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13 Days Bhutan In-Depth Tour (private guide and driver) - Customizable

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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arrival in Paro

    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Himalayan Keys Forest Resort)
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  2. Day 2

    Paro to Thimphu

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Terma Linca Resort and Spa)

    Included Activities

    • Visit National Museum (Ta Dzong Fortress) with panoramic views of Paro Valley and Bhutanese artifacts including thangka paintings, traditional weapons, and jewelry
    • Explore Paro Dzong (Rinpung Dzong) with guide storytelling about its historical significance
    • Visit traditional Bhutanese home with welcome ceremony and local refreshments
    Landmarks
    National Museum (Ta Dzong Fortress)
    Paro Dzong (Rinpung Dzong)
  3. Day 3

    Thimphu

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Authentic Bhutanese lunch at Folk Heritage Museum Restaurant in traditional farmhouse atmosphere)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Terma Linca Resort and Spa)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Tashichho Dzong, the government and spiritual leadership seat
    • Observe traditional handmade Bhutanese paper crafting at Jungshi Paper Factory
    • Explore Choki Traditional Art School training in painting, wood carving, and sculpture
    • Authentic Bhutanese lunch at Folk Heritage Museum Restaurant in traditional farmhouse
    • Visit Royal Takin Preserve to see Bhutan's national animal and learn about conservation
    Landmarks
    Tashichho Dzong
    Jungshi Paper Factory
    Choki Traditional Art School
    Folk Heritage Museum
    Royal Takin Preserve
  4. Day 4

    Thimphu to Punakha

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Dhensa Resort)

    Included Activities

    • Stop at Dochula Pass for 360-degree panoramic Himalayan views
    • View 108 beautifully arranged chortens at Dochula Pass
    • Participate in prayer session with nuns at Sangchen Dorji Lhuendrup Nunnery
    Landmarks
    Dochula Pass
    Sangchen Dorji Lhuendrup Nunnery
  5. Day 5

    Punakha to Trongsa

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Yangkhil Resort)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Trongsa Dzong, where Bhutanese kings are traditionally crowned
    • Explore Royal Heritage Museum with collection of royal artifacts and personal belongings of Bhutan's monarchs
    Landmarks
    Trongsa Dzong
    Royal Heritage Museum
  6. Day 6

    Trongsa to Bumthang

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Bhutanese lunch in Jakar town)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Yugharling)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Jakar Dzong ('Castle of the White Bird') with exploration of courtyards, assembly halls, and temples
    • Explore Wangdichholing Palace, ancestral home of Bhutan's royal family and birthplace of first king
    • Visit Jakar town for traditional Bhutanese lunch
    Landmarks
    Jakar Dzong
    Wangdichholing Palace
  7. Day 7

    Tang Valley

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Yugharling)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Mebar Tsho (Burning Lake), sacred site with prayer flags and guide storytelling about Buddhist treasures
    • Explore Ogyen Choling Palace museum with traditional architecture and religious artifacts
    Landmarks
    Mebar Tsho (Burning Lake)
    Ogyen Choling Palace
  8. Day 8

    Ura Valley

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Yugharling)

    Included Activities

    • Explore Ura village with traditional stone houses and cobblestone pathways
    • Visit Swiss Farm learning about sustainable agricultural practices and cheese production
    Landmarks
    Ura Village
    Swiss Farm
  9. Day 9

    Bumthang to Gangtey

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Amankora Gangtey)

    Included Activities

    • Travel through Chumey Valley observing pastoral beauty and terraced fields
    • Visit Chumey Valley Weaving Workshop to observe yathra weaving traditions with local artisans
    Landmarks
    Chumey Valley
    Chumey Valley Weaving Workshop
    Yotong La Pass
    Phobjikha Valley
    Itinerary Image 1
  10. Day 10

    Gangtey

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Amankora Gangtey)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Black-Necked Crane Information Center with spotting scopes to observe endangered birds during migration season (November to March)
    • Explore Gangtey Goemba (Nyingma monastery) founded in 1613 with traditional architecture and Buddhist imagery
    • Hike Gangtey Nature Trail approximately 1.5 hours downhill through blue pine forests and meadows
    Landmarks
    Black-Necked Crane Information Center
    Gangtey Goemba
    Gangtey Nature Trail
  11. Day 11

    Gangtey to Paro

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Himalayan Keys Forest Resort)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Simtokha Dzong, oldest fortress in Bhutan built in 1629 with traditional architecture and Buddhist school
    • Explore Kyichu Lhakhang, one of Bhutan's oldest and most venerated temples dating to 7th century with ancient relics
    Landmarks
    Simtokha Dzong
    Kyichu Lhakhang
  12. Day 12

    Paro

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Himalayan Keys Forest Resort)

    Included Activities

    • Hike to Taktshang Goemba (Tiger's Nest Monastery) round-trip approximately five hours with cliff views and meditation caves of Padmasambhava
    • Explore Paro Town
    Landmarks
    Taktshang Goemba (Tiger's Nest Monastery)
    Paro Town
  13. Day 13

    Departure from Paro

    Meals
    Breakfast

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    • Typhoid - Recommended for Bhutan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Bhutan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for Bhutan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Bhutan. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Bhutan. 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. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Bhutan. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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    • 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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    • For any tour departing before August 24th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 24th, 2026, a minimum payment of $75 is required to confirm your booking with UME Travel Co. Ltd. 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 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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