Tibet Mount Kailash Tours: Small Group and Private

WindhorseTour has been organizing Mount Kailash tours since 2007. Located in remote western Tibet, Mount Kailash (Gang Rinpoche in Tibetan) is one of Asia’s most sacred pilgrimage destinations for Buddhists, Hindus, Jains, and Bon followers. Together with nearby Lake Manasarovar, it is the spiritual highlight of every Kailash Mansarovar Yatra.

2026 is the Tibetan Year of the Horse — the most auspicious year for completing the Kailash Kora. Pilgrims believe one circuit brings the merit of 13 in ordinary years. The next Horse Year will not arrive until 2038, and Saga Dawa season departures are already filling quickly.

Our Mount Kailash tour packages range from 11 to 22 days, starting from Lhasa or Kathmandu, with options to combine Everest Base Camp, the Guge Kingdom, or the Changtang Plateau.

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Mount Kailash Small Group Tours

Join our small group Mount Kailash tours for an affordable way to complete the Kailash Kora. Limited to 12 travelers, with guaranteed departures, local Tibetan guides, and all permits included. Start and finish in Lhasa, or end in Kathmandu.

Lhasa ⇀ Shigatse ⇀ Mount Everest ⇀ Saga ⇀ Mount Kailash Kora ⇀ Manasarovar Lake ⇀ Gyirong Border ⇀ Shigatse ⇀ Lhasa
15 days
∙ Group, maximum of 12 person(s) ∙
Overland

Join a 15 day Mount Kailash group tour with and Everest from Lhasa. Visit Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, and Everest Base Camp before journeying to Lake Manasarovar and completing the sacred Kailash Kora trek with local Tibetan guides.

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USD 2,177
Lhasa ⇀ Shigatse ⇀ Mount Everest ⇀ Saga ⇀ Mount Kailash Kora ⇀ Manasarovar Lake ⇀ Gyirong Border ⇀ Kathmandu
13 days
∙ Group, maximum of 12 person(s) ∙
Family focused

Join this Mount Kailash Group Tour from Lhasa to Kathmandu, a once-in-a-lifetime journey across the Tibetan Plateau. Visit the Potala Palace and Everest Base Camp, trek the Kailash Kora, see the sacred Lake Manasarovar, and end your Tibet adventure at the Gyirong border before reaching Kathmandu.

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USD 2,177
Lhasa ⇀ Shigatse ⇀ Mount Everest ⇀ Saga ⇀ Zanda ⇀ Mount Kailash Kora ⇀ Manasarovar Lake ⇀ Gyirong Border ⇀ Shigatse ⇀ Lhasa
17 days
∙ Group, maximum of 12 person(s) ∙
Overland

Join our Mount Kailash Group Tour with Guge Kingdom Ruins, explore Lhasa’s sacred sites, journey to Everest Base Camp, visit the ancient Guge Kingdom and Toling Monastery, and complete the epic Kailash Kora with holy Lake Manasarovar. Tour can ends at Gyrong border or Lhasa.

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USD 2,445

Private Mount Kailash Tours

Travel at your own pace with a dedicated Tibetan guide and private vehicle. Choose your dates, starting point, and route, from a classic Lhasa to Kailash tour to an extended journey that combines Everest Base Camp, the Guge Kingdom, or the Changtang Plateau.

Lhasa ⇀ Shigatse ⇀ Mount Everest ⇀ Manasarovar Lake ⇀ Mount Kailash Kora ⇀ Saga ⇀ Gyirong Border ⇀ Kathmandu
14 days
∙ Private ∙
Overland

Take a 14-day Mount Kailash Tour from Lhasa to Kathmandu. Visit Lhasa’s Potala Palace and Jokhang Temple, see Everest Base Camp (North face), and trek the 3-day Kailash Kora, and relax by Lake Manasarovar before crossing the scenic Gyirong Valley into Nepal.

