top 10 Tibet Small Group & Private Tour Packages

Frequently Asked Questions about Top 10 Tibet Tours

1. What is the Most Classic Tibet Tour for the First-timers to Tibet?

Well, basically if you have around 5 days to spend in Tibet, the most classic tour for you is to visit Lhasa city and its surroundings. You can cover the landmark attractions like Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street in downtown Lhasa and visit the famous Gelugpa monasteries like Sera Monastery and Drepung Monastery at the suburb. If you can budget a half-day for visit, never miss the turquoise Yamdrok Lake, which is only around 2hrs drive from downtown Lhasa.

2. What Travel Documents Are Needed to Visit Tibet?

Two travel documents are vital to your Tibet visit: one is Chinese Visa and the other is Tibet Travel Permit. To visit Tibet, you are expected to apply for a Chinese Visa (tourist visa also known as L visa) on your own at the Chinese Embassy closest to you. Then, email the photos of your Chinese Visa and passport information page to us. We will help you get Tibet Travel Permit for you. The processing of it takes around 8-9 days. The newly-issued Tibet Permit will be forwarded by express to your hotel in mainland China, ready for your flight or Tibet train to Lhasa.

3. Is It Safe to Visit Tibet for International Tourists?

Traveling in Tibet is much safer than you expect. Widely known as a holy land of Tibetan Buddhism, local Tibetans are devoted followers of Buddhism. The crime rate is hardly heard in Tibet. Besides, for the majority of tourists, the attractions you visit are perfectly safe with well-established tour facilities.

The only issue you need to pay more attention to is how to get used to the life on lofty Tibetan Plateau. It’s better to always follow our senior Tibetan guide’s guidance and avoid exerting yourself in places with high altitude and stay hydrated. No worries! Our seasoned Tibetan guide and the whole team and attentive service will ensure you a safe and delightful Tibet journey.

4. How Much is Needed for a Tibet Tour?

Well, the amount of money needed for a Tibet tour varies a lot, given the different travel season, hotel and dining you prefer, places to visit and tour activities you are interested in and guide service you need, etc.

In general, if you want to visit EBC or Mt. Kailash and you travel on a budget, the best way is to book our small group tours in which you can share the tour cost with the other group members. For a customized tour for cycling or trekking in Tibet, etc, the cost is much higher. However, you get a completely different experience from the majority of the tourists.

Our travel consultants will patiently listen to your needs and discuss with you in detail and work with you to offer the best suggestion for you with a reasonable quotation.