General FAQs
Top of the World Adventure specializes in tours and treks in Nepal and Tibet, including cultural tours, adventure treks, and pilgrimage tours.
While specific customization details aren't provided in this document, it's common for tour operators to offer some level of customization. Contact Top of the World Adventure directly to inquire about personalized itineraries.
This document doesn't specify the best time to visit Tibet. Generally, the best time to visit Tibet is during the spring and autumn seasons, but it's best to confirm with the tour operator.
A booking is confirmed upon receipt of a non-refundable deposit (usually 20-30% of the total cost), and the remaining balance is due before the trek begins. All bookings are subject to availability.
The tour includes visits to Lhasa, Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Everest Base Camp, Manasarovar Lake, and a 3-day kora (circumambulation) around Mount Kailash.
Accommodation includes hotels and guesthouses as per the itinerary. In Lhasa, accommodation is at the Shangri-La Hotel.
Yes, private transportation by van and border transfer to Kathmandu by jeep are included.
Yes, an English-speaking Tibetan guide is included.
The meal plan is on a B/B (Bed and Breakfast) basis. Lunch and dinner are excluded.
All necessary permits for travel and trekking in Tibet are included. Clients must provide valid documents such as passports, visa copies, and photographs.
The cost varies depending on the group size.
Payments can be made in cash, by bank transfer, or other methods specified by the agency. Transaction fees are the client's responsibility.
- 30+ days before the trek: 10% cancellation fee of the total trip cost.
- 15-30 days before the trek: 25% cancellation fee.
- Less than 15 days before the trek: no refunds offered.
- In cases of cancellation by the agency due to unforeseen circumstances, clients will be offered an alternative trek or a refund, minus any non-refundable expenses.
No, refunds will not be provided for unused services (meals, accommodation, transportation, etc.) once the trip has begun.
No, refunds will not be issued for cancellations due to personal emergencies, illnesses, or delays caused by external factors such as weather conditions.
Yes, clients must have travel insurance that covers medical evacuation, high-altitude trekking, accidents, theft, and trip cancellations. The agency is not responsible for any insurance-related matters.
Clients are responsible for ensuring they are fit to undertake the trek and have consulted a medical professional if necessary. The agency reserves the right to refuse any participant they deem unfit for the trek for safety reasons.
Clients understand that trekking involves inherent risks such as accidents, injuries, altitude sickness, natural disasters, etc. The agency and its staff will take all reasonable precautions but will not be liable for any injury, loss, or damage during the trek. Clients must comply with the trekking guide's instructions for safety reasons.
The agency reserves the right to modify itineraries due to unforeseen circumstances such as weather conditions, trail conditions, flight cancellations, or safety issues. Any additional expenses arising from such changes will be the responsibility of the client.
No, the agency is not responsible for the loss, damage, or theft of personal belongings during the trek. Clients should take necessary precautions.
Clients are expected to respect local customs, communities, and the environment. Any inappropriate behaviour could result in the cancellation of the trek without refund.
