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Shambhala Expeditions

Our Story

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Who We Are

We’re not a travel agency.

We’re a circle of adventurers chasing meaning, connection, and stories that stay with you long after the road ends.

Shambhala Expeditions was founded in 2025 by Alberto Díaz, a lifelong explorer who’s travelled to over 80 countries — and every single province of China. After years on the road, he built Shambhala to share the magic, mystery, and raw beauty of this land with those who crave more than just another trip.

We don’t do “tours.”

We craft expeditions — deep journeys across ancient trails, forgotten towns, and wild frontiers few outsiders ever reach.

Our travelers aren’t picked for comfort. They’re chosen for curiosity, openness, and courage. The kind of people who laugh in the rain, try the unknown, and make strangers feel like family.

It’s not about ticking boxes. It’s about the people you meet, the moments you can’t plan, and the stories you’ll tell around a campfire years from now.

If you’re looking for something polished and predictable, this isn’t it.

But if you’re looking for a community that feels like home — even in the farthest corners of China — welcome to Shambhala.

This is your adventure.
Your story starts here.

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From remote mountain trails to cultural hidden gems, we design seamless, small-group adventures that combine exploration, and authentic local experiences.

Explore 11 Expeditions in China with Shambhala

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January

Northeast China

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Lush green tea plantations covering rolling hills with a small pond in the middle, under a hazy sky.

Late March

The Tea Route

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Hilly neighborhood with traditional Asian-style buildings, some with balconies and tiled roofs, surrounded by trees, with the setting sun casting warm light on the structures.

April

Ethnic China

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Mountain landscape with tall peak, green forest, and calm lake reflecting the scenery under a partly cloudy blue sky.

May

Wild West I

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Colorful layered mountains in shades of red, orange, pink, and white under a pale blue sky.

Late June

Duku Highway

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Traditional yurts on a grassy plain with rolling hills and mountains in the background during sunset.

July

Mongol Crusades

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Snow-capped mountain peaks against a blue sky with some clouds, with green forested slopes at the base.

August

Wild West II

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Scenic valley with mountains in the background, a river flowing through the valley, and a traditional multi-tiered temple with ornate roofing in the foreground.

September

Western Tibet

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A traditional Asian pagoda-style building with multiple tiered roofs, in a desert landscape with sand dunes in the background.

October

Trans- Taklamakan

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A desert landscape with sand dunes in the background, a single green tree in the middle, and a body of water in the foreground under a partly cloudy sky.

November

Silk Road Frontier

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Nighttime aerial view of Shanghai skyline with lit skyscrapers, the Oriental Pearl Tower, and the Huangpu River with boats, under a sky with pink and orange clouds.

All Year Long

China Digital Economy

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Bespoke Expeditions

Create your own adventure — from private trips to company retreats, we’ll tailor everything to you.

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