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10-Day Bhutan Culture Tour to Paro, Thimphu, Punakha, Gangtey, Trongsa, Bumthang
10-Day Bhutan Culture Tour to Paro, Thimphu, Punakha, Gangtey, Trongsa, Bumthang
10-Day Bhutan Culture Tour to Paro, Thimphu, Punakha, Gangtey, Trongsa, Bumthang
10-Day Bhutan Culture Tour to Paro, Thimphu, Punakha, Gangtey, Trongsa, Bumthang
10-Day Bhutan Culture Tour to Paro, Thimphu, Punakha, Gangtey, Trongsa, Bumthang

10-Day Bhutan Culture Tour to Paro, Thimphu, Punakha, Gangtey, Trongsa, Bumthang

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Price is €3,749 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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This 10-day Bhutan culture tour will take you to visit the most popular travel destinations of Bhutan. Travel from Paro to Thimpohu, Punakha, Gangtey, Trongsa and Bumthang. The private transport with an informative tour guide will take you to see this magical kingdom's stunning landscapes dotted with impressive fortresses and monasteries.

Activity location

  • Paro
    • Paro, Bhutan, Bhutan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Paro
    • Paro, Bhutan, Bhutan

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10-Day Bhutan Culture Tour to Paro, Thimphu, Punakha, Gangtey, Trongsa, Bumthang
  • Activity duration is 10 days10d10d
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 09:00
Price details
€3,749.04 x 2 Adults€7,498.08
Total
Price is €7,498.08

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedEntrance fees for all tourist sites
  • What's includedWhat's includedPrivate English-speaking tour guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedEconomy class airfare of Bumthang - Paro
  • What's includedWhat's includedBhutan Visa Fee and all Government Royalty and Taxes.
  • What's includedWhat's includedPrivate driver & air-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's includedHotel accommodation based on twin-sharing room
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedInternational flight into and out of Bhutan
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedPersonal travel insurance

