Our Tibet holidays & tours
Known as the ‘Roof of the World’, Tibet is home to towering mountains, stunning scenery and a warm and welcoming people. Bound by Buddhism, it has been occupied by China since 1949 and is a country besieged by change. Much of traditional Tibet – its territory, its architecture, and, crucially, its people – has been suppressed and subjugated. By backing tourism on our Tibet holidays you can show your support for the nation. Whether you’re exploring the awe-inspiring scale of the fragile and important Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, or heading up to Everest Base Camp, our Tibet tours support local Tibetan people. Visiting villages and taking cooking classes is a great way to support a Tibetan family. As is our use of Tibetan businesses, including guest houses – and even homestays, plus restaurants, and local guides and drivers.
Our top Tibet holidays
Lhasa to Kathmandu overland tour, small group
From
US $989 to US $1189
7 days
ex flights
Driving Journey through the Himalayas from Tibet to Nepal
Small group2025: 21 Dec, 28 Dec, 2026: 8 Jan, 16 Jan, 19 Jan, 22 Jan, 29 Jan, 6 Feb, 8 Feb, 15 Feb, 19 Feb, 26 Feb, 2 Mar, 12 Mar, 19 Mar, 25 Mar, 30 Mar, 1 Apr, 3 Apr, 5 Apr, 7 Apr, 9 Apr, 13 Apr, 16 Apr, 20 Apr, 23 Apr, 27 Apr, 29 Apr, 1 May, 8 May, 13 May, 22 May, 29 May, 1 Jun, 8 Jun, 15 Jun, 22 Jun, 29 Jun, 1 Jul, 3 Jul, 8 Jul, 10 Jul, 15 Jul, 17 Jul, 22 Jul, 24 Jul, 29 Jul, 31 Jul, 7 Aug, 14 Aug, 21 Aug, 28 Aug, 2 Sep, 4 Sep ...
Tibet 15 day tour, culture & trekking
From
US $2069 to US $2329
15 days
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A pilgrim’s final fantasy & the greatest overland in Tibet
Small group2026: 28 Apr, 8 May, 17 May, 24 May, 6 Jun, 15 Jun, 22 Jun, 29 Jun, 5 Jul, 17 Jul, 22 Jul, 31 Jul, 6 Aug, 15 Aug, 21 Aug, 29 Aug, 8 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Oct, 18 Oct
Nepal, Bhutan and Tibet Tour
From
US $3600
21 days
ex flights
A cultural extravaganza in landlocked South Asian countries
Tailor made
Lhasa to Everest Base Camp tour, small group
From
US $949 to US $1169
8 days
ex flights
Marvel at Mt.Everest real close
Small group2025: 21 Dec, 28 Dec, 2026: 1 Jan, 16 Jan, 19 Jan, 25 Jan, 29 Jan, 1 Feb, 5 Feb, 8 Feb, 12 Feb, 15 Feb, 19 Feb, 22 Feb, 26 Feb, 1 Mar, 5 Mar, 8 Mar, 12 Mar, 15 Mar, 19 Mar, 22 Mar, 25 Mar, 29 Mar, 30 Mar, 1 Apr, 3 Apr, 5 Apr, 7 Apr, 9 Apr, 11 Apr, 13 Apr, 16 Apr, 18 Apr, 20 Apr, 23 Apr, 25 Apr, 27 Apr, 29 Apr, 1 May, 3 May, 6 May, 8 May, 10 May, 11 May, 13 May, 14 May, 16 May, 17 May, 19 May, 22 May, 24 May, 25 May, 27 May ...
Central Tibet cultural tour, 6 days
From
US $799 to US $929
6 days
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Explore the cultural centre area of Tibet
Small group2025: 21 Dec, 28 Dec, 2026: 1 Jan, 8 Jan, 15 Jan, 19 Jan, 22 Jan, 29 Jan, 1 Feb, 3 Feb, 8 Feb, 12 Feb, 15 Feb, 19 Feb, 22 Feb, 26 Feb, 1 Mar, 4 Mar, 8 Mar, 12 Mar, 15 Mar, 19 Mar, 22 Mar, 30 Mar, 1 Apr, 5 Apr, 9 Apr, 16 Apr, 25 Apr, 29 Apr, 1 May, 3 May, 10 May, 17 May, 22 May, 24 May, 27 May, 1 Jun, 5 Jun, 8 Jun, 12 Jun, 15 Jun, 19 Jun, 21 Jun, 25 Jun, 29 Jun, 1 Jul, 3 Jul, 5 Jul, 8 Jul, 10 Jul, 12 Jul, 15 Jul, 17 Jul ...
