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5 Days Essential Bhutan Small Group Tour (Max 14) | Western Bhutan Package Adventure

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Start and end in Paro
4.8 (138 reviews)
  • Traditional architecture near a river with a wooden bridge.
  • Traditional Bhutanese structure with decorative details.
  • Tiger's Nest Monastery on a cliffside in Bhutan.
  • Large Buddha statue at Buddha Dordenma in Thimphu.
  • Chorten with blossoming tree and blue sky.
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  • Scenic valley view with mountains and villages.
  • Traditional architecture in Thimphu, Bhutan.
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 14
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Paro

    Paro
    Meals
    Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Shomo Chuki Resort)

    Included Activities

    • Airport pick-up and hotel check-in
    • Paro Airport Bird's Eye View Point visit
    • Bhutan National Dress Experience (Gho for Men & Kira for Women)
    • Tasting of Bhutan Red Rice Wine

    Optional Activities

    • Rinpung Dzong (Paro Dzong) and Bhutan National Museum (Ta Dzong) visit (self-pay for tickets; Paro Dzong operates 9 AM-5 PM weekdays, 10 AM-4 PM weekends; tour guide required)
    • Paro's Local Market exploration
    • Paro Main Street shopping
    • Archery experience - Bhutan's National Sport (self-pay)
    Landmarks
    Paro International Airport
    Paro Airport Bird's Eye View Point
    Rinpung Dzong (Paro Dzong)
    Ta Dzong (Bhutan National Museum)
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  2. Day 2

    Paro

    Paro
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Shomo Chuki Resort)

    Included Activities

    • Tiger's Nest Monastery (Taktsang Goemba) hike
    • Kyichu Lhakhang temple visit

    Optional Activities

    • Horse riding to Tiger's Nest Monastery (self-pay; covers partway up, remaining 1.5 hours hike required; descent by full hike)
    • Bhutan Traditional Hot Stone Bath (1 hour; self-pay)
    • Lighting Butter Lamps for blessings at Kyichu Lhakhang
    Landmarks
    Tiger's Nest Monastery (Taktsang Goemba)
    Kyichu Lhakhang
  3. Day 3

    Paro to Thimphu

    Paro to Thimphu
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Traditional meal at Folk Heritage Museum Restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (The Gochukha Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Tamchog Lhakhang Iron Bridge viewing
    • Buddha Dordenma Statue (Buddha Point) visit
    • National Memorial Chorten visit
    • Royal Takin Preserve visit
    • Tashichho Dzong visit

    Optional Activities

    • Folk Heritage Museum visit (if time permits)
    • Simply Bhutan Museum visit (if time permits)
    • Bhutan Stamp Printing with self-portrait at Bhutan Post Office (Weekdays: 9 AM-5 PM; Saturdays: 9 AM-1 PM; Closed Sundays)
    Landmarks
    Tamchog Lhakhang Iron Bridge
    Buddha Dordenma Statue (Kuenselphodrang, Buddha Point)
    National Memorial Chorten
    Motithang Royal Takin Preserve
    Tashichho Dzong
  4. Day 4

    Thimphu - Haa Valley - Paro

    Thimphu - Haa Valley - Paro
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Shomo Chuki Resort)

    Included Activities

    • Chele La Pass visit
    • Mini Tiger's Nest (Dzongdrakha Monastery) visit
    • Lhakhang Nagpo (Black Temple) visit
    • Lhakhang Karpo (White Temple) visit
    • Haa Valley exploration
    Landmarks
    Mini Tiger's Nest (Dzongdrakha Goempa)
    Chele La Pass
    Mount Jomolhari
    Haa Dzong (Wangchuk Lo Dzong)
    Lhakhang Nagpo (Black Temple)
    Lhakhang Karpo (White Temple)
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  5. Day 5

    Paro

    Paro
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Hotel check-out
    • Airport see-off

    Optional Activities

    • Extension to Punakha
    • Extension to Gangtey
    • Extension to Bumthang
    Landmarks
    Paro International Airport

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Where You'll Stay

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  • Shomo Chuki Resort

    Hotel 3*
    Days 1, 2, 4

  • The Gochukha Hotel

    Hotel 3*
    day 3

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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 September 24th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after September 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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