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Bhutan, The Dragon Kingdom

10 days
Start and end in Kathmandu
4.8
5 traveler reviews
Bhutan, The Dragon Kingdom - Passage Holidays
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  • Christmas & New Year
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
Age range 5 to 80
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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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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
    TourRadar 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.

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Additional Services

Operated by

Passage Holidays

4.6
(222 reviews)

Number of tours

16

Age Range

1 to 90 years old

Response time

within 2 days

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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    Passage Holidays commented on this review
    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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    Passage Holidays commented on this review
    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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    Passage Holidays commented on this review
    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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    Passage Holidays commented on this review
    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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Good to Know

Tour ID: 255848

  • Currencies
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    Ngultrum
    Bhutan
    रू
    Nepalese Rupee
    Nepal
  • Plugs & Adapters

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

    Type G
    Bhutan
  • 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.
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