The fragrant perfumed Kingdom of Bhutan is considered The Last Shangri La on Earth. It’s an ancient empire secluded high in the Himalayas with mesmerizing natural beauty, no traffic, no pollution, 71% covered by forest with a rich, unique heritage centered around the Tibetan style of Buddhism. Bhutan is a true spiritual haven where one can discover a slice of inner peace. It is actually a very difficult country to get into, which is why we are working with the royal family to set up the best possible trip just for you. An experience you’ll never forget
Here's a day-by-day itinerary of the trip
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Zhiwa Ling Ascent is located on the hills overlooking Thimphu. A truly beautiful and peaceful location
Dhensa Boutique Resort is in the heart of the tranquil and lush Punakha Valley. Flanked by thick pine forests, it overlooks the Punakha river and hundreds of paddy fields that stair-step down to the valley floor.
The Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary is the first and only 5-star traditional spa-inclusive resort in Bhutan.
The Bhutan Mountain Resort located in the mountains is a place that is gracious, spacious, and rooted in the genuine traditions of Bhutanese hospitality.
The Tashi Namgay Resort Located conveniently in the heart of Paro valley but away from the distractions of the main town,
Everyone gets their own fabulous room!
FROM$9,950.00/pp
Share a room with a friend or family member
FROM$8,250.00/pp
Explore the Beautiful Fields and Valleys of Bumthang
FROM$2,325.00/pp
"Land of Gross National Happiness"
A small, landlocked country nestled deep in the Himalayas between India and China, Bhutan is characterized by steep mountains and deep valleys, which led to scattered population settlement patterns. The country is known for its unique philosophy – Gross National Happiness (GNH) – which guides its development strategy.
Everything stated in itinerary above including all meals + wine with dinner
All guides and tastings
A traditional hot stone bath
Museums and all entry fees
All in-country transport including transfers to and from the airport in Paro
All luxury accommodations (including glamping)
A kira hand picked out by you! (classic bhutanese attire)
Sacred song and dance ceremony at camp
Private cooking lesson, traditional dyeing lesson and dinner with Bhtuanee host
Entry and experience the Paro festival
Roundtrip airfare to Bhutan
Any additional Spa Treatments as desired
Any personal souvenirs or purchases
Personal laundry service
Gratuities for the guide
Additional wine, beer or spirits beyond what is offered
Travel and Medical Insurance (required)
Doni, Girls’ Guide to Paris & Beyond’s founder will be your host. Our licensed guide in Bhutan will be Ms. Deki Wagmo who works closely with our ground partners. She explains: “I chose to work in this field because I have always had an interest in adventure, travel, art, history and culture. I decided to make my interests my work by choosing tour guiding as my career. I also love meeting people from different walks of life and learning new things with each experience.”
You should fly into Bhutan's only international airport Paro International Airport.
The weather in Bhutan this itme of year is generally perfect.
You can expect pleasant maximum average daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) in Thimphu.
It is a moderate rainy time with an average rainfall around 59mm (2.3inch) in Thimphu.
We will have a zoom call about 6 weeks before the trip starts to discuss all that information and give you a packing list Here is a great website that we love that will help you with packing and travel trips.
In order to enter the country a tourist VISA is required. The government also charges daily tourist fees. At checkout when you book the trip these fee are added to your total price. We will take care of obtaining the VISA and paying your fees in advance.