Guided Group China Tours &amp; Trips

preferred

4.9/5 Excellent

Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Everest Base Camp, Kathmandu, Lhasa, Tibet

Highlights

Reach the base camp of the world’s highest mountain, Mt. Everest
Catch a glimpse of the marvelous Rongbuk Glacier
Savor the stunning views of Shishapangma and Cho Oyu Peaks
Explore the mystical Yamdrok Tso Lake
Cross the high passes such as Karo La, Khamba La, and Gyatso La

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"Feels a bit double writing this review. On the one hand, it was a nice trip with good lodges and good food, on the other hand, the guide was not good (way too present, poor condition - we constantly had to wait) and - worst- they gave us very poor sleeping bags (too small, too cold and not breathable which made the sleeping bag damp/wet). We've indicated this several times to the organization, but little was done. What I liked is that the owner was open to our feedback. Also, the feedback is that they can do better to prevent the porter from carrying unnecessary kilos. Because of this, I give them the benefit of the doubt; 3 instead of 2 stars."

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8 days From$1,999

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Kailash Tour via Simikot

preferred

5/5 Excellent

Group Tour

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Strenuous

Trip pace

Full schedule

Visits

Kathmandu, Lake Mansarovar, Lhasa

Highlights

Trek across the ancient pilgrimage route to Mt. Kailash
Circumambulate Mt. Kailash and tour Lake Mansarovar
Visit Garuda Valley known to be the cradle of the Tibetan civilization
Travel through the trade links across the border of Nepal and Tibet

Themes

Hiking & Walking, Trekking & Expeditions, Religious

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20 days From$7,699

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Everest Advanced Base Camp Trek from Tibet

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5/5 Excellent

Group Tour

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Full schedule

Visits

Everest Base Camp, Kathmandu, Lhasa, Mount Everest, Potala Palace

Highlights

Trek to Everest Advanced Base Camp at 6,340 meters
Walk along the north face of Everest through the trails used by Everest summiteers
Visit Potala and Norbulingka palaces in Lhasa
Indulge in rich culture and history of Tibetans
Soak in the astounding views of the majestic mountains

Themes

Hiking & Walking, Trekking & Expeditions

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18 days From$5,490

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Journey on the Silk Road

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4.9/5 Excellent

Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Full schedule

Visits

Beijing, Kashgar, Xian

Highlights

Enjoy the sightseeing in Beijing
Visit the Shaanxi History Museum
Visit the temple of the legendary King Gesar
Sightseeing in Duhuang

Themes

Cultural

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By MT Sobek (Mountain Travel Sobek)

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12 days From$3,499

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Hidden China

none

4.8/5 Excellent

64 reviews

Small Group Tour

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Beijing, Great Wall of China, Guilin, Tiananmen Square, Yangshuo

Highlights

Hike on the remote Gubeikou and Jinshanling portions of the legendary Great Wall on this custom-tailored 6-day adventure
Travel by mountain bike and bamboo raft through the surreal karst landscape of Yangshuo
Unwind in a scenic mountain retreat, hand-picked by MTS experts, and learn the secrets of authentic Chinese cooking

