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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Bhutan Encounters

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City & Culture: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Medium Intensity: Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 12
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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Paro
Paro
Meals
Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Ta Dzong (National Museum of Bhutan) - explore ancient artifacts, thangkas, and bronze statues
- Visit Paro Dzong - walk through fortress-monastery with labyrinthine corridors and hidden temples
Landmarks
Paro International Airport
Ta Dzong (National Museum of Bhutan)
Paro Dzong
Day 2
Paro to Punakha
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
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
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
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

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 - spiritual monument in Thimphu
Visit Folk Heritage Museum - explore traditional Bhutanese lifestyles and artifacts
Visit School of Arts & Crafts (National Institute for Zorig Chusum) - observe students mastering 13 traditional arts including Thangka paintings, woven textiles, or basket weaving
Visit Takin Research Centre - learn about Bhutan's unique national animal and conservation efforts
Visit Thangthong Dewachen Dupthop Nunnery - insight into female Buddhist practitioners
Visit Nado Poizokhang Incense Factory - witness incense making with juniper, sandalwood, and sacred herbs
Visit weekend market - explore local handicrafts

Optional Activities

Visit national stadium to witness archery tournament (if timing is right)

Landmarks
Memorial Chorten
Folk Heritage Museum
School of Arts & Crafts (National Institute for Zorig Chusum)
Takin Research Centre
Thangthong Dewachen Dupthop Nunnery
Nado Poizokhang Incense Factory
Thimphu Weekend Market
Bhutan National Stadium

Day 7
Paro
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
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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Guide
Meals
Additional Services
Transport

What's Not Included

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Beth5.0•December 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
Beth5.0•December 2023
A lovely tour. The only downside was too much was scheduled given the long drive times between two points. We were...
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Andrea5.0•April 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,...
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Kate
Asked on August 2nd, 2025
how much is the single supplement please?
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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.
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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.

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