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Explore the Hidden Kingdom of Bhutan

6 days
Start and end in Paro
5.0
33 traveler reviews
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 8
Age range 5 to 75
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Highlights

  • Explore the National Museum in Paro
  • Hike to the Tango Monastery
  • Visit the iconic Punakha Dzong
  • Trek to the Tiger's Nest Monastery
  • Experience a traditional hot stone bath

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrive Paro International Airport / Transfer to Thimphu (2334m)
  2. Day 2 Hike to Tango Monastery / Transfer to Punakha Valley (1200m)
  3. Day 3 Sightseeing in Punakha / Transfer to Phobjikha Valley (3000m)
  4. Day 4 Phobjikha Valley / Transfer back to Paro Valley (2200m)
  5. Day 5 Hike to the famous Paro Taktsang & Visit Traditional Farmhouse for Authentic Homecooked Local Cuisine
  6. Day 6 Departure from Paro International Airport
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  • Additional Services
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  • Free eSIM
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What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

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5.0
(115 reviews)

Number of tours

22

Age Range

1 to 85 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

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  • BG
    · March 25th, 2025
    Excellent tour. Well planned itinerary, showcasing many spectacular places within Western/Central Bhutan and our 'Pilot' (Sibring) and Co-Pilot (Lobzang) were both brilliant, kind and went above and beyond to make our trip wonderful and memorable. Thanks guys for making it as good as you did.
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    Trip date: March 2025
  • JM
    · February 7th, 2025
    Thank you so much for arranging a truly unforgettable trip for us! Our guide Tashee and driver Edoo were bot absolutely phenomenal! They truly made the entire experience in your glorious country a magnificent one. We will never forget our time in Bhutan. It is a land of true beauty and both Tashee and Edoo helped us to understand and appreciate that.
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    Trip date: January 2025
  • CM
    · December 15th, 2024
    We were able to customize a trip so it included all the elements we liked--visits to very interesting historical and cultural sites along with hiking almost every day and a 3-day overnight hiking experience. Acorn planners were very receptive to out interests and designed the trip accordingly and it was fantastic!
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    Trip date: October 2024
  • KH
    · December 11th, 2024
    One of the best trips I have ever been on. Normally I prefer to explore places by myself, but exploring Bhutan with a guide and driver just felt perfect. Bhutan Acorn Tours arranges everything for you (visa, flights,...), so you just have to sit back and enjoy the adventure. The trip itself is filled with delicious food, stunning architecture, rewarding hikes, breathtaking views,... I also couldn't ask for a better guide and driver. It almost felt like a riad trip with friends. Bhutan really has a lot to offer and Bhutan Acorn Tours is delivering it in the best way.
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    Trip date: October 2024
  • GN
    · November 18th, 2024
    The tour is wonderfully designed in term of schedule. The activities were very well organized with alternative attractions and experiences. We had chance to try food at local restaurants which was very impressive, especially the last dinner at an heritage ancient house of 400 years-old in Paro. We loved the beef soup there! Besides, we would like to express our compliments to the tour guide Nidup and driver Tashi who had brought wonderful experience to our trip in Bhutan. They are very hospitable, enthusiastic and helpful. During our visit, they not only organized very good logistics but also provided us with customized experience. They went beyond their duty to help us with money changing and suitcase incident. We wish you more success with your business and having wonderful collaboration like Nidup and Tashi.
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    Trip date: October 2024
  • NN
    · October 27th, 2024
    Excellent tour in Bhutan. First time I have booked with a local tour company (rather than G Adventures or Intrepid) and it was a great experience. Communication through the tour radar app was great and the Bhutan Acorn organised everything for me. I was the only person on the tour and they treated me great, even requesting the hotels to cook different Bhutanese food dishes that I could try. My guide Tashi was amazing, very enthusiastic, spiritual and all round nice guy. My driver Sangay was also very good. Bhutan Acorn made my stay in Bhutan amazing and I loved every minute of it. Would highly recommend this tour to anyone going to Bhutan.
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    Trip date: September 2024
  • IA
    · October 21st, 2024
    The tour gives a very complete idea of Bhutan’s amazing landscape (lovely hikes), stunning culture (incredible temples) and wonderful people. We will cherish the memory of this journey , both our guide, Yeshi and our driver Zayeapa have been “treasure revealers”: We have discovered this beautiful country and it’s gentle, warm, welcoming people thanks to them. We could not have dreamt of better ambassadors than them to introduce us to Bhutan’s amazing culture. They went out of their way to organize it perfectly, always seemingly effortlessly, but with great professionalism, interesting information, friendliness, conversations and smiles all along the way. They really earned a place in our hearts.
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    Trip date: October 2024
  • HL
    · September 9th, 2024
    Beautiful peaceful country. We went at the end of August, the end of the wet season, so it was not too wet, and not too busy. I booked a tour that involved 4 hikes, all of which I really loved, especially the Tiger's Nest. I'm not very fit, but we went slowly. The guide and driver were both great, with excellent English. Highly recommend a visit to this beautiful country.
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    Trip date: August 2024
  • CH
    · August 24th, 2024
    This was a trip of a lifetime and man was it absolutely wonderful in all the ways. We felt like VIP's the entire time. Especially our tour guide Tashi, who was so knowledgeable and kind throughout the whole trip. I never felt rushed, I always felt excited to see where we were going and what we were doing. Tashi knew so much and I can honestly say I he went above and beyond in each aspect of the trip. Highly recommended for people who are active and want to see one of the most beautiful places in the world. Request Tashi!
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    Trip date: August 2024
  • AS
    · April 17th, 2024
    A wonderful tour covering the highlights of Bhutan. The people were all so friendly, the tour was incredibly organized, and each day was a great mix of cultural activities and education plus outdoor excursions. I would highly recommend this option for people to explore Bhutan
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    Bhutan Acorn Tours & Travel commented on this review
    Dear Ananth, thank you for choosing to explore Bhutan through us and I am glad you enjoyed your experience. I wish you the best! - Karma and Team Bhutan Acorn Tours
    Trip date: March 2024

