8 days tour

Bhutan Encounters

$ 2,250 .10 USD

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Bhutan Encounters

This tour includes:

Others

24/7 airport transfer service Bhutan visa fee, tourism development fee and government royalty Local tour guide/tour leader All national park entry and activity fees All entrance fees to sites visited

Guide

Local tour guide/tour leader

Accommodation

All accommodation as per itinerary in 3-star level hotels

Transport

All transport in private vehicles

Meals

7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners

Not included:

Insurance

Flights

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Itinerary of your trip Bhutan Encounters

  • Day 1 Day 1: Arrive In Paro
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Arrive In Paro

      Paro airport provides a first taste of Bhutanese architecture and is surely one of the worldโ€™s most beautiful. In the afternoon we visit Ta Dzong, originally a Watch Tower and now the National Museum. Then walk down to Paro Dzong and learn how these spectacular buildings have combined the monastic and civic administration of Bhutan for centuries. | OVERNIGHT: Paro hotel. | MEALS: Dinner. | EXTRAS: Single Room Supplement, Extra night - pre-tour

  • Day 2 Day 2: Paro To Punakha Valley
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Paro To Punakha Valley

      Cross the 3050m Dochu La Pass 3050m today on steep winding roads through beautiful dense forests. In the Punakha Valley, a short walk visits the Chimi Lhakhang Temple, built by Lama Drukpa Kuenley or โ€˜The Divine Madmanโ€™ and renowned for blessing barren women with fertility. Keen birdwatchers can drive to the Che Le La Pass at sunrise in search of Blood Grouse and the Himalayan Monal. | OVERNIGHT: Punakha hotel. | MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Day 3 Day 3: Punakha Dzong Drive To Gangtey
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Punakha Dzong Drive To Gangtey

      A morning walk to Khamsum Yuelley Namgyel Chorten takes in river banks, mixed forest and terraced fields of chillies and vegetables. Next we visit the spectacular Punakha Dzong, which lies between two rivers known as Phochu and Mochu which symbolise masculine and feminine co-existence. After lunch, drive on to Gangtey. | OVERNIGHT: Gangtey hotel. | MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Day 4 Day 4: Phobjikha Valley Walk, Gangtey
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Phobjikha Valley Walk, Gangtey

      We enjoy a nature walk today in the beautiful Phobjikha Valley, famous for the rare black-necked cranes that make it home between October and March after an arduous migration over the Himalayan mountains from the Tibetan plateau (the annual Crane festival in November is well worth a visit). We also visit the Gangtey Monastery. | OVERNIGHT: Gangtey hotel. | MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Day 5 Day 5: Drive To Thimphu Via Wangdue Phodrang
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Drive To Thimphu Via Wangdue Phodrang

      Re-cross the Dochu La Pass to the capital Thimphu. En-route visit the ancient Dzong at Wangduephodrang, which is relatively un-restored and gives a real feel for how these buildings have run life in Bhutan over the centuries. | OVERNIGHT: Thimphu hotel. | MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Day 6 Day 6: Thimphu Tours
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Thimphu Tours

      Todayโ€™s sightseeing in Thimphu includes the Memorial Chorten, Folk Heritage Museum, School of Arts & Crafts and the Takin research centre. All our tours also aim to fit in with the huge weekend food and crafts market, which is a great place to pick up a souvenir of your time in Bhutan. A stop at the national stadium to view an archery tournament is also well worthwhile. | OVERNIGHT: Thimphu hotel. | MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Day 7 Day 7: Taktshang (Tigerโ€™S Nest) Walk
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Taktshang (Tigerโ€™S Nest) Walk

      Start early for a 2-3 hours steep uphill walk to the iconic Taktshang monastery, perched on a sheer 800m rock face. Taktshang is probably Bhutanโ€™s most famous site and attracts pilgrims from all over Bhutan. In the afternoon, visit the ruined Drukgyel Dzong and the 7th century Kyichu Lhakhang temple. In the evening you could enjoy a relaxing traditional hot stone bath to ease any tired limbs. | OVERNIGHT: Paro hotel. | MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Day 8 Day 8: Paro, Departure Airport Transfer
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Paro, Departure Airport Transfer

      Your time is free until we transfer you to the airport for departure. We can book your international Druk Air flights into Bhutan and extension options in Kathmandu, Delhi and Bangkok are available to enable connections to your onward flights. | OVERNIGHT: N/A. | MEALS: Breakfast. | EXTRAS: Extra night - post-tour

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 8 / Max: 95

Age range allowed for this experience.

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