Tibet culture tour & Everest base camp
From
£2570
9 days
ex flights
Meet the people, heritage & stunning landscapes of Tibet
Tailor made
Lhasa to Tibet Everest Base Camp tour
From
US $890 to US $1068
8 days
ex flights
Once-in-a-lifetime chance to visit Everest and Namtso
Small group2025: 20 Dec, 2026: 3 Apr, 6 Apr, 10 Apr, 17 Apr, 22 Apr, 1 May, 8 May, 15 May, 22 May, 28 May, 5 Jun, 12 Jun, 19 Jun, 26 Jun, 3 Jul, 10 Jul, 17 Jul, 24 Jul, 31 Jul, 7 Aug, 14 Aug, 21 Aug, 28 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 28 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct, 30 Oct, 2027: 30 Apr
Tailor made
In depth tour of Tibet
From
£4199 to £4399
19 days
ex flights
Monasteries, holy lakes and Tibet's western wilderness
Small group2026: 11 Jul, 2027: 10 Jul
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Tibet holiday highlights
Visit Lhasa’s monasteries & palaces
At 3,490m, Lhasa is one of the highest cities on earth – but this has not deterred its inhabitants from constructing some of the world’s most astounding religious buildings here. The most famous of all is Potala Palace, the stunning former residence of the Dalai Lamas since the 7th century. Sat atop a hill in the middle of the city, this red and white palace dominates the landscape and its rammed earth walls contain over 1,000 rooms.
5km west of Lhasa, Drepung Monastery is the largest in Tibet; in its heyday it housed some 10,000 monks. Drepung was founded in 1416 and its name means “collecting rice” – a reference to the appearance of this sprawling white building from afar. There are grand entrances, colourful hallways, statues of Buddha and impressive woodcarvings. The second largest monastery in Tibet is Sera, built in 1419. Covering over 11 hectares, Sera lies in Lhasa’s northern suburbs and contains many statues, scriptures written in gold, and beautiful murals. You can join the monks’ debates from 3pm each Monday-Friday, in which they discuss Buddhist doctrines in order to reach deeper understanding. You might not comprehend a word – but the traditional spectacle is enlightening in itself. As if that wasn’t enough, Lhasa is also home to Norbulingka – the Dalai Lama’s summer palace, and Jokhang – Tibet’s oldest and most sacred temple.
The Tibetan approach to the world's highest mountain gives you the chance to gaze in wonder at its astoundingly beautiful north face, sure to leave you speechless
Marvel at Everest’s might
Tibet’s Everest Base Camp approaches the mountain from its north slope, and, unlike its Nepalese equivalent, this route is usually carried out in a vehicle – making it much more accessible, despite its 5,150m altitude. You’ll have sweeping views of Mount Everest from base camp, as well as from the nearby Rongbuk Monastery, founded in 1902. Rongbuk’s monks and nuns, and the meditation caves punctuating the surrounding cliff faces, somehow make this incredible encounter even more spiritual and stirring.
Trek the Himalayas
Nepal is not the be all and end all when it comes to Himalayan hikes; Tibet offers some extraordinary routes well beyond the reach – or even the imagination – of most trekkers. While this once forbidden nation is gradually luring more tourists, few make it beyond Lhasa and a few key monasteries – but trekking holidays ensure you explore far beyond. Trek around the base of Mount Kailash (6,741m), sacred to Buddhists, Hindus and Jains, and take in the extraordinary views of this prominent peak, which overlooks two lakes. If you have 16 days spare you can trek in the Gama Valley within the Mount Everest Nature Reserve, giving you the right to say you've trekked on the eastern side of Mount Everest.Many routes across Tibet are not as remote as they might first seem, of course – they are still used by pilgrims trekking to ancient monasteries tucked into Himalayan valleys and atop rocky peaks. Multi-day walks take you through beautiful scenery, staying at tiny herders’ camps and close to traditional villages. And walking beside local pilgrims and monks, will bring you up close not only to Tibet’s magnificent landscapes, but also to the deep spirituality of its people, despite decades of oppression.
The kingdom of Bhutan, the Hindu traditions of Nepal and once-forbidden landscapes of Tibet offer quite different perspectives of Himalayan life
Combine countries
Two weeks in the Himalayas is enough to cross borders, exploring these three neighbouring countries: Tibet, Nepal and Bhutan, with shared cultures but very different backgrounds, politics and beliefs. Buddhist rituals, extraordinary palaces, temples and monasteries, “Gross National Happiness”, struggles for freedom and a constant backdrop of snowcapped peaks ensure that this type of holiday will be as enlightening as it is memorable.
Alternatively, take the train to Lhasa from Beijing, with a 32-hour stretch from Xi’an on the highest railway in the world – the “sky train” – introducing you to some of the Earth’s most dramatic landscapes outside your window. It’s also a great way to acclimatise gently!
Our Tibet holidays reviews
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Ruth Humphreys17 Jun 2025
The most exciting part was seeing places like the Potala Palace in Lhasa, walking up to the Tiger's Nest Monastery in Bhutan. It was great that all the visas were handled by this operator in Nepal, so all I had to do was book my flight, pay and turn up!read more
Mary Solomon26 May 2025
Fantastic. Memorable. Will return.read more
Sandra Robinson22 Nov 2024
It was all good! I particularly liked the debating monks and, of course, Everest at
sunset! The holiday was literally awesome & amazing. The guide (Cal) was brilliant.read more
