Tibet Treks & Tours

Experience life on the Tibetan plateau and discover the ancient palaces, monasteries and markets of Lhasa, the unforgettable heartland of Tibetan culture

Trek to the base of the remote Kangshung Face of Mount Everest, for life-changing views of Earth’s highest peak

Make the pilgrimage into far western Tibet to the sacred Mount Kailash, revered by Hindus and Buddhists as the center of the universe

Experience the stunning vistas found along the Friendship Highway, an epic road journey from Lhasa to Kathmandu

Cycle across the vast Tibetan plateau, pausing to admire the views of the Himalaya on what is hailed as one of the world's great bike adventures

The travelling season in Tibet extends from the beginning of May through the end of October.

During May and June the days are clear and fine. However, the region closest to the Chinese/Nepal border is subject to monsoonal rains which continue from the middle of June through to the middle of September.

In late September and October a clear and stable weather pattern returns until the onset of the first winter snows in late October.

Lhasa is +8 hours ahead of UTC/GMT

Chinese language is comprised of many different dialects, which some would argue are different languages, because although they share a common writing system, spoken variations of Chinese are often unintelligible to speakers of other dialects.

Modern Standard Chinese (aka Mandarin, Beijing dialect) is the primary and official language of China. In addition, Mongolian is official in Inner Mongolia, Uighur and Kyrgyz are official in Xinjiang, Zhuang is official in Guangxi; Yue (Cantonese) is official in Guangdong and Tibetan is official in Tibet

Different ‘dialects’ include Yue (Cantonese), Wu (Shanghainese), Minbei (Fuzhou), Minnan (Hokkien-Taiwanese), Xiang, Gan and Hakka dialects.

Most people involved in tourism or business, as well as many students, will speak a good deal of English, however any attempts to speak basic Chinese will be warmly received by the people you meet.

Chinese Yuan

Yuan can be purchased with US$ on arrival at your hotel in Lhasa.

ATM’s are available in Lhasa and larger towns.

Credit cards are generally accepted in the hotels we stay at.

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Electricity in Tibet is 220 Volts, at 50 hertz. Plugs vary greatly however the most common pin types are A (2 flat prong), C (2 round prong) or I (3 flat Australian).

Electricity in Tibet is 220 Volts, at 50 hertz. Plugs vary greatly however the most common pin types are A (2 flat prong), C (2 round prong) or I (3 flat Australian).

Your safety is our number one concern. Our safety track record is exemplary thanks to careful management and thorough consultation with local partners. Our industry leading risk management procedures have become a skill that we continue to refine. Our leaders in the field are highly trained and have safety as their number one priority. Expert leaders, risk assessments, quality inclusions and your financial security all come standard when you travel with us.

Please refer to our Travel Advisory page for updates on recent events, travel warnings and advice.

We strongly recommend that all clients take out travel insurance at the time of booking to cover against sickness, accident, loss of baggage, unexpected alterations to travel arrangements and travel disruption, emergency evacuation, cancellations, etc. Insurance information is enclosed with your pre-departure information. Please contact us if you would like to obtain a quote for your trip duration.

We suggest that you consult your doctor, local government inoculation centre or a travel medical specialist in order to get the most current advice regarding vaccination requirements.

Money and valuables should always be stored safely when travelling. Keep your passport with you at all times and do not leave it in your main luggage. You will need it to change money and check into hotels. Where safety deposit boxes are available, we recommend that you use them. Keep jewellery and valuables to a minimum.