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Private Multi-Day Bhutan Tour: Paro, Taktsang Monastery, Thimphu

Thimphu, Bhutan
  • 10 days (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Discover Bhutan’s rich cultural heritage and traditions on a 4-day tour from Paro and benefit from the personal touch of a private guide. Hike to the sacred Tiger's Nest Monastery, visit the capital of Thimphu, tuck into delicious Bhutanese cuisine, and learn about traditional medicine, papermaking, and handicrafts. Private transportation, some meals and 3-nights accommodation included.
  • Private 4-Day Bhutan Tour: Paro, Taktsang Monastery, Thimphu
  • Hike through the Paro Valley to the sacred Taktsang (Tiger's Nest) Monastery
  • Explore the Bhutan capital of Thimphu on a guided tour
  • Learn about Bhutan’s ancient handicrafts, traditional medicine, and Buddhist beliefs
  • Sample a variety of typical Bhutanese cuisine, with most meals included
  • Great-value tour includes airport transfers, accommodation, and round-trip transport
  • Ideal tour for first-time visitors to Bhutan or those short on time
  • Private tour ensures a personalized experience and the undivided attention of your guide

What's Included

  • Professional guide
  • Meals as per itinerary (B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner)
  • Local taxes
  • Accommodation as per itinerary
  • 3-star hotels with private bathrooms
  • Transport by private vehicle
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Private tour
  • Bottled water
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Private transportation
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Sustainable Development Fee (SDF)
  • Breakfast (11)
    Breakfast
  • Dinner (10)
    Dinner
  • Lunch (10)
    Lunch
  • Excess luggage charges (where applicable)
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
  • Flight Ticket
  • Travel Insurance

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Paro International Airport Bhutan.

or

Meeting point

  • Paro International Airport
    Airport Road Paro, Paro 12001, Bhutan

    Our guide and driver will be there with your placard waiting for you at the Paro International Airport.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrive Paro and drive to Thimphu sightseeing.

3 Stops

1

National Museum

1 hour Admission Ticket Included

2

Rinpung Dzong

1 hour Admission Ticket Included

3

Buddha Dordenma

1 hour 30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Accommodation in twin Sharing in 3 Star Hotel.(4 & 5 star may require an additional premium).

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 2

Sightseeing in Thimphu valley.

10 Stops

1

Thimphu Chorten (Memorial Chorten)

1 hour Admission Ticket Included

2

Changangkha Lhakhang

1 hour Admission Ticket Included

3

Zilukha Nunnery View Point

1 hour Admission Ticket Included

4

National Institute for Zorig Chusum

1 hour Admission Ticket Included

5

National Library and Archives of Bhutan

1 hour Admission Ticket Included

6

Jungshi Handmade Paper Factory

1 hour Admission Ticket Included

7

Motithang Takin Preserve

1 hour Admission Ticket Included

8

Tashichho Dzong (Thimpu Dzong)

1 hour Admission Ticket Included

9

Centenary Farmers Market

1 hour Admission Ticket Included

10

Bhutan Postal Museum

45 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Accommodation in 3 Star Hotel.(4 & 5 star may require an additional premium).

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3

Thimphu to Phobjikha Valley,sightseeing.

2 Stops

1

Gangtey Monastery

1 hour Admission Ticket Included

2

Phobjikha Valley

1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Accommodation in 3 Star Hotel.(4 & 5 star may require an additional premium).

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4

Sightseeing in the Phobjikha Valley,Sightseeing.

2 Stops

1

Black Necked Crane Center

1 hour 30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

2

Phobjikha Valley

2 hours Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Accommodation in 3 Star Hotel.(4 & 5 star may require an additional premium).

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5

Phobjikha Valley to Punakha Valley, sightseeing.

4 Stops

1

Wangdue Dzong

1 hour 30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

2

Punakha Suspension Bridge

1 hour 30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

3

Sangchhen Dorji Lhuendrup nunnery

1 hour 30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

4

Talo Goenpa

1 hour Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Accommodation in 3 Star Hotel.(4 & 5 star may require an additional premium).

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6

Sightseeing & hiking in and around Punakha valley.

2 Stops

1

Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten

3 hours Admission Ticket Included

2

Chimi Lhakhang Temple

2 hours Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Accommodation in 3 Star Hotel.(4 & 5 star may require an additional premium).

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7

Punakha valley to Paro valley, sightseeing.

3 Stops

1

Dochula Pass

1 hour Admission Ticket Included

2

Drukgyel Dzong

1 hour Admission Ticket Included

3

Jangtsa Dumtseg Lhakhang

1 hour Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Accommodation in 3 Star Hotel.(4 & 5 star may require an additional premium).

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8

Hike to Chelela Pass and stroll to Paro market.

2 Stops

1

Chele La

4 hours Admission Ticket Free

2

Paro

2 hours Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Accommodation in 3 Star Hotel.(4 & 5 star may require an additional premium).

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 9

Paro Taktshang Hike – Hike to Tiger’s Nest Monastery

2 Stops

1

Paro Taktsang

6 hours Admission Ticket Included

2

Kyichu Lhakhang

1 hour Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Accommodation in 3 Star Hotel.(4 & 5 star may require an additional premium).

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 10

Departure from Paro International Airport to your onward destination.

1 Stop

1

Paro International Airport

1 hour Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Not included

Meals: Breakfast

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Minimum age is 12 years
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Stroller accessible
  • Make sure you have medical / travel Insurance
  • Visitors are expected to dress modestly and respectfully especially if you are planning a visit to the monasteries, Dzongs and other religious institutions
  • Near public transportation
  • Bhutan experiences great variations in its climate. In general summers are warm with average daily temperature ranging from 20 to 25 degrees Celsius, while winter temperatures are usually below 15 degrees Celsius
  • Vegan, vegetarian, halal, gluten-free and lactose-free options are available. Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
  • Infant seats available
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 6 days in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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