Camp the Trans Bhutan Trail

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  • Booking Type Instant booking
  • duration 11 days
  • tour type Small group Request as private
  • age requirement 12-95 yrs
  • max group size 15
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-37945
  • 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 Paro, Bhutan
  • Ends Paro, Bhutan
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HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes
  • Enjoy camping and farm stays in some of the most remote and idyllic locations of Bhutan.
  • Hike and explore a specially selected section of the ancient Trans Bhutan Trail.
  • Experience some amazing local farm and picnic lunches.
  • Hike up to Taktsang Monastery (Tiger’s Nest) one of the marvels of Bhutan.
The tour "Camp The Trans Bhutan Trail" starts from and ends in Paro. It is a trekking and hiking trip that takes 11 days taking you through Trongsa, Paro, Thimphu and 5 other destinations in Bhutan. "Camp The Trans Bhutan Trail" is a guided small group tour that includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

It’s not often you can hike a historic trail that was used for millenniums by royals, monks, and traders. In fact, it’s been 60 years. Until the 1960s, the Trans Bhutan Trail was the only real way to traverse the mountain kingdom of Bhutan before it fell into disuse. Thankfully, it’s back, and this 11-day tour will show the world what it’s been missing. Covering some of the best portions of this 403 km trail, you’ll use your own two feet to experience its breathtaking, diverse landscapes and timeless villages from a different era. Featuring idyllic camping spots and overnights in comfortable local homestays, this tour will give you a glimpse into Bhutan’s rural and spiritual life that’s only possible when you head off the beaten path. So lace up those hiking boots — the Trans Bhutan Trail is ready when you are.
ITINERARY Expand All
  • Day 1: Paro/Thimphu
  • Day 2: Thimphu/Chendebi
  • Day 3: Chendebi/Tsangkha
  • Day 4: Tsangkha/Trongsa
  • Day 5: Trongsa
  • Day 6: Trongsa/Gyetsa
  • Day 7: Gyetsa to Bumthang
  • Day 8: Bumthang to Punākha
  • Day 9: Punākha/Paro
  • Day 10: Paro
  • Day 11: Paro
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Accommodation
  • Hotels (5 nts), homestays (2nts), camping with facilities (3 nts).
Meals
  • 10 breakfasts, 10 lunches, 10 dinners
Transport
  • Private vehicle, walking.
Guide
  • CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.
Included activities
  • Your Welcome Moment: Arrival Day and Welcome Meeting, Thimphu
  • Your Local Living Moment: Bhutanese Homestay
  • Arrival transfer
  • Sustainable Development Fees
  • Visits to Buddha Point and Memorial Chorten
  • Full day hiking the Trans Bhutan Trail from Pelela to Chendebi
  • Hike along the Trans Bhutan Trail from Chendebi to Tsangkha
  • Local farmhouse lunch
  • Full day on the Trans Bhutan Trail from Tsangkha to Trongsa
  • Tour of the Trongsa Dzong and National Heritage Museum
  • Full day on the Trans Bhutan Trail from Trongsa to Gyetsa
  • Full day on the Trans Bhutan Trail Gyetsa to Bumthang
  • Visit Jakar Dzong (fortress)
  • Bhutanese Homestay in Bumthang and Punakha
  • Punakha Dzong Visit
  • Ta Dzong National Museum visit
  • Paro Rinpung Dzong (fortress) visit
  • Paro’s Ta Dzong visit
  • Taktsang (Tiger’s Nest) Monastery Hike
  • Departure transfer
  • All transportation between included activities
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Any international flights to/from Paro 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 Camp the Trans Bhutan Trail 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 Camp the Trans Bhutan Trail tour. You can cancel the tour up to 62 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 61 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 28 June 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 28 June 2024, a deposit is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 61 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Camp the Trans Bhutan Trail 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 Camp the Trans Bhutan Trail 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.

Age Requirement

You must be 18 to travel unaccompanied on this tour. For minors travelling with a guardian over 21 years old, the minimum age is 12.

Does this trip suit me?
  • 1. Trip Type : Small Group Group trips average 12 travellers per departure, depending on the adventure. The maximum is usually no more than 16, but some can be smaller or bigger, depending on the trip. Check individual trips for details.
  • 2. Physical Grading : 4 - Demanding Some high-altitude hikes or more strenuous activities, but accessible to most healthy travellers.
  • 3. Travel Style : Active Hiking, trekking, biking, rafting, and kayaking adventures all over the world, made for outdoor types.
  • 4. Service Level : Camping Camping most nights with some hotel/hostel stays to start and throughout; affordable public and private transport.
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 protocols have been adhered to.
  • Elevated hygiene safety measures and distancing will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues. Frequently touched surfaces are regularly disinfected.
  • This tour requires you to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at least 14 days before your departure day or have a negative PCR test within 96 hours before your departure day.
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