Tibet Program Details Page

Accommodation and Food

In Tibet you will stay with a host family in Yushu (Jyekundo) where you will receive a private room and 3 meals per day. The families are always very friendly and excited to teach you about the culture of Tibet! You will receive more details about your host family prior to departure.

Insurance, Health and Safety

United Planet provides emergency medical insurance for all of its Short Term volunteers. You receive policy information by email prior to departure, and also the emergency number to call if you are treated for any medical issues.  Insurance also covers baggage loss up to $500 and trip interruption due to extraordinary circumstances.* Upon sign up you will also receive a full guide to health and safety in your country. We recommend booking a doctor’s appointment a few months out to update your vaccinations, etc. or visiting a travel health clinic. Your doctor can recommend the appropriate vaccinations and travel medicine. Please see the Health and Safety page for more information.

Transportation and Flights

United Planet arranges all airport transfers and will ensure that you arrive safely to your host family. Volunteers are expected to fly into Xining, China the capital of Qinghai province and take a bus to Yushu (Jyekundo). The bus ride is about 16 hours. Volunteers will be accompanied by a United Planet representative for this transfer.  In the village, you can walk to/from your project easily and safely.

Tips on how to find an inexpensive flight can be found in our Cost Savings 2010 guide.

Start Dates

Programs start the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month, arriving in Xining.