Arrive in Paro from Bangkok - visit major sites and see thriving arts and crafts.
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 4-5 hours to Punakha, the old capital of Bhutan, via Dochula Pass at 3100m. This is a very beautiful pass, topped with 108 stupas with magnificent views of the Eastern Himalayan ranges. Lunch on route. Afternoon sightseeing including the beautiful Punakha Dzong on the river.
Drive 4-5 hours to Gangtey with scenic stops on route.
Visit Gangtey Monastery then an unforgettable walk in the Phobjekha valley to see Black Necked Cranes.
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 5 hours to Bumthang with scenic stops along the most beautiful route in Bhutan.
A day in the Bumthang Valley with a beautiful walk though pristine forest and lunch in a traditional farm house.
Drive to Tang Valley to attend Chojam Rabney Festival with locals with picnic lunch.
Take a 35 mins domestic flight from Bumthang to Paro, enjoying magnificent views of the Himalayan range.
Hike to the Tigers Nest Monastery with lunch at a restaurant with unforgettable views over the Paro valley.
Tour concludes.
INCLUSIONS
Accomodation in Dept of Tourism accredited home stays and 3 star hotel accommodation
All meals
All transfers and sightseeing with licensed English speaking guide for the whole trip
Sustainable Tourism Fund levy
Entrance to all dzongs and monuments
Bottled drinking water daily
All internal taxes and charges including Sustainable Tourism Fund levy, airport tax, insurance surcharge, fuel surcharge
EXCLUSIONS
All airfares - International airfare to / from Bangkok, flights into and out of Paro, Bhutan, and internal flight from Bumthang
Travel insurance- must be evidenced
Personal expenses such as bar bills, tips, telephone, laundry etc.
Expenses due to nature / unforeseen events such as flight cancellation, road blockade, no show etc.
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.
Australian office
Julia Davenport
P (+61) 0410 578 541
E julia@davenportmarketingandadvisory.com.au
Paro office
Payza Dorji
P (+975) 8 271 438
E payza2000@yahoo.com
You just cannot help loving the people and the place. Bhutan is a unique culture which seems to have retained so much of what our own cultures have lost. I loved Bhutan!
RichardA deep hearted thank you for your support to each and every one of us – this was such a special two weeks.
Sue SThis was a GREAT trip. Payza, Julia and our driver Changala did a fantastic job. Their patience and dedication to providing a great atmosphere and experience for all of us in the group was wonderful. Hope to see you all again soon!
Patsy