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6 days
Explore the Hidden Kingdom of Bhutan
From Paro to Paro

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    Jenny

    Asked on May 2nd, 2025

    Can we apply for Visa when arrived in airport? Also, what shall we do with big back packs for 2 of us? Can we leave them in a our accomodation till we return?

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    • Bhutan Acorn Tours & TravelOperatorWritten May 2025

      It is not possible to get visa on arrival as it has to be arranged prior to your arrival in Bhutan. To make things easier, we process visas for all our guests. To process the visa in advance, the Visa fee of US$40.00 per person and the Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) of US$100.00 per person per night must be paid in advance. The SDF portion must be paid to us locally in USD cash upon your arrival in Bhutan. Regarding the luggage storage, you can safely store them at the hotel in Paro where you will stay your last 2 nights. Our guide will help you with this.

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    Jeremy

    Asked on April 20th, 2025

    I'm a solo traveller looking to join either the 9 Days Authentic Bhutan Tour, from 4 - 12 October OR the 6 Days Explore the Hidden Kingdom of Bhutan Tour, from 5 – 10 October. Would I still be able to join the 9 Days Authentic Bhutan Tour? Or with this as my arrival flight, should I book the 6 Days Explore the Hidden Kingdom of Bhutan Tour?

    Tour Details
    • Bhutan Acorn Tours & TravelOperatorWritten April 2025

      We will ensure that you will not miss any sightseeing activities, irrespective of your arrival time. So you may book whichever tour suits you best. We have bookings around those dates, but it is all private bookings, so most probably the trip will be all yours with a flexible itinerary.

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    Wedwatie

    Asked on April 1st, 2025

    Are international credit cards accepted in Bhutan?