From USD 1,738
USD 1,580
Lhasa ⇀ Shigatse ⇀ Saga ⇀ Manasarovar Lake ⇀ Mount Kailash Kora ⇀ Saga ⇀ Mount Everest ⇀ Shigatse ⇀ Lhasa
15 days
∙ Private ∙
Overland

This 15-day Tibet private tour to Mount Kailash and Everest Base Camp combines spiritual discovery and adventure. Visit Lhasa and Shigatse’s top monasteries, see Mount Everest’s north face, and complete the 3-day Kailash Kora around Mount Kalash, Tibet’s holiest mountain.

From USD 3,825
USD 3,325
Lhasa ⇀ Shigatse ⇀ Saga ⇀ Manasarovar Lake ⇀ Mount Kailash Kora ⇀ Guge Kingdom Ruins ⇀ Saga ⇀ Lhasa
17 days
∙ Private ∙
Overland

This 17-day Tibet Mt Kailash tour takes you on an in-depth journey through Far Western Tibet, featuring Mount Kailash trekking, the Guge Kingdom, Mount Everest, monasteries, and stunning landscapes. This tour starts and ends in Lhasa.

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USD 1,864
Kathmandu ⇀ Gyirong Border ⇀ Saga ⇀ Manasarovar Lake ⇀ Mount Kailash Kora ⇀ Saga ⇀ Gyirong Border ⇀ Kathmandu
11 days
∙ Private ∙
Overland

Take an 11-day Mount Kailash Tour from Kathmandu, traveling overland into Tibet’s sacred west. Visit holy Lake Manasarovar and complete the 3-day Kailash Kora trek, a spiritual journey through Tibet’s remote highlands.

From USD 1,578
USD 1,461
Lhasa ⇀ Shigatse ⇀ Mount Everest ⇀ Saga ⇀ Manasarovar Lake ⇀ Mount Kailash Kora ⇀ Zanda ⇀ Guge Kingdom Ruins ⇀ Ali ⇀ Gertse ⇀ Tsochen ⇀ Namtso ⇀ Lhasa
22 days
∙ Private ∙
Natural scenery

This Mount Kailash and Changthang Overland Loop Tour takes you from Mount Everest, Mount Kailash and Lake Manasarovar to the Guge Kingdom ruins and across the remote Changthang Plateau with snow capped peaks, pristine lakes, vast grasslands, and abundant wildlife.

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USD 3,012
Lhasa ⇀ Shigatse ⇀ Mount Everest ⇀ Saga ⇀ Manasarovar Lake ⇀ Mount Kailash Kora ⇀ Saga ⇀ Shigatse ⇀ Lhasa
15 days
∙ Private ∙
Festival

This private 15-day Mount Kailash & Saga Dawa Festival Tour follows Tibet’s classic overland route, allowing you to experience the annual Saga Dawa Festival while completing the sacred Kailash Kora.

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USD 3,609
Lhasa ⇀ Shigatse ⇀ Saga ⇀ Mount Kailash Kora ⇀ Zanda ⇀ Guge Kingdom Ruins ⇀ Ali ⇀ Yecheng ⇀ Kashgar
20 days
∙ Private ∙
Natural scenery

This Mount Kailash Overland Tour from Lhasa to Kashgar takes you explore Lhasa’s sacred sites, trek the 3-day Kailash Kora, visit Lake Manasarovar and the ancient Guge Kingdom, and journey along the Tibet Xinjiang highway by acrossing the vast western plateau to reach Kashgar, oasis city on China Silk Road.

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USD 2,311

Mount Kailash Tour FAQ

1. Why is climbing Mount Kailash forbidden?

Mount Kailash is one of the most sacred sites in the world, revered by Buddhists, Hindus, Jains, and Bon followers as the spiritual center of the universe and the home of deities including Lord Shiva and Demchok. Out of respect for these traditions, climbing is prohibited. Instead, travelers complete the 52km Kailash Kora, a sacred circuit around the mountain.

2. What permits and visas are required to visit Mount Kailash?

Foreign travelers need a valid Chinese visa plus three Tibet permits: the Tibet Travel Permit, Alien’s Travel Permit, and Military Permit for the Ngari region. Citizens of many nationalities can now enter China visa-free for up to 30 days, but all Tibet permits are still required regardless. WindhorseTour arranges all permits once your tour is confirmed. Book at least 45 to 60 days in advance to allow enough processing time.

