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Explore Bhutan In 5 Days

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5 daysDuration
Private TourPrivate experience, no group joining
20 peopleMaximum group size
5 - 79 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
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Highlights

Visit the three major cities of Bhutan: Paro, Thimphu and Punakha

Drive to the Dochula Pass, located at an altitude of 3,080 m

Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Thimphu. See its major highlights

Hike up to the famous Tiger's Nest Monastery

Itinerary

Join us on this five-day Bhutan tour and see the major highlights of the Land of Thunder Dragon. Starting from Paro, this tour will take you to both Thimphu and Punakha, which together form the three largest cities of this country.

We will pick you up on the first day of the tour. Explore Thimphu during a sightseeing tour on the second day and see its major highlights like Tashichho Dzong, a beautiful medieval fortress, the National Library of Bhutan and the National Institute for Zorig Chusum (Bhutan's national arts and crafts school) .

Had for Punakha on the third day of the tour and cross the Dochula Pass (3,080m). If the weather is clear, you will see the majestic Himalayas from the top of the pass. The fourth day of the tour is reserved for what probably is the highlight of their Bhutan tour for many: Tiger’s Nest Monastery. Drive from Thimphu to Paro in the morning and hike uphill to reach this famed monastery.

We will drive you back to the airport after thee tour is over. For more details, please go through the itinerary below.

day 1Arrive in Paro & drive to Thimphu

Meet our representative upon landing in Paro. Drive to Thimpu and check into your hotel on arrival. You are free for the rest of the day.

Meals
Lunch, Dinner

day 2Thimphu sightseeing tour

day 3Thimphu – Punakha – Thimphu

day 4Thimphu – Paro & Tiger’s Nest Monastery visit

day 5Paro departure

What's Included

Meals as per the itinerary
Pickup and drop off. Transport provided by a private car or a Toyota Hiace van as per your group size
Accommodation in a 3-star hotel in twin-share rooms
Licensed, English-speaking Bhutanese tour guides
Entrance fees top museums and monuments mentioned on the itinerary
Necessary travel permit
All government taxes

Optional Add-ons Available during check-out

Customer Reviews

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Juliana AmiriVerified Traveler
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Beautiful country! Beautiful people!

I very much enjoyed my stay in Bhutan. Great guide and well thought itinerary for 4 night stay and I felt welcomed everywhere I went.

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