Know before you book

  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Paro, Transfer to Thimphu for city exploration
  • 5 stops
  • Meals: lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Hotel Tashi Yoedling (3 stars) or simila
Paro
  • 30m
Paro airport is the only international airport in Bhutan, which is around 65 kilometres away from the capital city - Thimphu. Once your flight arrives at the airport, your guide will greet you there and transfer you to the hotel in Thimphu.
Tachogang Lhakhang Bridge
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
On the way, you will see the Tachogang Lhakhang Iron Bridge, which crosses the Paro Chhu River to a small Dzong (fortress). This is the first bridge to have ever been built in Bhutan.
Thimphu Chorten (Memorial Chorten)
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
After a short rest at the hotel, you will be escorted to visit the Thimphu Chorten (Memorial Chorten), built in memory of the third King of Bhutan Jigme Dorji Wangchuck. It is actually a stupa, housing many valuable religious paintings and Buddha statues. Over here you will see many local people circumambulating the Chorten throughout the day.
Buddha Dordenma
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Next visit the Buddha Dordenma Statue. It is 169 feet tall and located high atop a mountain, so it can be viewed from anywhere in the town.
Tashichho Dzong (Thimpu Dzong)
  • 45m
  • Admission ticket included
Thimphu Dzong (TashiChho Dzong) is a large fort originally built in the 13th century. Now it houses the government administration, King's office and a temple.
Day 2: Thimphu one day cultural tour with Tango Monastery
  • 4 stops
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Hotel Tashi Yoedling (3 stars) or similar
Tango Buddhist Institute
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
This morning, you will spend 1.5 hours hiking to the Tango Monastery, one of top institutes of Buddhist learning in Bhutan.
National Institute for Zorig Chusum
  • 45m
  • Admission ticket included
In the afternoon, pay a visit to National Institute for Zorig Chusum or Thirteen Traditional Arts and Crafts School, a place for youth to learn skills like Knitting and carving.
National Folk Heritage Museum
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Then proceed to the Folk Heritage Museum, which houses a lot of folk relics.
Motithang Takin Preserve
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Conclude today's Bhutan travel package at the Motithang Takin Preserve to watch the Bhutan's national animal - Takin before visiting the Traditional Paper Making Factory.
Day 3: Drive to Punakha, Punakha sightseeing with hiking to Chimmi Lhakang
  • 5 stops
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Lobesa Lodge (3 stars) or similar
Punakha
  • 2h 30m
After breakfast, you will be taken to Punakha, the ancient capital of Bhutan, Punakha, with an elevation of 1,200 metres above sea level. It takes around 2.5 hours driving.
Dochula Pass
  • 40m
  • Admission ticket included
On the way to Punakha, stopover at Dochula Pass, where you can have a coffee break and see the 108 grand stupas. If it is a clear day, you will get great views of the Himalayas mountain ranges.
Chimi Lhakhang Temple
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Then visit the Chimmi Lhakhang. This small hilly temple is very popular as a lot of couples travel here to be blessed for a child.
Punakha Dzong
  • 45m
  • Admission ticket included
Located at the confluence of Pho Chu and Mo Chu rivers, Punakha Dzong is the second largest Dzong in Bhutan and is also considered as the most beautiful Dzong in terms of history, location and architecture.
Punakha Suspension Bridge
  • 40m
  • Admission ticket not included
Very close to the dzong is the longest suspension bridge in the country. The views from this bridge are outstanding with the rivers flowing below. You will stay overnight in Punakha.
Day 4: Travel to Gangtey by car, Sightseeing tour with Gangtey Monastery
  • 2 stops
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Hotel Dewachen (3 stars) or similar
Gangtey
  • 4h
Today, drive to Gangtey/Phobjikha to continue your 10 days Bhutan tour package. On the way, you will be guided to visit the Renchengang Village, which is famous for stone works.
Gangtey Monastery
  • 3h
  • Admission ticket included
Upon arrival, you will visit Gangtey Monastery with beautiful murals.
Day 5: Hiking across Gangtey Nature Trail, 5-6 hour's scenic drive to Trongsa
  • 3 stops
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Yangkhil Resort or similar
Gangtey Nature Trail
  • 3h
  • Admission ticket included
After a big breakfast, you will escorted to hike across the Gangtery Nature Trail. Then, reach the Crane Information Centre and visit the Gangtery primary school to meet up with children and teachers.
Trongsa
  • 6h
Thereafter, take a 5-6 hour's scenic drive to Trongsa.
Chendebji Chorten
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
On the road, cross Pele La Pass and make a short stop at the Chenbdji Chorten.
Day 6: Trongsa exploration with Trongsa Dzong, Private transfer to Bumthang
  • 2 stops
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Hotel Valley Resort or similar
Tongsa Dzong
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Today's Bhutan tour package starts with a visit to Today's Bhutan tour package starts with a visit to Trongsa Dzong.
Bumthang
  • 4h
After that, your guide will lead you to Bumthang through a 4 hours' drive. On the way, we will visit the weaving centre and shops.
Day 7: Bumthang full-day highlights tour
  • 2 stops
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Hotel Valley Resort or similar
Bumthang District
  • 2h
This morning, explore the charm of Bumthang valley by visiting the grand Kurje Lhakhang, Jambey Lhakang, and Tamshing Lhakhang that has a collection of oldest murals.
Jakar Dzong
  • 3h
  • Admission ticket included
Later, turn to Jakar Dzong, the administrative centre of Bumthang. Then stroll in the nearby village and have a leisure time at a local handicraft shop. In the afternoon, continue to visit Lhodrak Kharchhu Monastery.
Day 8: Fly from Bumthang to Paro, Half-day Paro sightseeing
  • 3 stops
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Tashi Namgay Resort (3 stars) or similar
Paro
  • 30m
This morning your guide will see you off at the airport for a 25 minutes' flight to Paro. Upon arrival, your local guide will transfer you to the hotel.
National Museum
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
After a short break, you will be escorted to visit Ta Dzong, used as the National Museum at present.
Rinpung Dzong
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Later, turn to Paro Dzong. It is an ancient fortress, also called Rinpung Dzong. You will see numerous beautiful paintings, murals, artefacts and statues of Buddha in this colourful traditional Bhutanese wooden architecture. Now it is the administration office, so dressing up adequately is well respected.
Day 9: Paro one day tour with Taktsang
  • 2 stops
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Tashi Namgay Resort (3 stars) or similar
Paro Taktsang
  • 5h
  • Admission ticket included
Taktsang, Tiger's Nest in English, is the most famous and sacred monastery in Bhutan. It is located in a cliff side over 900 metres above the Paro Valley.
Kyichu Lhakhang
  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Then you will visit the Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the oldest temples in Bhutan. It was built in the 7th century by Tibetan Emperor Songtsan Gampo. Later, visit Aum Chencho Farm house. Chatting with the family members is a good way to know how they live in the land of happiness.
Day 10: Departure from Paro, Airport see-off
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Not included
Paro
  • 30m
This Bhutan holiday packages ends today. Your guide will see you off at the airport.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESParo
    • Paro, Bhutan, Bhutan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEParo
    • Paro, Bhutan, Bhutan

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