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The Best of Bhutan

12 days
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Start and end in Paro
5.0
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The Best of Bhutan - Follow Alice
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Tour Operator:
Follow Alice
Max group size:
16
Age range:
16 to 99
Operated in:
English
Tour id:
263543
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Highlights

  • Explore Thimphu's markets and crafts bazaar
  • Hike to Changangkha Lhakhang through forests
  • Visit Gangtey, the largest Nyingmapa monastery
  • Tour the ancient Trongsa Dzong fortress
  • Hike to the iconic Tiger’s Nest Monastery

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Fly into Paro and drive to Thimphu
  2. Day 2 Visit Buddha Point and do a pretty nature walk (2 hr)
  3. Day 3 Scenic Dochu pass drive and explore Gangtey
  4. Day 4 Gangtey Nature Trail (2 hr) and Tangjey Lhakhang hike (5 hr)
  5. Day 5 Drive to Trongsa (4 hr) and visit two historic fortresses
  6. Day 6 Travel to Bumthang (3 hr) and see traditional wool weaving
  7. Day 7 Guided tour of the best of Bumthang
  8. Day 8 Scenic drive to Punakha (7 hr)
  9. Day 9 Hike to Chimi Lhakhang (1.5 hr) and visit Punakha's fortress
  10. Day 10 Drive to Paro (4.5 hr) and explore three incredible fortresses
  11. Day 11 Hike to Tiger's Nest Monastery
  12. Day 12 Departure day
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Operated by

Follow Alice

5.0
(5 reviews)

Number of tours

12

Age Range

18 to 99 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

100%

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Customer Reviews

  • Steve
    · June 21st, 2024
    I did the EBC trek earlier this year with my wife as part of a group of 8 with Follow Alice to Everest Basecamp....
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  • Daniel
    · June 21st, 2024
    I did this trek with 4 friends and we absolutely loved it! From the pre-climb organization by Michael to the pickup...
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Dates & Availability

12 days
The Best of Bhutan
From Paro to Paro

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    19 Nov, 2024
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    30 Nov, 2024
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    28 Nov, 2024
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    9 Dec, 2024
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Good to Know

  • Currency
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    Ngultrum
    Bhutan
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveller from USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F, D, M, G. As a traveller from England you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F, D, M. As a traveller from South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F, G.

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    Type F
    Bhutan
    Type D
    Bhutan
    Type M
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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Bhutan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Bhutan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for Bhutan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Bhutan. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Bhutan. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Bhutan. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an infected area for Bhutan. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Bhutan. Ideally 1 month before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before January 12th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after January 12th, 2025, a minimum payment of 25% is required to confirm your booking with Follow Alice. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 65 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Follow Alice will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
    • The following cards are accepted for "Follow Alice" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
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