Welcome to our world of adventure
Tibet Group Tour is a team of Tibetan tour operator and Tibetan guides based in Lhasa, Tibet, we have more than 8 years working experiences on Tibet travel. We specially design this pioneering Tibet join in tour or small group tour platform by focusing on the growing number of adventurers who are looking for authentic Tibetan experiences by joining with other like-minded Tibet travelers around the world. You can easily join a Fixed Departure Trips that suit your travel date and aspirations or Tailor-make a Tour to meet your requirement with our help and Find Travel Partners to share the cost and enrich your experiences by adventuring with other congenial fellow travelers.
As being a native Tibet tour operator, we earnestly trying our best to practice the knowledge of Responsible Tourism by using local employees as well as services, and minimize negative impacts by avoiding mass tourism. We have carefully selected all the guides, drivers and cooks who have many years of working experiences and extensive knowledge of our culture and tradition, so with their guidance, we could minimize the negative impacts which are mostly resulted from ignorance and negligence.
How we Different?
- Guaranteed Departure even for a single traveler.
- 100% Small group tour to maintain service quality and avoids mass tourism.
- Absolutely no forced shopping or tourist trap
- Definitely NO Hidden Cost
- 100% using local services by practicing the knowledge of Responsible Tourism.
Why Tibetan Guides?
When you travelling in a unknown place with full of wonders and interesting cultural background, your tour guide plays a crucial role to hear the real stories beyond the superficial objects and the breathing culture, so only a local Tibetan guide can achieve the purpose by sharing the knowledge that he/she experienced from their childhood or heard from their elders. Moreover using local guide is part of our core motivation to practice the Responsible Travel. Below here are some of our local guide representatives for your references.
Samdup Gyal: (Tour guide)
Samdup Gyal, you can also call him Sam. He is 28 years old and born in a small and humble nomad family in Amdo (far eastern Tibet). He studied his English abroad and completed his college in India. He had led groups in Tibet for more than five years and traveled to almost every corner of the Tibetan plateau. In 2008, he obtained his China National Tour Guide license and attended annual guide trainings led by the Tibet Tourism Bureau to improve customer service and problem-solving strategies. In the past, Tibet Group Tour provided him several opportunities to participate in Ecotourism trainings that enhance his knowledge of eco-friendly and sustainable tourism in Tibet. He has lot of experiences of guiding all types tours in Tibet, including cycling adventure to mountain climbing. He climbed Mt. Lhakpa Ri (7045m) several times accompanying some groups and he is committed to guiding our respected customers and providing them the best that Tibet has to offer.
From Tibet Group Tour; “Sam has great knowledge about Tibet and its culture, which will enrich your experience with insight about the places where you travel. His splendid guiding experiences, great attitude and professional service help our customer to have smooth travels and authentic Tibetan experiences”.
Kalsang Gyaltsen (Tour guide)
Kelsang Gyaltsen, 28 years old, he is born in Lhasa, the capital of Tibet. he completed class XII from All India Secondary Education Examination (AISEE) in social science and loved to participate in different extra-curricular activities when he was at the school, both academic and sportive.
He won the School Environment Club Membership certificate, rewarding his participation in environmental protection at the school. After he completed Bachelor in Arts (BA), he returned to Tibet and works as tour guide.
Guiding tours is his profession as well as my passion. He has more than 7 years of experiences in guiding tours with varying size and activities, ranging from easy city tours to mountain trekking adventures. He is overwhelming to share our culture, history, tradition and religion which passed from ancestors and experienced since our childhood. his knowledge about Tibet culture and extensive travel experiences of working with western tourists enable him to offer authentic experiences for our esteemed customers. Being part of Tibet Group Tour, he always appreciate the initiation of Responsible Tourism for the welfare of our society and our environment as a whole.
From Tibet Group Tour: “He is one of our best guides who received excellent recommendations from our previous clients. His insight and knowledge about Tibet and Tibetan culture are nurtured in his day-to-day life. He is very loyal and responsive to any problems that our customers may face during the trip”.
