Tibet Wind Horse Adventure (Lung-ta) began in 1997 when a group of experienced managers and guides decided to cut loose from the big government travel agencies and set up their own company. Our general manager, G. T. Sonam pioneered trekking in Tibet more than fifteen years ago and some of our staff have worked with GT for 20 years! Unlike some of the bigger companies in Tibet we are not simply interested in running high-volume tours through set itineraries. We specialize in customized itineraries, special projects and true adventure tourism. Our staff enjoy the challenge and creativity of customized trips and we all look forward to the chance to explore new places, tackle new problems, and introduce Tibet on a more personal level.

We run trips all over Tibetan areas of China but specialize in customized and adventure itineraries in Central Tibet. We combine specialist local knowledge from local staff with skills and experience from international expertise to run the best trips you'll find on offer in Tibet. There are lots of companies offering tours to Tibet but the standard of service is highly variable. We strive to offer the highest level of service you'll find in Tibet and can customize any trip to suit your expectations.

We are proud of our reputation in Tibet and urge you to ask specifically about Tibet Wind Horse Adventure. (Watch out....some copy cat Chinese companies are operating under very similar names to us!) We have experience with an entire range of clients, from individual scholars with obscure research goals to large groups with tight international schedules. Some of the companies that we regularly work with include: Terre D'Aventure (France), Distant Horizon (Britain), Geographic Expeditions and Smithsonian (USA), and Thor Travel (Australia). We have also handled logistics for big events such as the Raid Gauloise in 2000 and the historic first descent of the Tsangpo Gorge by an Outside Magazine expedition in 2002.

Recently Wind Horse was restructured to become a co-op and the first fully private travel company in Tibet. We are very proud of this achievement and it greatly benefits both our staff and guests. Unlike most other companies in Tibet we have a full time contingent of guides. (They are some of the best guides in Tibet and are often booked for specific trips, a year in advance). Along with full-time salaries, we have also introduced a performance based bonus system, a festival/holiday bonus and profit dividends. This all means that the guide and staff you have on your trip take true ownership and responsibilty for their work. (However, during the busy months we do use casual staff.....so plese book early to ensure the best staff are on your trip!) Our staff take pride in their culture, their company and their work and it shows!

We should also note that while Wind Horse is undoubtedly leading the adventure tourism industry and has set the standard for high quality trips in Tibet, hospitality and tourism services are very much in the development stage. We ecourage you adjust your expectations in Tibet and bring an open mind.

We'd love to introduce you to all our staff in the big Wind Horse family but that's not very practical so check out some of our staff from our various departments below.

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