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Spirit of Bhutan - 8 Days

8 days
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 10
Age range 1 to 90
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Highlights

  • Fly over the Himalayas to Paro
  • Explore Thimphu's historic Tashichho Dzong
  • Hike to the Buddha Dordenma statue
  • Visit the ancient Punakha Dzong
  • Trek to the iconic Taktsang Monastery

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Paro, Thimphu
  2. Day 2 Thimphu
  3. Day 3 Thimphu to Phobjikha Valley 4 hours
  4. Day 4 Phobjikha to Punakha valley
  5. Day 5 Punakha
  6. Day 6 Paro
  7. Day 7 Paro
  8. Day 8 Paro
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
    TourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Number of tours

61

Age Range

10 to 80 years old

Response time

3 hours

Response rate

100%

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Customer Reviews

  • A
    · April 30th, 2025
    Well plan for every day
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    Adventure Himalayan Travels commented on this review
    It's great to know that you had such a memorable time in Bhutan with us. We thank Ashin for your kind and valuable words
    Trip date: April 2025
  • GB
    · July 20th, 2023
    Very well run by the local tour company (Gakyil) . My guide and driver were excellent.(Dev and Tashi) Both had really good knowledge. Tashi my guide gave me a great insight into Budhisim. We also had a lot of fun and many laughs. I highly recommend this tour. Bhutan is a real eye opener. There should be more places like this in this world. Glenn Burnside New Zealand
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    Adventure Himalayan Travels commented on this review
    Thank you very much for your valuable words Glenn.
    Trip date: June 2023
  • Spirit of Bhutan - 8 Days reviewer 3
    · October 13th, 2019
    Adventure Himalaya was not the tour operator as stated, We discovered on arrival that it was Bhutan Aries Tours and Treks. They did a very good job but we like to know who we are dealing with early on and have contact information in case unforeseen events occur. Our major disappointment involves the accommodations we received in Phodrang . In e-mails, websites, and in the itineraries, we were told we would be in 3 star hotels. In fact, the Bhutan Government Route Permit provided to us by Adventure Himalayan stated we we staying at the Dewachen Hotel with 3 stars. We were taken to the Thegchen Phodrang Guest House which is not rated as a hotel. We had to walk several minutes down a muddy road, then on arrival the electricity in the house was off and we were led to our room up a dangerously dark stairway. The electricity was later turned on. The room had no telephone, no WiFi, no television, was not properly heated, and in the morning there was no hot water. We checked booking websites and discovered the current rate for this guest house is $28 US per night. We would very much like to understand how and why this whole situation occurred.
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    Trip date: October 2019
  • Spirit of Bhutan - 8 Days reviewer 4
    · May 6th, 2019
    The Spirit of Bhutan tour exceeded our expectations and the itinerary we did was better than what had been outlined on TourRadar. There were some fantastic walks, and we took the option to go rafting which was a great experience (at additional cost). Our driver Namgay was extremely humble, and was in touch with the local traditions and culture. His smile made every activity a pleasure. The company can tailor make your holiday to suit your interests. We found it delightful that the owner of the company sat down for coffee and wanted to see how we felt about the tour.
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    Adventure Himalayan Travels commented on this review
    Thank you very much for your words Kathleen.
    Trip date: April 2019
  • Spirit of Bhutan - 8 Days reviewer 5
    · July 3rd, 2018
    During 8 days in Bhutan, we explored and...
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    Adventure Himalayan Travels commented on this review
    Thank you for your valuable words.
    Trip date: March 2016

Dates & Availability

8 days
Spirit of Bhutan - 8 Days
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    Tyler

    Asked on May 4th, 2025

    Do you help to get Visa for me? I am US citizen.

    Visa
    • Adventure Himalayan TravelsOperatorWritten May 2025

      You are welcome to the Buddhist Country of Bhutan. If you book our tour I will make you the visa and send you.

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    Jack

    Asked on March 25th, 2025

    How does it work with the VISA? Also should I book my flights for this precise date?

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    Visa
    • Adventure Himalayan TravelsOperatorWritten March 2025

      After your Booking tour i need your passport copy and one passport size photo for the visa process. At this price a flight ticket is not included. When you book the tour it will be guaranteed departure.

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    Victor

    Asked on February 24th, 2025

    Is it possible to get a discount for booking two people?

    Price / Availability
    • Adventure Himalayan TravelsOperatorWritten February 2025

      Yes, booking for two also qualifies for the discount, just like for larger groups.

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    Aniek

    Asked on February 17th, 2025

    What kind of hotels will we be staying at?

    Accommodation
    • Adventure Himalayan TravelsOperatorWritten February 2025

      The tour includes 3-star accommodations, but you can upgrade to 4-star hotels if desired.

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    Ryan

    Asked on January 19th, 2025

    what does partially guided mean?

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    • Adventure Himalayan TravelsOperatorWritten January 2025

      The tour is fully Guided no Partially Guided.

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      Ryan

      TravelerWritten January 2025

      How much walking is there on these trips and what level of difficulty. Also what is the temperature in december

    • Adventure Himalayan TravelsOperatorWritten January 2025

      The tour is mostly by vehicle but for one day is a 3 hours walk to the Tiger's Nest. If you don't want to walk then you can get a horse on hire there on the way to Tiger's Nest. During December the temperature during the day is around 15 degress celsius, but during the night it gets more cold (0 degree celsius).

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    Amber

    Asked on January 10th, 2025

    I am interested in the Spirit of Bhutan 8 day tour. In the description it says "Partially guided", but most other tour are "fully guided" - can you explain the difference please.

    Tour Details
    • Adventure Himalayan TravelsOperatorWritten January 2025

      For your convenience our Bhutan tour is fully Guided tour therefore Please book the tour on your suitable date and time. We will provide you service accordingly.

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    Carl

    Asked on November 22nd, 2024

    What are the flight arrangements for the tour?

    Flights / Transfers
    • Adventure Himalayan TravelsOperatorWritten November 2024

      You are welcome to arrive on the same day the tour begins. However, booking a flight the day before is also an option.

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    Brian

    Asked on November 15th, 2024

    Can I change the dates of my booking?

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    • Adventure Himalayan TravelsOperatorWritten November 2024

      Yes, you can change the dates, but there might be an additional fee associated with modifying the booking.

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    Janice

    Asked on October 29th, 2024

    Is it possible to share accommodation with another solo traveler on this tour?

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    • Adventure Himalayan TravelsOperatorWritten October 2024

      Our Group tour is solo traveler friendly. We will try to join other people on your date. If nobody books the tour on your date, we will run the tour solo with your guide. It will cost the same.

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      Janice

      TravelerWritten November 2024

      I decided to go with another tour operator. I am a single traveller and I wasn't certain whether I would be travelling with other people on your tours, which I would prefer.

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    Blanquix

    Asked on August 24th, 2024

    What type of insurance is required for the tour?

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    • Adventure Himalayan TravelsOperatorWritten August 2024

      Travel insurance is recommended, and I will need a copy of your insurance documentation for the visa process.

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Good to Know

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  • Currency
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    Bhutan
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from New Zealand you will need an adaptor for type G.

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Bhutan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Bhutan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for Bhutan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Bhutan. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Bhutan. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Bhutan. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an infected area for Bhutan. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Bhutan. Ideally 1 month before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before August 14th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 14th, 2025, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Adventure Himalayan Travels. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Adventure Himalayan Travels will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
    • The following cards are accepted for "Adventure Himalayan Travels" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
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    Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.

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