Do you provide a sleeping bag and down jacket to use?

A down jacket will not be provided but is essential for this tour, so you will need to arrange this yourself. As for the sleeping bag: While camping the group will be provided with an "A" shaped two-person tent. The tents are of good quality, breathable and waterproof. Beds are not provided, but a pad type mattress and sleeping bag will be provided.

What is level of difficulty of this trip

We rate this tour a 4 on a scale to 5. I's a demanding tour and includes some high-altitude hikes and more strenuous activities.

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Camp the Trans Bhutan Trail

11 days

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Start and end in Paro

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The views were breathtaking, with an anecdote at every stopping point.
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Platinum Operator: G Adventures
Hiking & Trekking: Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 15
Ages 12+

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Highlights

Explore the iconic Buddha Dordenma statue
Hike the historic Trans Bhutan Trail
Visit the majestic Trongsa Dzong fortress
Enjoy a Bhutanese homestay experience
Trek to the famous Tiger's Nest Monastery

Itinerary

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Introduction

Day 1 Paro to Thimphu (1 lunch, 1 dinner)
Day 2 Thimphu to Chendebi (1 breakfast, 1 lunch, 1 dinner)
Day 3 Chendebi to Tsangkha (1 breakfast, 1 lunch, 1 dinner)
Day 4 Tsangkha to Trongsa (1 breakfast, 1 lunch, 1 dinner)
Day 5 Trongsa (1 breakfast, 1 lunch, 1 dinner)
Day 6 Trongsa to Gyetsa (1 breakfast, 1 lunch, 1 dinner)
Day 7 Gyetsa to Bumthang (1 breakfast, 1 lunch, 1 dinner)
Day 8 Bumthang to Punākha (1 breakfast, 1 lunch, 1 dinner)
Day 9 Punākha to Paro (1 breakfast, 1 lunch, 1 dinner)
Day 10 Paro (1 breakfast, 1 lunch, 1 dinner)
Day 11 Paro (1 breakfast)

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Where You'll Stay

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Hotel Kisa Villa
Hotel
day 1
Camp Chandebji
Camping
day 2
Camp Tsangkha
Camping
day 3
Yangkhil Resort
Resort
Days 4, 5
Camp Gyetsa
Camping
day 6
Bumthang Homestay
Home-stay
day 7
DorjiBee Village Homestay
Home-stay
day 7
Punakha Homestay
Home-stay
day 8
Metta Resort
Resort
Days 9, 10

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Age Range

12 to 90 years old

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Response rate

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Kerri-Ann Kitchura
· May 31st, 2024
This was the best trip I have taken in my 50 years of existence on this planet. And I have travelled to a lot of places. The time to visit Bhutan is now, before it is overrun by tourists and Gadventues does an amazing job of making your visit one to reme...
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Trip date: April 2024
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Elizabeth Radosova
· September 16th, 2023
What a wonderful adventure!! So enjoyed the beauty, kindness and humbleness of the Bhutanese people and the breathtaking scenery of Bhutan!! A feast for the eyes! Highly recommend it to anyone. Very special place on this planet!
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Trip date: September 2023
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Chantal Huss
· September 18th, 2023
I had an amazing time exploring Bhutan, a beautyfull and peacefull country. Time went by way to quickly.
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Trip date: September 2023
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Michael Vanderven
· September 29th, 2023
Wonderful 12 day tour along the Trans-Bhutan train - such a great balance of walking and hiking while taking time to explore the amazing fortresses, temples, architecture and scenery of this beautiful kingdom. And really fun being able to do this with a ...
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Trip date: September 2023
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Robyn Stuart-Kohn
· September 14th, 2023
The Trans Bhutan Trail was an amazing , once-in-a-lifetime experience which (unlike the title infers) also included a great variety of cultural experiences. The absolute highlight for me was hiking up to Takstang Monastery (Tiger's Nest) but there we...
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Trip date: September 2023
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Amer Khan
· May 28th, 2024
An outstanding, well-designed tour at a perfect pace. There was much anxiety about timely visa approval, and on how strenuous the hikes would be, but everything turned out great. One campground with excessive insects and one farmhouse facilities were bel...
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Trip date: May 2024
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Chris Edwards
· May 17th, 2024
G Adventures Camp the Trans Bhutan Trail is the PERFECT blend of adventure, history and culture....truly the BEST way to experience everything Bhutan has to offer.
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Trip date: May 2024
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Susan Burton
· May 12th, 2024
Our G Adventure guides went above and beyond, getting us access to a special ceremony at a dzong/monastery and tea and biscuits with the caretaker monk the Tiger's Nest. The CEO, his shadow guide, our driver and the crew that setup and took care of...
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Trip date: April 2024
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Tracy Cole
· November 14th, 2023
My Bhutan trip was magical! Dorji was knowledgeable and charming. She said at the beginning of the trip that she wanted Bhutan to get into our bones and she certainly made that happen. The views were breathtaking, with an anecdote at every stopping point...
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Trip date: October 2023
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Nerissa Hernandez
· October 30th, 2023
Waited 3 years for this trip. I had previously booked in 2020 but Covid happened. Somewhat grateful that the trip was cancelled because the TransBhutan trail was not available back then. This was an awesome trip.
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Trip date: October 2023
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Elena
Asked on January 24th, 2025
Do you provide a sleeping bag and down jacket to use?
Accommodation
Tour Details
- G AdventuresOperator•Written January 2025
  A down jacket will not be provided but is essential for this tour, so you will need to arrange this yourself. As for the sleeping bag: While camping the group will be provided with an "A" shaped two-person tent. The tents are of good quality, breathable and waterproof. Beds are not provided, but a pad type mattress and sleeping bag will be provided.
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Carmen
Asked on August 19th, 2024
What is level of difficulty of this trip
Tour Details
- G AdventuresOperator•Written August 2024
  We rate this tour a 4 on a scale to 5. I's a demanding tour and includes some high-altitude hikes and more strenuous activities.

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Price based on Private Double Room

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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.
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- 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.
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