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Bhutan Discovered
7 days • 5
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Start
Thimphu, Bhutan
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Finish
Paro, Bhutan
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Trip Code
HJKB
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Min Age
15
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Trip Size
1 - 12
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Physical Rating
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Meals
6 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 6 dinners
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Transport
Private vehicle
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Hotel (6 nights)
From £2,567(7 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
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Hike to Taktsang, commonly known as the Tiger's Nest, the small monastery clinging to a rocky cliff 900 metres above the valley floor, and soak in its magnificence.
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Discover the 15th-century fertility temple of Chimi Lhakhang, and visit the magnificent Punakha Dzong, an ancient fortress and religious centre that sits at the confluence of two rivers.
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Feel the heat of Bhutanese cuisine when you tuck into traditional meals made with red rice, local cheese and lots of tastebud-tingling chillies.
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Experience Bhutanese hospitality in the Paro Valley when you enjoy a homecooked meal at a rustic farmhouse and opt to take a soak in a traditional hot stone bath.
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Spend a day exploring Thimphu, from the city to the woodlands, visiting the Cheri Dorji Dhen monastery, National Memorial Chorten, Simply Bhutan and the National Textile Museum.
Is this trip right for you?
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Despite Bhutan being a small country, you'll experience long travel days as most roads are single lane. It’s all part of the adventure and a great way to get to know your fellow travellers. Please read the itinerary carefully for travel time estimates.
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The trek to Tiger's Nest is quite vigorous but well worth the climb. Please ensure you bring sturdy walking shoes and comfortable clothes. To make the most of this hike, it's best if you have at least a moderate level of fitness.
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Bhutan is a high-altitude destination, so taking it easy for a day or two makes for a much more comfortable trip. Drinking tea and water and avoiding strenuous exercise will help you acclimatise after arriving.
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Hot water is limited in some places. Speaking of all things heated, the Bhutanese love chilli and the food can be a touch spicy.
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All meals are included due to the nature of travelling in Bhutan. This means there may be limited choices on some days.
Itinerary
Find sacred valleys, misty mountains and ancient temples in this Himalayan Kingdom
Experience the majestic landscapes and joyful culture of little-visited Bhutan on this enchanting 7-day adventure. Begin in Thimphu, Bhutan’s busy capital, where you’ll meet local artisans and visit enlightening museums. Take in unbeatable views of the Himalayas on your way to Punakha, where your local leader will introduce you to ancient dzongs, bridges and monasteries. Tuck into a homecooked meal at a farmhouse in the Paro Valley, try your hand at archery, Bhutan’s national sport, and hike to the legendary Tiger’s Nest monastery. You’ll soon see why Bhutan’s people are considered some of the happiest on earth.
- DAY 1Day 1 • Paro - Thimphu
- DAY 2Day 2 • Thimphu
- DAY 3Day 3 • Punakha
- DAY 4Day 4 • Punakha
- DAY 5Day 5 • Paro
- DAY 6Day 6 • Paro / Tiger's Nest Monastery
- DAY 7Day 7 • Paro
Inclusions
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6 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 6 dinners
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Private vehicle
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Hotel (6 nights)
festival Included activities
circleThimphu - Gagyel Lhundrup Weaving Centre
circleThimphu - Nado Poizokhang Incense Factory
circleThimphu - National Memorial Chorten
circleThimphu - Village walk to Cheri Dorji Dhen
circleThimphu - National Textile Museum
circleThimphu - Buddha Dordenma
circleThimpu - Simply Bhutan Heritage Museum
circlePunakha Valley - Chimi Lhakhang
circlePunakha - Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten hike
circlePunakha - Punakha Dzong view & photo stop
circlePunakha - Sangchhen Dorji Lhuendrup Nunnery
circleParo - Taktsang (Tiger's Nest) Monastery hike
circleParo - Home-cooked dinner
circleComplimentary Airport Departure Transfer
museum Optional activities
circleParo - Farmhouse hot stone bath - USD25
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Friday Sep 12, 2025
Thursday Sep 18, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 2 spaces left
£2,970£2,822
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Tuesday Sep 16, 2025
Monday Sep 22, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 11 spaces left
£2,904£2,759
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Tuesday Sep 23, 2025
Monday Sep 29, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 1 space left
£3,361£3,192
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Tuesday Sep 30, 2025
Monday Oct 06, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 5 spaces left
£3,113£2,957
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Tuesday Oct 07, 2025
Monday Oct 13, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 5 spaces left
£3,086£2,777
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Tuesday Oct 14, 2025
Monday Oct 20, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 11 spaces left
£3,020£2,869
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Friday Oct 17, 2025
Thursday Oct 23, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 3 spaces left
£3,366£3,029
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Tuesday Oct 21, 2025
Monday Oct 27, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - Sold Out
Tuesday Oct 28, 2025
Monday Nov 03, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 5 spaces left
£3,278£2,950
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Tuesday Nov 04, 2025
Monday Nov 10, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 2 spaces left
£3,476£2,955
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Tuesday Nov 11, 2025
Monday Nov 17, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 10 spaces left
£3,168£2,693
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Friday Nov 14, 2025
Thursday Nov 20, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 12 spaces left
£3,135£2,665
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Friday Nov 21, 2025
Thursday Nov 27, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 5 spaces left
£3,157£2,683
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Friday Nov 28, 2025
Thursday Dec 04, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 9 spaces left
£3,020£2,567
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Tuesday Jan 27, 2026
Monday Feb 02, 2026
Trip size max: 12 - 12 spaces left
£3,047
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Important notes
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1. Complimentary airport arrival and departure transfers are included. You must provide your flight details to your booking agent at least 14 days prior to travel.
