Luxury · Bhutan
Bhutan Luxury Tour Package
Amankora, Six Senses, Gangtey Lodge and the Tiger’s Nest Camp — private vehicles, private guides and the quiet end of Bhutanese hospitality.
3 to 8 Nights
Duration
5-star stays
Route
Easy
Difficulty
Mar–May · Sep–Nov
Best season
About this trip
The same valleys, at a different pace and in very different rooms. Amankora’s lodges, Six Senses’ five properties, Gangtey Lodge above the crane valley and the Tiger’s Nest Camp under canvas — with a private vehicle and guide throughout.
Day by day
Day 1 Arrive Paro
Met on the tarmac, driven to your lodge. Nothing scheduled — the first afternoon is yours.
Day 2 Paro
Rinpung Dzong and Kyichu Lhakhang at your own pace, with a long lunch.
Day 3 Paro → Thimphu
The capital, unhurried. Private access where we can arrange it.
Day 4 Thimphu → Punakha
Over Dochu La with a stop for breakfast at the pass. The dzong in the afternoon light.
Day 5 Punakha → Gangtey
Up to the glacial valley and the lodge above it.
Day 6 Gangtey → Paro
Back west, with a hot-stone bath waiting.
Day 7 Tiger's Nest
The climb, at whatever hour suits you. Ponies available.
Day 8 Depart
Transfer to Paro airport.
What's included
- All accommodation on a twin-sharing basis
- All meals — breakfast, lunch and dinner
- A licensed English-speaking Bhutanese guide throughout
- Private vehicle and experienced driver
- All internal transport and road permits
- The Sustainable Development Fee
- Bhutan visa processing and fee
- All monument and museum entry fees
- Bottled water each day
Not included
- International flights to and from Paro
- Travel and medical insurance
- Personal expenses, laundry and drinks
- Tips for your guide and driver
- Anything not listed under what's included
Frequently asked questions
How many days are required for Bhutan tour Packages?
At least 6 days are required for Bhutan tour packages if you want to visit popular tourist attractions in Bhutan. You will get a chance of visiting Paro, Thimphu, and Punakha. 6 Nights and 7 days are required if you want to visit Phubjikha Valley or Haa Valley if you want to experience rural life and check out a hot stone bath. If you want to visit the central part of Bhutan, which is also a beautiful place in Bhutan to visit. In fact, the domestic flight is connected to Bumthang for minimizing time.
For trekking in Bhutan you are required a minimum of 6 days for undergoing a light trek in Bhutan. The maximum duration of trekking in Bhutan is 24 days.
Will I encounter altitude sickness in Bhutan?
Most of the tourist places in Bhutan are above 2000 meters above sea level. You will encounter altitude sickness in Bhutan if you come from low-altitude areas.
Few places like Wangdue and Punakha are under 1350 meters. Most people encounter altitude sickness in Bhutan after they cross 3000 meters. Bumthang, Phubjikha Glaciel Valley, and passes in Bhutan are above 3000 meters above sea level.
While on trekking in Bhutan you will reach up to 5000 meters above sea level. It is better if you under a medical check-up and do medical insurance before you travel to Bhutan.
Do I need to tip in Bhutan?
Tipping is recommended, while you travel in Bhutan. While on Tour or Trekking, many individuals are involved for you. As per the terms and conditions of your agency, it is not compulsory to tip in Bhutan. Drivers, tour guides, waiters, and other local people will serve you because of the standard of living of people. As in the tourism Industry, it is better to tip them and get better service on your end.
While trekking in Bhutan you contact with porters and cooks, and they need to carry your things, food, and cooking utensils during the Trekking.
How to apply Visa for Bhutan?
Your Bhutan Tour agency will guide you till you get a Bhutan visa. Bhutan Tour packages with quoted prices will be provided to you after communicating with you. All finalization of price and services provide to the client, the required documents(filled-up Visa form, passport color size photo, passport scan copy, Student ID if you are a student and applying for a discount of 25% for tour and flight tickets) will be asked by your tour agency. Bhutan government lay minimum daily packages for clients (International tourists and regional tourists).
Bhutan flights ticked for round trip will be added with your Bhutan Tour. You can also buy Bhutan flight tickets online. The Electronic visa is applied by your tour agency and the Department of Tourism required 7 working days to process Bhutan Visa.
It is not difficult for processing a tourist visa in Bhutan. Bhutan Government don’t allow tourist to travel to Bhutan on their own like other countries.
What cuisines do you get in Bhutan?
The most common cuisine you get in Bhutan is beef, pork, vegetable, and rice is a common food in Bhutan. Bhutan vegetable is purely organic. Most hotels in Bhutan provide organic vegetables. But during winter Bhutan depend upon India’s imports of Agricultural and Food items.
Both Western and local cuisines are available in Bhutan. Bhutanese love to eat chilly. The most common cuisine is Ema Datsi. The most common cuisine served in Bhutan is international and local cuisine. It served buffet style in many hotels and restaurants in Bhutan
How to travel to Bhutan?
The best way to travel to Bhutan is by Bhutan flights from Thailand, India, Nepal, Bangladesh, or Singapore. Druk Air, the Royal Bhutan Airlines are the only Bhutan Flights to operate the sector. Your Tour tour agency will guide you in buying Bhutan Air tickets.