3. How much does a Mount Kailash tour cost?

Our most popular 15-day Mount Kailash Group Tour with Everest Base Camp starts from USD 2,140 per person for group tours of up to 12 travelers. Private tours for the same itinerary start from USD 3,400-3,800 per person for 2 travelers, dropping to USD 2,300-2,600 per person for groups of 4 to 6. Prices include Tibet permits, transport, guide, entrance tickets, and accommodation. Chinese visa, international flights, and meals are not included.

4. How long does a Mount Kailash tour and trek take?

Most Mount Kailash tours from Lhasa take 13 to 15 days, covering Lhasa sightseeing and acclimatization, overland travel to Kailash and Lake Manasarovar, the 3-day Kailash Kora trek, and return to Lhasa or onward to Kathmandu. Tours starting from Kathmandu or flying into Ali (Ngari Gunsa Airport) can be shorter at 10 to 11 days.

5. When is the best time to visit Mount Kailash?

May, June, September, and early October offer the most stable weather and the best conditions for the Kailash Kora. Late April and July to August are also possible but summer rains can occur. 2026 is the Year of the Horse, the most auspicious time in the 12-year Tibetan zodiac cycle — the Saga Dawa Festival in late May to early June marks the spiritual peak of the pilgrimage season.

Mount Kailash Travel Guides & Tips

How to Plan Your Mount Kailash Tour (2026 Guide)

A trip to Mount Kailash is one of the most remote and sacred journeys in Tibet, and it requires more planning than a typical Tibet tour. Most Kailash tours last for 13–15 days from Lhasa. You’ll need to book a tour through a licensed Tibet travel agency, arrange permits in advance, and be physically prepared for the 3-day Kailash Kora. With over 18 years of experience organizing these journeys, WindhorseTour has guided thousands of travelers to Mount Kailash. This guide covers everything you need to plan your Mount Kailash Tour — best time, routes, permits, altitude preparation, the 3-day Kailash…

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Mount Kailash and the Kora: A Sacred Journey of Faith and Pilgrimage

Mount Kailash, located in the remote far west of Tibet, is one of the world’s most sacred and awe-inspiring mountains. Standing at 6,638 meters, this striking pyramid-shaped peak is revered as the spiritual center of the universe by four major religions—Buddhism, Hinduism, Jainism, and Bon. Every year, thousands of pilgrims and trekkers journey to this holy site to complete the Mount Kailash Kora, a challenging yet profoundly spiritual circuit around the mountain. In this complete travel guide, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know to plan your journey—route details, travel permits, best seasons, cultural insights, packing tips, and…

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Best Time to Visit Tibet

Wondering when is the best time to visit Tibet? The answer depends on what you want most from your journey. Known as the “Roof of the World,” Tibet sits on the world’s highest plateau, where sunshine is strong, the air is thin, and the landscapes shift dramatically with each season. The overall best time to visit Tibet is from April to November, when the weather is more stable and temperatures are generally comfortable. Among these, May, June, September, and October are considered the most favorable months. During this time, travelers can expect clear blue skies, mild daytime temperatures, excellent visibility for mountain views and…

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How to avoid high-altitude sickness in Tibet

When planning a trip to Tibet, many travelers worry about altitude sickness, and for good reason. Often called “the Roof of the World,” Tibet sits on the planet’s highest plateau, averaging 4,500 meters (14,764 feet) above sea level. Even Lhasa, the capital city and one of the lowest points in Tibet, is at 3,650 meters (12,000 feet). Destinations like Mount Everest Base Camp rise even higher, reaching over 5,200 meters (17,060 feet). At these altitudes, the risk of acute mountain sickness (AMS) is real and can affect anyone, regardless of age, fitness level, or prior high-altitude experience. In this guide,…

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Must-See Attractions on a Mount Kailash Tour

