Highlights of Bhutan

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  • No booking fees
  • duration 11 days
  • tour type Small group Request as private
  • age requirement 8-95 yrs
  • max group size 6
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-39260
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English
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  • Starts Haa Valley, Bhutan
  • Ends Paro, Bhutan
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HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes
  • Discover the legendary sites and ancient fortresses in the famous city of Paro
  • Explore the Haa Valley for magnificent views of Mt. Jumolhari and Taktshang Goenpa
  • Admire the historic temples and monasteries that surround the magical city of Jakar
  • Hike through the breathtaking countryside to the Khamsum Yuelay Namgyal Temple
  • Head on a hike to the Tiger’s Nest Monastery, one of the holiest sites in Bhutan
The "Highlights Of Bhutan" tour starts in Haa Valley and ends in Paro. It is a cultural, religious and historic sites tour that takes 11 days taking you through Jakar, Haa Valley and Thimphu in Bhutan. "Highlights Of Bhutan" is a guided small group tour that includes accommodation in hotels, transport, meals and others.



Discover the major highlights and exhilarating attractions of one of the most magical and mysterious destinations on Earth on this tour of Bhutan! Begin your journey in Paro, where you will visit the local market and see the historic Dzong Fortress. Explore the Haa Valley before you depart for Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan. Here you will learn about traditional Thangka painting and visit Sangaygang for breathtaking views of the Thimpu Valley. Discover the Institute for Zorig Chosum where you will learn about traditional Thangka painting and visit the Folk Heritage Museum to learn about rural Bhutanese life. Continue your journey to Punakha and hike to Chimi Lhakhang, a breathtaking journey through rice paddies and the Yuwakha Village. Head to Jakar and visit the Wangduephodrang Dzong. In this fascinating city, you will hike through forests of pine, oak, and juniper trees to the Tharpaling Monastery and explore Jambay Lhakhang. Return to Punakha for a hike to Khamsum Yuelay Namgyal Chorten and uncover magnificent views of the valley. Next, continue your tour to Paro and visit the Taktshang Monastery or the "Tiger's Nest", a significant pilgrimage destination and sacred place, for your final destination on this tour of Bhutan.
ITINERARY Expand All
  • Day 1: Haa Valley
  • Day 2: Paro – Thimphu
  • Day 3: Thimphu - Punakha
  • Day 4: Punakha – Jakar
  • Day 5: Jakar
  • Day 6: Jakar
  • Day 7: Jakar – Punakha
  • Day 8: Punakha
  • Day 9: Punakha – Paro
  • Day 10: Paro
  • Day 11: Paro
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Accommodation
  • 11 nights’ accommodation on a twin sharing basis at listed hotels or similar
Meals
  • Full board meal plan
Transport
  • All Transportation in an AC private vehicle
  • Arrival & departure airport transfers
Guide
  • Fully licensed, English-speaking guide
Others
  • All Sightseeing as per the itinerary
  • Royalty taxes (development taxes) to the Government
  • Local taxes and service charges
  • Bhutan visa fees
Entrance
  • All Entrance fees as per the itinerary
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Items of personal nature, tips & gratuities
  • Optional tours
  • Travel insurance
  • All items not mentioned as included
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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Highlights of Bhutan tour. You can cancel the tour up to 78 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 77 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 29 July 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 29 July 2024, a deposit of 30% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 77 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Highlights of Bhutan tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Highlights of Bhutan tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

IS THIS A CHILD FRIENDLY TOUR? ARE THERE ANY RESTRICTIONS?

All children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Minimum age for children on escorted tours is 8. Minimum age on Safaris is 12. Minimum age for game drives in Kruger National Park (South Africa) is 12. Minimum age for Uganda programs is 15.Please note that many countries have adopted practices to prevent international abductions of children. If a person under the age of 18 years will be travelling with an adult other than his/her parents, or with only one parent, a notarized letter, granting authorization to travel, including the dates of travel should be carried.

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