Can You Change the Itinerary after Booking a Tibet Trip?
The first branch of the path you encounter when signing up for a Tibet tour is choosing between a group tour or a private customized tour. The former is a fixed itinerary. Except for the hotel where you can make changes, all other itinerary arrangements need to be followed by the main group of members, so there is no room for modification. The latter offers you the greatest degree of freedom to arrange your itinerary. You can freely choose the departure date you want without being restricted by the fixed departure date of group tours, and the itinerary arrangement can also be freely chosen and combined by you, which means you can include some niche attractions into your itinerary as you wish.
However, the existence of Tibet Travel Permit means that once your itinerary is clearly written on this paper, it implies that your Tibet trip must be carried out in accordance with the spirit of contract and respect for the law as agreed with the travel agency. In other words, when your Tibet Travel Permit has not been submitted to the Tibet Tourism Bureau, you still have the opportunity to modify your itinerary, usually 30 days before the departure of the trip. Otherwise, you need to resubmit Tibet Travel Permit and bear the possible losses by doing so.
What Information Is Contained in the Tibet Travel Permit?
The number of travelers, the tour group number, the start and end dates of the itinerary, the travel route and the locations, the city name before coming to Tibet and the city name after leaving Tibet—all these are the information written on the Tibet Travel Permit. When you arrive in Tibet with this Tibet Travel Permit, you need to follow the itinerary arranged above. Travel agencies are not allowed to take you to itineraries that have not been reported on the Tibet Travel Permit without permission. At the same time, all members of a group tour act as a group and no one can change the visiting order at will just because of one person's personal will because this kind of changes would cause a negative influence on other group members. You will fully understand all the itinerary arrangements before signing a contract. In contrast, private customized Tours are actually a bit more free. For instance, you can skip some scenic spots. You can also choose to leave a certain spot whenever you want and stay a little longer. Or, if you want to stop suddenly along the way to take photos, that's fine too. You don't need to prioritize the overall interests of everyone like in a group tour, as you are the one who control the overall pace of the journey.
Conclusion
In any case, you really need to think clearly about your Tibet travel plan before the trip starts. In this way, you can do your best to avoid unnecessary troubles and losses. As an established local travel agency, we are well-versed in all aspects of the Tibet tourism industry and will do our utmost to meet your requirements under the premise of complying with laws and regulations. All inquiries are subject to the current ones. Welcome to contact us!
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Asked by Jacob Keis** from N/A
Train booking
We are a group of 15 (perhaps 17) who need to take the June 8th 15:27 train from Xining to Lhasa. We need to book this soon so prompt reply would be helpful. We are getting our permits from an agent and should have them in 6-8 days.
Asked by Nirm** from Australia
Hi, I’m interested in doing the Mount Kailash tour. I only have holidays from 20/09 to 4/10 this year. Do you have a tour that includes these dates? How much would the tour be? Are the flights, visas, passes and permits included in your prices? Thank you kindly. Regards, Nirmala (Nationality: Australian Group Size: 1 person Arrival Date: 20/09/26) Nationality: Australian Group Size: 1 person Arrival Date: 20/09/26
Asked by An** from N/A
Best time to travel for the Linka festival
Hey, I'm looking to travel to the Linka festival with my partner. When is the best time to go this year? Thanks!
Asked by Goldliam Soo** from N/A
lm from nyc in the usa how much is your 13 day Mt Kai lash tour in September or June
Hi, lm from nyc in the usa how much is your 13 day Mt Kai lash tour in September or June? And approximately how much would would the airfare be round trip? Thank you
Asked by Liliana Me** from Macau
plan a 7-8days trip for me and my boyfriend in April
Hi! I would like to plan a 7-8days trip for me and my boyfriend in April (3rd to 10th ideally) to Nepal, Tibet, and, if possible, Bhutan. Do you think it would be doable? Based on what I read, there are some places/things to do to consider: Nepal: Everest Base Camp trek and the Annapurna Circuit, ancient temples, sacred sites like Lumbini, Kathmandu, Tibet: The Potala Palace in Lhasa and the Jokhang Temple. eventually the holy Mount Kailash or the high-altitude plains. Bhutan: Thimphu, Paro, and the famous Tiger’s Nest Monastery. To take part in cultural traditions, yoga, meditation... Of course I am open to any recommendations you could make. For your reference, we are both based in Asia: him, in Bangkok and myself in Macau. Thank you so much for the information you could provide and, if possible, an estimated budget for your offer.
Asked by Ke** from Singapore
Cycling Tour to Mt Kailash
Hi , we are planning a Cycling Trip once Tibet opens for Tourism. The plan is we shall arrive to Kathmandu , travel to the border and enter via Kerung. Can you pls send a day to day Itinerary starting from Kerung - Lake Manasarovar - Darchen - Asthapath. We shall go around Kailash on foot and resume Cycling back to Kerung. We are a Group of 6-8 persons. Thanks Pls send ur reply to Kevin
Asked by Debo** from USA
Please can you tell me the prices and dates for the Tibet Luxury Tour.
Also, could you please provide a detailed itinerary - I want to see how many hours are spent on buses/vehicles. Thank you! Deborah
Asked by S** from HongKong
Tibet Tour from HK
May I know if holding Mainland Travel Permit for HK Residents. is it also need to get the visa permit to Tibet and what is the procedure if need to apply? Thank you
Asked by Na** from USA
Is Kailash Mansarovar Trip open for Indian Passport Holder?
Is it open for Indian Passport Holder?
Asked by A** from Singapore
Enquiry on private tour
We are planning a trip from Hong Kong to Tibet during the 12th to 21st of April. We want a private tour that covers all the scenic places as well as the EBC. Please advise an itinerary along with the cost breakdown. Thanks.