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    • Bhutan Acorn Tours & TravelOperatorWritten April 2025

      Both MasterCard and Visa are accepted, but some places may have issues with the POS system.

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    Kim

    Asked on March 7th, 2025

    Do you have a Bhutan tour suitsble for 85 year olds?

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    • Bhutan Acorn Tours & TravelOperatorWritten March 2025

      Yes, you can book any tour and we will be happy to customize the itinerary that suits with the requirement of senior citizens.

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    Nicholas

    Asked on February 2nd, 2025

    I am interested in "Explore the Hidden Kingdom of Bhutan" tour for later this year (either October or November of 2025). Could you please confirm only those 4 departure dates are available for booking? If I book this tour for certain departure date and then I have to change the departure date (still either October or November) later on, will that be possible? Will there be any penalty for changing departure date after booking? How late can I change to a different departure date?

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    • Bhutan Acorn Tours & TravelOperatorWritten February 2025

      To secure your booking, you can choose any available departure date and book the tour. If you need to change it later, please inform us at least a month in advance. This allows us sufficient time to adjust hotel reservations and other ground logistics. We strive to be as flexible as possible to accommodate our guests' preferences and needs.

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    Lauren

    Asked on January 2nd, 2025

    Can you advise cost of an extra nights accommodation in Paro

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    • Bhutan Acorn Tours & TravelOperatorWritten January 2025

      For 1 night extension, we are happy to offer a special discounted price of USD 270. This includes USD 100 Sustainnable Development Fee, accommodation, meals, transport and guide.

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    Lizeth

    Asked on December 19th, 2024

    Can I hire walking poles for hiking?

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    • Bhutan Acorn Tours & TravelOperatorWritten December 2024

      Walking poles are typically only available to hire when hiking to Tiger's Nest.

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    Helga

    Asked on December 15th, 2024

    Is travel insurance mandatory for this trip?

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    Antonio

    Asked on October 31st, 2024

    Could you organized this both for us if we give you the money together with the booking ? How many will it cost additionally all together for this trip?

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      Antonio

      TravelerWritten October 2024

      Could you also get to know the additional costs for Visa an the daily taxes for tourists and how many the costs for the sightseeing will be?

    • Bhutan Acorn Tours & TravelOperatorWritten November 2024

      The total price for this tour will be USD 1,210 + USD 500 = USD 1,710.00 per person. So for 2 people it will be USD 1,710 x 2 = USD 3,420.00

    • Bhutan Acorn Tours & TravelOperatorWritten November 2024

      The upfront price required to pay at the time of booking is USD 1,210.00 per person and this includes the visa fee of USD 40.00. The local payment of USD 500.00 per person is to be paid in cash upon arrival. For most monuments, the entry fee is Nu.500 except for the Tiger's Nest which is Nu.1,000.

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    Adrian

    Asked on October 27th, 2024

    It mentions that package includes Bhutan visa fee. Does this mean that your team will arrange for my visa processing? I am an Australian citizen and hence would need a visa.

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      Adrian

      TravelerWritten October 2024

      What time does the tour start on 24 Dec 2024? Looking at the flights, my arrival will be at 12:40 pm at Paro. Will someone be able to pick me up from the airport at that time? Am I able to check-in at the hotel that early? Or will we proceed with the tour right away upon pick-up at the airport.

    • Bhutan Acorn Tours & TravelOperatorWritten October 2024

      Yes, the visa fee is included in the price and we will process your visa. You will receive e-Visa in PDF format.

    • Bhutan Acorn Tours & TravelOperatorWritten October 2024

      Our guide and driver will recieve you at the Paro International Airport and start the tour. We strive to make the most of your stay in Bhutan, so your journey can start right away.

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  • Plugs & Adapters

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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.
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    • For any tour departing before August 10th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 10th, 2025, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Bhutan Acorn Tours & Travel. 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 Bhutan Acorn Tours & Travel will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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