Fitness level required,? Is this suitable for two 80 year ops women?

The physical rating for this trip is a 3/5, which for Intrepid's scale indicates that this trip will raise your heart rate. Moderate physical activities are included and a good level of fitness is required. The longest hike is on Day 10 and will be approximately 5 hours. Majority of the other hikes are around 1-2 hours. We do get women of all ages across this trip, and do have a lot of women in their 60-80s doing this trip. I would say as long as you're experienced and capable hiking for 1-5 hours at a time, (experience hiking at elevation would be a bonus, and something to ensure you consider) then the trip would be suitable.

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Bhutan: Women's Expedition

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Hiking & Trekking: Conquer epic trails and breathtaking landscapes
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Medium Intensity: Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Max Group Size 12
Ages 15+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Paro to Thimphu
Paro to Thimphu
Meals
Dinner (Welcome dinner with group)
Included Activities
- Arrival transfer from Paro International Airport to Thimphu
- Welcome meeting
- Welcome dinner with group
Day 2
Thimphu
Thimphu
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Bhutanese lunch at female-owned restaurant Edelweiss), Dinner
Included Activities
- Light hike to Wangditse Monastery from Sangaygang Viewpoint
- Buddha Dordenma visit
- Bhutan Post Office Headquarters visit and personalized postal stamp creation
- Bhutan Postal Museum visit
- Gagyel Lhundrup Weaving Centre visit
- Bhutanese Crafts Bazaar visit
Optional Activities
- Purchase handicrafts at Gagyel Lhundrup Weaving Centre
- Purchase traditional handicrafts at Bhutanese Crafts Bazaar
Landmarks
Wangditse Monastery
Sangaygang Viewpoint
Buddha Dordenma
Bhutan Post Office Headquarters
Bhutan Postal Museum
Gagyel Lhundrup Weaving Centre
Bhutanese Crafts Bazaar
Day 3
Thimphu to Gangtey
Thimphu to Gangtey
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch with a view of the Punatsangchu River), Dinner
Included Activities
- Stop at Dochula Pass to view Eastern Himalayas and 108 Druk Wangyal Chortens
Landmarks
Dochula Pass
Druk Wangyal Chortens
Punatsangchu River
Day 4
Gangtey
Gangtey
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at hotel), Dinner (Ema datshi (chili and cheese stew) with Bhutanese red rice, prepared during cooking class)
Included Activities
- Gangtey Goemba monastery visit and prayer ceremony
- Meeting with monks
- Gangtey Nature Trail hike
- Hands-on cooking class for ema datshi at farmhouse
- Meal with local women
Landmarks
Gangtey Goemba
Gangtey Nature Trail
Day 5
Gangtey to Bumthang
Gangtey to Bumthang
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant), Dinner
Included Activities
- Trongsa Dzong museum visit
- Yathra Factory weaving centre visit
- Chamkhar Town exploration
Optional Activities
- Purchase textiles at Yathra Factory
Landmarks
Trongsa Dzong
Yathra Factory
Chamkhar Town
Day 6
Bumthang
Bumthang
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Jambay Lhakhang temple visit
- Kurjey Lhakhang monastery visit
- Short easy hike through Bumthang Valley
- Leader-led sound bath in pine forests
Landmarks
Jambay Lhakhang
Kurjey Lhakhang
Bumthang Valley
Day 7
Bumthang to Punakha
Bumthang to Punakha
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner with group)
Included Activities
- Punakha Dzong visit
- Punakha Suspension Bridge walk
Landmarks
Punakha Dzong
Punakha Suspension Bridge
Pho Chhu River
Mo Chhu River
Day 8
Punakha
Punakha
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch on the riverbank), Dinner
Included Activities
- Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten hike
- Picnic lunch on riverbank
- Sangchhen Dorji Lhuendrup Lhakhang Nunnery visit
- Time with nun sharing tea and snacks
- Leisurely walk through paddy fields to Chimi Lhakhang
- Chimi Lhakhang visit
Landmarks
Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten
Punakha Valley
Sangchhen Dorji Lhuendrup Lhakhang Nunnery
Chimi Lhakhang
Day 9
Punakha to Paro
Punakha to Paro
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on the way), Dinner (Dinner at farmhouse)
Included Activities
- Ta Dzong (National Museum) visit
- Farmhouse visit
- Traditional Bhutanese cultural show
- Spirit-making and tasting workshop (Ara)
- Herbal hot stone bath
- Dinner at farmhouse
Optional Activities
- Browse souvenir shops in Paro
Landmarks
Ta Dzong
Day 10
Paro
Paro
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on the trail), Dinner
Included Activities
- Taktsang Monastery (Tiger's Nest) hike
- Rinpung Dzong visit
Landmarks
Taktsang Monastery
Rinpung Dzong
Paro Valley
Day 11
Paro
Paro
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Departure transfer to Paro International Airport

Landmarks
Wangditse Monastery
Sangaygang Viewpoint
Buddha Dordenma
Bhutan Post Office Headquarters
Bhutan Postal Museum
Gagyel Lhundrup Weaving Centre
Bhutanese Crafts Bazaar

Landmarks
Dochula Pass
Druk Wangyal Chortens
Punatsangchu River

Landmarks
Gangtey Goemba
Gangtey Nature Trail

Landmarks
Trongsa Dzong
Yathra Factory
Chamkhar Town

Landmarks
Jambay Lhakhang
Kurjey Lhakhang
Bumthang Valley

Landmarks
Punakha Dzong
Punakha Suspension Bridge
Pho Chhu River
Mo Chhu River

Landmarks
Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten
Punakha Valley
Sangchhen Dorji Lhuendrup Lhakhang Nunnery
Chimi Lhakhang

Landmarks
Ta Dzong

Landmarks
Taktsang Monastery
Rinpung Dzong
Paro Valley

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Fitness level required,? Is this suitable for two 80 year ops women?
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- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written April 2026
  The physical rating for this trip is a 3/5, which for Intrepid's scale indicates that this trip will raise your heart rate. Moderate physical activities are included and a good level of fitness is required. The longest hike is on Day 10 and will be approximately 5 hours. Majority of the other hikes are around 1-2 hours. We do get women of all ages across this trip, and do have a lot of women in their 60-80s doing this trip. I would say as long as you're experienced and capable hiking for 1-5 hours at a time, (experience hiking at elevation would be a bonus, and something to ensure you consider) then the trip would be suitable.

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Bhutan: Women's Expedition

Itinerary

Paro to Thimphu

Included Activities

Thimphu

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Thimphu to Gangtey

Included Activities

Gangtey

Included Activities

Gangtey to Bumthang

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Bumthang

Included Activities

Bumthang to Punakha

Included Activities

Punakha

Included Activities

Punakha to Paro

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Paro

Included Activities

Paro

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