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Kingdom of Bhutan

10 days
Start and end in Kathmandu
4.6
13 traveler reviews

Kingdom of Bhutan

10 days
Start and end in Kathmandu
4.6
13 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
Other languages on offer: German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Dutch, Russian
Group Size 1 - 10
Age range 1 to 90
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Highlights

  • Explore ancient temples in Kathmandu
  • Tour the vibrant Thimphu and its museums
  • Drive across scenic Dochu La Pass
  • Visit the majestic Punakha Dzong
  • Hike to the historic Tiger's Nest Monastery

Itinerary

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  1. Day 1 Arrival at Kathmandu
  2. Day 2 At Kathmandu
  3. Day 3 Kathmandu - Paro (By Flight) - Thimphu (50 Kms / 1.30 Hrs)
  4. Day 4 At Thimphu
  5. Day 5 Thimphu - Punakha (75 Kms / 3 Hrs)
  6. Day 6 At Punakha
  7. Day 7 Punakha - Wangdue Phodrang - Paro (130 Kms / 4 Hrs)
  8. Day 8 At Paro
  9. Day 9 Paro - Kathmandu (By Flight)
  10. Day 10 Departure from Kathmandu
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What's Included

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What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Additional Services
4.9
(1,430 reviews)

Number of tours

200

Age Range

1 to 90 years old

Response time

11 hours

Response rate

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.6
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.7
  • Guide
    Excellent
    4.8
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.8
  • Accommodation
    Excellent
    4.8
  • Food
    Excellent
    4.6
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  • Kingdom of Bhutan reviewer 1
    · December 10th, 2024
    Wangdi was an excellent guide, and his love for his country was reflected in his knowledge. He was kind and patient, and I couldn’t have climbed Tiger’s Nest without him!
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    UncleSam Holidays commented on this review
    Dear Olivia, Thank you for taking the time to share your wonderful feedback about your Kingdom of Bhutan tour. Your feedback is important for us to improve our services.
    Trip date: November 2024
  • DC
    · December 7th, 2024
    A wonderful trip through the heart of Nepal and Bhutan! Kathmandu’s bustling streets, Thimphu’s serenity, and Punakha’s picturesque landscapes were amazing. Comfortable hotels, excellent and friendly guides made the trip enjoyable. I recommend this trip.
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    UncleSam Holidays commented on this review
    Dear Deborah, Thank you for taking the time to share your wonderful feedback about your Kingdom of Bhutan Tour. Your feedback is important for us to improve our services.
    Trip date: October 2024
  • LL
    · December 5th, 2024
    Truly amazing experience. The hotels were great, guides were insightful and provide lots of information for history and culture. A must-do journey in a life!
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    UncleSam Holidays commented on this review
    Dear Liam, Thank you for taking the time to share your wonderful feedback about your Kingdom of Bhutan. Your feedback is important for us to improve our services.
    Trip date: October 2024
  • AB
    · December 5th, 2024
    Nepal is beautiful country. We enjoy visiting temples, Thimphu’s peaceful charm, and Punakha’s were unforgettable. The hotels were comfortable, the guides were knowledgeable, and the tour manager kept everything running smoothly and efficiently. I recommend this for Nepal.
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    UncleSam Holidays commented on this review
    Dear Adeline, Thank you for taking the time to share your wonderful feedback about your Kingdom of Bhutan. Your feedback is important for us to improve our services.
    Trip date: October 2024
  • HG
    · December 5th, 2024
    It was an unforgettable experience and very well organized. Our tour coordinator was always very concerned about the trip run smoothly. But we suggest to upgrade the hotels for more comfortable trip.
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    UncleSam Holidays commented on this review
    Dear Hardy, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your Kingdom of Bhutan. Your feedback is important for us to improve our services.
    Trip date: October 2024
  • Kingdom of Bhutan reviewer 6
    · November 17th, 2024
    Its a wonderful trip. we enjoyed our trip and knew lots of things about the history and culture. All the destinations are amazing like Kathmandu, Thimphu and Punakha. The hotels were great, the guides shared interesting local insights, and the tour manager ensured everything was well organized and enjoyable.
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    Dear Roger, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your Kingdom of Bhutan Tour. Your feedback is important for us to improve our services.
    Trip date: September 2024
  • IB
    · November 16th, 2024
    Fantastic trip to Bhutan. Our tour guides and driver are punctual and professional they are always provide complete information about the destinations, culture and history of every part. Hotels are most important part of our tour, and we are happy with the hotel selection. An unforgettable trip for us.
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    Dear Isabella, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your Kingdom of Bhutan Tour. Your feedback is important for us to improve our services.
    Trip date: February 2024
  • AA
    · November 15th, 2024
    Wonderful tour through Nepal and Bhutan. We enjoy the amazing culture of Kathmandu and tranquility Thimphu and Beautyful Punakha. All the hotels were comfortable. Guides are very good and enjoy their work to explain about the destinations. Highly recommend this experience.
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    UncleSam Holidays commented on this review
    Dear Anne, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your Golden Triangle Tour with Rajasthan and Varanasi. Your feedback is important for us to improve our services.
    Trip date: February 2024
  • Kingdom of Bhutan reviewer 9
    · November 1st, 2024
    The trip was well done. Great itinerary, awesome and knowledgeable support team Uncle Sam Holidays.... Just fantastic.
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    UncleSam Holidays commented on this review
    Dear Liz, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your Kingdom of Bhutan Tour. Your feedback is important for us to improve our services.
    Trip date: September 2024
  • GZ
    · October 16th, 2024
    I had an amazing time with the perfect personalized tour package travelling Bhutan services are perfect. really i enjoy my trip.
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    UncleSam Holidays commented on this review
    Dear Georgia, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your Kingdom of Bhutan Tour. Your feedback is important for us to improve our services.
    Trip date: October 2024

