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- Gold Operator
- Encounters Travel
- Active
- Thrilling adventures designed to keep you moving
- 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 2 - 12
- Age range 8 to 95
Highlights
- Explore Bhutan's iconic Taktshang Monastery
- Walk through Phobjikha Valley's nature trails
- Visit the ancient Punakha Dzong fortress
- Witness an archery tournament in Thimphu
- Cross the scenic Dochu La Pass
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Kuzuzangpo La! and welcome to Bhutan. Afternoon sightseeing to Ta Dzong, Paro Dzong and learn the art of incense making
- Day 2 Journey over the scenic Dochu La Pass, visit the fertility-blessing Chimi Lhakhang Temple.
- Day 3 Walk to Khamsum Yuelley Namgyel Chorten, visit Punakha Dzong and settle in to your Phobjikha Valley homestay
- Day 4 Explore Phobjikha Valley on a nature walk, visit the revered Gangtey Monastery, and experience authentic Bhutanese life with your host family.
- Day 5 Head to Bhutan's modern Capital Thimphu, via Wangdue Phodrang Dzong
- Day 6 Exploring Thimphu, visit the Memorial Chorten, Folk Heritage Museum, School of Arts & Crafts & Takin Research Centre
- Day 7 Hike to Taktsang Monastery (Tiger's Nest). Drukgyel Dzong and Kyichu Lhakhang. Optional Hot Stone bath
- Day 8 Free time in Paro until transferring to the airport for departure
What's Included
- 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.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
Operated by
Encounters Travel
Number of tours
83
Age Range
5 to 99 years old
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
100%
Encounters Travel is an adventure tour operator, based in the UK but with...
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- Beth· December 19th, 2023Our guide Jigme Yordzer and driver Sangay Kandu were excellent and wonderful. However, our schedule was a little overbooked with too much to do considering the lengthy drive times we had some days in-between destinations. Jigme was very helpful and accommodating as we needed to rearrange activities for a few days. Also, one of our days was a national election day, and the entire country was shut down. For future tours, such national election days, holidays, etc. need to be called-out in-advance in the itinerary.Show more
- Beth· December 18th, 2023A lovely tour. The only downside was too much was scheduled given the long drive times between two points. We were unable to cover all that was listed in the tour or the time spent at some places was too brief.Show more
- Ruby· May 30th, 2025There were days when the itinerary was a little rushed so our group missed out on some events I would have liked to have participated in, but overall, what I did experience was very memorable and satisfying for an 11 day tour.Show more
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- -10%From Monday14 Jul, 2025To Monday21 Jul, 2025EnglishSharing a multi-bed roomFrom:$4,710$4,240
- -10%From Friday15 Aug, 2025To Friday22 Aug, 2025EnglishSharing a multi-bed roomFrom:$4,710$4,240
- From Sunday28 Sep, 2025To Sunday5 Oct, 2025EnglishSharing a multi-bed roomFrom:$5,420
- From Saturday8 Nov, 2025To Saturday15 Nov, 2025EnglishSharing a multi-bed roomFrom:$5,420
- From Tuesday9 Dec, 2025To Tuesday16 Dec, 2025EnglishSharing a multi-bed roomFrom:$4,710
- From Tuesday30 Dec, 2025To Tuesday6 Jan, 2026EnglishSharing a multi-bed roomFrom:$4,710
What our customers ask about this tour
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Ross
Asked on March 13th, 2023I would like to travel to Bhutan during September or beginning of October (1 person). I would like to experience the best places of this Country, with a preference for nature and landscapes. I have basic needs regarding hotels. I know that Thimphu Festival is from September 24 - 26: the only problem, for that week, is that I have to be back by 30th september morning.
Encounters TravelOperator•Written March 2023We have a departure on the tour starting on the 21st September, and finishing on the 28th, which takes in the Thimphu Festival. The only flights into and out of Bhutan are with a Bhutanese airline (Druk Air), and this does not connect with the rest of the international flight system. You need to have two separate tickets. One main international, to either Kathmandu, Delhi, Kolkata, Singapore or Bangkok. And then a Bhutanese ticket for the rest of the journey.
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Ross
Traveler•Written March 2023Is there any other festival you could suggest? In the dates I share with you I can depart from Italy.
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Joyce
Asked on September 1st, 2016Is there a single supplement available on this tour?
- Encounters TravelOperator•Written September 2016
Yes. Please take note that there will be an extra charge for a single supplement room. Please contact us to arrange this.
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James
Asked on September 1st, 2016What is the typical group size?
- Encounters TravelOperator•Written September 2016
This tour will go ahead with a minimum group size of just 1 and a maximum of 18. The average group size tends to be around 6.
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Rick
Asked on September 1st, 2016Is this a guaranteed tour?
- Encounters TravelOperator•Written September 2016
Yes, this is a guaranteed tour and will not be cancelled.
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