Eco-tours on the Tibetan Plateau

Embark on an Epic Journey: Lhasa to Everest Base Camp Welcome to the ultimate adventure across the mystical landscapes of Tibet, from the ancient city of Lhasa to the awe-inspiring Everest Base Camp. Join us on a transformative expedition that blends cultural immersion with breathtaking natural beauty with instruction from [...]

As the world’s highest mountain, Mount Everest has become an icon of both fame and mysticism. But where exactly is this place and what does it really take to travel there? Find out what it is like to travel to the Tibet side of Everest Base Camp in this in depth [...]

Hiking at Yading Trekking Yading is called the Shambala of Tibet. Shambala means Shangrila, the lost land of the world, indicating the unexplored world on earth and its exotic beauty. In fact the beauty of Yading has attracted lots of visitors but due to its remote location many visitors have [...]

Do you have a dream to travel to Tibet? Or do want to go on a trip that takes you to a place which is far from all the noise and busyness of our modern urban lifestyle? Trekking Sichuan is a great way to travel and immerse yourself in  local [...]

Gansu Province holds many mysteries of Buddhism and incredible untouched mountain scenery. Get away from it all with your loved one and get out of the noise and crowds as you settle down and enjoy the history of the Silk Road and off-the-beaten-track monasteries in this romantic getaway. This [...]

Located in the southern part of Qinghai Province, the Yushu area is the source of the Yangtze River, the Yellow River and the Lancang River. This area, also known as Sanjiangyuan, carries the a well-deserved title as China's Water Tower. This is one of the rarest wildernesses in the [...]

The Golok Tibetan people live in some of the wildest and most magnificent lands in all the Tibetan Plateau. In this in-depth overland tour we start and finish in Xining, the gateway to the Tibetan Plateau. On this tour you will come up close with one of the last [...]

This is a one-of-a-kind 2 week expedition  that focuses on sighting and studying the elusive snow leopard, along with other wildlife and birds of prey native to the Upper Mekong River Region on the high Tibetan Plateau. While many snow leopard expeditions take place in far northern [...]

Lanzhou, the capital of Gansu Province is often known as the beginning of the Silk Road.  But Gansu is so much more than camels and desert trading towns.  This is the best of trekking and hiking in Gansu and after spending over 10 years crafting this itinerary, this is [...]

This trip has it all. We pack in a huge amount of diversity in just 5 days. Camping under the stars on top of a 3,500 meter sandstone cliff. Hiking through a miniature Grand Canyon to the top of a Buddhist hermitage where monks and nuns meditate without speaking [...]

Join us for Tibet's most festive and celebrated festival, Tibetan New Year! Don't miss this once in a lifetime chance to see dances, monks, and unique rituals up close. TIBETAN NEW YEAR AND GREAT PRAYER FESTIVAL TOUR. February 16 - 26, 2025 10 nights/ 11 days   Watch our one minute Tibetan New Year video [...]

For centuries Gansu was a vital trade corridor between China and Central Asia.  From Lanzhou a 1200-kilometer section of the Silk Road stretches through barren desert in the shadow of the Qilian Mountains to modern day Xinjiang – this is the Hexi Corridor. As proof of all [...]

In this tour you will drive 1200 km overland through some of the most classic scenes of Amdo Tibet as you journey from the Xining, the capital of Qinghai Province, to Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan Province.  This tour is a favorite among both local and foreign tourists because [...]

One of our Tibetan guides has famously said, "If we have the yak, we have enough"  This statement represents the incredible importance of the yak in Tibetan culture, using this animal to produce  everything from clothing to fuel to meat to shelter.  In this 14 day tour see the [...]

Welcome to our Kham Tibet tour in Sichuan! Embark on a journey through one of Tibet's most culturally rich and visually stunning regions. This tour will take you deep into the heart of Kham, where you'll experience the majestic beauty of snow-capped mountains, crystal-clear lakes, and verdant valleys. Explore [...]

