what are the meal options for lunch and dinner on the tour and what average cost to expect per meal? what currency to bring for Nepal and Bhutan? are walking boots required for the walks in Bhutan? Is there an opportunity to take a cooking class in Bhutanese cuisine? what optional activities are there for Day 9 in Kathmandu?

Breakfast is included in the tour price. Lunch and dinner are not included; however, you can expect meal costs to be approximately USD 15-20 per day. You may use USD, or local currencies such as Nepalese Rupees and Bhutanese Ngultrum. Comfortable sports or walking shoes are recommended for sightseeing and walking tours. You will have the opportunity to enjoy a Bhutanese cooking class during the trip. After arrival in Kathmandu, we will take you to participate in the Aarti ceremony at Pashupatinath Temple.

Does tour cost include Bhutan $US100/ day tax?

Bhutan taxes which USD 100, is not Included in the tour prices.

What is the latest date for flight payments?

The latest you can confirm your flight bookings is two months before the tour start date.

Looking for a Tour to Bhutan (Trekking) for 1 Single person from Oct.25

Bhutan Visa, SDF charges, Internal flights and Lunch and Dinner are Not Included in the tour price.

Can we book additional activities while in Bhutan?

Yes, we can assist in planning additional activities during your stay.

Is the visa for Bhutan included in the tour price?

The visa fees are not included in the cost of the tour.

Is travel insurance required for this tour?

Travel insurance is necessary and should cover international travel.

Do you also arrange flights from Kathmandu to Bhutan? If so what are the options?

Yes we can book the flight for you from Kathmandu to Bhutan and back to Kathmandu. Flight charges will be USD 565 /- Per Person and the visa is USD 40 and SDF charges will be USD 100 /- Per night per person.

How long can you guarantee this price? Also we would like to know the value of the flights from Kathmandu to Paro and back?

Do you have any extra 5/6 days tour extension we could think about? We are 3 girls and are sharing room triple. What would be the options?

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Guided in English: Other languages on request: German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Dutch, Russian
Group Size 1 - 10
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival in Kathmandu
Start point
Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Pick up location, Hotel, Airport or any Convenient Point in Kathmandu.)
Accommodation
Hotel (Landmark or Similar)
Optional Activities
- Leisure activities in Kathmandu
Day 2
Kathmandu Valley Tour
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Landmark or Similar)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Kathmandu valley
- Visit Pashupatinath Temple
- Visit Swayambhunath
- Visit Boudhanath Stupa
- Visit Kathmandu Durbar Square
- Visit Patan Durbar Square
- Evening Aarti ceremony at Pashupatinath Temple
- Walk and explore nearby streets
- Visit local market
- Street food tasting
Landmarks
Pashupatinath Temple
Swayambhunath
Boudhanath Stupa
Kathmandu Durbar Square
Patan Durbar Square
Day 3
Kathmandu to Thimphu
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Gochukha or Similar)
Included Activities
- Airport transfer from hotel to Kathmandu airport
- Transfer from Paro airport to Thimphu
- Walk to nearby streets
- Visit local markets
- Street food tasting
Optional Activities
- Leisure activities in Thimphu
Day 4
Thimphu City Tour
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Gochukha or Similar)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Thimphu
- Visit National Memorial Chorten
- Visit Buddha Dordenma
- Visit Tashichho Dzong
- Visit BBS Tower
- Visit Government Run Handicraft Emporium
- Visit Folk Heritage Museum
- Visit National Textile Museums
- Visit Zoo
- Outside view of National Institute of Traditional Medicine
Optional Activities
- Leisure activities in Thimphu
Landmarks
National Memorial Chorten
Buddha Dordenma
Tashichho Dzong
Folk Heritage Museum
National Textile Museums
National Institute of Traditional Medicine
Day 5
Thimphu to Punakha
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Pemakarpo or Similar)
Included Activities
- Drive to Punakha
- Visit Dochula Pass
- Walk to nearby streets
- Visit local markets
- Street food tasting
Optional Activities
- Leisure activities in Punakha
Landmarks
Dochula Pass
Day 6
Punakha City Tour
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Pemakarpo or Similar)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Punakha
- Visit Punakha Dzong
- Visit Lingkana Palace
- Visit Talo monastery
- Visit Nalanda Buddhist Institute
- Meet with Buddhist monks
Optional Activities
- Shopping
- Leisure activities in Punakha
Landmarks
Punakha Dzong
Lingkana Palace
Talo monastery
Nalanda Buddhist Institute
Day 7
Punakha to Paro
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Gounju Boutique or Similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Wangdue Dzong
- Visit Wangdue local market
- Visit Druk Wangyel Monastery
- Visit Dochula Chorten
- Visit Simtokha Dzong
Optional Activities
- Leisure activities in Paro
Landmarks
Wangdue Dzong
Druk Wangyel Monastery
Dochula Chorten
Simtokha Dzong
Day 8
Paro City Tour
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Gounju Boutique or Similar)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Paro
- Visit National Museum (Ta Dzong)
- Walk to Rinpung Dzong
- Visit Drukgyel Dzong
- Visit Paro Taktsang
- Visit Kyichu Lhakhang
Landmarks
National Museum (Ta Dzong)
Rinpung Dzong
Drukgyel Dzong
Paro Taktsang
Kyichu Lhakhang
Day 9
Paro to Kathmandu
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Landmark or Similar)
Included Activities
- Airport transfer from hotel to Paro airport
- Transfer from Kathmandu airport to hotel
- Experience Aarti ceremony at Pashupatinath Temple
- Walk and explore nearby streets
- Visit local market
- Street food tasting
Optional Activities
- Leisure activities in Kathmandu
Landmarks
Pashupatinath Temple
Day 10
Departure from Kathmandu
End point
Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Drop off location, Hotel, Airport or any Convenient Point in Kathmandu.)
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Airport transfer from hotel to Kathmandu airport

