I am comparing different Bhutan tours for November. I am keen to see the black neck cranes, immerge into the Bhutanese culture and nature. The nature walks are important and decent hotels as well. Does the name Premium and the higher price reflect better hotels?

Yes, the 'Premium' label reflects an elevated level of comfort, with stays in carefully selected, higher-end accommodations that offer enhanced service, comfort, and amenities compared to standard tours.

What is the star rating of the typical accommodations? Can we pre order a special Diet? No Chiles or Cheese. Western Plain Meal

Since this is a Premium tour the accommodations will be at a local 4 - 4.5 star rating sometimes even 5 stars. We are able to accommodate dietary restrictions as long as you let us know a head of time so that our team to prepare. Please note that depending on the destination some dietary restrictions may be harder to accommodate so options may be limited and we advise to stock up on snacks just incase.

Is this date available for a single supp at the same price $4695? I'm only interested if it's a single room.

The single supplement is subjected to availability and we will need to check with the local team on the same if we can have this arranged for this departure.

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In-depth Cultural: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Guided in English
Group Size 6 - 12
Ages 15+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Paro to Thimphu
Start point
Paro, Bhutan (Arrival transfer from Paro International Airport)
Meals
Dinner (Welcome dinner at a local restaurant featuring traditional Bhutanese feast, including seasonal vegetables, red rice with chilli cheese)
Included Activities
- Airport transfer from Paro to Thimphu
- Orientation walk through Thimphu's main street
- Visit to National Memorial Chorten
- Welcome dinner with traditional Bhutanese cuisine
Optional Activities
- Bhutanese peach wine or Ara (national spirit) tasting
Landmarks
National Memorial Chorten
Day 2
Thimphu
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Buddha Point (Dordenma)
- Takin spotting hike through pine trees
- Pass by Tashichho Dzong
- National Textile Museum visit
- Simply Bhutan Heritage Museum visit with archery activity
- Voluntary Artists School visit
Optional Activities
- Handicraft shopping (woven cloth, wooden masks, thangkas, silverware, jewellery, bamboo crafts)
Landmarks
Buddha Dordenma
Tashichho Dzong
National Textile Museum
Simply Bhutan Heritage Museum
Voluntary Artists School
Takin Conservation Park
Day 3
Thimphu to Phobjikha
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Desho Paper Factory visit
- Simtokha Dzong visit
- Dochula Pass with Druk Wangyal Chortens
- Gangte Goemba monastery visit
Optional Activities
- Wildlife spotting (serows, muntjacs)
Landmarks
Desho Paper Factory
Simtokha Dzong
Dochula Pass
Druk Wangyal Chortens
Gangte Goemba
Day 4
Phobjikha
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Royal Society for Protection of Nature (RSPN) center visit
- Black-necked crane spotting and observation
- Gentle 2-hour valley hike
Landmarks
Phobjikha Valley
Day 5
Phobjikha to Punakha
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Village visit and walk to Chimi Lhakhang (Temple of Fertility)
Landmarks
Chimi Lhakhang
Sopsokha Village
Day 6
Punakha
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to Khamsum Yulley Temple
- Punakha Dzong visit
- Sangchhen Dorji Lhuendrup Temple and nunnery visit
Landmarks
Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten
Punakha Dzong
Sangchhen Dorji Lhuendrup Temple
Mo Chu River
Day 7
Punakha to Paro
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Free time to explore Paro town
- Kaja Throm farmers market visit
- Group dinner
Landmarks
Kaja Throm Market
Day 8
Paro
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch and refreshments at teahouse with valley views), Dinner (Home-cooked final dinner at a farmhouse)
Included Activities
- Hike through pine forests to Taktsang teahouse with lunch
- Home-cooked final dinner in a farmhouse
Optional Activities
- Additional one-hour hike each way to reach Taktsang temple entrance
Landmarks
Taktsang Monastery
Day 9
Paro
End point
Paro, Bhutan (Departure transfer to Paro International Airport)
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Airport transfer from hotel to Paro airport

Landmarks
National Memorial Chorten

Landmarks
Buddha Dordenma
Tashichho Dzong
National Textile Museum
Simply Bhutan Heritage Museum
Voluntary Artists School
Takin Conservation Park

Landmarks
Desho Paper Factory
Simtokha Dzong
Dochula Pass
Druk Wangyal Chortens
Gangte Goemba

Landmarks
Phobjikha Valley

Landmarks
Chimi Lhakhang
Sopsokha Village

Landmarks
Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten
Punakha Dzong
Sangchhen Dorji Lhuendrup Temple
Mo Chu River

Landmarks
Kaja Throm Market

Landmarks
Taktsang Monastery

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