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Highlights of the Trans Bhutan Trail

12 days
Start and end in Paro
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33 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
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 15
Age range 12 to 90
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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 Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
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What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

Operated by

G Adventures

Number of tours

894

Age Range

12 to 90 years old

Response time

less than 1 hour

Response rate

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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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    Trip date: October 2023
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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
    · 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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    Trip date: April 2024
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  • A
    · October 1st, 2023
    The Bhutan experience is not to be missed. The peace and harmony there is contagious. Two weeks in heaven.
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    Trip date: September 2023
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  • A
    · October 1st, 2023
    Bhutan was an incredible experience we witnessed its mountains, fortresses, festivals, nature, food, colors and people while making friends with other members from our group who came from different countries and continents.
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    Trip date: September 2023
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  • A
    · April 30th, 2024
    This trip stands out for being authentic, immersive, and comprehensive. It made me want to explore even more of Bhutan!
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    Trip date: April 2024
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  • A
    · April 26th, 2024
    Memorable
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  • A
    · April 25th, 2024
    The tour provided a good mix of opportunities to learn about Bhutanese culture and history as well as seeing and experiencing the mountains (both during the hikes and on the bus rides) including wonderful views as well the towns and villages.
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    Trip date: April 2024
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Dates & Availability

12 days
Highlights of the Trans Bhutan Trail
From Paro to Paro

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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?

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    • 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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Tour ID: 224672

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  • Vaccines
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    • 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.
  • 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.
    • 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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