9 Days Tibet Motorbike Tour will start and end at Kyirong border since Kodari border was closed in April, 2015 due to earthquake hit. This adventure tour includes one night at the border town for better acclimatization and you can also enjoy the mixed culture of local Tibetans and Nepalese at the same time. Gradual… Read more “9 Days Tibet Motor Bike Adventure Tours-Explore Tibet”

First of all, I cannot say enough good things about my guide, driver and trip advisor (Dhala, Amdo, and Mia). They were absolutely fantastic, wonderful people, and really made my experience unforgettable. Dhala’s knowledge of Tibet and Buddhism is extraordinary, Amdo is a fantastic driver and broke through our language barriers with an amazing sense… Read more “8 days Overland Tibet Tour”

We booked the EBC tour as a family. Our guide Namgyal (man in solo pic) was one of the best guides we’ve ever met that we didn’t mind tiny hiccups along the way (December being too cold to stay at EBC/Rongbuk). Namgyal is passionate, fun, experienced, knowledgeable and good in English. Even our driver was… Read more “One of the best Tibet tour”

Tour guide: There’s no amount of words that can share how great Rooney was. Not only is he very knowledgeable about Tibet and it’s culture, but he’s such a genuine, caring and amazing person that I actually regret my trip being so short. I would have loved to spend more time with such an amazing… Read more “Tibet Travel Experiences with Explore Tibet”

Guaranteed Departures – even with only one person in the Group Tour. Explore Tibet’s Small Group Tour is the best way to travel to Tibet on a budget, without downgrading the whole Tibet experience It has always been a problem for tourists on small group tours that are signed up to a set date of a group tour, when there are not enough… Read more “David Tibet Group Tour in May 2018”

Hi Sherry, Now that we are finally settling back into our regular lives with work, yard work, laundry and dealing with the insurance company to fix the hurricane damage, I wanted to be sure and take the time to let you know that we appreciate all of your hard work. We had an amazing time.… Read more “Laura and Cory Tibet Travel Experiences in Sept 2017”

I recently took one of your tours and wanted to give you my feedback. I was on the 8 day tour that went to Everest Base Camp. I really enjoyed the tour and had a great time with my fellow travelers. My main purpose of writing this email is to tell you how wonderful of… Read more “Bridget Cullen-Tibet Travel Experience in July 2016”

Dear Explore Tibet, We would like to thank you for the unforgettable experience in Tibet, not only because we get locals perspective and great service, but also helped us solving the situation after the earthquake. Especially Mr. Sonam for helping us with extra day in Lhasa, Mr. Samdup who helped us get tickets to Chengdu, and Mr.… Read more “Tibet Travel Experiences by Bimo and Nisa”

Dear Sonam and Kalsang I wrote this email the night before we departed Lhasa, but it did not go through to your email Sonam and I found it still hung up in my email outbox. We traveled for another month after leaving Tibet and just returned back home . I wanted to make sure that… Read more “Tessa Tibet Travel Experiences in Nov 2016”

Detailed feedback to Sherry and Sonam Herewith my more detailed feedback. Tour design: –      It was very easy to discuss by mail with you to design the trip. –     The 2 days in Lhasa were about right, I still regret not to have seen Norbulinga the 2nd day. Sera’s debate does not take… Read more “20151008-Jos Van Tibet Travel Experiences”

Tashi delek to everyone in the Explore Tibet Team A group of 4 friends, decided to embark in an adventure to Tibet with specific ideas for the itinerary. After an exhaustive search of travel agencies that would be able to fulfill our deepest desires, our choice fell on Explore Tibet. They helped us with everything we… Read more “20150731-P5 Claudia Tibet Travel Experiences”

Group Code: TSIF017DPZ Bruce Guide: Gyaltsen Language Skill – Very Good Knowledge – Very good Service attitude – Extremely good Punctuality – Always early! (Extremely good) Driver: Kalsang Vehicle Condition – he was constantly wiping the windows so we could enjoy the views. Service attitude – he was very accommodating Driving skill – for the… Read more “Bruce Tibet Travel Story and Travel Experiences”

Dear Kalsang, We are fine, thanks, finally getting back to our normal life after the shocking experience of the earthquake. It was a slow process, and I apologize for not having posted any comments earlier. I’ve just written my comments on Trip Advisor. They are in Portuguese, but they have a translator, so I guess it… Read more “0422-P4 Marilia Tibet Travel Story”

Dear Kalsang, We are back in Holland for one week now. It is hard to get the normal routine. We had such a wonderful time in Tibet, thanks to Explore Tibet, you and Gyaltsen and Nobu. It was a very special trip. Now we are selecting our photo’s to share with our family and friends to show… Read more “ETG2-0427-P2 Wilma Tibet Travel Story”

