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Bhutan Adventure

9 days
Start and end in Kathmandu
4.9
2,679 traveler reviews

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Explorer
Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 4 - 12
Ages 8+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Kathmandu

    Meals
    Dinner (Local restaurant - Nepal dining with influences of China, India and Europe)

    Included Activities

    • Dinner at local restaurant

    Optional Activities

    • Self-guided exploration of Kathmandu's back street courtyards, colourful market stalls and ancient temples
  2. Day 2

    Kathmandu to Thimphu

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Local Bhutanese restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Flight to Bhutan
    • Visit Tashichho Dzong
    • Visit Tarkin wildlife reserve
    • Visit Weaving Centre
    • Visit School of Thirteen Arts and Crafts
    • Dinner at local Bhutanese restaurant
    Landmarks
    Tashichho Dzong
    Tarkin Wildlife Reserve
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  3. Day 3

    Thimphu to Punakha

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike to Buddha Dordenma
    • Visit Changangkha Lhakhang
    • Consultation with resident astrologer for protective prayer flags
    • Visit Punakha Dzong
    Landmarks
    Buddha Dordenma
    Changangkha Lhakhang
    Punakha Dzong
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  4. Day 4

    Punakha

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike to Chimi Lhakhang
    • Visit Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten
    • Campfire and stargazing
    Landmarks
    Chimi Lhakhang
    Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten
  5. Day 5

    Punakha to Phobjikha

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Exotic local food)

    Included Activities

    • Hike Gangte Nature Trail
    • Visit Khewang Lhakhang
    • Valley viewpoints and Black-necked crane spotting
    Landmarks
    Gangte Nature Trail
    Khewang Lhakhang
    Phobjikha Valley
  6. Day 6

    Phobjikha to Paro

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (At Dochula Pass), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Lunch at Dochula Pass
    • Visit Dochula Pass memorial chortens
    • Visit Royal Botanical Park
    • Visit National Museum

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Rinpung Dzong
    Landmarks
    Dochula Pass
    Royal Botanical Park
    National Museum
    Rinpung Dzong
  7. Day 7

    Paro

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike to Paro Taktsang (Tiger's Nest)
    • Tour of Tiger's Nest monastery
    • Visit Jowo Temple of Kyichu
    • Bhutanese cultural performance at Farmhouse
    • Hot stone baths at Farmhouse
    Landmarks
    Paro Taktsang
    Jowo Temple of Kyichu
  8. Day 8

    Paro to Kathmandu

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Final dinner celebration at local restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Flight to Nepal
    • Walk to Durbar Square
    • Explore Durbar Square
    • Final dinner at local restaurant
    Landmarks
    Durbar Square
  9. Day 9

    Kathmandu

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Additional exploration of Kathmandu (suggestions available from guides)

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Tour ID: 171914

  • Currencies
    Nu.
    Ngultrum
    Bhutan
    रू
    Nepalese Rupee
    Nepal
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for type G.

    Type G
    Bhutan
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Bhutan.Nepal. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Bhutan.Nepal. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for Bhutan.Nepal. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Bhutan.Nepal. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Bhutan.Nepal. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Bhutan. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an infected area for Bhutan Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for and Nepal. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Bhutan.Nepal. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Meningococcal meningitis - Recommended for Nepal. Ideally 1 week before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Active Adventures will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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