Bhutan High Trails via Laya

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5 Based on 1 Review
  • duration 18 days
  • tour type Small group Request as private
  • age requirement 18-99 yrs
  • max group size 16
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-16215
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  • Operated in English
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  • Starts Paro, Bhutan
  • Ends Paro, Bhutan
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HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes
  • Gain magnificent views of the sacred peak, Jomolhari and Jichu Drake
  • Discover pristine wilderness trekking over high mountain passes
  • Experience Laya, one of the most remote settlements on earth and home to the indigenous Layap
  • Ascend to 'Tiger's Nest' Monastery for an insight into Buddhist culture
  • Explore the ancient dzongs and market places of Thimphu and Paro
The trip "Bhutan High Trails Via Laya" starts from and ends in Paro. It is a trekking and hiking tour that takes 18 days taking you through Lingzhi, Laya, Chebisa and 5 other destinations in Bhutan. "Bhutan High Trails Via Laya" is a guided small group trip that includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

The classic Laya - Gasa trek across the backbone of Bhutan. A superb trek into the heartland of Bhutan. We follow forest trails and appreciate the wide variety of rhododendrons and other spring flowers as we ascend to our camp beneath the sacred peak of Jomolhari. Suitably inspired we cross a series of high passes (each in the vicinity of 5000m) and camp in alpine meadows beneath a constant backdrop of snow capped peaks. Yak herder encampments and isolated settlements provide an attractive cultural perspective to our trek, while time in Paro and Thimphu provides a further highlight to this outstanding itinerary.
ITINERARY Expand All
  • Day 1 : Join Paro (2200m)
  • Day 2 : Paro Valley, Taktsang Monastery (3100m) & National Museum
  • Day 3 : Drive past Drukyel Dzong (2580m) to Shana (2860m) and commence trek to Thongo Zampa (3250m), (11kms, approx 4 hrs)
  • Day 4 : Trek to Soi Thangthangkha (3700m) (approx 4 hrs)
  • Day 5 : Trek to Jangothang (4100m) (12kms, approx 5 hours)
  • Day 6 : At Jangothang (acclimatisation day)
  • Day 7 : Cross Nyile La (4890m) to Lingshi Village (~15kms, approx 7 hrs)
  • Day 8 : Trek to Chebisa (3880m) village (14kms, approx 5/6 hrs)
  • Day 9 : Cross Gombu La (4440m) to Shomuthang (4221m) camp (16kms, approx 7/8 hrs)
  • Day 10 : Cross Jare La (4785m) to Robluthang (4165m) (18kms, approx 8/9 hrs)
  • Day 11 : Cross Shinche La (5005m) to Lemithang (4150m) (16kms, approx 8/9 hrs)
  • Day 12 : Trek to Laya village (3800m) (13kms, approx 5/6 hrs)
  • Day 13 : Rest day at Laya, explore local area
  • Day 14 : Trek to Thongchu Drak (3500m) (approx 5/6 hrs)
  • Day 15 : Trek to Gasa village (2770m) (approx 4/5 hrs)
  • Day 16 : Transfer to Punakha (drive approx. 2-3 hrs)
  • Day 17 : Drive to Paro via Thimphu (approx 4/5hrs driving)
  • Day 18 : In Paro, trip concludes
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Accommodation
  • Good quality accommodation in Paro
Meals
  • 17 breakfasts, 17 lunches and 17 dinners
Transport
  • Airport transfers on Day 1 and Day 18
  • Private transportation
Guide
  • Expert bilingual guide
Others
  • Safety equipment including portable altitude chamber, group medical and satellite phone for emergency use
  • All group camping equipment
  • All park entrance fees and trekking permits
  • Animals to carry 20kgs personal equipment
  • Sightseeing and site entry fees as listed
  • Bhutan visa
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • International flights
  • Bottled water
  • Aerated and alcoholic drinks
  • Items of a personal nature such as phone calls, laundry etc
  • Airport & departure taxes
  • Travel insurance
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
5 - Excellent
Based on 1 review
  • Anonymous
  • On Nov 06 2019
5 - Excellent
Excellent
Without a doubt the trip was one of the best I have ever done. Bhutan is an amazing country with amazing people and an amazing culture. I could not have been more pleased with how the trip was arranged and delivered throughout... Read more
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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Bhutan High Trails via Laya tour. You can cancel the tour up to 72 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 71 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 26 June 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 26 June 2024, a deposit of 311 USD is required to confirm the tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 71 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Bhutan High Trails via Laya 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 Bhutan High Trails via Laya 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 Travelers

A 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 Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

  • This tour has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s Safe Travels stamp, which provides travellers with assurance that COVID-19 health and hygiene global standardised protocols have been adopted.
  • Smaller group sizes have been implemented on this tour to protect against COVID-19 and to ensure that the tour complies with local authorities’ guidelines.
  • Rigorous hygiene safety measures will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues.
  • Guides are trained in our COVID-19 response plan that has been developed in line with state government medical provisions.
  • All travellers 18 years and older will be required to be fully vaccinated atleast 14 days prior to departure.
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