Phurbu Tsering : (Tour Guide)
He is from Meldro Gongkar and he studied Tibetan Buddhist at Nechung School for 8 years, then he learnt English from a private language school, he work as tour guide since from 1998 and he is one of the oldest guides in Lhasa, who has extensive background of Tibetan culture and religion. Moreover his humorous nature and professional service attitude receives lots of excellent reviews and feedbacks from our previous clients.
From clients: Phurtse was always available to help and was very knowledgeable, especially on the monasteries and temples. Greatly enjoyed the personal touch on my birthday from Phurtse and Explore Tibet. Thank you (Jaine Neumann, 17th May 2072)
From Explore Tibet: “He is one of the most experienced guides in our company with rich backgrounds of Tibetan Buddhism and culture.”
Kalsang Namgyal: (Tour guide)
Kalsang Namgual is 29 years old and was born in Lhasa. He completed BA in India and returned to his home Tibet end of 2004. Through series of examination and training, he obtained China Tour Guide License from Tibet Tourism Bureau in Lhasa and led more than 300 groups throughout the Tibetan plateau. Apart from his knowledge about our culture and tradition, he always committed to meet our customer’s interest and trying his best to make their trip as memorable one.
From Tibet Group Tour: “Kalsang is a very humble and kind person, he has insight knowledge about our culture and tradition that gleaned from his own experiences and learned from elders. Moreover, he speaks fluent Tibetan, English and little Chinese that give you clear explanation Tibetan cultural, history and religion. His easy-going nature and graceful manner deserves excellent reviews from our previous clients.”
Migmar (Tour Guide)
Migmar was born in Taktse which is only 30km west of Lhasa, he learnt his English in Lhasa and then work as a tour guide since from 2001, began to work as a tour guide with many different travel agencies and in 2009 obtained a tour guide license from the Tibet Tourism Bureau in Lhasa, As of today, Migmar has led hundreds of different tour groups throughout the Tibetan Plateau without receiving a single complaint! His knowledge about Tibetan Buddhism, history and culture enriches the customer’s Tibetan experience in very authentic way.
From Tibet Group Tour: his patience and experiences of dealing with different groups and different people has made him capable of handling with all problems that may encounter during the trip.
Kalsang Choedon (Tour Guide)
Kalsang Choedon learnt her English abroad and then worked as temporary teacher in Shigatse after her return, then in 2008, she participated the tour guide examination and received her China National Tour guide license end of that year, then work as tour guide and she love this job which give her chances to meet with different people and learn from them.
Tsering Lhamo (Tour Guide)
Tsering Lhamo was born in a small village next to Yamdrok district which is at the shore of holy Yamdrok lake and after she finished middle school in her home town, she came to Lhasa and studied her English language skill from some private language school in Lhasa. Then from 2009, she start to work as guide.
Tenpa Tenzin (Tour guide and Driver)
I am from Minyag region of Kham(far eastern part of Tibet plateau), I came back from India after finishing my class XI in arts, then learned advanced mountain driving when I got back to home in 2004. Currently I live in Kangding (Dartse Do) and well experienced in traveling Kham region. I speak good English and fluent Khampa local dialects as well as Chinese. In the past 6 years I travelled almost every place in the Kham region and know these places very well.
From Tibet Group Tour: “Tenpa is a very easy-going and responsible person. He is one of our best guide and driver to explore the Kham region since he speaks local dialects and know the places where our trip covers. Apart from his humorous nature, he is a good singer and he doesn’t need CD player in his car as he sings nice Tibetan songs for your whole trip”.
Nyawang (Cook)
Nyawang was born in Lhasa and grown up in Lhasa. After he finished his high school in Lhasa, he left the school and started to work in the small restaurant as waiter. Then gradually he learnt cooking and worked for different Tibetan restaurants. He also took some western food cooking courses from some well known cooks in Lhasa. In 2007, when the tourism numbers suddenly raised, the demand for trekking cooks already raised and he changes his career as outdoor trekking cook. He has traveled most of the trekking route in Tibet making sure that groups of all sizes are well-fed in their journey.
