Happy man in front of Tiger's Nest Monastery

Discover Bhutan

Name: Discover Bhutan
Brand: Follow Alice
SKU: 1469015737
Rating: 5 (9 reviews)

from $1,200

Duration:: 7, 11 or 16
Difficulty:: Moderate to difficult
Group Size:: 4-12
Adventure:: Trekking, hiking and culture

Join us in exploring the many natural and cultural gems of mountainous Bhutan, the Land of the Thunder Dragons! This small country is a trekker's dream world, with challenging multiday routes to tackle that take you deep into the Himalayas to meet remote communities and snowy peaks. There's also plenty to see and do in and around the towns, from craft workshops to farmhouse visits, ancient festivals, historic fortresses to explore, and beautiful day hikes.

Our itineraries

Pur. Hiking path to the famous Paro Taktsang or Tiger's Nest monastery, Bhutan.

From $5,990

Jomolhari trek and best of Bhutan

Bhutan is a land of long history and rich culture, deep valleys and beautiful peaks, and fascinating wildlife.

17 days

(5.0)

From $1,650

The Laya trek

The Laya trek is a challenging multiday adventure in Bhutan's gorgeous and sparsely populated Himalayas.

12 days

(5.0)

From $1,200

The Jomolhari trek

The Jomolhari trek in Bhutan is the equivalent of the Everest Base Camp trek in Nepal – an epic high-altitude trek in the Himalayas.

9 days

(5.0)

Country info and facts

Here's what you need to know to plan for a Bhutan adventure! Please take careful note of the unusual visa system.

Languages

Dzongkha

Currency

Bhutanese ngultrum (Nu)

Airports

Bhutan has only one international airport: Paro International Airport (PBH).

Seasons

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If you'd like to know more, please read Best time to visit Bhutan.

Visa and Immigration

A tourist visa for Bhutan is a unique affair. You pay a fee for every day you're in Bhutan. But included in that fee is your accommodation, guide, food and more. The exact fee differs depending on the time of year.

If you'd like to learn more, please read How much does it cost to travel to Bhutan?

Health and Safety

Altitude sickness can be an issue in the north of Bhutan, especially if you intend to go trekking. We advise speaking to your GP before heading to Bhutan. If you're planning on doing a trek, you should also take out travel insurance that covers you for high-altitude trekking.

You can find more details in 6 things to know before visiting Bhutan.

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Our local guides look after you in every way. Our goal is to give every traveller the feeling you get when a friend is showing you their country.

Responsible travel

On average, over 70% of your trip price stays in the local economy. It's important to us that the visited communities benefit the most since they're the ones hosting travellers.

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How much does it cost to travel to Bhutan?

From September 2022, travelling to Bhutan involves a daily visa fee of US$200. You also need about $100 a day for food and accommodation if you go budget, or above $200 a day to do it in more style. But read on for more detail and costs like entrance fees.

A Bhutanese farming village seen from a distance through the trees

When is the best time of year to visit Bhutan?

Bhutan is a treat year round. That said, most prefer to skip the coldest months, as well as monsoon season. There are other things to consider too, like busyness and festival dates. We have all the info you need to know on the best time to visit Bhutan.

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