Far Western Tibet / Ngari prefecture

Far Western Tibet / Ngari prefecture

Far western Tibet mostly refers to Ngari prefecture of Tibet Autonomous Region, with an average altitude of over 4,500m (14,764 ft.), Indisputably, it is the roof of Tibetan Plateau. Also, due to its vast territory, but sparsely populated, it is considered as one of the most inaccessible and remotest corners…

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Mt. Kailash Tibet

Mt. Kailash is located in Burang (Purang) County. It is the highest peak of Gangdise Mountain, with an altitude of 6714m. Mount Kailash has a hulking shape – like the handle of a millstone, according to Tibetans- and its year-round snow-capped peak, it stands apart from the pack. Its four…

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Guge Kingdom Ruins Tibet

Guge Kingdom Ruins Tibet

Quick facts about the Guge Kingdom Location: Western Tibet, in the Ngari Prefecture, near the present-day town of Zanda (also known as Tsamda). Chinese Name: 古格王国 (Gǔgé Wángguó) Tibetan Name: གུ་གེ་རྒྱལ་པོ། (Guge Gyalpo) Founded: Around the 10th century CE. Capital: Tsaparang, located on a strategic hilltop. Altitude: Approximately 4,000 meters…

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Lake Manasarovar

Lake Manasarovar

Quick Facts About Manasarovar Lake Location: Manasarovar Lake is situated near the town of Burang, close to Mount Kailash. Altitude: The lake sits at an altitude of approximately 4,590 meters (15,060 feet) above sea level, making it one of the highest freshwater lakes in the world. Religious Significance: Manasarovar Lake…

