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- Bhutan Acorn Tours & Travel
- In-depth Cultural
- Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Guided in English
- Group Size 1 - 8
- Age range 10 to 75
Highlights
- Arrive and explore the scenic Paro Valley
- Discover Thimphu's bustling city life
- Hike to the iconic Tiger's Nest Monastery
- Visit the ancient Punakha Dzong fortress
- Experience traditional Bhutanese lifestyle
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Arrive at Paro International Airport / Transfer to Thimphu (2334m)
- Day 2 Thimphu / Transfer to Punakha Valley (1200m)
- Day 3 Punakha / Transfer to Phobjikha Valley (3000m)
- Day 4 Phobjikha / Transfer to Bumthang Valley via Trongsa (2200m)
- Day 5 Full Day in Bumthang Valley
- Day 6 Mountain Flight to Paro valley (2200m)
- Day 7 Transfer to Haa Valley (2700m) via Chelela Pass (3,800m)
- Day 8 Haa Valley / Transfer back to Paro
- Day 9 Hike to the famous Paro Taktsang (Tiger's Nest) & In The Evening Visit Family Farmhouse for Local Cuisine
- Day 10 Departure from Paro International Airport
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar 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.
- Optional Extras
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Additional Services
Adventure Type
- Group AdventuresJoin a group and forge lifelong friendships.What to expect
- Group of 8 travelers max.
- Fast booking confirmation
- Carefully planned itineraries
- Travel with like-minded people
- Personalized AdventuresCustomize an existing itinerary or create your own.What to expect
- Choose your preferred dates and duration
- Upgrade your accommodation
- Customize the itineraries
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Bhutan Acorn Tours & Travel
Number of tours
22
Age Range
1 to 85 years old
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Bhutan Acorn Tours & Travel, licensed and based in Thimphu, Bhutan,...
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- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
- GHgerald· March 8th, 2025Acorn Travel Bhutan provided my family with an excellent guide and driver. The guide (Norbu) was extremely knowledgable regarding Bhutanese culture, the Bhuddist philosophy and bird identification. Our driver (Kinley) was also excellent providing us with safe and relaxed transportation. The guide and driver made for a superlative team, always on time and willing to be flexible to take us off the itinerary whenever we requested. A huge thank you to Karma at Acorn Bhutan travel and Tour Radar for coordinating the trip. The only snafu was negotiating a transfer through Delhi which required a transit visa inspite of online informatioin to the contrary that states a visa is not necessary if you are staying at the Delhi Holiday Inn airport hotel for less than 24 hours. The online visa application is confusing and difficult to complete. My advice is to skip Delhi altogether as the bureaucracy is intolerable and the agents at the airport are difficult. Find an easier route.Show moreTrip date: February 2025
- IMIrene· January 29th, 2025Everything about Acorn Tours was great! From the time we started to plan our trip, to when we landed for our adventure until we sadly departed this amazing country, we were given Karma's full attention and extensive expertise. We benefited from the Bhutan Acorn Tours and Travel being the only Bhutan owned tour guide company. The knowledge, flexibility, respect, and kindness we were treated with made our trip above and beyond expectations! We customized our cultural and hiking trip to suit our desires and abilities. When unforeseen circumstances arose, they were positive, understanding and flexible, adapting on the fly. I am sure that all of the company's guides are wonderful. Our guide Norbu imparted an amazing knowledge of his country, trekking, flora, fauna, photography, culture, and Buddhist history which he shared with jovial pride. Irene MShow moreTrip date: October 2024
- IIris· December 7th, 2024Our 10-day tour of Bhutan was nothing short of amazing! The entire trip was well-planned, Mr Karma was quick to respond to our questions before the tour, and also checked in with us during the trip. Our guide Sonam and driver Dorji were not only professional but also incredibly friendly, caring and sweet. They made us feel well looked after throughout the tour. Mr Dorji is an exceptional driver navigating some tricky narrow lanes and we felt safe throughout. Their deep knowledge about Bhutanese history and culture helped us appreciate this incredible country. The serene landscapes, from lush valleys to majestic mountains, were breathtaking. Visiting monasteries and experiencing local traditions made us appreciate a different way of life that brings peace and happiness. A heartfelt thank you to the team for creating such a memorable experience!Show more
Trip date: November 2024 - CTCarla· December 2nd, 2024Excellent! Beautiful, professional, educational!Show moreTrip date: November 2024
- CACarmen· May 3rd, 2024The trip was very well organised and our female guide Sangay and female driver Dawa were amazing. We were an all female group and it was for all of us great. Changes or extras during our trip were incorperated and made our trip even more enjoyable. During preparation of the trip Acorn travel was very responsive and supportive, I can only recommendShow moreTrip date: April 2024
Jude· April 26th, 2024This trip was life-changing for me. I loved every moment spent in Bhutan. It is truly a deeply spiritual and magical place. Our guide and driver were incredibly generous and knowledgable people. Thank you Mr Karma for organizing this experience so beautifully and seamlessly. I highly recommend Bhutan Acorn Tours and Travel.Show more
Bhutan Acorn Tours & Travel commented on this reviewDear Jude, I am glad you enjoyed your trip to Bhutan. Thank you for choosing to plan your trip with us, and for writing a review. Your feedback is valuable to us! I wish you the best. - Karma and Team Bhutan Acorn ToursTrip date: April 2024- Maris Stella· May 20th, 2023Thank you for the fabulous tour you created for us and your wonderful team, Tashi and Tinzhin. Tashi was a spectacular guide who took excellent care of me as some of the hikes, especially to Bundrak, was quite hard for me due to the altitude. I would have never been able to accomplish my goal of making it to the top if it wasn't for him. Tashi was knowledgeable and regaled us with many conversations about culture and historical facts. Tinzhin was an excellent driver, amazing every time he maneuvered the tiny one-lane roads, and always so sweet, helping me with packages and caring for our picnic lunches. It was an experience I'll never forget! I hope to return someday to this beautiful country with its lovely people.Show moreBhutan Acorn Tours & Travel commented on this reviewDear Mari Stella, Namey Samey Kadrinchey for taking out the time to give us a review. Customer service is a priority for us. Tashi is a certified trekking as well as a cultural guide and I am glad he took care of you well. If you ever plan to visit... Show moreTrip date: May 2023
