Tibet: Odyssée Inoubliable Lhasa, Everest & Namtso (9 Jours)

We just completed a 10 day tour with the company. Communication was prompt and clear from the start. We spent time exploring Lhasa, Shigatse, the EBC, Namtso Lake and some additional monasteries on the last day. The hotels and guest houses were very good, in fantastic locations and met our expectations. Our guides (Dhargye and Lobsung) and drivers were friendly, helpful and courteous - we felt well looked after. Help was available at odd hours too when I needed help with getting a baggage lost in Frankfurt to Lhasa. Overall a fantastic well organised trip with a professional company. Happy to recommend and will use them again if in Tibet!

Our trip to Tibet was the most amazing one ! We had started communicating with Merry long before and she answered everything and made us feel comfortable. She arranged short tours for us in Chengdu and Xining as we had a long layover before we took the Qinghai Tibet railway to Lhasa. The tickets for that was also all sorted by Merry in the soft sleeper class we wanted. We did a 10 day Lhasa trip with one day being a private tour. Our guides Lobsang and Dhargye were simply superb ! Linda h was full of life and so passionate about the Tibetan culture. The stories were fascinating. Dhargye took care of us for most of the trip making us feel so safe and comfortable. The driver Tenzing was so cool and positive. We went to the EBC where I got low on oxygen and every help was provided by Dhargye. Also when we landed in Lhasa our baggage hadn’t arrived from Frankfurt. But despite that, Merry and Beatrice made sure they spoke to the staff at Chengdu airport to get our baggage to Lhasa as soon as possible. Great Tibet Tour is a wonderful company and I am so happy with their services. I plan to come back to Tibet in a few years time and I shall definitely use them again ! Tibet truly has my heart and soul !

I really enjoyed my first trip to Tibet with The Great Tibet Tour - our tour felt like a private tour and we certainly have chosen the right time to visit Tibet (avoiding local school holiday times). The pre-planning was quite extensive in terms of flight booking, travel permit, visa, deciding on the exact tour itinerary and downloading the correct apps for local use - all made easier with communication with Beatrice, the tour operator. Beatrice is contactable and very responsive on WhatsApp, WeChat and emails. She answered all our questions promptly and provided a lot of reassurance. The tour schedule is reasonably timed. It may be helpful if the schedule for pit-stop towns en route to ascending to Everest Base Camp (EBC North Base Camp - Tourist Base Camp) could have been more relaxed (or an extra day fitted in) to help with adaptation to higher altitude. Saying that, most of the tour groups by another companies seemed to follow the same schedule. The last day tour to Namtso was quite tiring for me as it was an 8 hour round trip and the actual time spent in Namtso was less than 1.5-2 hours. This was after more than 1 week of touring - might be best to see Namtso in another trip unless one is extremely keen on seeing as much as possible (it is a beautiful sacred lake!). Our Tibetan tour guide Lobsang is very knowledgeable, trustworthy, patient and friendly. He is fluent in 3 languages including English and Mandarin. He taught us about the Tibetan culture, customs, nature and Buddhism. He looked after us very well, ensuring we are comfortable at all times, guided us through check points seamlessly and nothing is too much trouble if we ever need help. Our driver Palnor is an extremely careful driver. Never did I think that I would not need any motion sickness tablets on the hair pin loops roads! His driving skills is second to none - very skillful manoeuvring and smooth driving. He ensured we had a comfortable journey each time. The other points worth mentioning - hotels are 3 stars and clean (the Lhasa hotel is very strategic in location, however the deco is quite dated, carpets very old and air conditioning non existent). Bottled water is provided at all times. Admission fees included in the price of the tour. Overall, I am a very happy customer and have already recommended the Great Tibet Tour to my family and friends!

I really like the tour agent and our tour guide. They are all very nice, helpful and offer assistance at anytime I asked. I was sick and my guide even took me to a local hospital for medicines 10pm. But it better to install wechat and whatsapp to communicate with them though. Google , Facebook does not work in China. The hotels are good, clean and comfortable. Outside public facilities are little challenging. You may need 10 wipes per day. Hope it will change better soon. The road, train are quite convenient, local people fix block road immediately once having any rock blocking road issues, very impressive.

