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Welcome To WILD Tibet
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Known as the "Roof of the World", Tibet is one of the most beguiling and exotic travel destinations on earth. For the traveler looking for a world untouched by time, Tibet will stun and amaze you with its diversity and WILD beauty. Heinrich Harrer—portrayed by Brad Pitt in Seven Years in Tibet tells us in his classic book about the spectacular experience he had among this people. Since World War II and the invasion and occupation of Tibet, you would assume the Tibetans he described would be no more, but amazingly these determined folks persevere, holding dear to their traditions, religious beliefs and customs. Come to WILD Tibet before it fades into the overwhelmingly Chinese influence, meet these astounding people who have inhabited this magnificent land mass for thousands of years.

Surrounded by vast mountain ranges in a myriad of colors, grasslands so green your photographs will astound your friends, beautiful people who still wear their traditional garb as everyday apparel, and a religious dedication and fervor unknown anywhere else on the planet, Tibet is almost the last of the WILD Asian civilizations. Come see it before it goes Western! Since the main enchantments are far off the beaten track, away from the cities (other than Lhasa, of course), curious travelers finally can visit these WILD rural areas, even with no Tibetan or Chinese language skills! more on attractions in Tibet. One of the reasons group tours are so popular in China is because without a tour guide who can translate, who can order food, negotiate a hotel room, and get you to a bathroom, visiting this very foreign land would be far too intimidating, even hazardous. But what about those travelers who cannot tolerate the time tables, rules and regulations of traveling with a big group of unfamiliar people? What about travelers who enjoy traveling alone or with one or two other people and doing what they want when they want? Without Tibetan and Chinese language skills, this type of travel in WILD Tibet is just about impossible. Even using a Lonely Planet guide, without language skills, what could have been a lovely and life-enhancing vacation could turn out to be a nightmare.

HIRE A PRIVATE INDEPENDENT TOUR GUIDE


That's where we come in. As a cooperative for independent tour guides, we can match you to a local ENGLISH SPEAKING guide who knows the local areas, customs, history, and dangers. Want to live with nomads for a few days? Want to ride a yak or drink butter tea with colorful Tibetans? With a private guide you can see both the "main tourist attractions" and the off-the-beaten-track places only locals know about. As a one-on-one guide, the service you will receive goes far beyond the expectations of a normal tour guide. Look at these additional benefits:

BENEFITS OF TIBETAN TOUR GUIDES

~#1 SAVE MONEY~

1. At your service 24/7
2. Help planning your tour
3. Negotiating the lowest price at hotels
4. Getting the "local" price for food and services
5. Helping with luggage
6. Photography assistance
7. Security (knowing where, how, when)
8. Negotiating prices when shopping - prevent overpaying
9.Teaching you local customs, religion, culture, taboos
10. Introducing you to local people

11. Reading the menu & ordering food
12. Buying bus, rail or flight tickets
13. Finding best seats at local festivals
14. Knowing where is safe and where is dangerous
15. Help at banks, food stores, fruit stands
16. Health - knowing how to get you to a doctor or hospital fast
17. Survival - Local Tibetans know the ins and outs of high plateau
18. All Tibetan guides have lived the "history"
19. A Tibetan friend for life - priceless
20. Support Tibetan families directly - hire a Tibetan tour guide.

Yes, they speak English, Tibetan dialects, and Mandarin Chinese!

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TESTIMONIALS

"I cannot even express how thankful I am to my guides in Lhasa and Chamdo. Without them I would have ended up with an ulcer:) Instead this trip changed the way I see the world and for that I am forever grateful." Joe N. Niagara Falls
"I landed in Xining, on my way to Yushu City  without knowing a word of Chinese or Tibetan. By some miracle, I got hooked up with Kalsang, a private guide. I couldn't even order food or buy a camera battery by myself. But with him at my side every day, I relaxed and enjoyed seeing many mesmerizing Tibetan areas. His kind, glowing personality, inner warmth and sincere desire to help me with every detail, is, well, indescribable. I can imagine how frustrated I would have been without him. Feel free to have anyone email me for a personal recommendation, at dolphinviewmazatlan@hotmail.com BTW, what a great smile~"
Marilyn C. Park City
"Even though I can speak some Mandarin, I am so thankful I decided to use a private guide. Instead of just looking AT all the sites, I felt like I was living in a new reality. It was the best trip of my lifetime, thanks to my friendly guide!"
Fan C. London
"Tibet is a the land of dreams, but my personal guide is what made it heaven-like. This experience made me realize how much we are all the same; we all want happiness without suffering. Knowing people, not just seeing their stuff is what opens our hearts to them. My heart is full of prayers for the Tibetan people. Thanks soooo much!!! I will be back!!!"
Judy M. Coral Gables
 
       
 
     
        
 
 
 
       
   
 
 
     
 

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