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- Bhutan Acorn Tours & Travel
- In-depth Cultural
- Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Guided in English
- Group Size 1 - 12
- Age range 12 to 75
Highlights
- Explore the National Museum of Bhutan
- Hike to the iconic Tiger's Nest Monastery
- Witness archery, Bhutan's national sport
- Visit the ancient fortress Simtokha Dzong
- Experience a traditional hot stone bath
Itinerary
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- Introduction
- Day 1 Arrive Paro International Airport
- Day 2 Paro - Transfer to Haa Valley (2hr 15min drive)
- Day 3 Haa valley - Transfer to Thimphu (3hr 20min drive)
- Day 4 Explore The Capital City Thimphu
- Day 5 Thimphu - Transfer to Phobjikha valley (3.5 hours drive)
- Day 6 Phobjikha valley - Transfer to Punakha valley (2.5 hours drive)
- Day 7 Punakha - Transfer back to Paro (3 hours drive)
- Day 8 Hike the famous Taktsang Monastery known as Tiger's Nest (4-5 hours round trip hiking)
- Day 9 Transfer to Paro International Airport for departure
What's Included
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- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
- Optional Extras
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Additional Services
Adventure Type
Choose the type of organized adventure that suits your preferences.
- Group AdventuresJoin a group and forge lifelong friendships.What to expect
- Group of 12 travelers max.
- Fast booking confirmation
- Carefully planned itineraries
- Travel with like-minded people
- Personalized AdventuresCustomize an existing itinerary or create your own.What to expect
- Travel with your own group of min. 2 travelers
- Choose your preferred dates and duration
- Upgrade your accommodation
- Customize the itineraries
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Operated by
Bhutan Acorn Tours & Travel
Number of tours
22
Age Range
1 to 85 years old
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
100%
Bhutan Acorn Tours & Travel, licensed and based in Thimphu, Bhutan,...
Read moreCustomer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodGood
Robin· March 2nd, 2025From start to finish, my experience with Bhutan Acorn Tours & Travel was wonderful. All of the pre-departure communication was clear, fast, and professional. As a solo female traveler, the agency assigned a female guide and female driver which I appreciated. Now that my trip to Bhutan is complete, I recognize that this team of sisters was the key to the positive experience. Kezang, the guide, has an incredible knowledge of the history and culture of the nation. Plus, she enjoys hiking as much as I do so our daily outings in the pristine mountain forests was always a joy. Tashi, the driver, maneuvered the narrow winding roads with precision letting me know that I was always safe as we traveled from village to village. During my eight night visit, I stayed in five different accommodations and each was comfortable, in good locations (some with amazing views!), and full of welcoming staff. There was so much delicious food! Every meal provided a variety of dishes that included both local fare and western-influenced options. . . I am a budget traveler so this trip was a big splurge, but it was worth every single penny since nine days of feeling awe, being immersed in natural beauty, and being surrounded by kind and respectful people is priceless.Show more
Trip date: February 2025- TMTed· December 16th, 2024Having the local guides and knowledge was a blessing. They took care of us in every possible way, from the accommodations, food preferences, flexibility with the itinerary and when folks were not feeling well. Norbu was very knowledgeable about the sites, culture and personal experience. The tour operator was very responsive and flexible. Thank you for a magical, mystical and beautiful experience.Show moreTrip date: October 2024
- MMichael· April 7th, 2024We had an amazing 8 nights in Bhutan with Bhutan Acorn. Everything was perfect. Bhutan is simply unforgettable. Bhutan Acorn attended to our needs thoughtfully and responded super swiftly to our enquiries and requests. Every booking and confirmation were made at ease. Karma from Bhutan Acorn brought us a gorgeous pair of Gho and Kira and we were so glad and wore them for the entire trip. In the midst of the trip, Karma checked in with us to see if everything's in order, a nice touch. After they knew we wore the same Gho and Kira for the past 4 days, Karma immediately arranged a second pair for us and even asked for our colour preference. We were very delighted for this arrangement. It was our choice to wear this beautiful traditional costume throughout the trip and we hope to blend in and experience being a Bhutanese. Our guide and driver wore it the entire trip even to Tiger Nest Temple, so we believe we can do it, too. Knowing that we were celebrating our wedding anniversary, Karma amazingly arranged a tasty cake and a bottle of Bhutanese wine during our stay in Thimphu. Amazing. Our guide and driver, Tashi and Sonam, made a perfect quartet with us. Tashi is super fun, knowledgeable and attends to our change of plans swiftly and thoughtfully. Sonam is a reliable driver. We asked loads of questions in understanding Buddhism, Bhutan and the secret of their Gross National Happiness. We were mind-blown by the beauty of Bhutan, not just by the clean air, pristine scenery and gorgeous, exquisitely decorated and historic temples and dzongs, but most importantly, the beautiful and genuine people in Bhutan. We love everything in Bhutan. Thanks Bhutan Acorn!Show more