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2. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
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3. Entry to Bhutan is very strict and travellers can only enter Bhutan on a group visa as part of a tour. All travellers must arrive on Day 1 and depart on Day 7 to be eligible for a group visa. At time of booking, please provide your booking agent with a scanned colour copy of your passport, a scanned colour passport photo.
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4. Please provide your full name exactly as per passport at the time of booking (including any middle names listed on your passport). Fees may apply for adding or amending details within 60 days of departure, and in some cases you will be required to cover the cost of issuing new tickets.
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5. All flights to and from Bhutan are operated by a Bhutanese national carrier which fly direct to several cities within Asia/Middle East. It is not uncommon for these airlines to make last minute changes to their flight timetables or be subject to delays. Therefore, it is recommended that you allow plenty of transit time both before your connecting flight to Bhutan, and after your flight from Bhutan ahead of your onward flight connection.
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6. If you have booked additional accommodation and transfers in Kathmandu, please see the ‘Passports, visas and entry requirements’ section of the Essential Trip Information for details regarding visas and arrival in Nepal.
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7. The Sustainable Development Fee, charged by the government of Bhutan, is included in your trip price.
Reviews (41)
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Erik
Apr 27, 2025
Best introduction to this beautiful country.
All hotels and food provided were top notch. Included activities well-spaced in the itinerary. Reasonable price for the country’s exclusivity. Recommend budgeting for flights in/out.
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Troy
Apr 24, 2025
Our Bhutan trip was incredible! Our guide Tulsi showed us around a truly beautiful country. The people, the culture and the landscape were similar but also quite different to neighbouring Nepal and India. Highly recommend it!
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Nicole
Apr 24, 2025
Beautiful Bhutan! This tour was a complete immersion into daily life and culture of Bhutan. This trip offers experiences for all type of travellers. The sightseeing and hiking experiences were fantastic and our tour guide and driver made the experience so much more authentic. A reasonable level of fitness is required and be ready to eat lots of local food throughout. Well worth a visit to the Land of the Dragon.
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Philip
Apr 07, 2025
If you are planning on visiting Bhutan be prepared for a very different and unique experience. Bhutan as a very small country which has a very big lesson to teach the world regarding living sustainably and preserving the natural environment while living within it. Gross national happiness is evident in living as one with the natural world with deep respect and knowledge that all living things are precious and are better-together- as equals.
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Richard
Apr 01, 2025
Bhutan is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Do not hesitate to explore and enjoy its unique and responsible approach to life.
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Matthew
Dec 02, 2024
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Mita
Nov 20, 2024
A fantastic insight into Bhutan. The itinerary was well paced, and all the activities were enjoyable and educational. Sangay was a very knowledgable and enthusiastic tour leader.
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Caroline
Nov 16, 2024
I had an amazing time in Bhutan, it is such a beautiful country with so many hidden gems which Intrepid and our wonderful guide Hang helped us to discover
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Anthony and Teng
Nov 16, 2024
Was quite sad to leave this wonderfulCountry and the people we met.
This is how the whole world should be, like Bhutan.
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Nancy
Nov 15, 2024
Excellent itinerary and length; tour pacing was very good. Congenial group of English speakers from four countries. Love the closeness we developed with small group and same guide and driver all week. Beautiful scenery and people. Food and accommodations exceeded my expectations. Some hiking was strenuous for this 72 year old, out-of-shape female, but I was encouraged to go at my own pace and participated in part or all of each.