highlights

Paro - Tiger's Nest hike

Thimphu the capital city

Punakha Dzong on the river

Gangtey - hike the beautiful Nature Trail and visit the monastery

Trongsa Dzong and the Museum

Bumthang - hike the beautiful forest and valley and visit ancient monasteries

Fly into Paro

Travel to Thimphu and visit the Memorial Chorten

Visit the sites in Thimphu

Visit the National Textile Museum and the tallest sitting Buddha statue in the world at Buddha Point, standing at a height of 169 feet (52 meters). Mooch around the beautiful shops

Spend the day in Thimphu

Visit the National Art School, a traditional paper making factory and produce markets

Travel to Punakha

Stop to see views along the way and visit Punakha Dzong in the afternoon

Travel to Gangtey

The Gangtey Valley in Bhutan is a stunning location with great walks, fantastic vistas and photo opportunities. Expect fresh air, deep forests, verdant fields and traditional buildings. Thanks to the preservation of traditional culture, you can learn about village life, arts and religion.

Hike in Gangtey

With the wide glacial valley - Phobjikha Valley - our clients find Gangtey one of the most beautiful destinations in Bhutan.

Travel to Trongsa

See the magnificent Dzong and fascinating Museum, the old watch tower

Travel to Bumthang

Visit Kurjee Lhakhang, some say the most beautiful and important monastery in country

Bumthang

Visit Ura, one of the adjoining valleys and a beautiful village

Fly back to Paro

A free afternoon for rest and shopping

Tigers Nest hike

Often the highlight for many, the hike to Taktsang (Tiger's Nest) is a moderate to difficult hike depending on fitness levels. This gorgeous monastery clings to the cliff hundreds of meters off of the ground. If you are up for an adventure, it’s well worth it for the effort.

The total length of the hike is around 8.6 kilometers (both ways) which takes between 4 to 6 hours depending on your pace.

Fly home

Payza

Payza is one of Bhutan’s most experienced and popular tour guides. Julia and Payza met in 2010 with Julia’s first trip to Bhutan, and Payza made it unforgettable. Not only is he highly organized with meticulous attention to detail and speaks fantastic English, 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, 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.