About this journey
Choose a Tibet journey around the experience you want and the time needed to travel comfortably. A Lhasa introduction, a Namtso extension, a journey toward Everest and a Kailash trek have very different distances, elevations and logistical demands. This guide helps you choose the right starting point.
Suggested format: Tibet itinerary collection. The final route and inclusions are confirmed in your personal proposal.
What to expect
Begin with Lhasa
For a first visit, allow time to settle into the altitude before adding long drives or demanding walks. Palace and monastery visits follow reservation and local access arrangements. The sequence is adjusted to your arrival and how comfortably you are progressing.
Choose a lake or Everest extension
The six-day Namtso route is a different journey from the eight-day Everest loop. A ten-day combination can add both, but involves more road travel. All options require current route checks, appropriate approvals and a realistic discussion of the higher-elevation nights.
Longer and more demanding routes
Kailash and an overland journey toward Nepal require separate planning for access, transport and trip timing. Permit assistance does not mean guaranteed approval. We confirm the arrangements for your nationality and dates rather than advertising a universally free or automatic permit.
Permits, elevation and route feasibility
Foreign visitors to the Tibet Autonomous Region need the appropriate arranged travel and permits. Requirements depend on nationality and route, and approval or access can change. We verify the current process before finalizing arrangements; assistance with an application is not a guarantee of approval.
These journeys involve high elevation and may include remote areas with limited services. Obtain appropriate medical advice for your situation, build in time to acclimatize and keep the route flexible. Insurance, cancellation terms, room standards and the confirmed transport and guiding format should be reviewed before booking.
Planning questions
Are these private or small-group trips?
Both formats may be discussed. Fixed-departure availability, party size, vehicle, room arrangements and guiding format must be confirmed in your individual proposal.
Can we adapt this to our dates and interests?
Yes. Share your travel dates, party size, starting and finishing cities, and the experience you most want to include. We check the connections and availability before preparing a route with clear services and pricing.
Plan your China journey
Tell us your dates, group size and priorities. We will discuss a practical route and confirm what is available before you book.
Request a personal proposal