The most frequent sectors in which Bhutan flights operate are Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bagdogra, Gaya, and Guwahati. Other Cities, where there are flights to Bhutan, are Bangkok (Thailand), Kathmandu (Nepal), Dhaka (Bangladesh), and Singapore. Airports in Bhutan, where Paro airport is the principal international airport, and rest three are domestic airports. Very soon Bumthang Airport will upgrade to an international airport.
Tourists can also travel to Bhutan from Nepal and India by road, but the condition of the roads is not good compared to your road network outside. We recommend traveling to Bhutan by Bhutan flights.
When is the best time to travel to Bhutan?
The best times to travel to Bhutan is during the Spring season ( March, April, May), and autumn season( September and October). Most tourist place in Bhutan is above 2000 meters above sea level. During the Season it is cold. But November is a bit cold but December and January will be cold. The southern foothills of Bhutan are only around 1500 meters above sea level. The climate is very wet and hot but during winter is good enough to travel. But the Southern foothills are not a tourist place in Bhutan.
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More about the Bhutan Luxury Tour Package
Brief
Bhutan luxury tour package takes you to three major districts in Western Bhutan. You can see the Himalayan luxury hotels of Aman, Uma, or other luxury resorts. The tour explores the valleys of Thimphu, Paro, Wangdue, and the beautiful Punakha valley. The guests will experience the true beauty of spectacular mountains and beautiful deep valleys with the Bhutanese hospitality of the luxurious resorts of Bhutan.
Tour Highlights
Hike to Paro Taktsang the sacred monastery for Buddhists. Paro Rinpung Dzong and National Museum of Bhutan in Paro. The gigantic Buddha statue, which is one of the largest in the World measuring 159 feet facing the Thimphu Valley. Punakha Dzong on the banks of two rivers. Other main beautiful stays in Luxurious stays at Aman, Uma, or other luxury resorts in Bhutan.
Detail Itinerary for Bhutan Luxury Tour Package
Day 1- Arrive in Paro-Thimphu
After arrival at Paro International airport, you will be received by our representatives from Bhutan Himalayan Holidays. Transfer to the capital city Thimphu, which takes 1 1/2 hour car drive through the Valley of Paro and Thimphu.
After getting to Thimphu, you will be check-in at your hotel. After refreshments, the guide will take you around Thimphu for sightseeing. Thimphu Sightseeing will include Thimphu Memorial Chorten, Buddha Statue & folk heritage museum.
The first overnight will be at Amankora Thimphu. Overnight in Amankora Thimphu or COMO Uma Paro
Day 2- Sightsee in Thimphu
After breakfast, you will be undergoing Thimphu sightseeing places. You will visit a nailless 17th-century fortress called the Tashichoedzong. The fortress is the seat of the government which houses the office of the King of Bhutan. It also houses the monastic body and office of Cheif About of Bhutan.
Visit the traditional Jungshi handmade paper factory Bhutan. Visit the authentic craft bazaar in Thimphu. If you are free you can take a short hike from Sanggang the viewpoint towards the north of Thimphu. Back to the hotel or stroll downtown for shopping or hopping the shops. Overnight in Amon or Uma in Thimphu. Dinner in Hotel or Taj-Tashi.
Day 3- Drive to Punakha
After an early breakfast, you will be driving towards Punakha. It is 2-hours drive from Thimphu. En route to Dochula pass(3100m) to enjoy the scenery snow-capped Himalayan Mountains. You can see 108 stupas and Druk Wangyel Lhakhang. Descending another 1 and a half hours you pass through the ancient village of Wangdue and Punakha valley.
At Punakha, you will be visiting Punakha Dzong on two rivers. Other attractions include crossing Bhutan’s longest suspension bridge. If we have time we can check the farmhouses in Punakha. Overnight in Amon Punakha or Uma Punakha.
Day 4- Drive to Phobjikha
After breakfast drive from Punakha To Phubjikha Enroute Wangdue and Gangtey Goenpa. The day will start early. On the way visit the famous Fertility Temple located in the beautiful village Lobesa. Drive towards Wangdi Phodrang and can see The Wangdue Dzong on the hilltop. After driving for few hours you will enter the Gangtey Goenpa area and finally the glacial Valley of Phobjikha.
If you are interested in doing a nature hike you can take the trek route name Gangtey Nature Trail from Gangtey Goenpa. Phobjikha valley is also known as the home of the black-necked cranes, the endangered bird species. These endangered birds fly to the valley during late fall through winter. They again fly back to Tibet during the spring season. Visit the crane information center. Drive to Amankora or Gangtey Lodge for night halt.
Day 5- Drive to Paro
After early breakfast drive to Paro en route Wangdue, Dochula pass, Thimphu. After reaching Paro, you will visit the Paro Rinpung Dzong. The Dzong was built in hillock to defend from the invaders. You will also visit the National Museum of Bhutan just above the Rinpung Dzong.
You can visit Shops in Paro Town for last-minute souvenir shopping. After sightseeing, you will be taken to your hotel. Overnight in COMO Uma Paro or Amankora Paro.
Day 6- Hike to Paro Taktshang
After breakfast hike to the Tiger’s Nest monastery. The hike takes about 3 hours uphill. After reaching Monastery to come down it will take another one hour to the car parking.
The monastery is located at an elevation of 3000 ft above Paro valley. Once at the top of the monastery you can see and enjoy the panoramic view of Paro valley. Overnight in Uma Paro or Amon resort Paro. You can enjoy the Bhutanese traditional hot stone bath.
Day 7- Depart from Paro
After breakfast, you will be driven to Paro International Airport for an outbound journey. End of Bhutan luxury tour package for 7 Days.
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