When you travelling in a unknown place with full of wonders and interesting cultural background, your tour guide plays a crucial role to hear the real stories beyond the superficial objects and the breathing culture, so only a local Tibetan guide can achieve the purpose by sharing the knowledge that he/she experienced from their childhood or heard from their elders. Moreover using local guide is part of our core motivation to practice the Responsible Travel. Below here are some of our local guide representatives for your references.
Samdup Gyal: (Tour guide)Samdup Gyal, you can also call him Sam. He is 28 years old and born in a small and humble nomad family in Amdo (far eastern Tibet). He studied his English abroad and completed his college in India. He had led groups in Tibet for more than five years and traveled to almost every corner of the Tibetan plateau. In 2008, he obtained his China National Tour Guide license and attended annual guide trainings led by the Tibet Tourism Bureau to improve customer service and problem-solving strategies. In the past, Tibet Group Tour provided him several opportunities to participate in Ecotourism trainings that enhance his knowledge of eco-friendly and sustainable tourism in Tibet. He has lot of experiences of guiding all types tours in Tibet, including cycling adventure to mountain climbing. He climbed Mt. Lhakpa Ri (7045m) several times accompanying some groups and he is committed to guiding our respected customers and providing them the best that Tibet has to offer.
From Tibet Group Tour; “Sam has great knowledge about Tibet and its culture, which will enrich your experience with insight about the places where you travel. His splendid guiding experiences, great attitude and professional service help our customer to have smooth travels and authentic Tibetan experiences”.
Kalsang Gyaltsen (Tour guide)Kelsang Gyaltsen, 28 years old, he is born in Lhasa, the capital of Tibet. he completed class XII from All India Secondary Education Examination (AISEE) in social science and loved to participate in different extra-curricular activities when he was at the school, both academic and sportive.
He won the School Environment Club Membership certificate, rewarding his participation in environmental protection at the school. After he completed Bachelor in Arts (BA), he returned to Tibet and works as tour guide.
Guiding tours is his profession as well as my passion. He has more than 7 years of experiences in guiding tours with varying size and activities, ranging from easy city tours to mountain trekking adventures. He is overwhelming to share our culture, history, tradition and religion which passed from ancestors and experienced since our childhood. his knowledge about Tibet culture and extensive travel experiences of working with western tourists enable him to offer authentic experiences for our esteemed customers. Being part of Tibet Group Tour, he always appreciate the initiation of Responsible Tourism for the welfare of our society and our environment as a whole.
From Tibet Group Tour: “He is one of our best guides who received excellent recommendations from our previous clients. His insight and knowledge about Tibet and Tibetan culture are nurtured in his day-to-day life. He is very loyal and responsive to any problems that our customers may face during the trip”.
Phurbu Tsering : (Tour Guide)He is from Meldro Gongkar and he studied Tibetan Buddhist at Nechung School for 8 years, then he learnt English from a private language school, he work as tour guide since from 1998 and he is one of the oldest guides in Lhasa, who has extensive background of Tibetan culture and religion. Moreover his humorous nature and professional service attitude receives lots of excellent reviews and feedbacks from our previous clients.
From clients: Phurtse was always available to help and was very knowledgeable, especially on the monasteries and temples. Greatly enjoyed the personal touch on my birthday from Phurtse and Explore Tibet. Thank you (Jaine Neumann, 17th May 2072)
From Explore Tibet: “He is one of the most experienced guides in our company with rich backgrounds of Tibetan Buddhism and culture.”
Kalsang Namgyal: (Tour guide)Kalsang Namgual is 29 years old and was born in Lhasa. He completed BA in India and returned to his home Tibet end of 2004. Through series of examination and training, he obtained China Tour Guide License from Tibet Tourism Bureau in Lhasa and led more than 300 groups throughout the Tibetan plateau. Apart from his knowledge about our culture and tradition, he always committed to meet our customer’s interest and trying his best to make their trip as memorable one.
