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February 8, 2019
The Best Times of Year to Visit Tibet

Depending on where your interests lie, the best season to embark on your dream trip to Tibet can vary. Here’s how Tibet travel differs across the seasons and some insider recommendations on the best times of year to visit to satisfy your interests.

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January 14, 2019
Tibet Travel Must Sees From Local Guides

This month, we asked a few of our guides to share their favourite off-the-beaten-path destinations in Tibet. We’re excited to present these must-visit locations when visiting the Roof of the World, as suggested by those who know the terrain best.

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December 17, 2018
Top Tibet Sights to See Along the Old Friendship Highway

It’s often said that the journey is just as important as the destination - this statement certainly holds true when travelling to Everest. The journey from Lhasa (the main port entry for tourists visiting the Everest Base Camp from Tibet) to Everest Base Camp is filled with spectacular views and historical monuments dating back thousands of years. Here are a few of our favourite sights to see along the Old Friendship Highway.

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November 16, 2018
How to Get a Tibet Travel Permit in 2019

To visit Tibet as a foreigner, you’ll definitely need a Chinese tourist visa, a valid passport and, depending on the regions you’ll explore, may need to travel with a tour company who will obtain a Tibet Travel Permit (TTP) for you. We've provided everything you need to know in this article.

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October 25, 2018
Discover Tibet: Top 10 Tips for Traveling to Everest Base Camp

Are you looking to join the exclusive group of people who have beheld the highest point on planet earth? We’ve compiled our top ten tips gained from introducing over 1,000 travelers to Tibet's most iconic destinations. Read our tips to help plan your adventure of a lifetime.

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August 3, 2018
"The Ryan's" Are At It Again!

Last year we had the honour and privilege of leading an awesome group of riders through some of the best singletrack in Eastern Tibet. Photographer Ryan Creary and Freelance writer Ryan Stuart were among them.

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July 17, 2018
The Biking Buddha Shares 3 Easy Mantras for Travel Success

Guest author Maureen Scott shares her experience mountain biking in Tibet's backcountry.

I only had three things to remember: breathe deeply; drink a lot of water; and put the toilet paper in the wastebasket, not the hole. That was my mantra for fourteen days. The first two were essential for surviving a mountain bike expedition above 4,000 metres. The third was necessary for avoiding the awkwardness of a clogged Tibetan toilet...

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June 27, 2018
Seeing Behind the Scenes of Eastern Tibet. A Photo Tour with Fritz Liedtke.

Fritz Liedtke, a fine art photographer from Portland, Oregon, joins forces with Extravagant Yak (based in Chengdu, China) to host a photo tour in Eastern Tibet.

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June 4, 2018
2018 Business Travel Study Success

This year a University from Canada, decided to partner with Extravagant Yak for a portion of one of their travel studies program. Extravagant Yak organized 7 days for them between Chengdu, Lijiang, and Shangri-la.

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