Bhutan: 13-Day Multisport Tour
This is an opportunity to see Bhutan's unsurpassed majestic mountain terrain and pristine rivers, and to explore the unique ancient Buddhist monasteries and vibrant culture of one of the least traveled lands in Asia. The number of travelers allowed into Bhutan each year is limited in order to protect its ...
Read Full Description- Destination:
- Bhutan; Paro, Bhutan; Punakha, Bhutan; Thimphu, Bhutan; Wangdi Phodrang, Bhutan
- Trip Length:
- 13 days
- Price Range:
- From $2000 to $4000 per person See what this includes and what this excludes
- Best Time to Go:
- Any time.
- Recommended for:
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Infants (under 2)
Children (2 - 5)
Children (6 - 8)
Children (9 - 11)
Children (12 - 14)
Children (15 - 17)
Adults (18 - 20)
Adults (25 - 29)
Family Trip, Group Retreat
Detailed Trip Description
This is an opportunity to see Bhutan's unsurpassed majestic mountain terrain and pristine rivers, and to explore the unique ancient Buddhist monasteries and vibrant culture of one of the least traveled lands in Asia. The number of travelers allowed into Bhutan each year is limited in order to protect its fragile environment and culture. The tour includes the following: - Half-day trek to Tiger's Nest Monastery - 4-day Druk Trek - 1-day trek to hotsprings camp - 1-day river rafting - 1-day bicycling - Cultural tours in Paro, Thimphu, Phobjikha, and Punakha
Trip Itinerary
Day 1 - Paro
Arrive in Paro.
Hotel
Arrive Paro; check into hotel.
Sightseeing
Explore Paro on foot or bike.
Hotel
Overnight at hotel in Paro.
Day 2 - Paro
Hiking
Hike to Taktsang Monastery.
Hotel
Overnight at hotel in Paro.
Day 3 - Paro
Hiking
Starting at the museum, trek to Jele Dzong (dist. 7k/elev. 2590m).
Camping
Overnight camping.
Day 4 - Paro
Hiking
Trek to Jimilangtshoa along a trail that takes you through thick alpine forest and rhododendron trees with beautiful views of the mountains and the valley (dist. 20k/elev. 3350m).
Camping
Overnight camping near Jimilangtsho Lake.
Day 5 - Paro
Hiking
Trek to Phajoding on a trail that continues with a gradual climb with beautiful views of Mt. Gangkhar Phunsum (dist. 21k/elev. 3116m).
Camping
Overnight camping near a monastery.
Day 6 - Thimphu
Hiking
The scenic trek to Thimphu is downhill through a blue pine forest (dist. 8k); enjoy a leisurely evening.
Hotel
Overnight at hotel in Thimphu.
Day 7 - Wangdi Phodrang
Sightseeing
Sightseeing in Thimphu visiting Memorial Chorten, Painting School, National Library, Bhutanese Hand Made Paper factory.
Sightseeing
After lunch drive to Punakha and Wangdi over Dochula Pass (elev. 3050m) where one can see beautiful views of the eastern Himalayan mountain ranges.
Hotel
Overnight at hotel in Wangdi.
Day 8 - Wangdi Phodrang
Hiking
In the morning at about 8 AM drive up to Samdenkha (30 minutes) and then start the days hike to the hotsprings. The hike takes about 5 hrs.
Camping
Spend the night in camp at the hotsprings.
Day 9 - Punakha
Rafting
In the morning at about 8 AM start hike back down to the put in for the Pho Chhu for a nice class II/III raft trip down to the Punakha School.
Sightseeing
After a bit of time to relax and tea visit the Punakha Dzong.
Hotel
Overnight at hotel in Punakha.
Day 10 - Bhutan
Private Car Service
Drive to Phobjikha by car (2 hrs).
Sightseeing
Visit the Gangtey Monastery. The remote Phobjikha Valley (no electricity) is one of the most beautiful valleys in Bhutan.
Hotel
Overnight at hotel in Phobjikha.
Day 11 - Punakha
Bicycling
A modedrate cycling tour back to Punakha (62 k/6 hrs) from Phobjikha Valley through Lawa La, Nobding, Teki Zampa and Wangdue Phodrang, past several restaurants and shops to a new Japanese bridge spaning the Dang Chhu
Hotel
Overnight at hotel in Punakha.
Day 12 - Paro
Bicycling
Drive from Punakha to Paro, with the option to bike from the Dochula Pass downhill to Thimphu.
Hotel
Overnight at hotel in Paro.
Day 13 - Paro
Depart Paro.
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