Come learn to make Tibetan dumplings with us from real Tibetan nomads!  This is a recipe used across Tibet, Bhutan, India, and Nepal and you will enjoy not just making the food but eating the fruits of your labor!

The Kham Tibetan people live in some of the wildest and most magnificent lands in all the Tibetan Plateau. In this in-depth trekking tour we start and finish in Yushu, a central trading town deep in the heart of Kham. On this tour you will experience one of the [...]

Qinghai Lake for the last several years has offered only very touristy sites that are full of Chinese tour buses.  The lake itself is 120km long and offers a gorgeous view across huge spans of bright, turquoise waves.  However, the area, as the number one tourist destination in Qinghai [...]

If you are looking to get out of the city and sleep in the peace and quiet of the Tibetan countryside - this is the tour for you.  Venture to Qinghai's largest monastery, Rebkong Longwu monastery and then sleep for 2 nights in an authentic Tibetan homestay as we [...]

Strap on your boots and and get ready for adventure! Our week-long trip will begin and finish in Gansu’s provincial capital Lanzhou. A cross between wilderness and cultural exploration, our journey will take us to secluded temples, remote gorge and mountain hikes, and both a Tibetan village and nomadic tent [...]

Qinghai Province has only 5.5 million people yet it's size, at 722, 300 square kilometers, is bigger than Myanmar, France, or Afghanistan as individual nations.  There is a lot of room here and a lot of open space for discovery.  See two of Qinghai's greatest natural treasures in one [...]

Qinghai Lake or 青海湖 , as the largest salt lake in China and with an altitude of 3,200 meters above sea level, and one of the 4 holiest lakes in Tibet is the definitive icon of Qinghai Province.  The characters "Qinghai" actually mean "Turquoise Sea" and this lake, with [...]

Traveling to rugged areas does not have to mean shivering in the cold next to a frozen yak or sleeping in dirty 2 star hotels. Now you can travel in luxury while experiencing the depth of one of the last nomadic cultures in the world in Tibet. Take a [...]

Only have one day to explore Xining?  Here is a great way to see 2 amazing Buddhist monasteries that are both very close to the capital of Qinghai Province.  These monasteries hold so many brilliant colors and so much Tibetan history.  See life through the eyes of a [...]

BREATHTAKING YUNNAN PROVINCE

Yunnan means “south of the clouds” and you will discover why as you explore the misty mountains, gaping gorges, and colorful cultures of Northern Yunnan. Located on the threshold of the Himalayas, visitors are treated to some of the most spectacular mountain scenery [...]

Chola Mountain, altitude 6,168 meters, is part of the northern section of the Sharuli Mountain Chain in the southeastern part of the Tibetan Plateau. It is located in Dege County, Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Sichuan Province. Chola Mountain is the closest accessible 6,000 meter peak mountain [...]

The Lhasa to Mount Kailash and Guge Kingdom Group Tour will start in Tibet's holy city, Lhasa at 3,600 meters. After 3 days exploring the most renowned sites of Tibetan Buddhism, including the Potala Palace, Sera Monastery, and the Barkhor Square, and Tibet's holiest temple, the Jokhang, we will [...]

For centuries Gansu was a vital trade corridor between China and Central Asia.  From Lanzhou a 1200-kilometer section of the Silk Road stretches through barren desert in the shadow of the Qilian Mountains to modern day Xinjiang - this is the Hexi Corridor. As proof of [...]

Explore the wild side of Northern Thailand in this 10 day tour built for off-the-beaten-path travelers, backpackers, and adrenaline junkies alike.

If you are looking for thrilling adventure and diversity and want to hit the best highlights of ethical travel in remote places you will not [...]

Don't just settle for going out to Karaoke or another fancy dinner at hot pot with your boss.  Change your entire work environment for the better with a fun, satisfying, transformative experience. Really bond with your team and start to learn to work together in a better way through [...]

