Prayers in the Plateau: Exploring Tibetan Nomad Life
Summary
Tour info
Why take this tour?
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 Tibetan village and nomadic tent homestay in a quest for authentic immersion. While this region is known as the Gateway to Tibet, its unique culture is also influenced by its large Muslim population and proximity to Mongolia and Sichuan. Still undisturbed by the furor of tourism, Qinghai and Gansu both offer the chance for true adventure. Be prepared for challenges of every kind, whether picking up a new phrase in Tibetan or breathing at an altitude of more than 2000m, and also for the chance to create memories that will last a lifetime.
What’s included?
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7 nights accommodation -
National Park fees -
Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner) -
All activities -
Driver/guide -
Professional guide -
Hotel/port pickup and drop-off -
Breakfast -
Lunch -
Dinner -
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
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Drinks
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Gratuities
Things to know
Before you book
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Duration: 8 days
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Mobile tickets accepted
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Instant confirmation
Cancellation Policy
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
About operator:
Elevated Trips is an adventure travel company that offers unique travel experiences on the Tibetan Plateau. We also offer cultural and trekking tours in Mongolia, Thailand, and Indonesia. Our commitment to service comes from significant travel experience all across Asia and Tibet. Ben Cubbage, the founder of Elevated Trips, has over 6,000 miles of trail-tested trekking experience and 15 years as a professional guide with 7 of those years guiding in western China. Most the local guides we employ have 10-20 years of guiding experience and are considered the best, most in-demand guides in the business. We work with only the highest quality local guides to give you the best possible experience. Our tours and treks are culturally immersive and full of wonder and life and even delightful spontaneous moments that can’t be squarely placed in a brochure. We want to give you the trip of a lifetime! Contact us to find out more. We would love to tailor make you an itinerary!
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