- SShirleychan· January 5th, 2019We were absolutely delighted to have tour with this company. From the time when we first contacted the company via email, everything was so seamless and professional. Lhendup is a superb guide and photographer. We have some brilliant memories to take home. We were really lucky to have him. He listens to our comments and adjust the itinary accordingly without any additional cost. After finding out when is our wedding anniversary, Lhendup and Perma went to surprise us during dinner. It makes our wedding anniversary very memorable. Both the guide and driver rather work late then rush us. They are also very attentive and have a brilliant sense of humour. There is one day I laughed so much, I have forgotten how cold it was outside. We would highly recommend this tour company and the guide + driver. Thanks for giving us such a memorable trip and we now fully understand why Bhutan is the happiest place on earth!Show moreBhutan Acorn Tours & Travel commented on this reviewThank you for leaving us a review on your recent visit to Bhutan. I have conveyed your message to both Lhendup and Pema. They were really happy to know that you enjoyed the trip. We are a small boutique tour operator always reminding ourselves that our... Show moreTrip date: December 2018
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Matt
Asked on August 21st, 2024I am interested in a tour this October 2024 for about 10 to 14 days. I was wondering if you have any tours that visit Gasa Dzong or if that could be added to one of the other tours. I am a solo traveler and would be interested in joining a group so I can be with other travelers but can do the Gasa Dzong portion on my own.
Bhutan Acorn Tours & TravelOperator•Written August 2024While our standard tours do not feature a visit to Gasa Dzong, we can certainly tailor any tour to include it. There is a nice hot spring Gasa. September to November is a high season. Since we do not have fixed departure dates, it is quite uncommon for us the receive multiple bookings for the same tour departing on the same dates. Therefore, you may have to do the trip solo.
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Sandy
Asked on October 26th, 2023How fast is the visa process for the 09/11 group?
- Bhutan Acorn Tours & TravelOperator•Written October 2023
The visa process can be completed in just 4-5 business days, provided that you have all the required documents. You need to book the tour by October 28 to have enough time to process visa and organize logistics.
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Mark
Asked on September 26th, 2023do you have any trips that go later in December 2023? We were planning on going over school Christmas holidays, leaving around Dec 25, 26, preferably on the 10 day tour
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Traveler•Written September 2023as we are located near Toronto Canada, we were planning on going from Toronto YYZ to Delhi and then to Paro BUT India is not giving visas to Canadians at present. so what flights, from Toronto YYZ would we have to make if we need to avoid India?
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Traveler•Written September 2023on 10 day trip do you see all that the seven day trip does and more, including the internal flight?
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Traveler•Written September 2023it mentions that you need to take a sleeping bag. I don't think there is any camping so what is that for? Do you need a sleeping bag for the homestay?
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Traveler•Written September 2023We are one adult and her children, two 16 year olds, and we would share one room. What is the price per person for 7 day tour and the 10 day tour?
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Traveler•Written September 2023What does the local payment mean? Doesn't that just add to the other payment?
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Traveler•Written September 2023Is safe drinking water provided every day?
- Bhutan Acorn Tours & TravelOperator•Written September 2023
While we can run the tour throughout the year, December and January are peak winter months and the weather in the mountains will be cold. Of course, it is nothing compared to some parts of Canada and it is very much manageable with warm clothing. The weather usually remains clear with beautiful views of snow-capped mountains most of the time, but we may have some snowfall in the high mountain passes and sometimes there could be roadblocks for a couple of hours.
- Bhutan Acorn Tours & TravelOperator•Written September 2023
You do not need to bring sleeping bags as this trip does not involve any camping. The information provided is for general purposes and applies only if the trip has camping.
- Bhutan Acorn Tours & TravelOperator•Written September 2023
Yes, we provide bottled mineral water at the restaurant as well as in the car. Some hotels also provide 1 free bottled mineral water per person per night.
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Traveler•Written September 2023We have decided on the Essence of Bhutan, in March 2024, to coincide with at least some of the kids' school holidays, (March 9 - 17). I am thinking of March 6 - 17, however the departure date depends entirely on if we can get flights from YYZ. I discovered that if we were to go through KTM, we would need to first fly through DEL. At this point Canadian Nationals are unable to obtain even a transit visa through DEL. I wonder if you have any other ideas on how we could get from YYZ to PBH, and in a reasonable time period.
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Traveler•Written September 2023I see that it says starts in Taktsang, and ends in Paro, but on the brochure it says the Taktsang hike is on day 9. As we live at sea level, we would need to have the hike at the end of the tour.
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Traveler•Written September 2023If I understand correctly, the SDF would be 900 USD x 3 = 2,700 USD in cash - is that correct? Do people carry that amount of cash with them or are bank transfers accepted?
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Traveler•Written September 2023If we are able to make appropriate flight arrangements from YYZ, could you please confirm the total tour costs for the three of us, sharing one room?
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