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Highlights of the Trans Bhutan Trail

12 days
Start and end in Paro
4.8
21 traveler reviews
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Hiking & Trekking
Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
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 Thimphu's unique cityscape
  • Visit traditional art schools and monasteries
  • Trek the historic Trans Bhutan Trail
  • Experience local life with Bhutanese homestays
  • Discover the iconic Tiger's Nest Monastery

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Paro/Thimphu (1L, 1D)
  2. Day 2 Thimphu (1B, 1L, 1D)
  3. Day 3 Thimphu/Chendebi (1B, 1L, 1D)
  4. Day 4 Chendebi/Trongsa (1B, 1L, 1D)
  5. Day 5 Trongsa (1B, 1L, 1D)
  6. Day 6 Trongsa to Bumthang (1B, 1L, 1D)
  7. Day 7 Bumthang (1B, 1L, 1D)
  8. Day 8 Bumthang to Punākha (1B, 1L, 1D)
  9. Day 9 Punākha (1B, 1L, 1D)
  10. Day 10 Punākha/Paro (1B, 1L, 1D)
  11. Day 11 Paro (1B, 1L, 1D)
  12. Day 12 Paro (1B)
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What's Not Included

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  • Insurance
  • Optional
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Where You'll Stay

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  • A
    · October 30th, 2023
    Bhutan is a special place and may be lost in the future to tourism. I loved seeing a culture and environment not yet ruined by the western society.
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  • A
    · October 28th, 2023
    Fabulous trip and beautiful country that was shown to me by a knowledgeable and very kind and accommodating CEO. Definitely a must see trip
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    Trip date: October 2023
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  • A
    · May 18th, 2024
    Great - I loved it!! And for sure, I will come back!
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    Trip date: April 2024
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  • A
    · April 25th, 2024
    A wonderful introduction to Bhutan's geography, history and Tibetan Buddhist religion. Walking connects you to the environment and for us seeing the diversity of flora and fauna was an exceptional experience. The devotion and integration of Buddhism ...
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    Trip date: April 2024
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  • A
    · April 19th, 2024
    Overall was a great trip. I would have loved to hike a little more or go farther to the eastern part of the country. I think that is possible rearranging the schedule, eliminating the brewery and adding walks in the home stays, considering that after arr...
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    Trip date: April 2024
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  • A
    · October 29th, 2023
    Fantastic tour. Well planned and great way to see & experience Bhutan. Love the good mix of experience including trekking, home stays. Learned a lot about the culture, geography/locations, and lifestyle. Fantastic hospitality and got well taken care of f...
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  • A
    · October 29th, 2023
    Visiting Bhutan was a dream and G Adventures helped me accomplish that dream in a perfect way. The people and scenery are inspiring. Although Tigers Nest Monastery was a highlight, there is so much more to the country and I highly recommend visiting.
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    Trip date: September 2023
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  • A
    · May 12th, 2024
    It was an outstanding experience!
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  • A
    · September 29th, 2023
    Bhutan was a once in a lifetime trip. The guide and driver were fantastic and accommodating to ensure the best experience for their travelers. The hotels were well chosen for their location, customer service and amenities. The itinerary was well ...
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  • A
    · October 11th, 2023
    I didn’t have many expectations for this adventure, as I knew it would be very different from anything or anywhere I had been before, but our time exploring with Tanden was more than I could’ve hoped for. We felt like we were engrossed in the country, no...
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    Joy

    Asked on August 31st, 2025

    Do you provide assistance with Bhutan visa and flight booking? What would be the flight cost (round trip from Toronto YYZ) for booking Bhutan tour Sept 14-25?

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    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten August 2025

      The Bhutan visa cost is included in the cost of the tour, and yes we assist you with the letter of invitation and the visa for Bhutan. You need to submit the form for the letter of invitation to us 35-60 days before your entry into Bhutan. We will then arrange the Bhutanese visa for you. We are not able to assist you with flights to Bhutan, and these must be booked independently.

