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Cultural Excursion

Cultural journeys through Bhutan

Choose from three thoughtfully paced journeys, from an iconic four-day introduction to an immersive journey across the kingdom.

A Bhutanese monk in maroon robes passing the ornate, gold-trimmed walls of a traditional monastery

4-day cultural journey

The Iconic Bhutan

Discover the fascinating traditional culture and majestic mountain scenery of Bhutan on this unforgettable cultural journey. This little-visited country in the heart of the Himalayas offers those few visitors fortunate enough to explore its timeless villages and picturesque valleys a travel experience like no other. Other highlights of this journey include drives across high mountain passes, visits to museums and monasteries, and Bhutan’s awe-inspiring dzongs, citadels featuring beautifully painted wooden architecture.

This package has been designed to explore the maximum of Bhutan within the shortest time frame and to provide wholesome travel experience.

Paro Taktsang, the Tiger's Nest monastery, clinging to a cliff above drifting cloud with prayer flags strung across the foreground
Where
Paro & Thimphu
When
All Season
How long
4 Days, 3 Nights

What’s included

3 Meals and gov approved hotels/Home Stays. English Speaking Guide, Transportation, Fees for Museum and other special entry

Not included

  • Personal items such as laundry, drinks, phone, tips
  • Upgrade costs for luxury hotels and Language specific guides are payable. Excludes Travel Insurance

Attractions

Itinerary

A 10-day odyssey into Bhutan’s sacred heart

The Alpine Ascent

Discover intrinsic beauty of Bhutan and explore the exotic culture through this 10 days package to Incredible Bhutan. Continue your exploration to the Kingdom of Bhutan: a land of imposing fortresses, Buddhist temples and snow-capped peaks. Walk through rice fields and along mountain paths that reveal the fascinating history and culture within the Himalayan landscape. Experience life as a local with a morning walk to the tranquil Thimphu Stupa, learn about the efforts to pass age-old traditions and ancient knowledge to future generations

This trip features light hiking and is suitable for most travelers. It is intended for those wishing to experience Bhutan’s dramatic natural beauty and culture of a traditional Buddhist kingdom, with the opportunity to enjoy one of the country’s most exciting festivals.

The wide green Phobjikha valley seen between tree trunks, a cluster of farmhouses resting below forested hills
Where
Paro, Thimphu, Punakha, Wangdi, Trongsa, Bumthang
When
All Season
How long
10 Days, 9 Nights

What’s included

3 Meals and gov approved hotels/Home Stays. English Speaking Guide, Transportation, Fees for Museum and other special entry

Not included

  • Personal items such as laundry, drinks, phone, tips
  • Upgrade costs for luxury hotels and Language specific guides are payable. Excludes Travel Insurance

Attractions

Itinerary

14-day cultural journey

Fortnight in Bhutan

The 14 days Incredible Tour will take you through the deep and gorgeous valleys of Bhutan. With breathe taking views of the snowcapped mountains to the deep river gorges. The tour will take you as far as Tashigang in the east. The package is a blend of sightseeing and walking/hiking activities. You will enter Bhutan from Paro and Exit from Samdrupjongkhar from the south east of the country. From Samdrupjongkhar you will drive for 3 hours to the Indian city of Guwahati from where you can catch the flight to your onward destination. You have the option to fly to Bumthang and Tashigang through domestic flights.

A traditional Bhutanese temple with ornate wooden windows and a golden roof, tall white prayer-flag poles raised on the grass before it
Where
Paro, Thimphu, Wangdi, Trongsa, Bumthang, Mongar, Lhuntsi, Tashigang, Samdrupjongkhar
When
March – June / Sep – Nov
How long
14 Days, 13 Nights

What’s included

3 Meals and gov approved hotels/Home Stays. English Speaking Guide, Transportation, Fees for Museum and other special entry

Not included

  • Personal items such as laundry, drinks, phone, tips
  • Upgrade costs for luxury hotels and Language specific guides are payable. Excludes Travel Insurance, domestic flight fares to Bumthang and Tashigang if preferred.

Attractions

Itinerary

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