- Spend time with yaks and watch incredibly skilled nomadic herders
- Follow and learn the rhythm of the animals
- Dining tent with saddles for back rests, with beer and wine if wanted
- See the incredible grasslands and mountains of Tibet in traditonal style
- Learn how to care for yaks and horses
- All rides include experienced English instruction and guiding
- 2-9 days, from Y3180/$350
Yak packing is fun and allows more time with the animals, getting to know them individually, and also allows travelers to watch the skilled traditional nomadic herders of Tibet in action — everything from packing the yaks each morning, to herding the animals across the mountainsides on horseback, to the camp setup each evening, with yak saddles as our backrests at dinnertime. These treks are done wither horseback or hiking, and are guided fully in English. Yak packing means we can bring tables and a dining tent. See the catalog (CNY or USD).
NOMAd TENT STAY and Yak Pack (2 days)
with temple and painting tour
Learn about yaks — herding, packing, milking, plus cheese, yogurt, and butter making. Then learn still more about Tibetan culture and art with a detailed temple tour.
From $380/Y2670 Hiking, $520/Y3680 Riding
Yibei Lake Out-and-Back Yak Pack (2 or 3 days):
Practice loading up your yaks and trek to Yibei Lake, a sinkhole high on the plateau, extremely deep, with drop-offs visible just off shore. Enjoy a relaxed evening and dining tent at the lake.
Choose between 2 days direct out and back, or 3 days with nomad stay and workshop. Yak instruction works well with either itinerary.
From $400/Y2810 Hiking, $480/Y3370 Riding
high plateau Short loop Yak Pack (3 or 4 days)
This loop takes you through nomad high pastures and into wild areas high on the plateau. Camp by deep Yibei Lake, thread your way across misty marshes, view lammergiers in their cliff nests, and tour our guides’ ancestral temple.
Choose between 3 days (car return) or 4 days. Possible to add on a night with nomads before the trek.
From $760/Y5390 Hiking, $870/Y6110 Riding
Lookouts and Deep Valleys -Drapa Lands Yak Pack (9 days)
With 2 night nomad stay
Travel further into the grasslands, visiting deep dramatic valleys, with small villages and temples belonging to Choyu-speaking Drapas, before ending on the high plateau and staying with the nomads.
From $2050/Y14500 Hiking, $2470/Y17480 Riding
We also offer yak packing as part of full-service tours.
We also offer these routes as horse pack trips.