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Luxury Bhutan Adventure

Luxury Bhutan Adventure

This epic Bhutanese adventure sees you hike, bike, and raft your way through this magical mountain kingdom. See the main sights and much more as you repeatedly step on and off the beaten track and stay at some of the country’s finest accommodation. From start to finish your superb private guide will keep you safe and ensure you have a fun, adrenaline-fuelled journey through Bhutan.

After exploring Kathmandu with a stay at the delightful Dwarika’s Hotel, fly to Paro in Bhutan. Your Bhutanese adventure starts in the tiny capital Thimphu, an hour’s drive from Paro airport. See the main sights on your first day. On your second day in Thimphu you will embark on a 46km mountain bike ride on the Pangrizampa to Hontsho trail. Along the way, visit various temples and climb the Sinchu-la pass which offers incredible views of the eastern Himalayan range, including the sacred Mt Jomolhari which is well over 7000m high. Next visit Punakha where two days of fantastic hiking await, as well as some whitewater rafting on the river there. Stay at the superb andBeyond River Lodge. The last leg of your adventure takes place in Paro. Cycle down the magnificent Chele La Pass, hike to Tiger’s Nest Monastery, and visit the spectacular Dzongdrakha temple. Your base in Paro is the exceptional Six Senses. Fly back to Kathmandu and onwards home armed with a lifetime of memories.

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Day by Day summary

  • Starts - Catch your overnight flight from JFK to Tribhuvan International Airport
  • 2 nights - Dwarika’s Hotel, Kathmandu, Nepal
  • 3 nights - Pemako Thimphu, Thimphu, Bhutan
  • 3 nights - andBeyond Punakha River Lodge, Punakha, Bhutan
  • 3 nights - Six Senses Paro, Paro, Bhutan
  • 1 night - Dwarika’s Hotel, Kathmandu, Nepal
  • Ends - Transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport for your international flight home

At a glance

  • Country Icon Nepal, Bhutan
  • Nights Icon 12 Nights
  • City Icon City
  • Scenic Icon Scenic

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Guide Price

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Includes flights from JFK
Itinerary Details

Day-by-Day

Catch your overnight flight from JFK to Tribhuvan International Airport

Dwarikas Hotel Kathmandu Royal Suite 3
Dwarikas Hotel Kathmandu Royal Suite
Dwarikas Hotel Kathmandu Hotel pool
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Day 1 - 3

Arrive into Tribhuvan International Airport where you will be met and transferred to your hotel in the city.

  • 2 nights
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The Dwarika’s Hotel
Bed and Breakfast | Deluxe Room
Nepal

Dwarikas Hotel Kathmandu Royal Suite 2
Pemako Thimpu - Deluxe Suite Bedroom
Pemako Thimpu - Deluxe Suite Living Room
Pemako Thimpu - Outdoor Deck
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Day 3 - 6

Transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport for your flight to Paro in Bhutan. Here you will be met and transferred the approximately 1-hour drive to Thimphu.

  • 3 nights

Pemako Thimphu
Full Board | Deluxe Room
Bhutan

Pemako Thimpu - Ara Bar
And Beyond Punakha River Lodge Family Suite shared lounge
And Beyond Punakha River Lodge guest area arrival
And Beyond Punakha River Lodge - Yoga Studio
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Day 6 - 9

Today your driver will transfer you the approximately 3-4-hour drive to the Punakha Valley.

  • 3 nights

andBeyond Punakha River Lodge
Full Board | Tented Suite
Bhutan

And Beyond Punakha River Lodge Tented Suite interiors
Six Senses Paro dining area
Six Senses Paro pool
Six Senses Paro main building living room
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Day 9 - 12

The drive to Paro will take 4-5 hours

  • 3 nights

Six Senses Paro
Full Board | Lodge Suite
Bhutan

Six Senses Paro 2 bed villa
Dwarikas Hotel Kathmandu Royal Suite 3
Dwarikas Hotel Kathmandu Royal Suite
Dwarikas Hotel Kathmandu Hotel pool
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Day 12

Transfer to Paro airport and fly back to Kathmandu. You will be met on arrival and driven to your hotel.

  • 1 night
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The Dwarika’s Hotel
Bed & Breakfast | Deluxe Room
Nepal

Dwarikas Hotel Kathmandu Royal Suite 2

Day 13

Transfer to the international airport and fly onwards home.

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Our trips are unashamedly high-end but always deliver excellent value for money. Our guide price covers the majority of trip costs upfront, on a per person basis, including international flights and all transfers.

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Includes

  • International flights as indicated
  • Meals and accommodation as specified
  • Drinks as specified
  • Road transfers as specified
  • Private guiding and chauffeuring
  • Visa for Bhutan
  • All entrance fees and excursions as specified
  • Carbon-offsetting with One Tree Planted
  • Conservation donation to Save the Rhino
  • Community projects contribution with Uthando
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Excludes

  • Entry visas and fees (Nepal)
  • Gratuities
  • Personal travel insurance
  • Items of a personal nature
  • Optional activities / experiences
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  • Cycling Icon Cycling
  • Hiking Icon Hiking
  • Wellness Spa Icon Wellness/Spa
  • Photographic Safari Icon Photography
  • Temples Icon Temples
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