Walking in Bhutan
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- No booking fees
- COVID-19protected
- Walking tour
- Family
- duration 11 days
- tour type Small group
- age requirement 16-95 yrs
- max group size 16
- guiding method Fully guided
- Tour Code BM-36137
- Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
- Operated in English
- Encounter rural life on a variety of superb hikes
- Witness colourful monastic festivals
- Visit spectacular dzongs and monasteries
Explore the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan on a variety of hikes that take us through peaceful villages encountering rural life. Visit some the country's most spectacular dzongs and monasteries including the fabled Taktsang 'Tiger's Nest' - perched high up on a cliff face.
Phobjika - Beautiful valley where black cranes come to nest
Festivals - Departures planned to coincide with colourful monastic festivals
Everest views - Unrivalled Himalaya views on the Kathmandu to Paro flight
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Day 1 : Trip starts in the Nepali capital Kathmandu
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Day 2 : Fly to Paro in Bhutan; museum visit and hike to Zuri Dzong
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Day 3 : Drive across the Dochu La (3,100m); hike on the Divine Madman's trail
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Day 4 : Visit Punakha Dzong; walk through fields to Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Stupa
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Day 5 : Hike from Longtey to the stunning glacial valley of Phobjika
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Day 6 : Walks in the Phobjika Valley; visit Black Crane Centre
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Day 7 : Lawala ridgeline hike; drive to Wangdi
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Day 8 : Drive to Thimpu the Bhutanese capital; experience the Dechenphu festival;
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Day 9 : Trek through the forest to Taktsang 'Tiger's Nest' Monastery
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Day 10 : Fly to Kathmandu; explore the Old City on foot
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Day 11 : Trip ends in Kathmandu
- Hotel Ambassador (2 nights)
- Janka Resort (2 nights)
- Zhingkham Resort (2 nights)
- Dewachen Hotel - Phobjika (2 nights)
- Kichu Resort (1 night)
- Hotel River View (1 night)
- 10 Breakfasts, 8 Lunches, 8 Dinners
- Driver(s)
- Bus
- Flight
- Explore Tour Leader
- Explore Representative
- Local Guide(s)
- Any international flights to/from Kathmandu are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
- Travel insurance is not included in this Walking in Bhutan tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.
- Earn US$ 216+ in travel credits.
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No additional cancellation fees apply for this Walking in Bhutan tour. You can cancel the tour up to 63 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 62 days of departure.
PaymentFor any tour departures within 30 May 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 30 May 2024, a deposit of 10% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 62 days before trip departure.
Travel InsuranceWalking in 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.
VisaFor this Walking in 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.
For Solo TravelersA twin share room may not always be available for solo travelers as it depends on the final number of people on the tour. If you have picked twin share room while booking, and that option is not available, we will get back to you after booking. A single room might then be available against an additional fee.
COVID-19 Safety MeasuresThis trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:
- The average size of this tour is just 12 people.
- Rigorous hygiene safety measures will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues.
- All travellers 18 years and older will be required to be either fully vaccinated atleast 14 days prior to departure or have taken a negative test (rapid antigen or PCR) Â within 72 hours of departure.