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Bhutan is one of the world's most enchanting countries, a treasure chest of the Himalayas! Following is our offer of 8 cultural tours and 11 trekking itineraries for you to choose from. With all of our itineraries, however, ...

Bhutan 2006:

 So much new that we will launch a separate Bhutan website - stay tuned!
Bhutan Special Tours

 Hike the Thunder Dragon

 Bhutan Winter Getaway
 Bhutan Photo Adventure
Cultural Tours
 Peaceful Dragon Odyssey
 Glimpse of Bhutan
 Central Bhutan
 Thunder Dragon Tour
 Kingdom of the Clouds
Trekking Tours
 Bhutan Cultural Trek
 Gangtey Gogona Trek
 Punakha Winter Trek
 Samtengang Trek
 Dagala Thousand Lakes
 Jhomolhari Trek
 Wild East Rodungla
 Druk Path Trek
 Laya Gasa Trek
 Dur Hot Springs Trek
 Snowman Trek
...you can tell us when you want to travel. 
You're not tied to a set of pre-scheduled offerings but can tell us the best dates according to your own schedule.  
. . . you tour at your own leisure.
Flexibility and spontaneity are the very essence of our custom tours. You can take our recommendations, or we can help you make your own discoveries.  
. . . you have your own personal guide.
Your friendly, experienced, bilingual guide has a deep knowledge of the local area and culture and is there to assist just you and your group.  
. . . you have a vehicle at your service.
Want to go explore those distant hill towns? Stop at that shop that looks so enticing? Stop for pictures?  
. . . you can refit a tour to your own preferences.
Choose from among our current offerings and mix and match, or start from scratch - either way, we can tailor a tour to fit best for you.  
. . . you can go truly off-the-beaten-path.
This is easy on a custom tour. 
(Maybe you've got a scoop on the Holy Grail?  Well, what's keeping us? Let's go!)  
. . . and you get all of this at a great value, too.
You pay about the same for your private tours with us as you would for the scheduled group tours of other companies.

 

To dispel the myth about the rates and prices for tours in Bhutan for once and all, please read the following minimum tariffs set by the Bhutan Government. Please remember that these are the net rates that all foreign tour operator have to pay in Bhutan to their Bhutanese partners, all of whom are only allowed to carry out the tours in Bhutan and all of whom must be licensed by the Bhutan Government.

  International Tourist Tariff

a. Set by the Bhutan Government, the minimum tariff for a tourist visiting in a group of three persons or more is as follows:
 
High Season Tariff
(March, April, May, September, October & November		 US$ 200 per person per day   Low Season Tariff
(January, February, June, July, August & December		 US$ 180 per person per day
The tariffs are the same for the cultural tours as well as the trekking itineraries!
b. The minimum daily package rates shall be inclusive of the following services:
 
1.
 35% royalty & taxes to the Government
2.
 charges for accommodation on twin sharing basis
3.
 all meals
4.
 service of a guide
5.
 all transfers/transport within Bhutan as per itinerary; and riding ponies & pack animals on treks, where necessary as per itinerary
6.
 fees to monasteries, temples and monuments
c. The rates given above shall apply uniformly irrespective of location and the type of accommodation establishment provided. The Department of Tourism approves these accommodation establishments.
d. There shall be no charge for delays in departure because of weather conditions disrupting flights or roadblocks, however, the tourist must bear the cost of food, accommodation, transport and other services required. 

 

Tariff for individual and small groups (FITs)
a. Individual tourists and smaller groups less than three persons shall be subject to surcharge, over and above the minimum daily rates applicable as follows:
 
Single Individual: US$ 40 per person per day    Two only: US$ 30 per person per day
The tariffs are the same for the cultural tours as well as the trekking itineraries!
Discount on tourist tariff
a. DIPLOMATS from foreign embassies/missions that are accredited to Bhutan shall be given 25% discount on daily rates.
b. There shall be no charge for CHILDREN up to the age of 5 years. However those between the age of 6-12 years accompanied by elders/guardians shall be given 40% discount on daily rates. 
c. Full time STUDENTS below the age of 25 years holding valid identity cards from their academic institutions shall be given 25% discount on daily rates.
d. A discount of 50% on daily rates shall be given to one person in a group of 12-16 persons. A 100% discount shall be given to one member in a group exceeding 16 persons. (Note: In order to ensure quality service and our concern to provide the best Bhutan experience to our esteemed clients, we do not accept bookings more than 16 persons in a group.)
  Single Room Supplement

(i). High Season (Mar, Apr, May, Sept, Oct & Nov): US$ 30 per person per night
(ii). Low Season (Jan, Feb, Jun, Jul, Aug & Dec): US$ 20 per person per night

 

To help you plan your 2005 trip, following are Bhutan festival dates in 2005:

 
 Festivals 2005
 

PUNAKHA, WESTERN BHUTAN

 Punakha, Western Bhutan 
 Feb.13th-Feb.17th 2005
 
 

PARO, WESTERN BHUTAN

Paro Tshechu: 
Mar21st-Mar25th, 2005
 
 

WANGDUE PHODRANG, WESTERN BHUTAN

Wangdue (Wangdi) Tshechu: 
Sept.11th-Sept13th, 2005
 
 

THIMPHU, WESTERN BHUTAN

Thimphu Drupchen:
Sept.8th-sept.12th, 2005

Thimphu Tshechu:
Sept.13th-Sept.15th, 2005

BUMTHANG, CENTRAL BHUTAN

Ura Tshechu: 
April19th-April23rd, 2005

 

Nimalung Tshechu: 
June15th-June17th, 2005

 

Kurjey Tshechu:
June17th, 2005

 

Tamzhing Phala Choepa: 
Sept.12th-Sept.14th, 2005

 

Tangbi Mani:
Sept.17th-Sept.19th, 2005

 

Jambay Lhakang Drup: 
Oct.15th-Oct.19th, 2005

 

Prakar Tshechu:
Nov.16th-Nov.18th, 2005

 

Nalakhar Tshechu:
Dec.15th-Dec17th, 2005
 
 

TRONGSA, CENTRAL BHUTAN

 Trongsa Tshechu:
 Jan.8th-Jan.10th 2006
 

MONGAR, EASTERN BHUTAN

Mongar Tshechu:
Dec.7th-Dec.10th, 2005
 

LHUENTSE, EASTERN BHUTAN

Lhuentse Tshechu:
Jan.8th-Jan.10th 2006
 

PEMAGTSHEL, EASTERN BHUTAN

Pemagatshel Tshechu:
Dec7th-Dec10th, 2005
 

TRASHIANGTSE, EASTERN BHUTAN

Choeten Kora, Eastern Bhutan 
Feb.23rd and Mar.10th, 2005

Gom Kora Tshechu:
Mar.18th-Mar.20th, 2005
 

TRASHIGANG, EASTERN BHUTAN

Trashigang Tshechu: 
Dec.8th-Dec.11th, 2005
 

CHHUKHA, SOUTHERN BHUTAN

Chhukha Tshechu: 
Mar18th -Mar20th, 2005

 

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