(8 Days - Departs Daily on a Private Basis) Paro, Thimphu, Punakha
This tour is a luxurious, perfect overview of Bhutan, visiting Paro, Thimphu and Punakha.
Begin with comprehensive touring in Paro, a resort town. Visit the National Museum, explore the surrounding valleys, and visit Tiger's Nest, a breathtaking monastery clinging to a cliff that is one of the most important icons of Bhutan. Other options include shopping for crafts and Himalayan and Buddhist items, a private archery lesson, a biking excursion, or simply relaxing and enjoying traditional Bhutanese spa treatments.
Next, enjoy a beautiful drive to Thimphu, Bhutan's charming capital. Enjoy comprehensive touring of Thimphu’s many cultural attractions and important Buddhist highlights. Meet local people, learn about local traditions, explore a bustling market, and visit various small museums specializing in textiles, folk heritage, and traditional Bhutanese arts and crafts. Other activities can be incorporated based on your interests, such as a private day hike to rural villages and monasteries, a private Bhutanese cooking lesson at a local home, a meeting with a Bhutanese astrologer, or a private meditation session with monks.
Continue your drive through the mountains, passing the 108 stupas, to Punakha, the ancient winter capital, located in a sub-tropical area where rhododendron and magnolia bloom and orange and banana trees flourish. Relax at your luxurious farmhouse-style resort, set among rice terraces, chili and cabbage fields and traditional Bhutanese farmhouses. Enjoy a peaceful walk through rural farming villages, receive a blessing from a monk, opt to hike up a mountain for beautiful panoramic views of the valley, and visit the stunning Punakha Dzong.
Itinerary Overview
Day 1
Arrive Paro
Flight from Bangkok or India. Arrival transfer to hotel for 2 nights. Private afternoon tour
Day 2
Paro
Private hiking excursion to Tiger’s Nest
Day 3
Paro – Thimphu
Private transfer to Thimphu for 2 nights with afternoon touring
Day 4
Thimphu
Private full-day cultural touring
Day 5
Thimphu – Punakha
Private transfer to Punakha for 2 nights with afternoon touring
Day 6
Punakha
Private full-day gentle hikes and cultural touring
Day 7
Punakha – Paro
Private transfer to Paro for 1 night
Day 8
Depart Bhutan
Private airport transfer and onward flight
Hotels
Paro:
Uma Paro & Aman Paro
Thimphu:
Taj Tashi, Thimphu
Punakha:
Amankora Punakha
Cost
$8,900
Per person (double occupancy)
Optional supplement for business class airfare: $350 pp