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Trip of a lifetime 13 day Yunnan highlands cultural private tour This was our second private tour in China, booked directly with Windhorse Tour, and it won’t be our last. Last year, we started in Beijing and then began a Silk Road tour from Xi’An to Urumqi in Xinjiang, and the experience was breathtaking, so Windhorse Tour is an all-China travel specialist and their experience, contacts and knowledge are not just localised to the areas bordering the Sichuan-Tibetan plateau. Wanting something different, we looked to Yunnan and Victoria, our travel consultant, was excellent in putting together a personalised itinerary taking in Lijiang, Shuhe town, Baisha village, Lugu lake and Daluoshui village, Shangri-la, Feilaisi resort, dropping into or passing through Cizong, Tacheng and Shigu towns, finishing in Lijiang again in a circular tour through mountains, lakes and canyons. Victoria’s choice of hotels was excellent as was her selection of driver and guides. We had one driver throughout the trip who was excellent and two different guides. All were friendly, courteous and professional. Our guides spoke excellent English and their knowledge of the local history, culture and customs were impeccable. They recommended fantastic restaurants and were keen for us to really sample local foods and drinks. They were always considerate and looked after us, ensuring the pace was ok and letting us shop for souvenirs or stopping for photos. We walked on ancient cobbled stones in historical villages, visited temples high above the clouds or built in caves and cliffsides, climbed to altitudes of 4,680m and cruised on mirror-like lakes. We visited the homes of traditional Naxi and Mosuo families and a Lesuo village high in the Yunnan highlands. I seriously cannot fault any aspect of our trip from hotels, transportation and food to pace, viewpoints or the itinerary. It was very client focussed and our hosts only wanted us to have the best experience ever and that we did. Will definitely be booking with Windhorse Tour again to explore another part of China. I cannot thank or commend them more.
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Eva, il cuore e la precisione dietro un viaggio indimenticabile WindhorseTour: precisione straordinaria e un grazie speciale a Eva Dal nostro arrivo a Pechino fino alle regioni più remote del Tibet, al Monte Kailash e al lago Manasarovar, WindhorseTour ha organizzato ogni dettaglio con una precisione straordinaria. A ogni tappa trovavamo sempre qualcuno ad aspettarci con un sorriso e un atteggiamento accogliente. La vera differenza, però, è stata Eva. Non è scomparsa dopo la prenotazione o il pagamento: ci ha accompagnati passo dopo passo, sapendo sempre dove fossimo e consigliandoci come affrontare ogni giornata. Anche da lontano, sentivamo che Eva continuava a prendersi cura di noi. Per gratitudine ho voluto visitare l’ufficio di WindhorseTour. Vedendo tutte le ragazze lavorare con concentrazione, armonia e passione, ho capito da dove nascesse l’attenzione ricevuta durante il viaggio. I miei complimenti vanno a tutte loro e alla manager, che insieme a Eva guida un team davvero eccezionale. Consiglio WindhorseTour senza esitazione. La gratitudine che provo per Eva e per la cura con cui ci ha accompagnati resterà con me per tutta questa vita.
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Great Experience in China with Windhorse Tours Kids have never been to China. Decided to book with Windhorse based upon reviews and an email dialogue with Windhorse representative Jenny. Ended up going with a two week private tour tailored for our family. Had a guide and minibus in every city. Guides met us at airports/train stations and also helped us check-in at every location as well. The only snafu was a delayed flight to start the trip. They were responsive in real-time and helped arrange new airport pickups for multiple parties. Would definitely use them again.
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Private tailored tour; ask for Jenny! I rarely write reviews however this truly deserves one. I emailed Windhorse Tours directly two days before I flew out looking for a tour guide and itinerary. I also emailed some other companies however, Windhorse was the first one to get back to me and also the only one that said they could take it on at such late notice. I was lucky enough to have someone called Jenny reach out to me and she was absolutely meticulous and always ready to update or make changes, even til late into the evening. Always very helpful and offered some great advice. My itinerary was sorted, some additional flights she found for me as I was continuing on and she even checked on me mid journey as the Cathay Pacific flight had been delayed and I missed the connection because of this. She also checked a couple of times during the trip how everything was going. Honestly, the best personal and professional service. Can only highly recommend, especially Jenny. I travel a lot and deal with ground operators frequently; this stood apart from the others. Well above what was necessary for them to do. I’d give them ten stars if I could.
