Highlights of the Trans Bhutan Trail
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- No booking fees
- COVID-19protected
- Trekking and Hiking
- Family
- Customizable
- Booking Type Instant booking
- duration 12 days
- tour type Small group Request as private
- age requirement 12-95 yrs
- max group size 15
- guiding method Fully guided
- Tour Code BM-37946
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- Operated in English
- Starts Paro, Bhutan
- Ends Paro, Bhutan +4
HIGHLIGHTS
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- Hike the ancient Trans Bhutan Trail with local trekking guides.
- Interact with artists at Choki Art School.
- Hike along the Divine Mad Man trail.
- Enjoy amazing farm lunches and cooking sessions with locals.
- Immerse into local life at a homestay in Bumthang.
The trip "Highlights Of The Trans Bhutan Trail" starts and ends in Paro. It is a trekking and hiking trip that takes 12 days taking you through Paro, Trongsa, Chendebi and 3 other destinations in Bhutan. "Highlights Of The Trans Bhutan Trail" is a guided small group trip that includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.
Imagine exploring the happiest country on Earth while walking along the same path used by royals, monks, and traders for thousands of years. That’s the Trans Bhutan Trail. Until the 1960s, it was the only way to get around the mountain kingdom of Bhutan. And now, for the first time in 60 years, you can hike it yourself. On this 12-day tour, you’ll travel and trek along the best portions of this historic trail, using your own two feet to experience rural and spiritual life in the most beautiful parts of the country. Venturing from west to east, you’ll hike along high mountain passes, across lush river valleys, and through villages from a different era, stopping to soak in local history, culture, and customs along the way. There really is magic on the Trans Bhutan Trail, and it’s ready to be rediscovered.
Imagine exploring the happiest country on Earth while walking along the same path used by royals, monks, and traders for thousands of years. That’s the Trans Bhutan Trail. Until the 1960s, it was the only way to get around the mountain kingdom of Bhutan. And now, for the first time in 60 years, you can hike it yourself. On this 12-day tour, you’ll travel and trek along the best portions of this historic trail, using your own two feet to experience rural and spiritual life in the most beautiful parts of the country. Venturing from west to east, you’ll hike along high mountain passes, across lush river valleys, and through villages from a different era, stopping to soak in local history, culture, and customs along the way. There really is magic on the Trans Bhutan Trail, and it’s ready to be rediscovered.
ITINERARY
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Day 1: Paro/Thimphu
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Day 2: Thimphu
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Day 3: Thimphu/Chendebi
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Day 4: Chendebi/Trongsa
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Day 5: Trongsa
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Day 6: Trongsa to Bumthang
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Day 7: Bumthang
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Day 8: Bumthang to Punākha
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Day 9: Punākha
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Day 10: Punākha/Paro
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Day 11: Paro
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Day 12: Paro
WHAT'S INCLUDED
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
Accommodation
- Hotels (8nts), Homestays (2nts), camping (1 nt).
Meals
- 11 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 11 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
- Visit Choki Art School
- Sustainable Development Fees
- Pangri Zampa Monastery visit
- Thimphu Dzong visit
- Visits to Buddha Point and Memorial Chorten
- Hike the Divine Madman Trail
- Toebchandhana Lhakhang (temple) visit
- Punakha Dzong visit
- Bhutanese Cooking Demonstration
- Pelela Pass Segment of the Trans Bhutan Trail
- Rukubji’s village Lhakhang (temple) visit
- Chorten (stupa) visit
- Trans Bhutan Trail Trongsa Portion
- Trongsa Dzong (fortress) visit
- Jakar Dzong (fortress) visit
- Pema Choeling Nunnery and Mebartsho Lake visit
- Bhutanese Farmhouse Lunch
- Bumthang Brewery visit
- Ta Dzong National Museum visit
- Paro Rinpung Dzong and Ta Dzong visits
- Departure transfer
- All transportation between included activities
- 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 Highlights of 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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CANCELLATION
COVID-19 Safety Measures
No additional cancellation fees apply for this Highlights of 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.
PaymentFor any tour departures within 23 June 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 23 June 2024, a deposit is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 61 days before trip departure.
Travel InsuranceHighlights of 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.
VisaFor this Highlights of 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
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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.
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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