Mount Haba, located in Shangri-La County, Yunnan Province, is the third highest peak in Yunnan Province located at 5396 meters above sea level. Mount Haba is particularly well know for its breathtaking scenery. Rising high above the forests and grasslands below, its awe inspiring beauty has attracted [...]

Four Sisters Mountain Peak Three is located in charmingly beautiful Northeastern Sichuan Province and is the third of the Four Sisters Mountains with an altitude of 5,355 meters. Peak Three is a more difficult and technical climb as the last section of the route requires the use [...]

Four Sisters Mountain Peak One, Peak Two, and Peak Three are located in charmingly beautiful Northeastern Sichuan Province. Both Peak One and Peak Two are introductory high altitude peaks with moderate difficulty. Peak Three is a moderately technical high altitude peak. All conveniently located very close to [...]

Four Sisters Mountain Peak One and Peak Two are located in charmingly beautiful Northeastern Sichuan Province. Both Peak One and Peak Two are introductory high altitude peaks with moderate difficulty. Both are conveniently located very close to each other and can be climbed on the same expedition. Two 5,000 [...]

Four Sisters Mountain Peak Two is located in charmingly beautiful Northeastern Sichuan Province and is the second of the Four Sisters Mountains. Peak Two, with an altitude of 5,276 meters, is an introductory high altitude peak with moderate difficulty. This mountain is extremely suitable for hikers and regular exercisers. [...]

Four Sisters Mountain Peak One is located in charmingly beautiful Northeastern Sichuan Province and is the first and shortest of the Four Sisters Mountains with an altitude of 5,025 meters. Peak One is an introductory high altitude peak with moderate difficulty. This mountain is extremely suitable for hikers and [...]

Have you ever read Jon Krakauer's "Into Thin Air" and thought, "Man I would love to climb Everest some day!"  And then you realized that you have no real high altitude experience and you certainly don't have the $50,000 USD to lay down for the Everest climbing [...]

Mount Gongga, also known as Minya Konka by the local Kham Tibetans, is the highest mountain in Sichuan province, China. It is also known to locals as "The King of Sichuan Mountains".

You can’t grow if you are always sitting in your safe, familiar comfort zone. Push you and your team beyond the norm and reach greater heights as you ascend a 3,500 meter mountain pass and discover what really lies inside the heart of your unique team. Along the way [...]

Niko is a 6 day wilderness and experiential learning-based curriculum. We will explore HuZhu BeiShan National Park, one of China’s most beautiful parks filled with pristine rivers, waterfalls, verdant forests, and awesome 4,200 meter high rocky spires.

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Walk up winding stairs into a hidden monastery perched high on a cliff face to encounter a small but beautiful temple built right into the rock. All this is only about 1.5 hours drive from Xining.

This is one of the most fantastic day trips you can make from Xining. If you have limited time and want to combine an incredible hike in craggy mountains with visiting a remote Buddhist hermitage tucked away in steep mountain cliffs - this is the trip for you!

Drive 2 hours from Xining near the town of Hualong to Shachung Monastery, tucked on a high mountain ridge with direct views overlooking the emerald waters of the Yellow River. Take a stroll through the peaceful courtyards and temples of this monastery as you watch monks light yak butter [...]

Visit the shining turquoise waters of China’s largest saltwater lake. This lake is so huge that it really feels more like staring across a limitless expanse of ocean than just looking at mere lake. Whether you visit in the summer to stand in the warm sand and look across [...]

Come sample a staple of the Tibetan diet: a cup of creamy freshly made yak yoghurt. Then explore Qinghai’s largest monastery, Longwu Monastery, famous for it’s intricate Thangka paintings. With over 800 monks you’ll be sure to find something interesting going on inside from young monks playing basketball to [...]

Kanbula National Park is one of Qinghai’s greatest natural treasures. Seated near the banks of the Yellow River, Kanbula offers incredible free standing finger-like sandstone formations. Then travel to Labrang town to wander through Labrang monastery and be amazed at the incredible detail of Buddhist sculptures made entirely out [...]