Themes

Cultural, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"First, let me say our tour guide Tomomi S. is hands down THE best tour guide I’ve ever had - knowledgeable, fun and made great efforts to ensure that we were comfortable and happy (MTSobek tour guides are independent contractors. Tomomi also works for other Adventure/Tour companies) Secondly, Japan is beautiful, clean and the Japanese people are very welcoming. The hiking in the national parks was amazing. It could have been a truly five-star experience if MtSobek had not cut corners so egregiously. The website said (at the time) group tours are 5-22 people. The tour gets canceled if the minimum is not met. When I paid there were TWO other people booked-a mother and daughter duo. Shortly before our departure date I called to see if the tour would be cancelled. I wanted my money back but Mt Sobek was “pleased to say that the trip would not be canceled”. In other words, I could not get a refund. At the last minute a guy named Matt signed up so there were four of us. Five days into the trip Matt left and took a train back to Tokyo. I said to him “You realize Mt Sobek is not going to refund you”. He said, “I don’t care, Mt Sobek scammed us.” With tax, the tour costs $11,645 for 13 nights. For that price there is an expectation that the accommodations Mt Sobek chooses would be decent and clean. We all fully expected a ‘traditional Japanese experience’ which often means no private bath and 8 out of the 13 nights we slept on futon mats on the floor. However, Mt Sobek consistently booked us in the cheapest Ryokans (hotels) in each area in which we travelled. Most of these hotels were unclean and very out-dated. One Ryokan they booked us in was listed on a hotel website for $40 USD/night when there were much nicer accommodations nearby for $100 USD/night. (The Japanese yen is way down, the luxury Park Hotel in Tokyo was $200 USD/night. A comparable hotel would have been about $800/night in Austin.). We were the only people staying in several hotels that accomadated many more people. The most egregious example of MtSobek’s booking the cheapest rooms is when we were booked at a large traditional ski lodge at the base of a spectacular mountain. It was beautiful on the website but had two very different wings. One wing was modern, clean and beautiful with simple beds. The other wing was very old (similar to a cheap Motel 6 that had not been updated since the 1970’s). The carpet and bathrooms were disgusting and like many of the Ryocans where we stayed the futon mats seemed as though they had not been cleaned In 30 years. Only after our tour guide checked us in did we realize we had been booked in the cheap rooms. I asked Tomo why. Immediately someone from MtSobek reached out to me and said, “gosh, I’m sorry you did not realize you were going to have a traditional Japanese experience”. Really? “Traditional” experience depends upon one’s budget. In the US, “traditional” to some people may be the Marriott, a Motel 6 or the Four Seasons Hotels. We were paying for a Marriott experience and received the one-star Motel 6 experience. Upon arrival in Tokyo I expected to be met at the airport by a driver (as many tour companies do). However, several days before our arrival dates in Tokyo, MtSobek sent an email telling us how to locate taking a city bus from the bustling Tokyo airport. That is interesting if you do not speak Japanese. MtSobek cleverly uses great photography and elaborate descriptions of the national parks and the hiking while using terms like “traditional Japanese experience with tatami-mat sleeping” to disguise sub-standard accommodations. At one point we were looking on-line at the very hotel where we were staying and did not even recognize it from the website pictures. The hiking was amazing. The group size was disappointing with just the three of us. I would absolutely recommend a hiking tour through Japan, just not with MtSobek."

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6 days From$2,295

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Lhasa Mt Everest & Mt Kailash Kathmandu Group Tour

By Great Tibet Tour

none

5/5 Excellent

Group Tour

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Full schedule

Visits

Chitwan National Park, Everest Base Camp, Kathmandu, Lhasa, Mount Everest, Tibet

Highlights

Visit the most famous Potala Palace
Visit the main monastery in Gyantse - Pelkor Chode Monastery
Visit Zutulpuk Monastery
Enjoy the spectacular vista of Mt. Naimonanyi
Enjoy the sunrise of Everest Peak

Themes

Climbing & Mountaineering, Local Immersion & Homestays, Trekking & Expeditions, Religious, Holy Land

What travelers are saying

"We have done the 8 days Lhasa - Shigatze - Mt Everest tour, and added a couple of days of private tour at the end. Our contact person, Beatrice, was wonderful. She helped us at every step, including a last minute hotel change. (I recommend staying at the Shang Bala hotel in Lhasa. We "upgraded" to the 4 -Point Sheraton first. Big mistake. The Shang Bala is nicer, more interesting, and at a much better location. Cheaper too.) Our guide was Dhargye. He took care of us during our trip, explained Tibet and its history, culture, and in general made the trip very enjoyable. Thank you, Dhargye!"

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12 days From$1,780

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Lhasa Mt. Everest Kathmandu Overland Group Tour

By Great Tibet Tour

none

5/5 Excellent

Group Tour

Lodging level

Camping

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Full schedule

Visits

Everest Base Camp, Kathmandu, Lhasa, Mount Everest, Potala Palace

Highlights

Visit the Drepung Monastery
Explore the Sera Monastery which is located at the foot of Tatipu Hill
Take an easy visit to Jokhang Temple in the center of the Old Lhasa city
Explore the famous world heritage Potala Palace
Enjoy the walk around the Barkhor Street

Themes

Climbing & Mountaineering, Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays, Religious

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7 days From$930

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Lhasa Gyantse Shigatse Everest Namtso Group Tour

By Great Tibet Tour

none

5/5 Excellent

Group Tour

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Lhasa, Mount Everest, Tibet

Highlights

Explore the famous world heritage Potala Palace
Visit Kumbum stupa and Palkhor Choede monastery
Enjoy the view of the sunset of golden Everest peak
Visit Yampachen Hot Spring
Enjoy the far view of Nyenchen Thanglha Snow Mountain

Themes

Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays, Religious, Holy Land

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