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- Gold Operator
- Encounters Travel
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Guided in English
- Group Size 2 - 12
- Age range 8 to 95
Highlights
- Explore Bhutan's iconic Taktshang Monastery
- Walk through Phobjikha Valley's nature trails
- Visit the ancient Punakha Dzong fortress
- Witness an archery tournament in Thimphu
- Cross the scenic Dochu La Pass
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Kuzuzangpo La! and welcome to Bhutan. Afternoon sightseeing to Ta Dzong, Paro Dzong and learn the art of incense making
- Day 2 Journey over the scenic Dochu La Pass, visit the fertility-blessing Chimi Lhakhang Temple.
- Day 3 Walk to Khamsum Yuelley Namgyel Chorten, visit Punakha Dzong and settle in to your Phobjikha Valley homestay
- Day 4 Explore Phobjikha Valley on a nature walk, visit the revered Gangtey Monastery, and experience authentic Bhutanese life with your host family.
- Day 5 Head to Bhutan's modern Capital Thimphu, via Wangdue Phodrang Dzong
- Day 6 Exploring Thimphu, visit the Memorial Chorten, Folk Heritage Museum, School of Arts & Crafts & Takin Research Centre
- Day 7 Hike to Taktsang Monastery (Tiger's Nest). Drukgyel Dzong and Kyichu Lhakhang. Optional Hot Stone bath
- Day 8 Free time in Paro until transferring to the airport for departure
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
Operated by
Encounters Travel
Number of tours
81
Age Range
5 to 99 years old
Response time
8 hours
Response rate
100%
Encounters Travel is an adventure tour operator, based in the UK but with representatives in Canada, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. We run a wide selection of cultural and adventurous tours around the world, each carefully designed to help you get the most out of the country you're...
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- Beth· December 19th, 2023Our guide Jigme Yordzer and driver Sangay Kandu were excellent and wonderful. However, our schedule was a little...Show more
- Beth· December 18th, 2023A lovely tour. The only downside was too much was scheduled given the long drive times between two points. We were...Show more
- Gary· December 13th, 2024We enjoyed our time in Jordan and our many unique experiences! The most important thing to note was how safe we felt...Show more
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