Bhutan Acorn Tours & Travel commented on this reviewDear Michael, I am delighted that you enjoyed your trip with us! We at Bhutan Acorn strive to create unforgettable experiences for our guests, so your feedback means a lot to us. I’m happy the cake and wine I arranged was to your liking; happy... Show moreTrip date: March 2024 - DADavid· September 6th, 2023Acorn, Karma Phuntsho was extremely responsive and thorough on guiding me through the tour itinerary, accommodations, and visa requirements. Feel free to be direct with Karma in telling you EXACTLY what you want from your tour and he will customize a tour JUST FOR YOU 😃. I was originally going to go for 7 days and extended my trip an additional day (before I got my visa) and he made these additions to the itinerary just for me!! Now, on to the tour itself…. Karma told me later on that he tries to make his tours private whenever possible. This was unknown to me before booking, so I was extremely surprised and happy to find my 8 day tour would be just me and my tour guide and driver. (SHOUTOUT TO NIDUP & NORBU - the best in the game! 🙌🙌) BHUTAN IS A BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY 🇧🇹 As the only carbon negative country in the world, the air is the purest out there. You will also be surrounded by breathtaking mountain ranges and rare wildlife (birds, monkeys, etc.) I felt extremely taken care of and can now call Nidup and Norbu great friends of mine 😃 As for the driver… Nidup was such a funny and outgoing guy. He really knows how to turn up the energy on some of these long road trips (hint: he loves rock music 🎸). He is also completely willing to speak his mind and put your best interests at heart (—he will make sure you get fair deals at stores) As for the tour guide… Norbu is a young and bright guy. He knew sooooo much about Bhutan and Buddhism. I could ask him anything and he knew it right away. He is also a very fast hiker (so if you want to save some time, he is your guide) Norbu is also an amazing photographer!! He happily offered to take professional photos of me on one of the days and edit them himself!! The photos attached to this review are from him. All in all, Bhutan was no mistake. It is a complete blessing. And it is a place I will most definitely come back to many times over (….But Nidup and Norbu must visit me in the USA too!!) To whoever is reading this, enjoy your travels!! ✈️ 🇧🇹 ❤️Show moreBhutan Acorn Tours & Travel commented on this reviewDear David, It's heartwarming to read about your incredible experience in Bhutan with Nidup and Norbu. Your detailed feedback about our responsiveness in customizing your tour, and the personalized experience with Nidup and Norbu will undoubtedly be... Show moreTrip date: August 2023
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9 days
9 Days Authentic Bhutan Tour By Local Guides
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Roger
Asked on January 28th, 2025Would you be able to help with booking of international flights to this tour?
Bhutan Acorn Tours & TravelOperator•Written January 2025We are able to arrange your flights ex-Paro (Bhutan) only. I am sorry we would not be able to arrange the flight from Copenhagen. There are only 2 airlines (Drukair and Bhutan Airlines) that connect Paro to Bangkok, Kathmandu, Delhi & Kolkata. Drukair also operates from Singapore and Dubai but there may not be flights available on the day you wish to travel because it is operated only twice weekly. Please check the flight availability on their website and you may book online.
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Darren
Asked on March 28th, 2024Which October 2024 departure would be the best for including the Royal Festival in Laya?
- Bhutan Acorn Tours & TravelOperator•Written March 2024
To attend the Royal Highland Festival in Laya, you will require at least 11 days duration. We have two tour options available with festival dates on 23 & 24 October.
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Darren
Traveler•Written March 2024We would like to join other travellers in a small group if possible. Please advise if we can join a tour in this manner.
- Bhutan Acorn Tours & TravelOperator•Written April 2024
We can accommodate you but currently have no other bookings. If no other travelers book, we can run the tour on a private basis just for you.
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Brittany
Asked on November 7th, 2023When it indicated up to 12 persons, is it per 3-4 jeep-type vehicles, or by bus / minibus? Are the guides locals?
- Bhutan Acorn Tours & TravelOperator•Written November 2023
We provide Hyundai Santa Fe SUV or Hyundai Creta SUV for up to 2 people, Toyotal Hiace Van for up to 8 people and Toyota Coaster Bus for 9-12 people. We always ensure that our group size is small so that you get a personalized experience.
- Bhutan Acorn Tours & TravelOperator•Written November 2023
All of our guides a local experts licensed by the Department of Tourism.
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Anne
Asked on July 3rd, 2022We are a couple of 72 and 73 years old and are of moderate physical condition. We would like to know whether the hikes mentioned by yoy for days 3,6,7 and 8 are physically demanding or easy.
- Bhutan Acorn Tours & TravelOperator•Written July 2022
I am quite sure you will be able to do all of the hikes mentioned in this tour. Of all the hikes, Day 6 (hike in Phobjikha valley) is the easiest and Day 8 (hike to Taktsang Monastery) is the toughest one. You will be able to hike to Taktsang if you start early. In case you are not able to do it, we will replace this activity with some other enriching experiences.
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