Tibet · The Roof of the World
Discover Tibet, the roof of the world.
Small-group and private tours for international travelers. We arrange your permits, cross the plateau with local Tibetan guides, and leave out the hidden fees.
Your permits, handled
We arrange your Tibet Travel Permit and every supplementary permit your route needs — included with your tour, not an add-on.
Local Tibetan guides
English-speaking guides who live here, plus a private vehicle and driver on every trip beyond Lhasa.
Transparent pricing
Clear from-prices and a full list of what's included and excluded on every tour. No forced shopping stops, no hidden fees.
Built around altitude
Itineraries paced for safe acclimatization, with supplemental oxygen carried on the vehicle on high-altitude routes.
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Tibet Tours & Packages
From a quick Lhasa break to the classic overland run to Everest Base Camp — every tour includes permits, an English-speaking guide, and a private vehicle beyond Lhasa.
Everest & Namtso (8 Days)
Lhasa · Yamdrok Lake · Gyantse · Shigatse · Everest Base Camp · Namtso Lake
Tibet's three icons in eight comfortable days — the holy city of Lhasa, the north face of Everest at base camp, and the heavenly lake of Namtso.
Nyingchi, Everest & Namtso (10 Days)
Nyingchi · Lulang · Basom Tso · Lhasa · Yamdrok Lake · Gyantse · Shigatse · Everest Base Camp · Namtso Lake
Tibet's fullest highlights, eased in gently from the east — fly into green Nyingchi to acclimatize, then Lhasa, the north face of Everest, and Namtso Lake.
Kailash & Guge (14 Days)
Lhasa · Yamdrok Lake · Gyantse · Shigatse · Everest Base Camp · Saga · Mount Kailash · Manasarovar · Guge / Zanda
The full pilgrimage to Tibet's far west — Everest, the three-day kora around sacred Mount Kailash, holy Lake Manasarovar, and the thousand-year-old ruins of the Guge Kingdom at Zanda.
The #1 question
Your Tibet Travel Permit, handled.
Foreign travelers can't visit Tibet independently — you need a permit and an organized, guided tour. We arrange every permit you need and include it with your trip. No agencies to chase, no paperwork to puzzle over.
Read the Permit GuideWhere to go
Iconic Tibet Destinations
Glimpses
A few moments from the plateau
Culture & Customs
The Tibet few travelers understand
Brothers who share one wife, sky burials that return the body to the mountains, prayer flags that carry mantras on the wind — the customs that make Tibet unlike anywhere else, told with care and honesty.
Plan your trip
Tibet Travel Guides
Honest, up-to-date answers to the questions every first-time visitor asks.
PlanningTibet Travel FAQ: Permits, Cost, Timing & Safety (2026)
Quick, honest answers to the most common Tibet travel questions, from permits and cost to timing, altitude, and safety, with links to our in-depth planning guides.
9 min readCultureUseful Tibetan Words & Greetings for Travelers
You do not need fluent Tibetan to travel here, but a handful of warm words goes a long way. Here are genuinely useful phrases, with rough pronunciation, to help you connect on the plateau.
8 min readCultureThangka Painting: Inside Tibet's Sacred Scroll Art
A thangka is far more than a beautiful picture. These sacred Tibetan scroll paintings follow centuries-old rules of proportion and pigment. Here is how they are made, and how to read them.
10 min readOur Sister Brand
Looking for an ultra-private, luxury Tibet expedition?
For travelers who want the very top end — a fully bespoke private expedition with cinematic service — we recommend our sister brand, The Tibet Reserve. Same plateau, a different level of indulgence.
Discover The Tibet ReserveStart planning your Tibet trip
Tell us your dates, interests, and group size. A Tibet specialist will reply within one business day with a tailored itinerary and an all-in quote — and we'll arrange every permit once you book.
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