“I’d give Lotus Expeditions top marks in all categories.  You were incredibly helpful, knowledgeable, responsive and easy to work with.  You quickly figured out what type of trip we were after (even though I wasn’t sure exactly what I wanted) and put together an itinerary that was spot-on.  You were also very aware of and sensitive to what was and wasn’t reasonable for the time and money we had to spend as well as my and my kids capabilities.

I’ve not traveled as much as you but I have seen a fair amount of the world and this trip was the most interesting I’ve ever taken.  Thanks for making that possible.”

-Larry Santoro, New Jersey

China and Tibet are lands of contrasting extremes; extreme geographic and cultural diversity, extreme altitudes and weather and an infinite amount to explore.  Whether your interests lie in trekking, rafting, biking, mountaineering, religion, architecture, history, culture or politics, China and Tibet offer all this and more to the adventurous and open-minded traveler.

China, the third largest country in the world with 1.3 billion people, and its capital city Beijing, are undergoing rampant modernization.  However, among the widespread development, lies one of the world’s oldest civilizations. China and Tibet's rich history, diverse geography and unique cultures make them an exciting travel destination.

Tibet, “the roof top of the world”, “the land of snows”, is the highest and largest plateau on earth with the rugged Himalaya forming its entire southern border.  Home of the mystical “Shangri-La”, Tibet has long been a source of mystery and awe for travelers willing to make the arduous journey to explore this vast land.

Travel in China and Tibet is still restricted and tightly regulated.  Any journey to this part of the world should be approached with flexibility and an open-mind.

15 Days- May 03-May 17, 2008

Custom departures and prices available
Trip Difficulty: Moderate

Join Lotus Expeditions and Wild Women Worshop's Petit Pinson on an all-women expedition to Beijing, Lhasa and the remote mountain regions of Central Tibet.

Our journey begins in Beijing, China en route to Lhasa, Tibet.  Explore Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City before you fly into the high altitude capital of Tibet.  A few days in Lhasa will allow your heart and lungs to adjust to the high altitude while you explore the Jokhang Temple, the Potala Palace and other important Buddhist sites throughout Lhasa.

A seven-day driving and trekking tour will take you into the remote regions of the Himalaya where Tibetan nomads still practice their subsistence lifestyle.  Visit monasteries and nunneries and undertake religious koras (or circuits) with Buddhist pilgrims.  Click here for more information on Women's Hiking and Yoga in Tibet.