Landmarks
Pashupatinath Temple
Swayambhunath
Boudhanath Stupa
Kathmandu Durbar Square
Patan Durbar Square

Landmarks
National Memorial Chorten
Buddha Dordenma
Tashichho Dzong
Folk Heritage Museum
National Textile Museums
National Institute of Traditional Medicine

Landmarks
Dochula Pass

Landmarks
Punakha Dzong
Lingkana Palace
Talo monastery
Nalanda Buddhist Institute

Landmarks
Wangdue Dzong
Druk Wangyel Monastery
Dochula Chorten
Simtokha Dzong

Landmarks
National Museum (Ta Dzong)
Rinpung Dzong
Drukgyel Dzong
Paro Taktsang
Kyichu Lhakhang

Landmarks
Pashupatinath Temple

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Where You'll Stay

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4.7

Overall rating based on 3 Reviews

Itinerary
4.0
Transport
5.0
Guide
5.0
Accommodation
4.7
Food
4.7
Tour Operator
4.5

Olivia
December 10th, 2024
5.0
Wangdi was an excellent guide, and his love for his country was reflected in his knowledge. He was kind and patient,...
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Traveled in November 2024
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Philip
June 8th, 2023
5.0
We are 4 traveler from Canada, We did our trip with UncleSam Holidays we enjoy our India tour and it was an amazing...
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Traveled in April 2023
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Dear Philip, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your Kingdom of Bhutan.
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Darius
May 13th, 2023
4.0
An enjoyable experience. But getting the visa was challenging and the high cost of the permit was a significant...
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Clare
Asked on November 10th, 2025
what are the meal options for lunch and dinner on the tour and what average cost to expect per meal? what currency to bring for Nepal and Bhutan? are walking boots required for the walks in Bhutan? Is there an opportunity to take a cooking class in Bhutanese cuisine? what optional activities are there for Day 9 in Kathmandu?
Meals
Tour Details
Transport
- UncleSam HolidaysOperator•Written November 2025
  Breakfast is included in the tour price. Lunch and dinner are not included; however, you can expect meal costs to be approximately USD 15-20 per day. You may use USD, or local currencies such as Nepalese Rupees and Bhutanese Ngultrum. Comfortable sports or walking shoes are recommended for sightseeing and walking tours. You will have the opportunity to enjoy a Bhutanese cooking class during the trip. After arrival in Kathmandu, we will take you to participate in the Aarti ceremony at Pashupatinath Temple.
- C
  Clare
  Traveler•Written November 2025
  What are the costs of the internal return flights Kathmandu-Paro-Kathmandu and how can they be booked? On which day of the tour would we be able to take the cooking class? On day 9 or Day 10 would we be able to visit Bhaktapur in Nepal? Can Nepal visa be obtained at the airport on arrival for UK passport holders? How will Bhutan visa be obtained? How do we pay for the visas? Which entrance fees to places of interest are included in the tour price and which entrance fees we will have to pay and the amount?
- UncleSam HolidaysOperator•Written November 2025
  Flight will be USD 455 per person from Kathmandu to Paro and Paro to Kathmandu. We can make the cooking class in Paro. You can visit Bhaktapur in Nepal on day 10 as you have a late flight. Nepal visa is on Arrival after filling the form and paying fees at Kathmandu. For Bhutan Visa we can apply on your behalf. Entrance fees are not included in the tour price which is USD 70 to 80 per person.
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Derek
