2008 Tibet Experience:12 day Tibet & China Tour

Hang prayer flags outside a monastery whilst taking in the incomparable beauty of Tibet.

Your sensational holiday in Tibet includes an inspiring flight over the magnificent Himalayas. Be introduced to the region's most influential destinations and the nation's complex history as you encounter the people who live in this beautiful rugged landscape. With snowcapped mountain backdrops, deep valleys, azure skies, torrential rivers, turquoise lakes and dramatic plateaus, you will journey into China's most picturesque and memorable region. You can savour the spicy cuisine, soak in the atmosphere in one of many bustling teahouses, visit the world-famous Giant Panda, hang your prayer flags on a tree outside a quiet monastery and feel completely drawn in by the compelling nature that is Tibet.

Chengdu, Lhasa, Yamdrok Lake, Shigatse, Gyantse, Tsedang.

Trip grading: ADVENTUROUS Suitable for travellers with above-average levels of fitness and mobility. Prepare for some long road journeys, plenty of walking and climbing of stairs, and coping with the effects of high altitude (over 4,000 metres above sea level).

What's included: 11 nights hotel accommodation, flights as specified, all road transport by air-conditioned vehicles, Tibetan travel permit, all sightseeing as specified (excluding entrance fees), Western tour leader based on a minimum of seven travellers, local English-speaking guides throughout, arrival and departure transfers, and breakfast daily.

Tour Leader: Travel Indochina tour leader based on a minimum of 7 people.

Maximum group size: 15 

Not Ready to go Home Yet?: For a surreal experience in China’s most beautiful nature reserves, check out our 3-day ‘Sichuan Alpine Explorer.’ You will explore the region’s limestone mountains, clear turquoise pools and evergreen forests.

Ask our Travellers: "Tibet was incredible – all I could have wanted and more. I can’t thank our tour leader enough; she was excellent, and the local guides brilliant. It really was the journey of a lifetime." S. Lee - UK

Tip's for your Holiday: During your free evening in Lhasa, visit one of the cafés around Barkhor Square to sample some delicious local Tibetan specialties or a Nepalese curry.

Responsible Travel: The people of Tibet face issues and challenges that are unique in China; we call in to a local family’s home in Lhasa for tea so you can discuss their views and traditions personally.