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      Joy

      TravelerWritten August 2025

      Is there enough time to get a visa since the tour is in 2 weeks?

    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten August 2025

      With the request process, we would need to wait until the tour can be confirmed before you can apply for the visa, which would not give you enough time to obtain the visa for Bhutan. Is there another departure date that works for you?

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      Joy

      TravelerWritten August 2025

      What other dates would you offer at the same price? The tour was put on sale for these dates at a great discount that I wanted to take advantage of. If it's logistically not possible to book it so close to departure I wander why would G Adventures even put it on sale at this time.

    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten August 2025

      The only departure on sale currently is the Sep 14th departure! This is a last minute sale as we are getting close to this date. The departure is possible to book, but confirmation is not guaranteed, we need to request it to confirm that we have the availability! If the tour is confirmed, then you will get the tour at the sale price!

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    Greg

    Asked on October 29th, 2024

    Could you please advise of distances hiked each day and difficulty rating.

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    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten October 2024

      The tour is rated 4 - Demanding (4 on a scale of 5). Included activities are generally several hours of physical activity most days. Travellers who are in average shape should be able to manage. Some high-altitude hikes or more strenuous activities, but accessible to most healthy travellers. Training is recommended if travellers are not already active.

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    Sean

    Asked on September 1st, 2024

    We have just spoken to people who have done this trip and they said that the Visas and the amount paid to the Bhutanese government (SDF) each day is covered. Is this correct?

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      Sean

      TravelerWritten September 2024

      We are currently on a tour with G in Uzbekistan so don't always have access to the internet. I still need to know if the sustainable development fee (SDF) and Visa cost are covered in the price of the tour.

    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten September 2024

      Yes, the sustainable development fee (SDF) and the Bhutanese Visa cost are covered in the price of the tour.

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    Tara

    Asked on June 17th, 2023

    What is the minimum altitude and maximum altitude during this whole 12 days tour? Do we need to bring altitude sickness prevention medicine? During the hikes - do we need poles and water proof hiking shoes?

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      Tara

      TravelerWritten June 2023

      Is it possible to cover a section by vehicle if someone in the group is not able to trek/hike one day?

    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten June 2023

      A vehicle bypass will only be offered for critical requirements, incidents, or emergencies. This should not be considered an option for opting out. If you are not capable of accomplishing the itinerary as it is, we recommend considering an alternative itinerary that would be more suitable.

    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten June 2023

      We would not be able to dispense medical advice so you must speak to your doctor about this trip and they will advise you based on your medical history or conditions.

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    Alexander

    Asked on January 26th, 2023

    Yesterday evening I was dealing with Reon as I wanted to book the Highlights of the Trans Buthan Trail of the 15th October till the 26th October as there was 1place left. I asked him how much it will be with the single supplement and the discount of €148.78 as I have booked previously with you but I did not receive any reply. I'm ready to book it if I will know how much it will be. Please can you confirm if my place was kept as I wrote to him.

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    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten January 2023

      Hi Josephine, Which departure were you looking at for that price? Different dates have different pricing based on the cost of local services. It looks like September 17th is priced at €3,884 EUR (on sale until the end of January, regular price is €5,179 EUR). My Own Room is priced at €789 EUR on that date. Would you like to book the September 17th departure?

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    Carrie

    Asked on January 25th, 2023

    Is there a single supplement available?

    Single supplement
    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten January 2023

      The single supplement is 789 EUR on top of the base cost.

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    Carolyn

    Asked on April 10th, 2022

    Are the visa and permit to enter Bhutan and hike the trail included in the package? Coming from the US

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    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten April 2022

      For Bhutan, G Adventures will arrange the visa for you. The cost of the visa is included in the tour price. The Bhutanese visa is issued to your passport on arrival. No passport photos are currently required for this.

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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.
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