Should You Choose a Private Customized Tour or a Group Tour for Mount Kailash Trip?
The remoteness of Mount Kailash has cast a veil of mystery over it and also added a layer of difficulty to tourism. In addition, the journey to Mount Kailash starts at least 10 days, so you need to think carefully about your choice even more.
Price Comparison between Group Tours and Private Customized Tours to Mount Kailash
In terms of cost performance, there is no doubt that group tours are superior. Ngari is vast in territory, with distances between scenic spots often reaching hundreds of kilometers. The round-trip mileage between Ngari and Lhasa even exceeds 2,500 kilometers. It is necessary to hire experienced local drivers and tour guides who are familiar with complex road conditions, and the labor cost is relatively high. So when you choose to go to Ngari Prefecture, what you have to face is a slightly higher price than ordinary regular Lhasa city travel, and all of this is reasonable. Take our most classic 12-person small group Ngari tour package for 17 days as an example. The average cost per person is 150 to 180 USD per day. When you choose a private customized tour, it is mainly because the cost of the tour vehicle, the tour guide and the driver is not shared with other tourists, which leads to a significant increase in the money you need to spend.
Itinerary Comparison between Group Tours and Private Customized Tours to Mount KailashThe most distinctive feature of a group tour is that its itinerary is very fixed. A Mount Kailash tour usually starts from Lhasa and after three days of adaptation in Lhasa, it follows the route through Yamdrok Lake, the urban area of Shigatse, Everest Base Camp, and then head to Mount Kailash via Saga. There are also some branch itineraries. For example, you can choose to add the itinerary of Tholing Monastery and the Guge Kingdom. Or you can choose a Mount Kailash trip including border-to-Kathmandu transfer service. So if there are some scenic spots in the fixed itinerary that you have visited before and you want to save time by skipping them, or if you want to add some off-the-beaten-path ones, you can only upgrade to a private customized tour. For instance, you can choose to enter from the Gyirong Port on the China-Nepal border through a private customized tour, thus avoiding the detour from Lhasa. All group tours to Mount Kailash include a three-day circumambulation, but you can skip the circumambulation by changing to a private customized tour or choose to just take a light hike around the area. Additionally, for a group tour to Mount Kailash, it needs to gather at least four tourists to depart. However, if you choose a private customized tour, you can freely select the departure date, unlike group tours which have a fixed tour period.
Travel Style Comparison between Group Tours and Private Customized Tours to Mount Kailash
Group tours emphasize a step-by-step approach. Your tour guide will inform you of the departure time and the time you need to leave the scenic area. You need to gather in time as agreed. Otherwise, if everyone delays for a while, it will be very difficult for the trip to proceed smoothly. For private customized Tours, you can appropriately extend or shorten the duration of your visit at some scenic spots, making it easier for you to find more photo angles.
Conclusion
My suggestion is that you can first learn about some existing Tibet group tours. Only in this way can you know if they suit your taste. If it doesn't meet your expectations, you can switch to a private customized tour to learn about the cost. Your inquiries are sincerely welcome.
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39 Comment ON "Should You Choose a Private Customized Tour or a Group Tour for Mount Kailash Trip?"
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.