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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Start and end in Paro

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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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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Paro to Thimphu
Paro to Thimphu
Included Activities
- Transfer from Paro Airport to Thimphu
- Visit Nado Poizokhang Incense Factory (for early arrivals)
- Visit Gagyel Lhundrup Weaving Centre (for early arrivals)
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
- Views from Buddha Dordenma
- Simply Bhutan heritage museum visit
- Archery experience (Bhutan's national sport)
- National Memorial Chorten visit
- National arts and crafts institute visit
- National Textile Museum visit
Optional Activities
- Shopping at National Handicrafts Emporium
Landmarks
Cheri Dorji Dhen Monastery
Buddha Dordenma
Simply Bhutan
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 Himalayan 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
- Hike to Khamsum Yulley Monastery
- Punakha Dzong view and photo stop
- Sangchhen Dorji Lhuendrup Nunnery visit
Landmarks
Khamsum Yulley Monastery
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
- Evening wander around Paro town
Day 6
Paro
Paro
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at teahouse near Taktsang Monastery), Dinner (Home-cooked meal at local farmhouse)
Included Activities
- Hike to Taktsang (Tiger's Nest) Monastery
- Lunch at teahouse with panoramic temple views
- Home-cooked dinner at local farmhouse
Optional Activities
- Optional hike to chorten directly across from temple (45 minutes to 1 hour each direction)
- Traditional hot stone bath (Bhutanese medicine experience)
Landmarks
Taktsang Monastery
Day 7
Paro
Paro
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Departure transfer to Paro Airport

Landmarks
Nado Poizokhang Incense Factory
Gagyel Lhundrup Weaving Centre

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

Landmarks
Dochula Pass
Gangkhar Puensum
Chimi Lhakhang

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

Landmarks
Taktsang Monastery

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Guide
Meals
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4.5

Overall rating based on 15 Reviews

Itinerary
5.0
Transport
4.8
Guide
4.5
Accommodation
4.2
Food
3.5
Tour Operator
4.5

Jennifer4.0•September 2019
I thought the planning and trip was excellent
Traveled in March 2019
Glenn4.8•September 2019
Unique
Traveled in March 2019
Joel4.2•September 2019
It was very good but not absolutly mindblowing.
Traveled in March 2019
Deborah4.0•September 2019
Depends on the trip they want.......
Traveled in March 2019
Andrea4.5•September 2019
Very nice and helpful staff, well organised
Traveled in March 2019
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.
Traveled in January 2019
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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Traveled in October 2018

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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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