Destiny Discovery Quest WILD! Swim through a cave, and kayak and hike through the jungles in the Golden Triangle of Northern Thailand Best time of year: Spring, Fall or Winter The DDQ WILD! is set against a mountain backdrop that is a beautiful 5 hour drive from Chiangmai, Thailand. It is located [...]

Destiny Discovery Quest WILD! Camp by an alpine lake, and climb through boreal forest to discover rugged granite mountains Best time of year: late April - mid October This is a 6 day backpacking and camping trip that uses the wilderness as a platform for thought and reflection about living your life [...]

Mount Rinjani, Lombok, Indonesia Destiny Discovery Quest WILD! Climb to the summit of a volcano to 3,726 meters on top of Indonesia’s 2rd highest volcano and discover and awesome sunrise and a whole new dimension of your design. Best Time of Year: Spring, Fall, Winter

Destiny Discovery Quest WILD! Sleep in a authentic Mongolian yurt, and ascend the crags where dinosaurs once roamed to find out what you were really made for. Best time of year: late April - mid October Venture into the great expanse of the Khentil mountain range in Terelj National Park, just a [...]

Amdo is the traditional Tibetan region found on the northeast area of the Tibetan Plateau located in modern day Qinghai, southwest Gansu and northern Sichuan provinces. Amdo is home to over 25% of the total Tibetan population of China and is a great place to see authentic Tibetan culture [...]

You don’t really understand a culture until you have walked through it. Strap on a backpack and walk for 3 nights/ 4 days across wide grasslands, alpine meadows, coniferous forests, red rock bluffs, and over a 3,500 meter saddle with an incredible view of the whole valley beneath.

This is our most rugged, adventurous trip for those looking to trek to 4,800 meters to stand on top of a glacier on Qinghai’s tallest mountain, Amnye Machen. We will make a loop to and from Xining with Amnye Machen as our furthest point and monasteries and cultural highlights [...]

A sutra is a part of Buddhism’s canonical scriptures, many of which are regarded as records of the oral teachings of the original Gautama Buddha. Hear the lulling chant of nuns reciting sacred sutras as you explore the halls of Qinghai’s oldest Nyimpa Nunnery.

This trip has it all. We pack in a huge amount of diversity in just 5 days. Hiking on top of a 3,500 meter sandstone cliff.  Driving through the Grand Canyon of Kanbula National Park with an incredible view on the banks of the Yellow River.  And we finish it [...]

Strap on your boots and and get ready for adventure! Our week-long trip will begin in Qinghai’s provincial capital, Xining, and finish in Gansu’s provincial capital Lanzhou. A cross between wilderness and cultural exploration, our journey will take us to secluded temples, remote gorge and mountain hikes, and both a [...]

See the most venerated monasteries of Qinghai and Gansu Province. The monasteries of Rebkong and Labrang are deeply spiritual centers that are visited by 1,000’s of pilgrims who walk, ride, and prostrate sometimes over months for the blessing and prayers of the monks and lamas who live and teach [...]

The Golok Tibetan people live in some of the wildest and most magnificent lands in all the Tibetan Plateau. Is this in depth overland tour we start in Chengdu and finish in Xining and see the mighty Nyenbo Yurtse mountain at 5,359 meters , the glacier of one of [...]

Trek past fields of Edelweiss and yaks grazing near turquoise glacial lakes and discover the dramatic shark tooth peaks of Nyenbo Yurtse. This the home to Tibetan nomads who live at the base of a mountain that hovers at a lofty 5369 meters/17,615 feet.

Go wild in the mountains of Tibet! This 10 day backpacking adventure gets you far away from the hustle and bustle of the city to a place of calm and refreshment. The route takes you up through nomadic herding camps past mystical Bon Monastery meditation caves and into lofty [...]