Prayers in the Plateau: Exploring Tibetan Nomad Life
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Prayers in the Plateau: Exploring Tibetan Nomad Life
By Elevated Trips
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.
from per adult
$2,371.80
from per adult
$2,371.80
Lowest price guaranteeFree cancellation
Ages 0-75, max of 15 per group
Duration: 8 days
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
English
- 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
What's not included- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Drinks
- Gratuities
- Departure details
- Location Name: Xining, China Return Location: Lanzhou, China
- Xining, Xining, Qinghai
Return details- Returns to original departure point
- Not wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 57358P5- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- How much is Prayers in the Plateau: Exploring Tibetan Nomad Life?
- Prayers in the Plateau: Exploring Tibetan Nomad Life price starts from $2,371.80. Discover and book Prayers in the Plateau: Exploring Tibetan Nomad Life on Tripadvisor
- What is the Prayers in the Plateau: Exploring Tibetan Nomad Life cancellation policy?
- Prayers in the Plateau: Exploring Tibetan Nomad Life cancellation policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Discover and book Prayers in the Plateau: Exploring Tibetan Nomad Life on Tripadvisor
- Which company provides Prayers in the Plateau: Exploring Tibetan Nomad Life?
- Prayers in the Plateau: Exploring Tibetan Nomad Life is hosted by Elevated Trips. Read reviews, discover additonal experiences or contact Elevated Trips on Tripadvisor. Discover and book Prayers in the Plateau: Exploring Tibetan Nomad Life on Tripadvisor
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 57358P5
About the operator
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Oscar M
00Truly an elevated trip
Went on our second trip led by Ben Cubbage from Elevated Trips for a good reason, Ben and his crew know their way a…
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00Silk Road Trip
We had an amazing trip!! The guides were super friendly and responded to all our requests. We had an amazing time!
Helen T
00Special experience worth paying for
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00Best trip I ever had in China Mainland
I've been living in China for more than 10 years, and this is by far the best trip I ever had here. Our amazing gu…
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00Mystical
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00Highly recommend to this trip!
I wanna say, it is a really unique trip for me! - I was impressed by Ben, Gombo, and Choegon's passion, profession,…
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002 weeks of hike, local life and scenery in Qinghai, Gansu and Sichuan
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00Youning Monastery Day Hike - Perfect Day!
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00Qinghai lake
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00Amazing cycling trip around Qinghai lake
The cycling trip around the Qinghai lake was simply amazing. Even though we decided to do the trip on very short n…
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00💥👌✌️👏💥
Thank you again to Choegon and Ben for a terrific trip around Qinghai Lake and up into the Red Rocks and Monastries…
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00Extraordinary adventure, people, culture & vistas
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May 2018 • Family
Our organization brings students around China, we have been doing so for over 10 years, and can say with confidence that Ben and his local partner Sangye are the absolute best people to help you experience the Tibetan Plateau. By a long shot. They are an absolute pleasure to work and travel with, and are extremely knowledgeable, reliable, and professional.
Written September 19, 2018
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Ethan G
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Elevated Trips is hands down the best guided trip I have ever had. They take you through true, authentic, local communities where you not only get to see another culture but get to partake and live in the culture. With amazing guides that are either locals themselves or highly informed about the culture/locations that are being visited. The guides are always upbeat and keep high soirits during true while journey.
The hiking during the trip is UNREAL. Such beautiful mountains climbed during the duration of my trip. It is intense hiking but worth every step. And if you are concerned you might not be able to make a hike, out that thought out of your mind as they go at your pace, encouraging you along the way.
There are countless photographic opportunities in the monasteries and home stays as well as the beautiful landscapes that Tibet has to offer.
This trip is worthy every penny and I look forward to my next trip!
The hiking during the trip is UNREAL. Such beautiful mountains climbed during the duration of my trip. It is intense hiking but worth every step. And if you are concerned you might not be able to make a hike, out that thought out of your mind as they go at your pace, encouraging you along the way.
There are countless photographic opportunities in the monasteries and home stays as well as the beautiful landscapes that Tibet has to offer.
This trip is worthy every penny and I look forward to my next trip!
Written September 17, 2018
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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