how much is the single supplement please?

The single room supplement is £429.00.

I would like to travel to Bhutan during September or beginning of October (1 person). I would like to experience the best places of this Country, with a preference for nature and landscapes. I have basic needs regarding hotels. I know that Thimphu Festival is from September 24 - 26: the only problem, for that week, is that I have to be back by 30th september morning.

We have a departure on the tour starting on the 21st September, and finishing on the 28th, which takes in the Thimphu Festival. The only flights into and out of Bhutan are with a Bhutanese airline (Druk Air), and this does not connect with the rest of the international flight system. You need to have two separate tickets. One main international, to either Kathmandu, Delhi, Kolkata, Singapore or Bangkok. And then a Bhutanese ticket for the rest of the journey.

Is there a single supplement available on this tour?

Yes. Please take note that there will be an extra charge for a single supplement room. Please contact us to arrange this.

What is the typical group size?

This tour will go ahead with a minimum group size of just 1 and a maximum of 18. The average group size tends to be around 6.

Is this a guaranteed tour?

Yes, this is a guaranteed tour and will not be cancelled.

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US $2,645 per person

Bhutan Encounters

8 days

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Start and end in Paro

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Active: Thrilling adventures designed to keep you moving
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity: Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 12
Ages 8+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Paro
Meals
Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Ta Dzong (National Museum of Bhutan)
- Walk to Paro Dzong fortress-monastery
- Visit Nado Poizokhang Incense Factory
Landmarks
Paro International Airport
Ta Dzong (National Museum of Bhutan)
Paro Dzong
Nado Poizokhang Incense Factory
Day 2
Paro to Punakha
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Ascend Dochu La Pass
- Visit 108 chortens at Dochu La Pass
- Hike to Chimi Lhakhang Temple
Landmarks
Dochu La Pass
Chimi Lhakhang Temple
Day 3
Punakha to Gangtey
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Morning walk to Khamsum Yuelley Namgyel Chorten
- Explore Punakha Dzong
- Stay at traditional village homestay
Landmarks
Khamsum Yuelley Namgyel Chorten
Punakha Dzong
Phobjikha Valley
Day 4
Gangtey
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Nature walk through Phobjikha Valley
- Visit Gangtey Monastery
- Cultural immersion with host family
Landmarks
Gangtey Monastery
Phobjikha Valley
Day 5
Gangtey to Thimphu
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Stop at Rinchengang Village
Landmarks
Dochu La Pass
Rinchengang Village
Wangdue Phodrang Dzong

Landmarks
Paro International Airport
Ta Dzong (National Museum of Bhutan)
Paro Dzong
Nado Poizokhang Incense Factory

Landmarks
Dochu La Pass
Chimi Lhakhang Temple

Landmarks
Khamsum Yuelley Namgyel Chorten
Punakha Dzong
Phobjikha Valley

Landmarks
Gangtey Monastery
Phobjikha Valley

Landmarks
Dochu La Pass
Rinchengang Village
Wangdue Phodrang Dzong

Day 6

Thimphu

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Included Activities

Visit Memorial Chorten
Explore Folk Heritage Museum
Visit School of Arts & Crafts (National Institute for Zorig Chusum)
Observe local artisan workshop
Visit Takin research centre
Visit Thangthong Dewachen Dupthop Nunnery
Visit weekend market

Optional Activities

Witness archery tournament at national stadium

Landmarks
Memorial Chorten
Folk Heritage Museum
School of Arts & Crafts (National Institute for Zorig Chusum)
Takin research centre
Thangthong Dewachen Dupthop Nunnery
Thimphu weekend market
Bhutan National Stadium

Day 7
Paro
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell dinner at farmhouse with authentic Bhutanese cuisine)
Included Activities
- Hike to Taktsang Monastery (Tiger's Nest)
- Explore Taktsang Monastery temples and shrines
- Visit ruins of Drukgyel Dzong
- Visit Kyichu Lhakhang temple
- Farewell dinner at farmhouse
Optional Activities
- Traditional hot stone bath
Landmarks
Taktsang Monastery (Tiger's Nest)
Drukgyel Dzong
Kyichu Lhakhang
Day 8
Departure
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Extension in Kathmandu
- Extension in Delhi
- Extension in Bangkok
Landmarks
Paro International Airport

Landmarks
Taktsang Monastery (Tiger's Nest)
Drukgyel Dzong
Kyichu Lhakhang

Landmarks
Paro International Airport

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Rating: 4.5(906 reviews)
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Response rate: 95%
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Reviews from other tours by Encounters Travel

Tour Operator
4.5

Beth
December 19th, 2023
Our guide Jigme Yordzer and driver Sangay Kandu were excellent and wonderful. However, our schedule was a little...
Our guide Jigme Yordzer and driver Sangay Kandu were excellent and wonderful. However, our schedule was a little overbooked with too much to do considering the lengthy drive times we had some days in-between destinations. Jigme was very helpful and accommodating as we needed to rearrange activities for a few days. Also, one of our days was a national election day, and the entire country was shut down. For future tours, such national election days, holidays, etc. need to be called-out in-advance in the itinerary.Show more
Beth
December 18th, 2023
A lovely tour. The only downside was too much was scheduled given the long drive times between two points. We were...
Show more
Andrea
April 25th, 2026
I love how this tour has a lot of free time cuz we get to see other places that wasn’t included on the tour package,...
Show more

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Kate
Asked on August 2nd, 2025
how much is the single supplement please?
Price / Availability
Single supplement
- Encounters TravelOperator•Written August 2025
  The single room supplement is £429.00.
R
Ross
Asked on March 13th, 2023
I would like to travel to Bhutan during September or beginning of October (1 person). I would like to experience the best places of this Country, with a preference for nature and landscapes. I have basic needs regarding hotels. I know that Thimphu Festival is from September 24 - 26: the only problem, for that week, is that I have to be back by 30th september morning.
Accommodation
Tour Details
- Encounters TravelOperator•Written March 2023
  We have a departure on the tour starting on the 21st September, and finishing on the 28th, which takes in the Thimphu Festival. The only flights into and out of Bhutan are with a Bhutanese airline (Druk Air), and this does not connect with the rest of the international flight system. You need to have two separate tickets. One main international, to either Kathmandu, Delhi, Kolkata, Singapore or Bangkok. And then a Bhutanese ticket for the rest of the journey.
- R
  Ross
  Traveler•Written March 2023
  Is there any other festival you could suggest? In the dates I share with you I can depart from Italy.
J
Joyce
Asked on September 1st, 2016
Is there a single supplement available on this tour?
Single supplement
- Encounters TravelOperator•Written September 2016
  Yes. Please take note that there will be an extra charge for a single supplement room. Please contact us to arrange this.
J
James
Asked on September 1st, 2016
What is the typical group size?
Group size
- Encounters TravelOperator•Written September 2016
  This tour will go ahead with a minimum group size of just 1 and a maximum of 18. The average group size tends to be around 6.
R
Rick
Asked on September 1st, 2016
Is this a guaranteed tour?
Other
- Encounters TravelOperator•Written September 2016
  Yes, this is a guaranteed tour and will not be cancelled.

From

US $2,645 per person

Price based on Cheapest Room

Price based on Shared Room

Price based on Private Single Room

Price based on Private Double Room

Booking needs min. 2 travelers

Select Date

1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

Best price guarantee Learn More

Good to Know

Tour ID: 67255

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Bhutan
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. 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.
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 July 11th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 11th, 2026, a minimum payment of $250 is required to confirm your booking with Encounters Travel. 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.
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