Tibet Travel Agreement

 

Travel Agreement for our Customers traveling to the Tibet Autonomous Region

  • All foreign tourists receiving a permit for the Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR) through Tibetan Connections and our Lhasa partners must read and agree to the clauses provided in this agreement before applying for a permit.
  • We can not process permits for: Diplomats, press agents, Tibetan expatriates, and travelers related to Free Tibet organizations or activities.
  • You can not deal with a Travel Permit or other necessary documents by yourself. Only Travel Agencies in Tibet (TAR) can deal with these permits and documents.
  • Individual travel outside of Lhasa is an illegal activity. All travelers outside of Lhasa must be part of a guided tour from a government approved agency.
  • The TAR is NOT a fully opened area. There are some places that are closed to foreigners and even Chinese travelers. You must follow local regulations or rules. Check with the travel agency in Lhasa for the current policies in the areas you want to travel. They will help you to legally enter the areas you desire, if they are possible.
  • Train tickets in the summer are very difficult to get. We cannot guarantee we can get your ticket. We work very hard to get your tickets, but sometimes due to unforeseen circumstances we run into troubles.
  • All foreign tourists in the Tibet (TAR) must not participate in any activity that would disrupt the peace and prosperity of Tibet. Do not do anything to destroy the Tibetan way of life and their cultural heritage. You will take full responsibility in accordance with Chinese law for any illegal actions you participate in.
  • Understand that any illegal activities will also bring repercussions on the local agencies you have obtained your permit through. Please consider how your actions affect not just yourself but the local Tibetan community!
  • We will not hold any responsibility due to policy changes. Policies may change even after we have all of the documents. We are not responsible for the cost of cancellation, change, or delay due to policy changes.
  • By booking with Tibetan Connections the purchaser acknowledges that travel in Tibetan regions is remote, wilderness in nature, and unpredictable. Given these conditions that are inherent to the region, Tibetan Connections is held free of responsibility for travel disruption, safety, injury incurred during transportation, and healthcare emergencies.
  • We cannot guarantee refund due to trip cancellations for personal or external reasons (such as late travel, illness, natural disasters, etc…).
  • Any change in a fixed itinerary within the TAR is dependent upon the relevant policy and our Partner Agency in Lhasa, Tibet. We can not guarantee you a refund for your trip.
  • Our price quotes are based on current prices of all things considered in your trip and are subject to change. We work very hard to provide the cheapest possible price, and if there is a change it is for a very good reason.

POLICIES MAY CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.