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Excellent experience with Windhorse Tour When I was researching and planning my trip to Tibet two months before the trip, I contacted six tour operators (four of them based in Tibet) for quotes and itineraries. One of my requests was to do a day-trip from Lhasa to Shigatse by train. All of the tour operators, except for Windhorse, told me right away that a day tour from Lhasa to Shigatse by train would be too rushed, and that it could not be done. But Delia from Windhorse was very open to and supportive of my requests right from the first e-mail reply (Delia always replied to my e-mails promptly, with detailed answers to my questions and clear explanations on tour specifics). What I really appreciated was how Delia helped plan my trip with attentiveness and care, meeting all my requests and staying within budget, and offering advice that would make the trip more time-efficient and cost-effective. Every part of the trip went smoothly as planned, from tour payments via Alipay, delivering the Visit Tibet Permit to the hotel where I was staying prior to the flight to Lhasa, to the sightseeing schedule each day. The guide was knowledgeable and helpful (especially in dealing with all the security checkpoints). And the driver was kind and patient. It was an exceptional trip (the day trip from Lhasa to Shigatse by train was truly special), thanks to Delia for her thoughtful planning and excellent suggestions. I'm hoping to make another trip to Tibet - this time an overland Kathmandu-Lhasa trip, and I look forward to booking this next trip with Delia and Windhorse.
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Fantastic Tour by a very customer-oriented agency We requested an entirely private tour for our family of 3. We had quite precise ideas about the places and sights to visit. Windhorse Tour fully respected our wishes; they added some more recommended visits and some amendments of our rough travel plan to make it match perfectly with train schedules, necessary time for the visits etc. Developing the final tour plan with them was a pure pleasure. The resulting tour gave us a variety of impressions and a comprehensive overview of modern and historical China. The whole tour was perfectly organized. All the guides and drivers were always exactly on time. All the reservations (flights, trains, hotels, monuments and sights) were perfect and everything went smooth. Windhorse Tour’s information in our tour plan was 100% accurate and we saw all the places according to our tour plan. Thanks to their careful time planning, we were never in a hurry during our visits. The plan gave us enough flexibility to allow us to adapt it to our daily individual wishes or to the weather conditions. All our tour guides were very knowledgeable about Chinese history, traditions, culture, monuments, vegetation and fauna, geology etc. They were very customer-oriented and always respected our wishes. The did everything to allow us to avoid the big crowds, showed us the most scenic spots for pictures, knew nice restaurants for lunch or dinner etc. They also showed us places off the beaten tracks that we would not have found without their help. When we had any special problem, they solved it for us. (e.g. a forgotten backpack in a hotel; the guide organized getting it back within 24 h). We did not want to visit souvenir shops. Our guides never took us there, but we had the opportunity to buy quality artwork or handicrafts if interested. All the drivers were very reliable. We were picked up as planned at all train stations, airports, hotels and places after visits. The drivers were courteous, driving carefully and safely and they respected our wishes. All the hotel reservations were done as agreed in the tour plan. Windhorse Tour had carefully selected the hotels according to our wishes (location, category, room type, meal plan). Windhorse Tour was always very responsive before and during our tour. They answered our questions and wishes very swiftly and never left us alone with a problem. The price of our private tour was fair and there were no hidden costs. I can warmly recommend Windhorse Tour as a very professional, reliable and customer-oriented tour operator.
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Tibet : monasteries + trekking Our trip in Tibet in September-October 2025 was really special. We booked the adventure with Windhorse Tour and what made it so special is our guide Rabgyal ! The itinerary was organised according to our preferences and the very good suggestions of the company and our guide ! From the very beginning, Rabgyal welcomed us warmly and always made sure we were comfortable and well taken care of throughout the journey. Rabgyal was extremely generous in sharing his knowledge of Tibetan culture, history, and religion, which made our experience so much more meaningful and authentic. His kindness, attention, and passion for his culture truly made this trip unforgettable. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide and would highly recommend Rabgyal to anyone visiting Tibet!
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Great Tour of China and Tibet Fantastic tour, I had a great time and enjoyed all the aspects, the group and the places. The guide was amazing, it was really fun and very well organised, the hotels well chosen. The organisers were very helpful and friendly and made everything go smoothly all the way, even understanding and arranging easy payment. I will warmly recommend WindhorseTours, they are good!
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Unforgettable trip combining culture and hiking We are an active couple who enjoy site seeing and hiking away from the crowds. We went on a bespoke trip from Chengdu to Litang and back with stops in Tagong and Xinduqiao. Windhorse Tour did an excellent job organizing the trip and were very responsive during the trip if we had any questions. The driver and guide were very helpful, professional friendly. The trip was a success and we were happy with the service provided by Windhorse Tour.
