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Bhutan, The Dragon Kingdom

10 days
Start and end in Kathmandu
4.8
5 traveler reviews
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Other languages on offer: German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Dutch, Russian
Group Size 1 - 10
All Ages Welcome
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Highlights

  • Explore sacred sites in Kathmandu
  • Witness the Aarti ceremony at Pashupatinath
  • Savor street food in Thimphu's local markets
  • Visit Punakha Dzong and Lingkana Palace
  • Hike to the iconic Paro Taktsang monastery

Itinerary

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  1. Day 1 Arrival at Kathmandu
  2. Day 2 At Kathmandu
  3. Day 3 Kathmandu - Paro (By Flight) - Thimphu
  4. Day 4 At Thimphu
  5. Day 5 Thimphu - Punakha
  6. Day 6 At Punakha
  7. Day 7 Punakha - Wangdue Phodrang - Paro
  8. Day 8 At Paro
  9. Day 9 Paro - Kathmandu (By Flight)
  10. Day 10 Departure from Kathmandu
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What's Included

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

  • Flights
  • Additional Services

Operated by

Passage Holidays

4.6
(349 reviews)

Number of tours

16

Age Range

1 to 90 years old

Response time

8 hours

Response rate

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.8
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Guide
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Transport
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Food
    Excellent
    5.0
  • 4.6
  • FC
    · November 28th, 2024
    An excellent experience! Kathmandu’s temples and amazing culture were a delight. Bhutan’s tranquil landscapes and stunning monasteries, especially in Thimphu and Paro, were breathtaking. The hotels were good, and the guides were fantastic, providing insightful details about every place we visited. A well-organized trip overall.
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    Dear Felix, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your Bhutan, The Dragon Kingdom Tour. We truly appreciate your insights, as they are valuable in helping us improve our services. Your experience matters to us, and we look forward... Show more
    Trip date: October 2024
  • ML
    · November 28th, 2024
    This trip was an unforgettable journey! The accommodations were comfortable and well located. Kathmandu’s cultural landmarks like Pashupatinath and Swayambhunath were mesmerizing. Bhutan’s serene beauty, especially in Paro and Punakha, was beyond words. The guides were knowledgeable and friendly, making the experience much better.
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    Dear Maximilian, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your Bhutan, The Dragon Kingdom Tour. We truly appreciate your insights, as they are valuable in helping us improve our services. Your experience matters to us, and we look... Show more
    Trip date: September 2024
  • H
    · November 22nd, 2024
    The tour was truly fantastic and unforgettable. I had an amazing time in Bhutan, creating memories I will cherish. I’m incredibly grateful to my guides and driver for their warmth and support throughout the tour. A big thank you to them!
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    Dear Hamza, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your Bhutan, The Dragon Kingdom tour. We truly appreciate your insights, as they are valuable in helping us improve our services. Your experience matters to us, and we look forward... Show more
    Trip date: September 2024
  • Bhutan, The Dragon Kingdom reviewer 4
    · November 16th, 2024
    We had a wonderful vacation in Bhutan, an excellent Itinerary with lots to see - all very interesting. the hotels were lovely with delicious meals. Staff at hotels were very friendly. Guides were good at every destination. Everything was well managed trip.
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    Dear Marcin, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your trip Bhutan, The Dragon Kingdom Tour. Your valuable feedback help us to improve our services.
    Trip date: September 2024
  • AL
    · October 5th, 2024
    We did the Bhutan tour we would highly...
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    Dear Annette, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your trip Bhutan, The Dragon Kingdom. Your valuable feedback help us to improve our services.
    Trip date: September 2024

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10 days
Bhutan, The Dragon Kingdom
From Kathmandu to Kathmandu

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    Tanya

    Asked on January 9th, 2025

    We are interested in Nepal - Bhutan circuit for 10 days, as a family of 3 with a 7-year-old child. We always book a room for 3 (with 2 beds or one large bed), but this system does not allow it. Another question, how do we book additional services, like flying over Everest?

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    • Passage HolidaysOperatorWritten January 2025

      The price for this tour will be USD 1980 per person using 1 Triple room (1 double room with 1 extra bed). The flight during the trip will be booked for you.

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    Christina

    Asked on January 7th, 2025

    Would like to take this tour in December starting around December 6th. We can join a group or go by yourself. Are you offering the 10 days Bhutan tour?

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      Christina

      TravelerWritten January 2025

      Would like to stay in good hotels (4 stars or better) with Breakfast included and lunch that we can pay ourselves.

    • Passage HolidaysOperatorWritten January 2025

      Price for 3 Star hotels for 2 Person using 1 Double room @ USD 2465 /- Per Person. Price for 4 Star hotels for 2 Person using 1 Double room @ USD 2990 /- Per Person. Visa fee is USD 40 Per Person and SDF charges will be USD 600 /- Per Person.

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    Tara

    Asked on July 30th, 2024

    How much extra would be expect the domestic flights during this tour to cost?

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    • Passage HolidaysOperatorWritten July 2024

      The price for 2 internal flight will be USD 451.96 /- Per Person. Also please note the visa and the SDF charges is not included in the tour price.

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Tour ID: 255848

  • Currencies
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    Bhutan
    रू
    Nepalese Rupee
    Nepal
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from New Zealand you will need an adaptor for type G.

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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 and Nepal. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Bhutan and Nepal. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for Bhutan and Nepal. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Bhutan and Nepal. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Bhutan and Nepal. 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. Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Nepal. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Bhutan and Nepal. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Meningococcal meningitis - Recommended for Nepal. Ideally 1 week 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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