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Snowland Travel|雪域旅行 · Land of Snow · Journeys of the Heart
Journeys to the heart of Tibet.

Discover history, experience culture, understand faith and meet the people who call Tibet home.

At Snowland Travel, we value the perspectives of people living in Tibet. We introduce you to its rich history, enduring culture and faith, and the rhythms of everyday life.

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Private and tailor-made travel

Travel solo, with family or with friends. Plan your dates, destinations, pace and accommodation together with our local team.

Plan our private journey

Five commitments to your journey

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Speak directly with Japanese-speaking Tibetan staff

Local Tibetan staff can discuss your wishes directly in Japanese, from places and pace to the smallest concerns. We take time to understand each request and help bridge language and cultural differences when designing your journey.

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A prompt first proposal

We send an initial itinerary and quotation by the morning of the second day after receiving your enquiry, clearly identifying arrangements that still need confirmation.

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Revise the plan until it works for you

After the first proposal, tell us what you would like to change about destinations, duration, hotels, meals or transport. We revise the itinerary and quote as often as needed to address your requests.

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No pressure to book

You are welcome to enquire or compare proposals without committing. We respect your decision and do not pressure you to book or persist with unwanted sales approaches.

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Free itinerary design and quotations

Itinerary design and quotations are free. We review local arrangements and make service details clear to propose a journey that fits your budget. Changes or cancellations after booking follow the terms provided beforehand.

Picture your journey through real places

These photographs show the named places; scenery varies with season and weather. Discuss time for photography as part of your itinerary.

ラサの歴史と祈りを訪ねる
Explore Lhasa’s history and living faith
ヤムドク湖で、風景をゆっくり味わう
Take time with Yamdrok Lake’s plateau scenery
ロンブク周辺から、ヒマラヤを望む
View the Himalayas from the Rongbuk area
青海湖とアムドの文化へ
Discover Qinghai Lake and Amdo culture

Who this suits

For flexible dates, a private family or friends’ group, deeper cultural visits or unhurried photography. We discuss walking, altitude, driving and rest rather than judging suitability by age alone.

What private travel means

A pre-arranged journey without sharing the party with other travellers; solo enquiries are welcome. Documents, guides and transport depend on destination and traveller requirements. Private travel does not imply unrestricted independent movement where an approved arrangement is required.

Choose your departure date

There are no fixed departures. Tell us your preferred dates and length of stay; we check season, roads, opening conditions, availability and preparation time before proposing arrangements.

Start with a reference journey

A clear day-by-day plan

Your itinerary lists daily visits, transport, overnight locations and meal inclusions. Long drives and high-altitude nights are planned around rest and wellbeing; visit order and time depend on reservations and local conditions.

Accommodation, meals and transport

Discuss hotel levels to suit your budget in cities. Remote Everest and Ngari areas may require local hotels or basic lodging; confirm hot water, heating and private bathrooms. Vehicles suit party size and luggage; discuss dietary needs and guide language before booking.

Private-group supplements

Solo, family and friends’ private departures require a supplement to the listed tour price. Party size, dedicated transport, guide, hotels, season and service scope determine the written quote. Costs already included in a private quote are not charged twice.

Confirm inclusions item by item

Confirm transfers, private vehicle, guide, hotels, meals, admissions, scenic transport and document handling separately. Only the written itinerary and quote define inclusions. Single rooms, extra nights and baggage transport are checked separately.

Return flights are excluded

Return flights between your origin and local meeting and departure points are excluded. Domestic flights and trains are extra except for sectors explicitly included in the written quote. Check connections before buying tickets.

Travel with respect

Follow local guidance at temples and prayer sites, and ask before photographing people. Do not disrupt daily life for photographs or experiences or enter closed areas.

From enquiry to departure

  1. Send dates, party size and destinations
  2. Discuss route, rest and accommodation
  3. Confirm inclusions and supplements
  4. Review booking, payment and cancellation terms
  5. Prepare documents and confirm arrangements
  6. Receive your final itinerary and contact details

Tell us about your journey

Share your dates, party size, duration, origin, destinations, budget, guide language and walking preferences. We can work through undecided details together.

Choose your preferred departure date. We will confirm whether arrangements are available.

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Travel moments with guides and guests

Guides and guests
Guides and guests
Guides and guests sharing a meal
Guides and guests sharing a meal
Guides and guests
Guides and guests
Meeting people along the journey
Meeting people along the journey
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Our Japanese-speaking guides and chefs

Our Japanese-speaking guides and chefs
Our Japanese-speaking guides and chefs