Dr. Hector wrote: “Tsiang has been one of the greatest tourist guides, maybe the best I’ve ever had. She has been so wonderful and patient, knows a lot of Tibet culture and was always very accessible. Definitely one of the best elements of “Explore Tibet” has, congratulate for her! I have been so happy with your… Read more “20130623-P13 Gaal Group reviews”

David Whitelaw said: “WOW!! What a tour. The 2nd part of the tour had to be drastically changed, this was done with (what seemed to me & us without effort or hassle) professionalism, quick response and obviously with clients interest in mind. The changes were absolutely fantastic, giving me a greater understanding of local culture & customs.… Read more “Don and Australian Group Travel Review in April 2013”

Hi Sonam, Here are some photos and thoughts from the trip. “We very much enjoyed our Lhasa Tour with ExploreTibet.  Our Tibetan guide and driver provided us with excellent service and unique experiences in this beautiful and mysterious land at the roof of the world.  Hopefully, we can return again someday in the future.” – 3… Read more “Tim Stucka Tibet Travel Reviews in April 2013”

Hi Samdup, Sorry for the delayed response, was a bit busy when I came back. Firstly, thank you for all your help during our trip booking process. It was a very pleasant and easy experience as your response was always prompt and accurate. I appreciate your help very much in making our trip to Tibet… Read more “Lynette Goh Tibet Travel Reviews in April 2013”

Sonam Jamphel, I just wanted to let you know that our group had a wonderful time in Tibet, and our guide and driver were fabulous!! Namgyal (our guide) was excellent and we learned so much about the Tibetan culture and Buddhism. His English skills were superb and he was able to answer all our questions. He… Read more “Cheree Kochen Tibet Travel Reviews 2013 April”

Dear Sonam: Mark and I have successfully returned home.  We thank you for a great tour.  Regarding a testimonial, I would have the following to offer: The tour provided by Explore Tibet was perfect for our needs.  We were two Businessmen who required a quick highlights tour of Lhasa.  We chose the 4 days Holy… Read more “Ken Kus Tibet Tour Reviews in April, 2013”

Bennie and I have seen a lot of the world, but our trip and exploration of Tibet was by far the most memorable. First, it was a pleasure to do business with the professional and well organized staff of Explore Tibet travel agency. Our guide Rin and expert driver, Tashi, made our 7 days a grand learning… Read more “My travel story ＂ 7 days friendship highway tour＂”

When I was planning my holidays last December (2011) I had the idea of visit Tibet. I was going to Beijing and wanted to reach India, so a stop in this marvelous Shangri-La seemed a once in a life time opportunity. After finally convincing my sister about getting there, we started a long procedure of… Read more “My trip to Tibet From Lhasa to the Nepal Border”

Wir (das sind mein Mann und ich, unser Sohn und seine Freundin) buchten die 9tägige Reise durch Tibet. Bis zuletzt war nicht klar, ob wir das Permit für Tibet bekommen würden, da das Land ja im März für Touristen geschlossen war, aber dank des großen Engagements von exploretibet hat es geklappt! Wir konnten in Xining… Read more “Travel Story 9-day Lhasa/Shigatse/EBC/ Namtso”

Dear Sonam,   We are now in Kathmandu, recovering from what has been the best and the worst of our travels. The worst, because of the problems of altitude, Victoria plagued by fatigue and headaches, I dragging myself upend down steep monastery stairs, weak and completely out of breath, even ending up in hospital. There… Read more “Armin and Victoria Tibet Travel Experiences”

It was important to me to find a Tibetan guide, someone who really understood Tibetan history and culture. Kelsang, our guide, was very knowledgeable and helpful and his English was excellent. His stories added rich detail to each site we visited, and he welcomed our questions and was responsive to our interests. I was deeply… Read more “My Travel Story ＂6 days Mystical Tibet tour＂”

Was it possible for two disabled people to cycle the 1100km Friendship Highway? To ride all the way from Lhasa to Kathmandu over the Himalaya mountain range? To ride the dirt road to Qomolongma Base Camp? To tackle the rarified air above 5000m and to film the journey? Carol Hurst and myself were going to… Read more “Travel Story ＂My trike on the roof of the world＂”

Thanks for your well wishes. We have electricity back in our home, but the effects of the typhoon around New York City are still being felt. Coincidentally, the typhoon also hit our home in the Bahamas (the Caribbean island Colin comes from) before it made its way to New York. But altogether we have been… Read more “TWRT-20121020-P2 Jim and Colin”

I had only one week off and I decided to go to Tibet. But they told me that I need a permit as a foreigner to enter Tibet. It was considered a sensitive area in China. I knew some friends in Tibet and I contacted them. The manager of the travel agency named ” explore… Read more “My Tibet Trip – Part 1”

Touchable sky … Tears won’t stop !!! For every soul cell There is a big drop of tears… In line, in a rush to release Stored for ages… Still speechless I am and lost… with no desire to be found… My Tibetan journey included the iconic landmarks of the Potala Palace, and holy Yamdrok Lake… Read more “My Tibet trip – Part II”