WindhorseTour has been running budget Tibet group tours since 2007, giving solo travelers, couples, and small groups an affordable way to explore the Roof of the World. Every departure is limited to 12 travelers, led by an English-speaking local Tibetan guide, with all permits included.
From Lhasa’s Potala Palace and sacred monasteries to Yamdrok and Namtso Lake, Everest Base Camp, and Mount Kailash, our Tibet group tours cover the highlights at a price that works.
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Our most popular budget Tibet group tours, covering Lhasa’s essential sights and extending to the lakes and Everest Base Camp. Fully guided, permits included, guaranteed departures from USD 499.
Join our Lhasa City Group Tour to discover the highlights that Lhasa has to offer. You will have two full days to explore the key sites of Lhasa, including the Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street, Drepung and Sera monasteries.
This 5-day Lhasa & Yamdrok Lake small group tour is a great way to experience Tibet in a short time. Visit Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Drepung and Sera Monasteries, walk Barkhor Street with pilgrims, and enjoy the stunning turquoise waters of Yamdrok Lake.
Join this Lhasa Namtso Lake Group Tour to experience Tibet’s culture and scenery. Explore Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Drepung and Sera Monasteries in Lhasa, then travel north on the Lhasa to Namtso Lake Tour for turquoise lakes, vast grasslands, and authentic Tibetan life.
Discover Tibet’s culture and scenery on this 6-day Lhasa Shigatse Group Tour. Explore Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Yamdrok Lake, and Tashilhunpo Monastery while traveling with like-minded explorers on this classic Central Tibet route.
Join a 7-day Lhasa to Kathmandu group tour along the Friendship Highway. Explore Lhasa’s Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, and monasteries, admire Yamdrok Lake and Shigatse, stand before the world’s highest peak at Everest Base Camp, and finish your journey at the Nepal border.
Join our 8-day Lhasa to Everest Base Camp group tour. Visit Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, and Sera Monastery, then follow the Friendship Highway via Shigatse to the North Face of Mt. Everest. Small groups, expert Tibetan guides, weekly departures, it’s perfect for solo travelers or couples.
Travel from Kathmandu to Lhasa on an 8-day Kathmandu to Lhasa Group Tour, crossing the Himalayas via Everest Base Camp. This small-group overland journey combines dramatic landscapes, careful acclimatization, and Tibet’s cultural highlights.
For travelers with more time. These Tibet group tours go deeper into the plateau, from the Friendship Highway overland to Everest Base Camp and the remote pilgrimage circuit of Mount Kailash and Manasarovar Lake.
Discover Tibet’s highlights on this 10-day small group journey from Lhasa to Everest Base Camp and Namtso Lake. Explore sacred monasteries, Himalayan landscapes, northern Tibetan grasslands, and remote holy lakes with expert Tibetan guides.
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.
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.
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.
Travel from Beijing to Kathmandu on this 11-day Tibet group tour. Visit the Great Wall & Forbidden City in Beijing, ride the Qinghai–Tibet Railway to Lhasa, visit Potala Palace and Everest Base Camp, then continue overland to Nepal.
Tibet group tour prices depend on itinerary length and destinations:
4 days (Lhasa City Tour): from USD 499 per person
6 days (Lhasa, Gyantse, Shigatse): from USD 770 per person
7 days (Lhasa to Kathmandu Overland): from USD 975 per person
8 days (Lhasa to Everest Base Camp): from USD 924 per person
13 to 15 days (Lhasa, Everest and Mount Kailash): from USD 2,140 per person
All tours include: Tibet Travel Permits, English-speaking local Tibetan guide, private vehicle and driver, 3-star hotels or guesthouses, entrance tickets, and airport or train transfers.
Not included: international and domestic flights, most meals, personal expenses, and tips.
Yes. Once you book, your departure is guaranteed regardless of group size. That means solo travelers can join without worrying about cancellations. Departures run on weekly or monthly schedules depending on the itinerary.
All our Tibet group tours are limited to 12 travelers. Keeping groups small makes the trip more personal and comfortable. You will have plenty of time to interact with your guide, ask questions, and travel at your own pace without feeling rushed.
Most Tibet group tours include 3-star hotels in Lhasa, Shigatse, and other major towns. These are clean, well-located, and include private bathrooms and breakfast. Upgrades to 4-star or 5-star hotels are available on request where options exist.
In remote areas such as Everest Base Camp or the Mount Kailash Kora, accommodation is simpler. The standard package includes basic guesthouses with shared rooms, as facilities at high altitude are limited. An upgrade to a twin-bed room at Rongbuk Monastery guesthouse is available at Everest Base Camp for those who prefer more comfort.
Usually yes, particularly for solo travelers and couples. Group tour prices are based on shared costs, which keeps the per-person rate lower than booking a private trip.
That said, if you are traveling with 4 or more people, a private Tibet tour can be similar in price. For groups of 6 or more, a private tour may actually work out cheaper per person, with the added benefit of a fully flexible itinerary.
Most travelers fly into Lhasa from gateway cities in mainland China such as Chengdu, Chongqing, Xi’an, Beijing, or Shanghai. Another popular option is the Qinghai-Tibet Railway from Xining, which offers stunning scenery and helps with altitude acclimatization along the way.
You can also fly from Kathmandu to Lhasa if you are combining Tibet with a Nepal trip.
Your Tibet Travel Permit will be arranged by WindhorseTour and delivered to your departure city before your flight, or sent as a copy if you are traveling by train.
Yes. While the daily itinerary is fixed, there is usually free time in Lhasa and some evenings to explore independently.
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WindhorseTour has been running Tibet group tours since 2007, one of the first agencies to offer budget Tibet tours to international travelers. We know the permits, the routes, and the logistics inside out.
From your first inquiry to the last day of your trip, one dedicated advisor handles everything: recommending the right tour for your schedule and budget, managing all bookings, and staying reachable throughout.
Our guides are experienced, licensed local Tibetans who bring genuine cultural insight to every site. Real stories and context you won’t find on a generic group tour.
No shopping stops, no surprise charges. What’s listed is what you pay, with full transparency on what’s included and what isn’t.
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