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Our Bite-Sized Bhutan Trips

Create your own ideal holiday

Whether you want to immerse yourself in local culture or trek into the remote Himalayas, we have a Bhutan trip for you. Choose your favourite bite-sized trips below and our destination experts will create your tailor-made holiday.

Not sure where to start? No problem, take a look at our full itineraries or just get in touch and we’ll talk you through the options.

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    • Itinerary:
      Paro Valley
    • Duration:
      3 days / 2 nights (flexible)
    • Price:
      from £ 550.- per person (excluding flights)

    During this trip you’ll combine the peaceful town of Paro with an invigorating hike to one of the Himalaya’s most iconic sites. Explore the impressive Paro Dzong, stroll along the charming streets and try your hand at a spot of Bhutanese archery.

    During this trip you’ll combine the peaceful town of Paro with an invigorating hike to one of the Himalaya’s most iconic sites. Explore the impressive Paro Dzong, stroll along the charming streets and try your hand at a spot of Bhutanese archery.

    • Itinerary:
      Punakha - Traditional B&B
    • Duration:
      3 days / 2 nights (flexible)
    • Price:
      from £ 425.- per person (excluding flights)

    This Bhutan trip will take you on a journey through rural villages where time has stood still. You’ll see red chillies hanging out to dry in the sun, a rice farmer with a sickle harvesting his fields and Buddhist temples with white-washed walls.

    This Bhutan trip will take you on a journey through rural villages where time has stood still. You’ll see red chillies hanging out to dry in the sun, a rice farmer with a sickle harvesting his fields and Buddhist temples with white-washed walls.

    • Itinerary:
      Haa Valley
    • Duration:
      2 days / 1 night (flexible)
    • Price:
      from £ 269.- per person (excluding flights)

    Untouched nature, authentic villages and valleys bordering Tibet; welcome to the Haa valley. You’ll find a tremendous sense of freedom walking through this area.

    Untouched nature, authentic villages and valleys bordering Tibet; welcome to the Haa valley. You’ll find a tremendous sense of freedom walking through this area.

    • Itinerary:
      Thimphu
    • Duration:
      2 days / 1 night
    • Price:
      from £ 269.- per person (excluding flights)

    Your first encounter with the last Buddhist kingdom in the world usually begins with a spectacular flight over the snow-capped peaks of the Himalayas. As soon as you set foot for the first time on Bhutanese soil, you’ll spot the colourful prayer flags fluttering in the wind among the brightly painted wooden houses.

    Your first encounter with the last Buddhist kingdom in the world usually begins with a spectacular flight over the snow-capped peaks of the Himalayas. As soon as you set foot for the first time on Bhutanese soil, you’ll spot the colourful prayer flags fluttering in the wind among the brightly painted wooden houses.

    vliegende kraanvogel over de Phobjikha vallei
    • Itinerary:
      Phobjikha Valley
    • Duration:
      2 days / 1 night (flexible)
    • Price:
      from £ 269.- per person (excluding flights)

    The valleys of Bhutan, in particular the Phobjikha Valley, are just as magical and mysterious as the views of the Himalayas. In spring and winter you can see the rare black-necked cranes that fly from Tibet.

    The valleys of Bhutan, in particular the Phobjikha Valley, are just as magical and mysterious as the views of the Himalayas. In spring and winter you can see the rare black-necked cranes that fly from Tibet.

    • Itinerary:
      Paro - Bumdra Monastery - Tigers Nest
    • Duration:
      2 days / 1 night
    • Price:
      from £ 329.- per person (excluding flights)

    The Bumdra trek is a great taster of Bhutanese treks. You’ll spend 2 days walking the area around Paro, through the vast valley, passing temples and monasteries – watching the sunset over the mountains of Haa.

    The Bumdra trek is a great taster of Bhutanese treks. You’ll spend 2 days walking the area around Paro, through the vast valley, passing temples and monasteries – watching the sunset over the mountains of Haa.

    • Itinerary:
      Bumthang Valley
    • Duration:
      4 days / 3 nights (flexible)
    • Price:
      from £ 809.- per person (excluding flights)

    Bumthang is the cultural and spiritual heartland of Bhutan, known for its impressive fortresses and colourful festivals where religious dances are performed in elaborate, traditional dresses.

    Bumthang is the cultural and spiritual heartland of Bhutan, known for its impressive fortresses and colourful festivals where religious dances are performed in elaborate, traditional dresses.

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    • Itinerary:
      Sakteng (Chaling - Phongmay)
    • Duration:
      7 days / 6 nights
    • Price:
      from {7860} per person (excluding flights)

    This newly developed trek explores the remote, eastern region of Sakteng Wildlife Sanctuary, starting in the village of Chaling and finishing near the regional weaving village of Radhi. Sakteng Wildlife Sanctuary is an unspoilt, delicate ecosystem covering 750km2 and was established specifically to look after the legendary Yeti.

    This newly developed trek explores the remote, eastern region of Sakteng Wildlife Sanctuary, starting in the village of Chaling and finishing near the regional weaving village of Radhi. Sakteng Wildlife Sanctuary is an unspoilt, delicate ecosystem covering 750km2 and was established specifically to look after the legendary Yeti.

    • Itinerary:
      Paro - Thimphu
    • Duration:
      6 days / 5 nights
    • Price:
      from £ 1,615.- per person (excluding flights)

    Starting in the peaceful, charming town of Paro, surrounded by sweeping hills and undulating valleys, this moderate trek leads you along an ancient trading route and gives you a glimpse of Bhutan’s unspoilt landscape.

    Starting in the peaceful, charming town of Paro, surrounded by sweeping hills and undulating valleys, this moderate trek leads you along an ancient trading route and gives you a glimpse of Bhutan’s unspoilt landscape.

    meisjes in Bhutan
    • Itinerary:
      Mongar – Trashigang and Trashi Yangtze - Samdrup Jongkhar
    • Duration:
      5 days / 4 nights (flexible)
    • Price:
      from £ 1,115.- per person (excluding flights)

    Journey deep into Eastern Bhutan, where only a few tourists go. You’ll find that customs are a little different here than in Western Bhutan and you’ll have plenty of time to get to know them as you stroll through temples full of stories of magical feats.

    Journey deep into Eastern Bhutan, where only a few tourists go. You’ll find that customs are a little different here than in Western Bhutan and you’ll have plenty of time to get to know them as you stroll through temples full of stories of magical feats.

Speak to our Bhutan specialist, David

“Bhutan felt like a fairy-tale to me; a land where the locals wear traditional dress and archery is practiced against a backdrop of green valleys and blue skies. Visit this country, and you’ll soon believe in legends.”

Travel Specialist David