Merry, travel consultant has been helpful in local travel arrangements and hotel accommodations outside of the actual tour. A trip to Tibet is an unforgettable adventure, filled with both highlights and challenges. The picturesque landscapes were a sight to behold. The snow-capped peaks, Mount Everest and the lakes were picture perfect moments. Tibetan architecture, ancient traditions and cultural attire were intriguing. The high elevation can be very challenging. The climate is harsh with cold temperature. Remote areas lack adequate amenities. Driver [Tashie] and Guide [Dashiq] - hope I spelled their names correctly? were excellent, always caring and accommodating. Restaurants and eating houses were mixed, The guide always sought out the best for us. Mount Everest was the highlight of the trip. It was also challenging due to the altitude. Sleeping quarters were in tents at base camp. Ablutions were basic and traditional. One can never totally prepare for a Tibetan experience. In conclusion, Tibet leaves an indelible impression on one’s mind and heart.

We enjoyed the perfect organized tour. Lhasa with the palace, monasteries and walking streets and the view of the Mt. Everest were the highlights of the tis wonderful tour. But not to forget the ride on the Yak. The tour guide Lobsang was excellent during the entire trip. He is extremely knowledgeable about the history, culture, Buddhism and food of Tibet. He gives excellent insides with a lot of details, shows the best photo places, recommends the fight local food. Beside this he is very friendly, flexible and joyful. Just perfect. The driver as well was always helpful. Communication before the trip started was excellent and all the questions answered in the right way. The only minor negative point was the rather small van for the size of our group and windows of the van very low what made it difficult to enjoy the landscape. All in all a wonderful experience in Tibet! Peter

Just got back from a 10 day trip with Great Tibet Tour. Our trip consultant, Catherine, was helpful and responsive with my initial questions, booking, and permit process. During the trip itself, Lobsang was an excellent guide. He's extremely knowledgable, having had 15 years experience as a guide. His insights into the local culture, Buddhism, landscape, food etc. were neverending. There was no question he didn't have the answer to, plus he was just a fun person to be around. He also wanted us to have the best experience possible - pointing out things like a sky burial site in the distance, asking if we wanted to stop by a local market not in the itinerary, or giving us the choice to change our plan slightly to save us money (staying at a nicer hotel further out that had their own hot springs vs. staying at a central hotel and paying 198RMB for a public hot spring). Our group was made up of a mixture of people on the 7 day tour and the 10 day tour. This is understandable, but it did mean that our bus was slightly uncomfortable (being filled to the max), until the 7 days was over. In terms of itinerary, it's the same as what most other agencies offer. Personally, I'm not sure that Namtso Lake was worth the extra time and money over the 7 day trip, but I did enjoy the scenery and hot springs there. Lhasa and EBC were definitely the highlights for me, as well as the scenery to and from Shigatse.

I would like to say that my tour arranged by GTT is one of the memorable trips in my life. Tibet is a mysterious place and people there are very welcoming. I choose to take a train to Tibet from Chengdu. The 36-hour train journey is unbelievable. I enjoy the scenery along the way especially the scenery from Xining to Lhasa. I would recommend taking the train starting from Xining rather than Chengdu. It will save much time and can appreciate the most highlights. This trip including all my favorite attraction, Potala Palace, Yamdroktso Lake, Everest Base Camp, and Namsto lake. I took photos of the majestic architecture, deep starry sky, and blue lake. I feel very lucky to have accomplished my goal to Tibet at the age of 60 years old. It was great to have you as my tour operator, I will recommend your agency to my friends.

My husband and I just had a 10 Days Lhasa EBC and Namtso Lake tour with Great Tibet Tour . It was a great experience! We booked the trip with Catherine. She helped us every step of the way. Whenever I had a question, she replied back quickly. Our guide is Duga, and our driver is Pubuciren. They did great job on the trip. Duga showed us many aspects of Buddhist religion, culture and Tibet history. There were long drives on the road. They arranged time so that we were always at scenic view with best whether possible. It was breathtaking when we saw Mount Everest and lake Namtso under perfect whether condition. Thank you all for the wonderful journey! Joan

My sister and I booked 10 Days Lhasa EBC and Namtso Lake tour with Great Tibet Tour. We both enjoy our tour in Tibet. Our guide Dajie is very nice, patient and knowledgeable. Dajie is not only explained the Buddhist culture and Tibetan history but also very patient to answer the questions from our group. He brought us to a local countryside which is not listed in the itinerary to explore the local Tibetan lifestyle. I highly recommend Great Tibet Tour and the guide Dajie if you would like to visit Tibet.