Asked on June 11th, 2025
Does tour cost include Bhutan $US100/ day tax?
Price / Availability
Tour Details
- UncleSam HolidaysOperator•Written June 2025
  Bhutan taxes which USD 100, is not Included in the tour prices.
C
Carol
Asked on March 23rd, 2025
What is the latest date for flight payments?
Flights / Transfers
Payments
- UncleSam HolidaysOperator•Written March 2025
  The latest you can confirm your flight bookings is two months before the tour start date.
C
Cynthia
Asked on February 2nd, 2025
Looking for a Tour to Bhutan (Trekking) for 1 Single person from Oct.25
Other
Tour Details
- UncleSam HolidaysOperator•Written February 2025
  Bhutan Visa, SDF charges, Internal flights and Lunch and Dinner are Not Included in the tour price.
M
Miguel Angel
Asked on January 25th, 2025
Can we book additional activities while in Bhutan?
Tour Details
- UncleSam HolidaysOperator•Written January 2025
  Yes, we can assist in planning additional activities during your stay.
D
Dagmar
Asked on January 18th, 2025
Is the visa for Bhutan included in the tour price?
Visa
- UncleSam HolidaysOperator•Written January 2025
  The visa fees are not included in the cost of the tour.
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Leah
Asked on January 14th, 2025
When does the hike too Tigers Nest take place in the trip?
Tour Details
- UncleSam HolidaysOperator•Written January 2025
  Tigers Nest on Day 8.
J
Jonathan
Asked on December 21st, 2024
Is travel insurance required for this tour?
Travel Support
- UncleSam HolidaysOperator•Written December 2024
  Travel insurance is necessary and should cover international travel.
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Frances
Asked on December 4th, 2024
Do you also arrange flights from Kathmandu to Bhutan? If so what are the options?
Flights / Transfers
Travel Support
- UncleSam HolidaysOperator•Written December 2024
  Yes we can book the flight for you from Kathmandu to Bhutan and back to Kathmandu. Flight charges will be USD 565 /- Per Person and the visa is USD 40 and SDF charges will be USD 100 /- Per night per person.
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Joanna
Asked on December 4th, 2024
How long can you guarantee this price? Also we would like to know the value of the flights from Kathmandu to Paro and back?
Flights / Transfers
Price / Availability
- J
  Joanna
  Traveler•Written December 2024
  Do you have any extra 5/6 days tour extension we could think about? We are 3 girls and are sharing room triple. What would be the options?
- UncleSam HolidaysOperator•Written December 2024
  Price for flight from Kathmandu to Paro and back is USD 565 per person. Price will be valid till 10 December'24.
- UncleSam HolidaysOperator•Written December 2024
  We can suggest places in Nepal with 5-6 days extension. Price for 3 persons using 1 triple room is EUR 1299 per person.
- J
  Joanna
  Traveler•Written December 2024
  We would like to visit Tibet before or after. Can we save anything or adjust the route to avoid multiple returns to Kathmandu?

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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.
- Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
Payment information
- For any tour departing before April 19th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after April 19th, 2026, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with UncleSam Holidays. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 65 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
- Some departure dates and prices may vary and UncleSam Holidays will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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