From Tibet Group Tour: “Kalsang is a very humble and kind person, he has insight knowledge about our culture and tradition that gleaned from his own experiences and learned from elders. Moreover, he speaks fluent Tibetan, English and little Chinese that give you clear explanation Tibetan cultural, history and religion. His easy-going nature and graceful manner deserves excellent reviews from our previous clients.”
Migmar (Tour Guide)Migmar was born in Taktse which is only 30km west of Lhasa, he learnt his English in Lhasa and then work as a tour guide since from 2001, began to work as a tour guide with many different travel agencies and in 2009 obtained a tour guide license from the Tibet Tourism Bureau in Lhasa, As of today, Migmar has led hundreds of different tour groups throughout the Tibetan Plateau without receiving a single complaint! His knowledge about Tibetan Buddhism, history and culture enriches the customer’s Tibetan experience in very authentic way.
From Tibet Group Tour: his patience and experiences of dealing with different groups and different people has made him capable of handling with all problems that may encounter during the trip.
Kalsang Choedon (Tour Guide)Kalsang Choedon learnt her English abroad and then worked as temporary teacher in Shigatse after her return, then in 2008, she participated the tour guide examination and received her China National Tour guide license end of that year, then work as tour guide and she love this job which give her chances to meet with different people and learn from them.
Tsering Lhamo (Tour Guide)Tsering Lhamo was born in a small village next to Yamdrok district which is at the shore of holy Yamdrok lake and after she finished middle school in her home town, she came to Lhasa and studied her English language skill from some private language school in Lhasa. Then from 2009, she start to work as guide.
Tenpa Tenzin (Tour guide and Driver)I am from Minyag region of Kham(far eastern part of Tibet plateau), I came back from India after finishing my class XI in arts, then learned advanced mountain driving when I got back to home in 2004. Currently I live in Kangding (Dartse Do) and well experienced in traveling Kham region. I speak good English and fluent Khampa local dialects as well as Chinese. In the past 6 years I travelled almost every place in the Kham region and know these places very well.
From Tibet Group Tour: “Tenpa is a very easy-going and responsible person. He is one of our best guide and driver to explore the Kham region since he speaks local dialects and know the places where our trip covers. Apart from his humorous nature, he is a good singer and he doesn’t need CD player in his car as he sings nice Tibetan songs for your whole trip”.
Nyawang (Cook)Nyawang was born in Lhasa and grown up in Lhasa. After he finished his high school in Lhasa, he left the school and started to work in the small restaurant as waiter. Then gradually he learnt cooking and worked for different Tibetan restaurants. He also took some western food cooking courses from some well known cooks in Lhasa. In 2007, when the tourism numbers suddenly raised, the demand for trekking cooks already raised and he changes his career as outdoor trekking cook. He has traveled most of the trekking route in Tibet making sure that groups of all sizes are well-fed in their journey.
We always try our best to use local Tibetan drivers for our trip as they are very familiar with all route conditions on the Tibetan plateau and distance in km, so that not only make your travel more convenience but also safe and reliable. Below here are we have selected some of our Tibetan drivers as representatives.
Tenzinl (Driver)
Tenzin is 32 years old and he was born in Tolung County which is adjacent to Lhasa. Driving in Tibet is very challenging and requires great skill and a good river. Tenzin obtained his advanced driving skills from his father who was one of first batch driver that transport tourist by trucks in early 90s. Tenzin received his driving license in his early 20s, but in the beginning, like most other drivers in Tibet, he bought a truck and worked in construction for several years. Then later when tourism became popular in Tibet, his family bought a second hand Toyota Land cruiser and since then he travel with tourists for last 6 years. He drove almost all major roads in Tibet including Sichuan-Tibet highway, Qinghai-Tibet highway and Xinjiang-Tibet highway. He had also driven lots off-the-beaten-tracks on the Tibetan plateau and never had any records of accident and injury for our customers. Besides his excellent driving skill, he is always ready with repairing equipments if anything happen on the bumpy roads.
