Itinerary
- Day 1
Paro
You'll get picked up at Paro airport and settle into your hotel. From there, head to the National Museum to get oriented, then make your way to Kyichu Lhakhang where you can see the 8th-century statue of Jowo Jampa. Later in the evening, go to Rinpung Dzong while it's floodlit and time it to catch the sunset there.
- Start point
- Paro, Bhutan (Airport Pick-up, 00:00 - 23:55)
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Tenzinling Resort Paro or similar)
Included Activities
- National Museum guided tour
- Visit Kyichu Lhakhang
- Rinpung Dzong floodlit evening visit
Landmarks National Museum Kyichu Lhakhang Rinpung Dzong 
- Day 2
Paro
After breakfast, you'll put on traditional Bhutanese attire for a Buddhist ceremony to renew your wedding vows at Aum Chencho Farmhouse. There's a special lunch planned after the ceremony, and then you have the rest of the day to yourselves with no scheduled activities.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Special lunch), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Tenzinling Resort Paro or similar)
Included Activities
- Dress in traditional Bhutanese attire
- Buddhist wedding ceremony with vow renewal at Aum Chencho Farmhouse
Landmarks Aum Chencho Farmhouse 
- Day 3
Paro
Following breakfast, you'll hike up to Tiger's Nest Monastery where you get views from the top. The afternoon is set aside for trying archery, which is Bhutan's national sport, so you can give it a shot yourself.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Tenzinling Resort Paro or similar)
Included Activities
- Guided hike to Tiger's Nest Monastery
- Archery experience
Landmarks Tiger's Nest Monastery - Day 4
Paro to Punakha
After breakfast, you'll travel to Punakha by crossing over Dochu La mountain pass, where the Himalayan views are really something. You'll stop to visit Druk Wangyal Lhakhang and see the 108 chortens that were built to remember fallen soldiers. Once you reach Punakha, there's time to check out Punakha Dzong and look at its beautiful murals.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Lobesa Lodge or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Druk Wangyal Lhakhang
- Visit 108 chortens at Dochu La
- Guided tour of Punakha Dzong
Landmarks Dochu La Druk Wangyal Lhakhang Punakha Dzong 
- Day 5
Punakha
You'll start the day at Chimi Lhakhang, a temple dedicated to Saint Drukpa Kunley, where you can receive special fertility blessings. Then hike up to Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Temple for valley views. In the afternoon, you'll go through Talo Village and walk around the pine and cedar forests. On the way back, stop by Sangchhen Dorji Lhuendrup Nunnery to see its Nepali-style stupa and take in the valley views.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Lobesa Lodge or similar)
Included Activities
- Receive fertility blessings at Chimi Lhakhang
- Guided hike to Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Temple
- Walk through Talo Village and surrounding forests
- Visit Sangchhen Dorji Lhuendrup Nunnery
Landmarks Chimi Lhakhang Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Temple Punakha Valley Talo Village Sangchhen Dorji Lhuendrup Nunnery - Day 6
Punakha to Phobjikha Valley
After breakfast, you'll travel through Dang Chhu to get to Phobjikha Valley, also called Gangtey. You'll visit Gangteng Gompa and the Black-necked Crane Information Centre. Later, take a walk through the Gangtey Nature Trail to see the valley from different angles.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Dewachen or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Gangteng Gompa
- Visit Black-necked Crane Information Centre
- Guided hike through Gangtey Nature Trail
Landmarks Gangteng Gompa Black-necked Crane Information Centre Gangtey Nature Trail Phobjikha Valley - Day 7
Phobjikha Valley to Thimphu
Following breakfast, drive to Thimphu and use a stop at Dochu La to hike up to Lungchutse Gompa, a temple for the local deity Tashi Barwa. Once in Thimphu, check out the Simply Bhutan Museum, which is housed in a 150-year-old farmhouse showing how traditional Bhutanese people lived. Finish your day at Tashichho Dzong, the main highlight when you're in Thimphu Valley.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Thimphu Deluxe or similar)
Included Activities
- Hike to Lungchutse Gompa at Dochu La
- Visit Simply Bhutan Museum
- Guided tour of Tashichho Dzong
Landmarks Dochu La Lungchutse Gompa Simply Bhutan Museum Tashichho Dzong 
- Day 8
Thimphu
After breakfast, hike around Kuensel Phrodang Nature Park and visit the Great Buddha Dordenma, a huge statue of Shakyamuni Buddha with a temple at its base. Then go to Motithang Takin Preserve to see the Takin, which is Bhutan's national animal. You'll also walk through Memorial Chorten, a significant landmark and worship site in the city. Spend time at several museums including the Postal Museum, National Textile Museum, National Institute of Zorig Chusum, and Jungshi Handmade Paper Factory. End with a relaxed walk through Thimphu market.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Thimphu Deluxe or similar)
Included Activities
- Guided hike around Kuensel Phrodang Nature Park
- Visit Great Buddha Dordenma
- Visit Motithang Takin Preserve
- Visit Memorial Chorten
- Visit Postal Museum
- Visit National Textile Museum
- Visit National Institute of Zorig Chusum
- Visit Jungshi Handmade Paper Factory
- Walk through Thimphu market
Landmarks Kuensel Phrodang Nature Park Great Buddha Dordenma Motithang Takin Preserve Memorial Chorten Postal Museum National Textile Museum National Institute of Zorig Chusum Jungshi Handmade Paper Factory Thimphu market 
- Day 9
Thimphu to Chele La
After breakfast, drive to Chele La, a mountain pass on the route. Along the way, stop at Kila Gompa, the oldest nunnery in Bhutan, and Dzongdrakha Gompa. The drive gives you views of rugged hills and you can see the distant Haa Valley. When you arrive at your destination, check into your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Tashi Namgay Resort or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Kila Gompa (oldest nunnery in Bhutan)
- Visit Dzongdrakha Gompa
Landmarks Chele La Kila Gompa Dzongdrakha Gompa Haa Valley - Day 10
Departure
After breakfast, you'll be taken to the airport where you'll board your flight heading home.
- End point
- Paro, Bhutan (Airport See-off, 00:00 - 23:55)
- Meals
- Breakfast