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Affordable, kind and helpful Very kind and helpful staff, affordable and precise, both during the reservation process and during the trip. I hope to travel again with Windhorse Tour
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36 days ago
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Excellent Mt.Kailash Trip Service by Windhorse: Highly Recommended Excellent guidance and well operated by Windhorse. 1. It's a group of 20 people went to Mt.Kailash via Beijing-Lhasa- Shigatse-EBC-Saga-Lake Manasorvar-Darchen- Mt.Kailash-Parikarama- Lhasa-Beijing 2. Right from the planning and fine tuning the itinerary, Yuki from Windhorse helped us immensely and she was thorough on her inputs. Well experienced guidance from her. 3. All Accommodations throughout the tour was great. With one hiccup of Lake Manasorvar hot spring hotel promised was not able to secure which disappointed the whole team. This should have been communicated way in advance and alternate accommodation arrangement made should have been communicated well in advance. 4. Airport Pickups/Drop off arrangements were handled properly. No hiccups. 5. All tour vehicles used within Tibet region was great. 6. Food options were great. Some days beyond Saga , food were provided with available options. 7. Tour guide Mr.Tashi was way well experienced and more caring person. Kudos to his service. The driver of the bus is so accommodative and provided excellent services. 8. Few item promised on the itinerary were not able to doable due to authorities' restriction on road unavailability. This should have been communicated well in advance. 9. And Beijing tour guide had some mixed comments. Driver was excellent in beijing. Due to airport change, the alternate arrangement made was much appreciable but drop at dinner restaurant was not planned well. It put entire group into a very disappointed mood. This should have been handled better. 10. Price is also very reasonable. 11. Keep up the good service Windhorse team.
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famigliainviaggio74
38 days ago
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Esperienza fantastica È stata un'esperienza fantastica. Sylvia ci ha aiutato a programmare al meglio il tour seguendo le nostre esigenze. Una volta arrivati in Cina tutto era pronto per noi. In ogni città c'era una guida preparata e accogliente per il nostro piccolo gruppo privato. Ad ogni tappa avevamo pure un driver scelto per noi. Consiglio a tutti questa modalità di visitare la Cina, soprattutto per un primo viaggio. Con guida e driver privati e l'organizzazione di Windhorse tour, tutto diventa più semplice, si perde meno tempo e si riesce a vedere bene tutto quanto è stato programmato.
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giancarlo r
38 days ago
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12 giorni Pechino, Xian, Zangajie e Shangai Appena rientrati da nostro tour in Cina che comprendeva Pechino con muraglia e citta proibita, Xian con esercito di terracotta, Zingajie con Avatar canyon e Ponte di cristallo, Shangay con titte le sue meraviglie, abbiamo viaggiato per 12 giorni organizzari con Victoria, con driver , guida e spostamwnti in treno e aereo tutto perfettamente organizzato, siamo stati molto soddisfatti del viaggio e di come ci hanno seguito nei dettagli senza mai attese o cattive sorprese , consigliamo vivamente questa agenzia e in particolare noatro agente si chiamava Victoria
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Rodolfo G
38 days ago
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Ottima Scelta La mia agenzia di Viaggi di Roma mi ha consigliato questa agenzia, Windhorse Tour, per organizzare un giro in Cina.Il consiglio si è rivelato ottimo.Ho potuto interfacciarmi con Delia,una simpatica operatrice,che mi ha costruito un pacchetto perfetto con guide in lingua italiana in ogni città.Tramite WeChat,l'omologo cinese di WhatsApp,mi ha guidato in tutte le tappe risolvendomi dei problemi occorsimi durante il Tour. Sono estremamente soddisfatto della Windhorse Tour che consiglio a chi voglia girare la Cina senza problemi.Grazie Delia!!
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Christina Michali
44 days ago
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An Amazing China & Tibet Journey with WindhorseTour We had a wonderful experience with WindhorseTour during our China and Tibet trip in August 2026. Our journey took us from Beijing and Xi’an to Zhangye and Xining, and then into Tibet, where we visited Lhasa, Draksum Tso, Lulang, Ranwu Lake, Midui Glacier, Bayi, Ganden Monastery, Namtso Lake and Yamdrok Tso. It was a fascinating combination of Chinese history and culture and the incredible landscapes of Tibet. A special thank you to Sylvia, who was extremely helpful and professional throughout the planning of our trip. She was always responsive, patient and willing to adapt the itinerary to what we wanted. The organization of such a complicated journey was excellent, with many different trains, flights, hotels, transfers and guides involved. Everything was well coordinated, which allowed us to enjoy the trip without having to worry about the logistics. We are very happy that we chose WindhorseTour for this journey and would definitely recommend them to anyone planning a private trip to China and Tibet. Thank you, Sylvia, and the whole WindhorseTour team, for a truly memorable trip!
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NuriaVI
50 days ago
