Treasures of Bhutan - 8 days/7 nights
 
Paro - Thimphu - Wangdue - Paro
Visit all major historical sites in Paro, Thimphu, and Punakha and visit the beautiful Gangtey Valley for a taste of rural Bhutan. From Bhutan’s most ancient monasteries to its rarest wildlife, this tour encompasses the heart of Bhutan.
Privately-Guided! Whether you are a single person, a couple, or a group, you'll have your own guide and driver for all airport pickups, dropoffs, and daily excursions.
Choose Your Own Dates! This is not a fixed-departure-date tour. Just let us know the dates that work best for you and we will arrange everything.
Customizable! Need more time? Less time? Want to see or do something that isn't included? Just let us know, and we will arrange it for you and let you know the change in costs.
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Trip Highlights
- Rare wildlife in the fascinating Phojibka valley
- Capital city, Thimphu
- Punakha Dzong
Itinerary
Day 1: Paro (7,780 ft.)
Upon arrival at the airport, you will be welcomed by our representative and transferred to your hotel. After settling in, visit Drukgyal Dzong, a defense fortress built in 1647 and if time permits, visit Kichu Lhakhang, one of the oldest temples in Bhutan. Enjoy an evening stroll around Paro’s colorful market. Overnight in Paro. (All meals)
Day 2: Paro (7,780 ft.)
After breakfast take a 2 to 3 hour hike to the famous Tigers Nest (Taktsang) Monastery, an incredible monastery built on the side of a 3,000 foot cliff. Enjoy a free evening to explore Paro on your own. Overnight in Paro. (All meals)
Day 3: Paro to Thimpu (7,700 ft.)
After breakfast, drive 2 hours to Thimphu. After settling into your hotel, set out to tour Thimphu visiting first the Memorial chorten and the Changangkha monastery. Then visit the Motithang mini zoo to see the rare "Takin" and take a short drive for views of the Thimphu valley. Later tour the new Drupthob nunnery temple and take a walk through the market. Overnight in Thimpu. (All meals)
Day 4: Thimphu to Punakha (4,300 ft.)
After breakfast drive 3 hours to Punakha crossing the Dochula pass (10,200 ft.). Upon arrival, tour Punakha Dzong, an ancient temple built on the fork of a river. Overnight in Punakha. (All meals)
Day 5: Punakha to Gangtey (9,200 ft.)
After breakfast, drive to Gangtey. Upon arrival, set out to explore the beautiful Phojibka valley, an important wildlife preserve home to the rare Black Necked Cranes that migrate from the Tibetan plateau. Spend your afternoon exploring this fascinating glacier valley and take a visit to only Nyingmapa monastery in western Bhutan. Overnight in Gangtey. (All meals)
Day 6: Gangtey to Punakha/Wangdue (4,300 ft.)
Spend the morning exploring Gangtey and drive back to Punakha in the afternoon. Overnight in Punakha. (All meals)
Day 7: Punakha to Thimphu to Paro (7,780 ft.)
After breakfast drive to Thimphu, stopping over to have lunch. Enjoy a stroll through the streets of Thimphu before continuing on your drive to Paro. Overnight in Paro. (All meals)
Day 8: Departure
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight. (Breakfast)
Rates
Per Person Rates (based on double occupancy):
Prices good through December 31, 2011
1 person: $2,485 per person (includes single supplement)
2 persons: $2,179 per person
3 or more persons: $1,960 per person
Single Supplement: $300
Additional Costs
Bangkok-Paro-Bangkok airfare including airport tax - $800 (subject to change)
Rates Include
- All airport transfers
- 7 night hotel accommodations as per the itinerary; double-occupancy basis
- All meals in Bhutan
- Privately-guided sightseeing in Bhutan as per program
- Visa fee
Rates Do Not Include
- International airfare
- Travel insurance
- Tips
- Expenses of a personal nature
To Book This Tour
Please call us toll free at 1-877-362-2793 and let us know that you would like to book this tour. Then follow these instructions:
- Download, print, and fill out the Reservation Form for each person.
- Fax the form to us at 206-529-4803, or mail it to:
Red Lantern Journeys
1000 N. Northlake Way, Suite H
Seattle, WA 98103
- Pay a non-refundable $500 per person deposit and we will initiate your reservations. Please note that for flights to/from Bhutan, airfare is due at the time of booking in addition to the deposit.
- Final payment is due 75 days prior to departure.
If your reservation is made less than 75 days prior to departure, the non-refundable deposit will allow us to initiate reservations. Full payment will be due immediately upon confirmation of all hotels and transportation services. If the services quoted cannot be confirmed, alternate accommodation or transportation will be arranged and the price will be adjusted accordingly.
Payments can be made by personal check, bank wire transfer, or credit card. Upon receipt of your deposit, we will initiate your reservations and send you a statement showing your payment. Approximately 4 weeks prior to your departure, we will send you a final confirmation package containing your itinerary and detailed information on the logistics of your trip.
Forms to Download (pdf file)
Reservation Form with Complete Terms and Conditions
Cancellation/Refund Policies
- Cancel more than 60 days prior to departure - forfeit your deposit.
- Cancel between 30 and 60 days prior to departure - forfeit 50% of the tour cost.
- Cancel less than 30 days prior to departure - NO REFUND of tour cost.
- Cancellations must be made in writing and sent via mail, fax, or email to Red Lantern Journeys.
- Refunds will be processed within 30 days of receipt of your written request.
- No refunds are available for unused services or tours during your trip.
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