Tashi (Driver)
Tashi is 46 years old and he was born in Phenbu County which is only 100km north of Lhasa. He also received his driving license at his early 20s and at that time drove trucks for construction site. Later he bought a minibus and transport local Tibetan pilgrims to different holy sites ranging from Mt.Kailash in the far-west Tibet to Mt. Kawakarpo in the east, holy lake Lhamo Lhatso in south to Lake Kokonor in the north. Then, in 2005 he bought a second-hand Land cruiser to work with travel companies. He is familiar with the roads and conditions throughout Tibet. Currently he is working with Tibet Group Tour. Besides his experienced driving skill, his humble and polite personality deserves good reviews from many of our previous clients.
Choephel (Driver)
Choephel is one the most experienced driver in Tibet tourism industry and travelled almost every part of the plateau by driving his truck full of tourist about 20 years ago. Then gradually he bought the 4WD Toyota Land cruiser and working in the tourism industry becomes his profession. Over years working experiences, he is very familiar with all route conditions on the Tibetan plateau and distance in km, and highly concerns for the safety and interest of our clients.
Tenzinl (Driver)Tenzin is 32 years old and he was born in Tolung County which is adjacent to Lhasa. Driving in Tibet is very challenging and requires great skill and a good river. Tenzin obtained his advanced driving skills from his father who was one of first batch driver that transport tourist by trucks in early 90s. Tenzin received his driving license in his early 20s, but in the beginning, like most other drivers in Tibet, he bought a truck and worked in construction for several years. Then later when tourism became popular in Tibet, his family bought a second hand Toyota Land cruiser and since then he travel with tourists for last 6 years. He drove almost all major roads in Tibet including Sichuan-Tibet highway, Qinghai-Tibet highway and Xinjiang-Tibet highway. He had also driven lots off-the-beaten-tracks on the Tibetan plateau and never had any records of accident and injury for our customers. Besides his excellent driving skill, he is always ready with repairing equipments if anything happen on the bumpy roads.
Tashi (Driver)Tashi is 46 years old and he was born in Phenbu County which is only 100km north of Lhasa. He also received his driving license at his early 20s and at that time drove trucks for construction site. Later he bought a minibus and transport local Tibetan pilgrims to different holy sites ranging from Mt.Kailash in the far-west Tibet to Mt. Kawakarpo in the east, holy lake Lhamo Lhatso in south to Lake Kokonor in the north. Then, in 2005 he bought a second-hand Land cruiser to work with travel companies. He is familiar with the roads and conditions throughout Tibet. Currently he is working with Tibet Group Tour. Besides his experienced driving skill, his humble and polite personality deserves good reviews from many of our previous clients.
Choephel (Driver)Choephel is one the most experienced driver in Tibet tourism industry and travelled almost every part of the plateau by driving his truck full of tourist about 20 years ago. Then gradually he bought the 4WD Toyota Land cruiser and working in the tourism industry becomes his profession. Over years working experiences, he is very familiar with all route conditions on the Tibetan plateau and distance in km, and highly concerns for the safety and interest of our clients.
In the last few years Tibet’s transport infrastructure have improved a lot and much of discomfort to get into the high plateau has solved. In Tibet, there are 5 main legs, which are friendship highway to Nepal (west), Xinjiang-Tibet highway (North west), Qinghai-Tibet highway (North), Sichuan-Tibet highway (East) and Yunnan-Tibet highway (South east). In 2010, major part of the Xinjiang-Tibet highway construction was finished and now all the 5 main routes has paved and good road condition, but during the rainy season some part of Sichuan-Tibet highway and Yunnan-Tibet highway damages by landslide and flood.
According to our customer’s interest we operate tours including the remote regions where there has worse road condition; here are some photos of vehicles that we use for our tours.