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20-day private trip Somos una familia española de dos adultos y un adolescente y hemos hecho un viaje privado de 20 días por China con WindhorseTour. La experiencia ha sido excelente: todo estuvo muy bien organizado y los traslados, vuelos, entradas, conductores y guías estuvieron siempre bien coordinados y se desarrollaron con total fluidez. El itinerario fue muy completo y variado. Hemos disfrutado muchos lugares como Hangzhou, Chengdu, Zhangjiajie, Guilin, Yangshuo y Shanghái. El crucero por el río Li fue uno de los momentos más bonitos del viaje. Jenny estuvo siempre muy atenta y amable, tanto antes como durante el viaje, respondiendo rápido y resolviendo cualquier duda con mucha profesionalidad. China nos ha sorprendido y encantado, y WindhorseTour hizo que todo el viaje fuera fácil y muy bien coordinado. Una agencia totalmente recomendable por su profesionalidad y atención. Sin duda repetiremos.
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Nuria V
50 days ago
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20 days private tour China Highlights Somos una familia española de dos adultos y un adolescente y, desde el primer momento en que contactamos con WindhorseTour, todo fue fácil y claro. Jenny nos atendió desde el inicio, siempre amable, rápida y adaptándose a nuestros deseos y necesidades. Su acompañamiento durante la preparación del viaje y durante el mismo viaje, fue excelente. Hicimos un recorrido de 20 días por China, visitando Hangzhou, Chengdu, Zhangjiajie, Furong, Fenghuang, Guilin, Yangshuo y Shanghái. En cada destino tuvimos guías profesionales, puntuales y muy atentos, y toda la logística funcionó perfectamente: trenes, vuelos, entradas, traslados y horarios. China nos sorprendió por su seguridad, orden, limpieza y la amabilidad de la gente. Ha sido una experiencia maravillosa para los tres y nos hemos quedado con muchísimas ganas de volver y seguir descubriendo el país con más calma. Sin duda, repetiríamos con WindhorseTour.
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Luana D
57 days ago
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Amazing journey through fascinating nature and vibrant cities I highly recommend WindhorseTour if you want to live your journey across China with the good mix of fascinating nature, cultural experiences, and vibrant cities. Eva was perfect in supporting us in every part of the journey, from the initial planning to the day-to-day activities there. It could be challenging travelling across China on your own, tour guides help a lot in improving the efficiency of logistics. China, see you next time!
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Geerlings
63 days ago
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Perfect service I booked a tour to Lhasa through Windhorse. They were very rapid with the responses and accommodated all my needs. When, three week before the start of my tour, an internal flight to Lhasa was cancelled by the airlines, they proactively came up with alternatives for me. If I go the China again, I will turn to Windhorse when I need a tour. I can highly recommend them !
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Natasha2120
64 days ago
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Excellent Jenny is one of the best travel agents I have interacted with. Proactive throughout, she gave sound and prompt advice and was a delight to deal with. Before our 8 day tour of Kham Tibet, we went down an AI rabbit hole about the state of the roads (they were more than good!) and bombarded her with random vehicle questions that she answered with her typical polite helpfulness. Her organisation and help were much appreciated and we had a wonderful trip, seeing beautiful scenery and amazing monasteries. Her choice of guide and vehicle were both excellent.
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Fred. G.
65 days ago
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Impeccable Je souhaitais un chauffeur pour me déplacer d'Emeishan jusqu'à Kangding et Danba puis retourner à Chengdu et Delia a fait le maximum pour que tout se passe du mieux possible. Merci !
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Lanceshu2019
75 days ago
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Good experience two times I used this company in 2019 to arrange private tours and logistics in Xi'an, Chengdu, and the Zhangjiajie areas. When I revisited in 2026 I used this company again for Datong and Zhangjiajie. I worked in particular with Jenny Dai. Jenny amazed me with how responsive she was and how excellent her communications were. She was very helpful in arranging everything and explaining things that I didn't understand. I would recommend this company for anyone considering visiting China, in particular those who are interested in private tours. I thought their prices were quite reasonable.
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DIYholiday
85 days ago
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Well Paced itinerary with relaxing trip in An Hui and Huangshan Went to An Hui and huangshan Very well organised. Windhorse planned & recommended us itinerary, number of days to spend at each place, coordinated with ground operator. The tour guide was friendly, spoke English well and experienced. itinerary worked out as indicated. No empty promises . No exaggeration We visited the bamboo forest, Hongcun an ancient town and hiked Huangshan Windhorse Tour planner checked meticulously on Yellow Mountain (Huangshan) hotels, sightseeing spots etc for us as seniors. It was well paced and hiking was not strenuous. We had a relaxing time up on the mountain

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