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- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Guided in English
- Group Size 7 - 16
- Age range 16 to 85
Highlights
- Visit Punakha Dzong and hike in the Punakha Valley
- Keep an eye out for the rare black-necked crane
- Climb up to the cliffside Tigers Nest Monastery
- Walk through the most relaxed capital in the world
- Wander through the Pashupatinath temple of Kathmandu
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Join trip in Kathmandu
- Day 2 Fly to Bhutan and explore the peaceful city of Paro
- Day 3 Cross the Dochu La Pass en route to Punakha
- Day 4 Explore Punakha's dramatically located Dzong
- Day 5 Drive to the beautiful farming valley of Gangtey
- Day 6 Watch the dances at the Black Necked Crane Festival
- Day 7 Travel to Thimpu, Bhutan's relaxed capital city
- Day 8 Visit Tashicho Dzong and Thimpu's memorial chorten
- Day 9 Return to Paro and hike to the Tiger's Nest Monastery
- Day 10 Fly to Kathmandu. Walk through the Durbar Square
- Day 11 Free time to explore Kathmandu's temples and bazaars
- Day 12 Tour ends in Kathmandu
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMStay connected on your adventure with a free eSIM, making it easier than ever to keep your friends, family and social media up to date without the hassle of roaming fees.
- Optional Extras
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
Hotel Ambassador
HotelDays 1, 10, 11Gawaling Hotel
HotelDays 2, 9Zhingkham Resort
HotelDays 3, 4Yueloki Guest House
HotelDays 5, 6Pedling Hotel
HotelDays 7, 8
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Number of tours
521
Age Range
16 to 85 years old
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
96%
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
- AJulie· October 2nd, 2023The hike to Tigers Nest was the most difficult walk I have ever done but also the most rewarding. The festivals were wonderful in Bhutan as were the people who made us feel so welcomeShow moreTrip date: September 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AIan· October 1st, 2023Hike to Tigers Nest MonasteryShow moreTrip date: September 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AChristine· October 13th, 2023Bhutan is a highlight in fullShow moreTrip date: September 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AElaine· October 5th, 2023I HAVE BEEN TO KATHMANDU BEFORE THEREFORE THE HIGHLIGHT FOR ME WAS BHUTAN. ALL OF IT ! THE PEOPLE, THE FESTIVALS, THE TIGER'S NEST, THE GUIDES, THE NATIONAL COSTUME, THE WAY OF LIFE, THEIR MORALS, THEIR OUTLOOK ON LIFE.Show moreTrip date: September 2023Review collected by Explore!
- ADennis· November 20th, 2023The Black Crane festival and The Tiger Nest Monastery were the high light but I also enjoyed the time in ThimpuShow moreTrip date: November 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AAndrew· November 19th, 2023Morning spent at the black crane festival. Great to see the locals in action. The hike to the tigers nest monastery was another.Show moreTrip date: November 2023Review collected by Explore!
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