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Kingdom of Bhutan
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    Carol

    Asked on March 23rd, 2025

    What is the latest date for flight payments?

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    • UncleSam HolidaysOperatorWritten March 2025

      The latest you can confirm your flight bookings is two months before the tour start date.

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    Cynthia

    Asked on February 2nd, 2025

    Looking for a Tour to Bhutan (Trekking) for 1 Single person from Oct.25

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    • UncleSam HolidaysOperatorWritten February 2025

      Bhutan Visa, SDF charges, Internal flights and Lunch and Dinner are Not Included in the tour price.

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    Miguel Angel

    Asked on January 25th, 2025

    Can we book additional activities while in Bhutan?

    Tour Details
    • UncleSam HolidaysOperatorWritten January 2025

      Yes, we can assist in planning additional activities during your stay.

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    Dagmar

    Asked on January 18th, 2025

    Is the visa for Bhutan included in the tour price?

    Visa
    • UncleSam HolidaysOperatorWritten January 2025

      The visa fees are not included in the cost of the tour.

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    Leah

    Asked on January 14th, 2025

    When does the hike too Tigers Nest take place in the trip?

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    Jonathan

    Asked on December 21st, 2024

    Is travel insurance required for this tour?

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    • UncleSam HolidaysOperatorWritten December 2024

      Travel insurance is necessary and should cover international travel.

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    Frances

    Asked on December 4th, 2024

    Do you also arrange flights from Kathmandu to Bhutan? If so what are the options?

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    • UncleSam HolidaysOperatorWritten December 2024

      Yes we can book the flight for you from Kathmandu to Bhutan and back to Kathmandu. Flight charges will be USD 565 /- Per Person and the visa is USD 40 and SDF charges will be USD 100 /- Per night per person.

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    Joanna

    Asked on December 4th, 2024

    How long can you guarantee this price? Also we would like to know the value of the flights from Kathmandu to Paro and back?

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      Joanna

      TravelerWritten December 2024

      Do you have any extra 5/6 days tour extension we could think about? We are 3 girls and are sharing room triple. What would be the options?

    • UncleSam HolidaysOperatorWritten December 2024

      Price for flight from Kathmandu to Paro and back is USD 565 per person. Price will be valid till 10 December'24.

    • UncleSam HolidaysOperatorWritten December 2024

      We can suggest places in Nepal with 5-6 days extension. Price for 3 persons using 1 triple room is EUR 1299 per person.

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      Joanna

      TravelerWritten December 2024

      We would like to visit Tibet before or after. Can we save anything or adjust the route to avoid multiple returns to Kathmandu?

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    Derek

    Asked on November 30th, 2024

    how much are flight from Kathmandu to Paro and Paro to Kathmandu for tour Kingdom of Bhutan

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    • UncleSam HolidaysOperatorWritten November 2024

      flight from Kathmandu to Paro and Paro to Kathmandu will be USD 515 /- Per Person.

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    Asked on September 26th, 2024

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      You can pay for the flight tickets by credit card at the time of booking.

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Tour ID: 199828

  • Currencies
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    Ngultrum
    Bhutan
    रू
    Nepalese Rupee
    Nepal
  • 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 and Nepal. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Bhutan and Nepal. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for Bhutan and Nepal. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Bhutan and Nepal. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Bhutan and Nepal. 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. Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Nepal. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Bhutan and Nepal. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Meningococcal meningitis - Recommended for Nepal. Ideally 1 week 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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