Kevin Reviews Tibet Discovery on Trip Advisor:

“Fantastic holiday - difficult to find adequate words to describe it!”

We have just returned from our fantastic adventure in China, and would just like to say a great thank you to you and everyone in Tibert Discovery Tours who have helped make this trip so memorable for us. We have seen magnificent sights and eaten such great food, that I don't think we will ever forget our wonderful holiday – it was truly superb!

We had a great time in Beijing, and were very grateful for Yoyo who kept us going – she was a wonderful guide with excellent English which made it so much more enjoyable for us. I will always remember her way of dealing with queues, and her bubbly character and expert knowledge turned a good holiday into a great one for which we will always be grateful!

Despite some last minute changes because of the extra limitations put upon us by the authorities - thanks again Elena for sorting this out and combining with the two others to form a group greater than 4!, we managed to get to Tibet. Lhasa and Tibet were again another highlight for us, and again our guide Luo Sang, could not have been better – his knowledge of the people, sights and Buddhist religion was truly encyclopaedic. Again, his character and that of our driver (sorry I don’t know his name) was perfect for us and as well as looking at the magnificent scenery, we learnt a great deal about Tibet. The highlight being the views of Qomolangma which were truly breath-taking in more than one sense! – it was really very difficult to leave Everest Base Camp and the beautiful sight of the mountain, which will remain with me always.

Laura, I hope that I have managed to give you at least some idea of the truly great time we had in China, thank you so much for your help in making our holiday such a great and memorable adventure, and all the extra running around you had to do due to the last-minute changes to the travel permit requirements to get to Tibet!

Certainly a holiday of a lifetime which we will always remember!

Kevin
May 26, 2012

Dear Bruce,

Thank you for such a quick and informative reply.

Yes, Amila Sunje was the one who recommended you. They are absolutely thrilled with your help and the entire trip was fantastic experience.

We'd like to stay for approximately 25 days visit the same destinations as Amila's family. If this is possible, please send us an offer which would include 5 days in Tibet as well and then we will wait for the information update.

Once again thanks a lot and all the best to you!

Amila
June 10, 2012

Hi Bruce,

Back home, and all went well. Thanks for checking up on us; even for the parts that were not included in the package. Everything was seamless with no major issues. This is obviously the result of great planning and execution on your part.

Special note for your reference. We arranged for a trip to the Panda Base, and a mountain with a Tao temple on top (about an hour away from Chengdu) all done on the same day. The travel office at the Sunshine Hotel quoted a price but was unable to execute the plan, so we took a walk over to the Water Hotel and the Assistant Manager, by the name of Viince, did a fine job for us by providing a car/driver and service at a better rate and we had an excellent experience.

Stay well.

When we return to China we'll be in touch.

Ray
June 3, 2012

Jthollo Reviews Tibet Discovery on Trip Advisor:

“Experience of a lifetime”

We took the 8 day train trip tour from Beijing to Lhasa with Tibet Discovery Tours.

We had started planning our trip for April in November and corresponded with Tibet Discovery Tours via email with Bruce. Emails were answered promptly and with detail on all aspects from help with obtaining our Chinese visa to exactly what was included and what changes we desired. Every thing was customized for us, from 3 star or 4 star hotel to adding on an extra day in Beijing.

Our tour guide in Beijing was excellent- YoYo. As a couple with a private guide we felt we had the best possible tour of Beijing. We did all the 'tourist' sites as advertised (Great Wall, Forbidden City, etc) plus YoYo customized other stops such as tour of a Chinese herbal pharmacy.

Tibet Discovery had a lot of difficulty in obtaining soft sleeper tickets on the train in early April due to a heavier than usual demand. When they did get tickets we were in 2 different compartments. With the help and authorized bribe money from YoYo, she was able to have another passenger switch with us just before the train left. We did not want to travel apart, and after riding the train it was a good thing that YoYo was able to get us together. Bruce and YoYo were on the phone together all throughout this. Had we not gotten the same compartment Tibet DIscovery Tours was going to pay for another hotel in Beijing, and fly us to Lhasa or fly us to a stop of the train for the next day. I felt Tibet Discovery did everything in their power to make things right, which they did.

The train trip is an adventure. Not overly comfortable (washrooms on occasions were down right horrible). BUT, the scenery is never ending and we were somewhat "celebrities" and we made many friends, communicating with our limited Chinese. We survived no ill effects with altitude as the highest point of the train is over 5,000meters, dropping down into Lhasa. About 1 in 4 passengers were throwing up with altitude sickness.

We loved Lhasa and found walking around was very safe. Inexpensive restaurants were harder to find and order from than Beijing.

Tibet Discovery tours was only ever a phone call away and when unexpected, non-controllable issues arose, Tibet Discovery handled the situation. I would use them again with no hesitation.

Jthollo
May 26, 2012

Dear Bruce,

Thanks. We had a wonderful trip and was very impressed with your travel service. There was a knowledgeable guide to meet us every step of the way. The trip went smoothly without any problems. Of note, we really enjoyed Autumn in Shanghai. She is probably one of your best people in your travel company. We will recommend your service to our friends.

Also, I am developing a travel website at www.whatsgoingonworld.com and will be soon featuring photos from our trip to China. If you have a website link and banner ad for advertising your company I will be happy to include with the information from our trip at the new website.

Thanks again,

Tom Wakefield
May 25, 2012