What We Do and Why Choose Us

Planning a trip to China or Tibet from overseas involves many decisions: where to go, how to travel between destinations, how to book tickets, and what local travel rules or permits apply.

At WindhorseTour, we work through those decisions with you. We design private, customized journeys for individuals, couples, families, and small groups, with personal planning and local support throughout your trip.

What We Do

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We are a local China tour company arranging journeys across China and Tibet, from classic city routes to regional trips through Sichuan, Yunnan, Xinjiang, and the Silk Road, and beyond. We can also arrange travel to Nepal and Bhutan.

Private, Customized Tours

Our main service is a private journey planned around your dates, interests, pace, and budget. Start with a sample private tour or share your ideas, and your dedicated advisor will work with you to develop a personalized travel proposal based on your priorities and feedback.

We arrange everything from short city stays to extended journeys lasting three to four weeks.

Many travelers choose a fully arranged private tour, including hotels, local guides, private vehicles and drivers, trains, domestic flights, entrance tickets, and Tibet permits. Others prefer to book some parts themselves, such as hotels or flights, and we plan the rest around what they need.

Day Tours & Partial Trip Support

Already arranging part of your trip independently? We can organize a private day tour, a national park visit, several days of regional travel, or a private car and driver service, all planned around the rest of your trip.

Small Tibet Group Tours

We run small Tibet group tours throughout the year, with weekly departures on many routes from April to October. Trips range from short stays in Lhasa to Everest Base Camp, Mount Kailash, and overland journeys into Nepal.

Groups are limited to 12 travelers and led by local Tibetan guides. We also offer selected seasonal group tours in Yunnan.

Explore our Tibet group tours.

Private Car & Driver Services

For road trips in Western Sichuan and other remote regions, we also provide private car and driver services without a guide.

Based on your interests and available time, your advisor will work with you to plan a practical route with suitable driving days and overnight stops. As this service does not include a guide, you should be comfortable using a translation app to communicate with your driver when needed.

See our Sichuan car and driver service.

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1. Local experts since 2007

We’re based in Chengdu, with our own operations office in Tibet’s capital Lhasa. Our recommendations draw on nearly 20 years of planning and running trips across China and Tibet.

2. One advisor, start to finish

Your dedicated travel advisor gets to know your interests and recommends routes, hotels, and experiences that suit your pace and budget. Alongside the main sights, we can include local markets, artisan visits, cooking classes, hiking, photography, or free time to explore independently.

They stay available through WhatsApp or WeChat during your trip and coordinate practical alternatives if plans change.

3. A pace that lets you enjoy the journey

We plan around travel times, connections, seasonal conditions, and your preferred activity level. That can mean longer stays and fewer hotel changes, with time to explore independently.

In Tibet, we allow time to adjust to altitude before traveling higher.

4. Guides and drivers travelers remember

Our local guides share the history, culture, and everyday life of their destinations and help with the practical details of each day. Experienced drivers look after your road travel across China.

In Tibet, we work exclusively with Tibetan guides.

Travelers often mention their guides and drivers by name in reviews.

5. Returning travelers and personal recommendations

Around 30% of our guests are returning travelers or come through referrals from past travelers. Many returning guests ask to work with the same advisor again.

Beijing, Hangzhou & Chengdu · Third trip · November 2025 · Planned by Victoria
“Chengdu is our third trip with Windhorse followed by Hangzhou and Beijing, all of which are enhanced by the wonderful arrangements made by Victoria… We couldn’t be happier and will absolutely be booking with her again!”
— Sabrina M, Tripadvisor

Our Service Commitments

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• No shopping stops or commission-based detours. Your itinerary focuses on the sightseeing and experiences you request.
• No hidden costs. Your quote explains the agreed services, inclusions, exclusions, and optional expenses. Any additional charges for requested changes are confirmed before you agree.
• No forced tipping. Tips for guides and drivers are voluntary.
• Clear payment and cancellation terms. A 20% deposit confirms your booking, with the balance due before arrival. Cancellation is free up to 22 days before departure, apart from actual non-refundable costs. The applicable conditions are explained before payment.
  

What Travelers Say

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Each year, more than 2,000 travelers explore China and Tibet with WindhorseTour, and we have received Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice recognition multiple times.

Here is what some travelers say about our planning, guides, and support.

Read more reviews on Tripadvisor (Reviews on Tibet, Reviews on China)

Still comparing different operators? See our guide on how to choose a China tour company and what to check before you book.

Start Planning

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Tell us your approximate travel dates, who you’re traveling with, and the places or experiences you’re interested in. You don’t need to have the whole trip figured out. We’ll help you work out a practical route and build the trip around your pace, interests, and schedule.