Toyota Land cruiser 4WD; this is most popular vehicle in Tibet tourism industry that is suitable for rocky and bumpy road of remote plateau. Mostly Land cruisers are produced before 1997 and limited numbers of new brand of Land cruisers are available.
Van and Minibus; these are pretty new and having big space, it is suitable for trips around Lhasa and on the better road condition, but if the group is bigger than 4 people than these vehicles are the best choices.
Buses; they are also pretty new and only suitable for short trips and big groups between 20 to 30 people.
Trucks /supporting luggage vehicles for trekking and biking tours.
According to our customer’s interest we operate tours including the remote regions where there has worse road condition; here are some photos of vehicles that we use for our tours.
Toyota Land cruiser 4WD; this is most popular vehicle in Tibet tourism industry that is suitable for rocky and bumpy road of remote plateau. Mostly Land cruisers are produced before 1997 and limited numbers of new brand of Land cruisers are available.
Van and Minibus; these are pretty new and having big space, it is suitable for trips around Lhasa and on the better road condition, but if the group is bigger than 4 people than these vehicles are the best choices.
Buses; they are also pretty new and only suitable for short trips and big groups between 20 to 30 people.
Trucks /supporting luggage vehicles for trekking and biking tours.
Minimizing the negative impacts of conventional tourism by educating both local communities and visitors are becoming the most extraordinary way to preserve the beautiful destination for future generations. Obviously the tourism industry in Tibet plays a crucial role in the economic development of the region, but the measurable impacts of the tourism put the fragile culture in a thread, in past decades, Tibetan Village Project has carried important responsibility to address these unavoidable problems and facilitates series of Ecotourism workshops and trainings for those who are directly involved in the travel work. It is a great honor for us to attend the Ecotourism training workshops in 2010, 2011 and follow the idea of Responsible Travel.
I am Samdup Gyal, a Tibetan tour guide of Tibet Group Tour, me and Kalsang Namgyal had participated the 7 days Ecotourism training in 2010, in the short period of 7 days, we had a great opportunity to learn new things by discussing with International experts and other participants, we had discussed lots of practical Ecotourism issues that we have ignored during our working times, ie, throwing garbage at the remote campsite during the trekking tours and giving inadequate information of etiquettes and taboos to the clients.
It is our great privilege to participate the Ecotourism training in Lhasa, the training was held from Oct 26th to 30th 2011 among 14 Tibetan guides and cook, within the short period, we learn new concept of Ecotourism in a practical way with teaching of Christ Jones from Columbia University and elaborate explanation of uses and function of First Aids Kit by Tibetan Dr.Gyelpo has guided us to lead a group more meaningful and responsible way.
I am Samdup Gyal, a Tibetan tour guide of Tibet Group Tour, me and Kalsang Namgyal had participated the 7 days Ecotourism training in 2010, in the short period of 7 days, we had a great opportunity to learn new things by discussing with International experts and other participants, we had discussed lots of practical Ecotourism issues that we have ignored during our working times, ie, throwing garbage at the remote campsite during the trekking tours and giving inadequate information of etiquettes and taboos to the clients.
It is our great privilege to participate the Ecotourism training in Lhasa, the training was held from Oct 26th to 30th 2011 among 14 Tibetan guides and cook, within the short period, we learn new concept of Ecotourism in a practical way with teaching of Christ Jones from Columbia University and elaborate explanation of uses and function of First Aids Kit by Tibetan Dr.Gyelpo has guided us to lead a group more meaningful and responsible way.
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David
Kalsang was excellent, as was Kunchok, However in the beginning the communication to the guide was not good- each new guide di - Christ feedback
Christ Lewington
Our guide is knowledgeable and good commend of English, extremely helpful and attentive to our needs. a superb guide. - 20111227-P2 Tien
Tien Cao
Overall very enjoyable experiences, thanks to our knowledgeable and caring guide. We look forward to coming back next time.
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