An forgettable flight, arrival in Paro from Bangkok.
Explore Paro visiting major cultural sites.
Drive to Thimphu, the capital -2/3 hours to enjoy the highlights on the way to the capital.
Visit major sites and see arts and crafts
Drive to Punakha (3 to 4 hrs), the old capital of Bhutan. Visit Punakha Dzong and meander through this extraordinary structure, home to hundreds of monks half of the year.
Drive to Gangtey (3/4hrs) with the scenic stops on the route.
Visit Gangtey Monastery then an unforgettable walk in the Phobjekha valley to sight Black necked crane.
Drive to Trongsa, the gateway to central Bhutan (4-5hrs). Approaching Trongsa, you are treated to the sight of the enormous fortress monastery dripping down the emerald slopes of the valley.
Visit Trongsa Dzong then drive 4/5 hours to Bumthang with scenic stops on one of the most beautiful routes in Bhutan.
Day in Bumthang Valley with beautiful, easy walk though pristine forest and visit festival with a lunch in a Farm House.
Attend Jampay Lhakhang festival, explore palaces and finish the day with beer, whisky and cheese tasting.
Take 35mins domestic flight from Bumthang to Paro over a Himalayan Peaks.
Trek to the Tigers Nest Monastery with lunch at a restaurant with unforgettable views over the Paro valley
Tour concludes.
A minimum of 3 star hotel accommodation
Two nights in 5 star Hotel Zhiwaling
All meals
Economy class Druk Air/ Bhutan Airlines flights ex Bangkok which our staff will book
Internal flight Bumthang to Paro
All transfers and sightseeing with licensed English speaking guide for the whole trip
Entrance to all dzongs and monuments
Bottled drinking water daily
All internal taxes and charges of 20%, airport tax, insurance surcharge, fuel surcharge and Visa fee
Sustainable Tourism Fund US$10 per person
International Airfare to / from Bangkok
Travel insurance - must be evidenced
Personal expenses - bar bills, tips, telephone, laundry etc
Expenses due to nature, unforeseen events such as flight cancellation, road blockade
Upgrade to Business class if required on Druk Air/ Bhutan Airlines flights ex Bangkok $140 pp* (*Rates may fluctuate due to USD exchange rate)
The Bhutanese Government requires a minimum of 3 people on a tour to avoid a small surcharge of US$30 per person per night
Payza is one of Bhutan’s most experienced tour guides. Julia and Payza met in 2010 with Julia’s first trip to Bhutan, and, putting it simply, he made it unforgettable. Not only is he highly organized with meticulous attention to detail and speaks fantastic English (the basics you expect from a guide), but the extra care he puts into ensuring you have the best time possible is awesome. From consideration of special dietary needs to finding the best vantage points for festivals, to negotiating a way to get you that special photograph in a monastery, to telling the most fabulous and unforgettable stories that will have you laughing until you cry, Payza is a joy to travel with. He says that what he enjoys most about being a tour guide is sharing how people can live happily. He believes visitors come to understand and appreciate these values better through journeying though Bhutan.
Australian office
Julia Davenport
P (+61) 0410 578 541
E julia@davenportmarktingandadvisory.com.au
Paro office
Payza Dorji
P (+975) 8 271 438
E payza2000@yahoo.com
Julia and Payza, thank you for this marvellous journey, all the fun and discovery. Thank you both and your amazing team. Lots more words could be put down...
Ralph SA deep hearted thank you for your support to each and every one of us – this was such a special two weeks.
Sue S“Many thanks for taking me out of my comfort zone in so many wonderful ways. It has been such a magical adventure so far with so much more to come in our final few days together”
Ruth