Bhutan Adventure
10 days, Paro to Paro
Imagine a country where a land’s worth is measured differently — think Gross National Happiness instead of Gross Domestic Product. Now stop dreaming because you are in the unexplored mountain kingdom of Bhutan. Beauty and wisdom are revealed at each dzong, every gompa, and most incredibly, in the eyes of every smiling Buddhist monk you meet. On treks through remote trails and visits to Paro, Thimphu, and Punakha, nature lovers, photographers, and culture junkies will uncover a purity of experiences, traditions, and kindness.
Is this tour for me?
Travel Style: Classic
All of the highlights, culture, access, and I-can’t-believe-we-did-that moments, all at a great price.
Service Level: Standard
Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport.
Physical Rating: 4 - Demanding
Some high-altitude hikes or more strenuous activities, but accessible to most healthy travellers.
Trip Type: Small Group
Small group experience; Max 15, avg 12
Age requirement: 12+
All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Visa Requirements
Countries visited during this trip have special visa requirements applicable to many nationalities.
View Visa & Entry Requirements10 days
Paro to Paro
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Itinerary
Day 1Paro/Thimphu
Arrive at any time, and transfer to Thimpu.
Meals included:
DinnerDay 2Thimphu
Visit the National Memorial Chorten, the Buddha Point, and Motithang Takin Preserve. In the evening, visit Tashichho Dzong.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 3Thimphu/Gangtey Gonpa
Drive through the Bhutanese countryside passing small villages and panoramic views of the Himalayas en route to Gangtey for a night in a family's farmhouse. Visit the Black-Necked Crane Centre and learn about these birds and their environment.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 4Gangtey Gonpa/Punākha
Hike in the Phobjikha Valley and explore the Gangtey Gonpa Monastery. Afterwards, travel to the ancient capital of Punakha and enjoy a short hike in Lobeysa to Chime Lhakhang, built in 1499.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 5Punākha
Visit Punakha Dzong, the winter capital of the Je Khenpo (chief abbot). Later, hike to Khamsum Yueley Chorten and take in the views, followed by a visit to the Sangchhen Dorji Lhuendrup Nunnery.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 6Punākha/Haa Dzongkhag
Enjoy Punakha before driving to Haa Valley. Take in more scenic Himalayan ranges and valleys. Visit the White Temple (Lhakhang Karpo) before an evening walk around town.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 7Haa Dzongkhag/Paro
Enjoy a short hike up to Kila Gompa, a nunnery perched on a cliff housing over 60 nuns. Continue on to Paro, with free time to wander the streets and pick up some souvenirs.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 8Paro/Bumdrak Camp
Trek through fluttering prayer flags, rhododendron trees, and conifer forests to reach Bumdrak camp at 3860m.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 9Paro
Trek back down through grassy meadows and trees covered in wispy moss. Later, hike to the stunning Taktsang Monastery (Tiger's Nest) and the Kyichu Temple, one of the oldest in Bhutan.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 10Paro
Depart at any time. Airport transfer included.
Meals included:
BreakfastWhat's Included
- Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group
- Your Local Living Moment: Farmhouse Stay, Gangtey Gonpa
- Arrival and departure transfers
- Paro orientation tour
- National Museum visit
- Memorial Chorten visit
- Buddha Point visit
- Motithang Takin Preserve visit
- Tashichho Dzong visit
- Black-Necked Crane Centre visit
- Phobjikha Valley hike
- Chime Lhakhang visit
- Punakha Dzong visit
- Hike to Khamsum Yueley Chorten
- Sangchhen Dorji Lhuendrup Nunnery visit
- White Temple visit in the Haa Valley
- Hike to Kila Gompa Nunnery
- Bumdrak trekking with camping (2 days)
- Taktsang Monastery (Tiger's Nest) visit and hike
- Kyichu Lhakhang Temple visit
Accommodations
Hotels/guesthouses (7 nts), camping (1 nt), farmhouse stay (1 nt).
Meals
9 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 9 dinners
Transportation
Private vehicle, walking.
Staff & experts
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.
Available extras (Add these to your tour when you book)
My Own Room - From $5029.00
If you're travelling solo and would prefer to have your own private room throughout your trip, select this option during the online booking process.
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Departures
Make it a private tour
Book this tour as a private departure - with your own CEO and all the benefits of a G Adventures group tour - for any group, big or small (even just one traveller).