Spirit of Bhutan

BM-40622

5.0Based on

6 days

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Amazing! Jigme was the best guide to experience Bhutan with. Bhutan itself is a very unique country and we saw so many things, it was never boring. Tiger‘s nest was the ultimative highlight.

Leah H | Traveled in March

5 - Excellent

Carbon neutral

6 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants

18 peopleMaximum group size

12 - 100 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Moderate

Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.

Starts

Ends

Thimphu, Bhutan

Paro, Bhutan

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Highlights

Travel along mystical mountains.

Visit various dzongs and Buddhist gompas.

Experience the Dragon Kingdom with cultural interactions at a local farm.

Take in stunning Himalayan mountain views

Itinerary

Explore the happiest country on Earth in under one week without sacrificing any of the life changing moments you expect from the kingdom of Bhutan. Discover a country of smiling monks, stunning mountain trails, and iconic dzongs. The ancient traditions of Bhutan will beckon you to slow down, breathe deep and reconnect with your inner zen.

day 1Paro Airport to Thimphu

Arrive at Paro Airport and meet your arrival transfers to our accommodation in Thimpu. Here you will attend a welcome meeting followed by an optional group dinner.

Meal

Dinner

Accomodation

Hotel Damisa Bhutan (or similar)

Transport

Private Vehicle Duration : 1.25 hr - 1.5 hr

Included Activity

Meet Your CEO and Group Duration : 1.0 hr

day 2Thimphu

day 3Thimphu/Punākha

day 4Punākha/Paro

day 5Paro

day 6Paro

What's Included

Accommodation

Hotels/guesthouses (5 nts).

Meals

5 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 5 dinners

Transport

Private vehicle, 4x4, walking.All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Guide

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.

Included activities

Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and GroupArrival & Departure transferSustainable Development FeesMemorial Chorten & Motithang Takin Preserve visitTashichho Dzong visitChimi Lakhang HikeExplore Punakha DzongExplore Paro Dzong and Archery groundsFree time in Thimphu, Punakha, and ParoHike to Taktsang Monastery Tiger's Nest

What's Excluded

Customer Reviews

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Itinerary

day 1Paro Airport to Thimphu

day 2Thimphu

day 3Thimphu/Punākha

day 4Punākha/Paro

day 5Paro

day 6Paro