Introduction to Bhutan

For travelers wanting a brief introduction to Bhutan, this is the ideal tour. Spend a week in Bhutan, staying at the country's best luxury hotels and exploring the Paro Valley and Thimphu with a private guide and driver.

Paro is a resort valley town nestled between the Himalayas. Tour the town, the National Museum, the surrounding verdant valleys, and take a gentle hike to Tiger's Nest, a breathtaking monastery clinging to a sheer cliff face. Accommodation is at the Aman resort the first stay, and in a spectacular villa at the Uma Paro on the second stay.

Also, take an excursion to Thimphu, Bhutan's charming capital. Thimphu is renowned for its high quality textiles and handicrafts. If your timing is right, explore the weekend market. Also opt to visit the Trashi Chhoe Dzong, National Textile Museum, Folk Heritage Museum, School of Traditional Arts, National Memorial Chorten (stupa), National Library or the Philatelic Center (Bhutan creates some of the world's most innovatively designed stamps). One of the world's highest golf courses is located here — let us know if you'd like us to schedule your tee time! Accommodation is at the new, luxurious, and ideally-located Taj Tashi, Thimphu.

Throughout Bhutan, Artisans of Leisure will arrange for you to experience the best the country has to offer. Please let us know your interests so we can tailor the touring accordingly and incorporate activities such as trekking, special meetings with locals, farm visits, monastery visits, private archery lessons, shopping, cooking classes, spa treatments, blessings and meditations led by monks, hiking, biking, rafting, fly-fishing, and more.