10-DAY CENTRAL BHUTAN TOUR

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  • No booking fees
  • duration 10 days
  • tour type Small group Request as private
  • age requirement 35-79 yrs
  • max group size 16
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-34530
  • 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 Thimphu, Bhutan
  • Ends Bumthang, Bhutan
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HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes
  • Travel through a hidden realm of incredibly beautiful landscapes and beautiful traditional houses
  • You’ll meet the extraordinary, kind-hearted and peaceful Bhutanese people who embrace their culture as a precious heritage.
  • Visit many of the monasteries and temples in this region to experience the religious and cultural practices of local people
  • Experience the magnificent sacred Tiger's Nest Temple, perched 3,000 feet above a valley
  • Experience cultural highlights in Thimphu including Monasteries, National Museum, and the Tashichho Dzong
  • See the soaring Himalayan peaks and the natural beauty of Paro Valley
  • Enjoy a tranquil hike to Cheri Monastery, the first Buddhist monastic school established in 1627
  • Immerse in the local culture as you explore Para and Thimphu
  • Stay on our hand-pick the high quality 4-star resorts and hotels
  • Stop at Dochula pass for a spectacular 360-degree view of the snow covered Himalayas
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Start in Thimphu and end in Bumthang, the "10-DAY CENTRAL BHUTAN TOUR" trip is a guided cultural, religious and historic sites trip that takes 10 days. You will travel through Taktsang Monastery, Trongsa, Bumthang and 4 other destinations in Bhutan. "10-DAY CENTRAL BHUTAN TOUR" is a small group trip which includes accommodation in hotels, transport, meals and others.

Nestled between China and India, Bhutan is Asia’s best-kept secret with gorgeous vistas, peaceful farms and unique traditions. On this journey, you will experience every facet of this incredible country dotted with red-clothed monks, ancient Buddhist temples and friendly smiles. Starting from Paro for a first glimpse into Bhutan, you will continue to Thimphu for opportunities to immerse in the ancient culture with visits to ancient watch towers, monasteries and museums. 

Explore further to the heart of Bhutan and be charmed by terraced rice paddies, steep hillsides covered by virgin forest and snow capped peaks towering overhead.

This tour is a perfect overview of Bhutan for travellers to first-hand experience the country’s magnificent scenery and fascinating culture and history.

 
ITINERARY Expand All
  • Day 1: Arrive Paro (l,d)
  • Day 2: Paro – Thimphu (b,l,d)
  • Day 3: Thimphu Sightseeing (b,l,d)
  • Day 4: Thimphu Sightseeing (b,l,d)
  • Day 5: Thimphu - Punakha (b,l,d)
  • Day 6: Punakha - Gangtey (altitude 3,120 M) (b,l,d)
  • Day 7: Gangtey – Trongsa - Bumthang (b,l,d)
  • Day 8: Bumthang Sightseeing (b,l,d)
  • Day 9: Bumthang – Thimphu (b,l,d)
  • Day 10: Thimpu Departure (altitude 2,280m) (b)
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Accommodation
  • Stay at excellent hand-selected high-quality 4* accommodation in central location or adjacent to monuments or strategically at the edge of a wilderness.
Meals
  • Welcome & Farewell Dinner
  • Full Breakfast Daily; Selected Lunches and Dinners: B= 9 breakfast; L= 9 lunch; D= 9 dinner
  • A Unique & Varied Dining Experience
  • 9 nights’ accommodation based on double/twin occupancy with daily breakfasts
Transport
  • Transportation in the countryside (4-wheel drive on Japanese jeep)
  • All touring in air-conditioned vehicles
  • All airport transfers in private air-conditioned vehicles
Guide
  • English-speaking local tour guides who live and breathe the destination – they will bring your itinerary to life
  • For a group of more than 10 people, on top of local tour guides, we will provide an experienced tour director. He or she will oversee your entire journey, accompany you every day and connect you to the people, places and encounters in a way you’ll never forget.
  • Airport Meet-and-Greet welcome service with local tour guide
Others
  • Comprehensive sightseeing as per itinerary
  • All entrance and monument fees as per itinerary
  • Cultural performance
  • 24/7 local assistance and travel guidance
  • Guaranteed departures with Just Two Guests
  • Small group with maximum 16 guests
  • A unique "local-host" experience exclusively offered by Tweet World Travel
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Any international flights to Thimphu and from Bumthang 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 10-DAY CENTRAL BHUTAN TOUR tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.
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REQUEST A PRIVATE, CUSTOMIZABLE DEPARTURE By design, this is a group tour. You can however request a private, customized version of this tour for yourself or your private group of people. Private departures are usually more expensive, but come with these benefits:
  • Personal Itinerary can be tweaked and customized.
  • Protected Travel within your own bubble.
  • Professional Access our Travel Specialists' insider knowledge.
  • Privacy Enjoy a tour focused solely on you or your travel group.
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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this 10-DAY CENTRAL BHUTAN TOUR tour. You can cancel the tour up to 65 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 64 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 01 June 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 01 June 2024, a deposit of 30% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 64 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

10-DAY CENTRAL BHUTAN TOUR 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 10-DAY CENTRAL BHUTAN TOUR 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.

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

  • Thorough hygiene practices and general health & safety measures has been implemented on this trip to protect against COVID-19. Highest standards of hygiene and cleanliness will be followed in all the hotels and restaurants.
  • All travelers and tour guides, and drivers are required to use a mask to cover the mouth and nose during excursions, activities and on vehicles. Disinfectants will be available from tour guides during the tour.
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