Is the Bhutan visa included in the tour, and does the operator take care of filling for me? Also on the last day, the flight back to Kathmandu is at 7:10, is it possible to get transport to airport?

All nationalities require a visa for Bhutan. Travellers can only enter Bhutan on a group visa as part of a tour. Independent visas are not issued. The cost of the visa is included in your tour and we will issue the visa. An arrival and departure transfer is included in this tour.

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Bhutan Discovered

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The Bhutan Discovered tour is an amazing experience. Highly recommended for a first trip to this incredible country.
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Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 12
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Itinerary

Day 1
Paro to Thimphu
Paro to Thimphu
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Nado Poizokhang Incense Factory (if arriving in the morning)
- Visit Gagyel Lhundrup Weaving Centre (if arriving in the morning)
- Welcome meeting (if arriving in the afternoon)
- Evening stroll through Thimphu
Landmarks
Nado Poizokhang Incense Factory
Gagyel Lhundrup Weaving Centre
Day 2
Thimphu
Thimphu
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to Cheri Dorji Dhen monastery
- Visit Buddha Dordenma
- Explore Simply Bhutan Heritage Museum
- Visit National Memorial Chorten
- Visit local arts and crafts institute
- Visit National Textile Museum
- Archery (optional during Simply Bhutan visit)
- Browse National Handicrafts Emporium
Optional Activities
- Archery at Simply Bhutan
- Shopping at National Handicrafts Emporium
Landmarks
Cheri Dorji Dhen
Buddha Dordenma
Simply Bhutan Heritage Museum
National Memorial Chorten
National Textile Museum
National Handicrafts Emporium
Day 3
Thimphu to Punakha
Thimphu to Punakha
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Stop at Dochula Pass for views
Optional Activities
- Short walk to Chimi Lhakhang fertility temple
Landmarks
Dochula Pass
Gangkhar Puensum
Chimi Lhakhang
Day 4
Punakha
Punakha
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Short hike to Khamsum Yulley Monastery
- Visit Punakha Dzong viewpoint and photo stop
- Visit Sangchhen Dorji Lhuendrup Nunnery
Landmarks
Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten
Pho Chu River
Mo Chu River
Punakha Dzong
Sangchhen Dorji Lhuendrup Nunnery
Day 5
Punakha to Paro
Punakha to Paro
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Wander around Paro town
Landmarks
Dochula Pass
Day 6
Paro - Tiger's Nest Monastery
Paro - Tiger's Nest Monastery
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at teahouse with panoramic view of Taktsang Monastery), Dinner (Home-cooked meal at local farmhouse)
Included Activities
- Hike to Taktsang (Tiger's Nest) Monastery
- Lunch at teahouse with panoramic views
- Home-cooked dinner at local farmhouse
Optional Activities
- Extended hike to chorten opposite Tiger's Nest (45 minutes to 1 hour each direction)
- Traditional hot stone bath - USD25
Landmarks
Taktsang (Tiger's Nest) Monastery
Day 7
Paro
Paro
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Nado Poizokhang Incense Factory
Gagyel Lhundrup Weaving Centre

Landmarks
Cheri Dorji Dhen
Buddha Dordenma
Simply Bhutan Heritage Museum
National Memorial Chorten
National Textile Museum
National Handicrafts Emporium

Landmarks
Dochula Pass
Gangkhar Puensum
Chimi Lhakhang

Landmarks
Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten
Pho Chu River
Mo Chu River
Punakha Dzong
Sangchhen Dorji Lhuendrup Nunnery

Landmarks
Dochula Pass

Landmarks
Taktsang (Tiger's Nest) Monastery

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4.5

Overall rating based on 15 Reviews

Itinerary
5.0
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Guide
4.5
Accommodation
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Food
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Jennifer4.0•September 2019
I thought the planning and trip was excellent
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Glenn4.8•September 2019
Unique
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Joel4.2•September 2019
It was very good but not absolutly mindblowing.
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Deborah4.0•September 2019
Depends on the trip they want.......
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Andrea4.5•September 2019
Very nice and helpful staff, well organised
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Melinda4.5•September 2019
Enjoyed the trip and the location.
Traveled in January 2019
Christian4.2•September 2019
This trip was amazing and the guide and driver did their best
Traveled in January 2019
Alexander4.2•September 2019
I have undertaken intrepid/geckos trips before and am always impressed by the product given and the style of travel
Traveled in January 2019
Jennie4.3•September 2019
Intrepid offer a high quality package and they deliver exactly what you pay for.
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Helen4.5•October 2018
I had a really fabulous time with a great group of like minded travellers. The itinerary was packed and it would...
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Is the Bhutan visa included in the tour, and does the operator take care of filling for me? Also on the last day, the flight back to Kathmandu is at 7:10, is it possible to get transport to airport?
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- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written August 2023
  All nationalities require a visa for Bhutan. Travellers can only enter Bhutan on a group visa as part of a tour. Independent visas are not issued. The cost of the visa is included in your tour and we will issue the visa. An arrival and departure transfer is included in this tour.

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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.
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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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Bhutan Discovered

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Paro to Thimphu

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Thimphu

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Thimphu to Punakha

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Punakha

Included Activities

Punakha to Paro

Optional Activities

Paro - Tiger's Nest Monastery

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Paro

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