9-Day HimalayanCruiser, The Ultimate Luxury Bhutan Cultural Tour
9-Day HimalayanCruiser, The Ultimate Luxury Bhutan Cultural Tour
Travel to Bhutan in style and luxury. Accommodations includes some of the 5 star International Chain Hotels as well as AmanKora Lodges in BhutanThe Happiness Bhutan Cultural Tour will take you on a cultural extravaganza of the beautiful valleys, unique culture and traditions and rich nature with overnight stays at beautiful lodges and hotels. Luxury, comfort and style is the essence of this tour and expect to be swept away on an expedition of the best that Bhutan offers to visiting guests.
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A curated journey through the experience
Rinpung Dzong
It is a fine example of the ostentatious Bhutanese art and architecture evident everywhere. Located above the Dzong is the National Museum showcasing various artifacts and relics of ancient Bhutan.
1 hourNational Museum
National Museum showcasing various artifacts and relics of ancient Bhutan
40 minutesThimphu
Day 2: Thimphu Valley Excursion – Combination of the Ancient and the Modern
Buddha Dordenma
After a leisurely breakfast explore the capital Thimphu and visit the main sites. Soak in the panoramic view of the Thimphu valley from the site of the gigantic Buddha Shakyamuni, one of the largest statue of Buddha at a height of 169 feet (51.5 meters).
40 minutesThimphu Chorten (Memorial Chorten)
You can also enjoy a short hike around the Buddha, and then a stopover at the Memorial Chorten/stupa in town is another favorite with the tourists and elderly citizens as they circumambulate the Chorten chanting prayers and pulling at their beads. The main statue of the Buddha inside the Chorten is said to grant wishes for the earnest and honest hearted!
40 minutesCentenary Farmers Market
If you want to mingle with the Bhutanese people and jostle with local farmers amongst the aroma of organic fruits and vegetables, the Centenary Farmers Market is the place to be. Smiling tourists watch in awe as locals bargain with the vendors and you could even stock up on your organic fruits for the coming days.
40 minutesTashichho Dzong (Thimpu Dzong)
Day 3: Thimphu – Gangtey & Phobjika valleys
1 hourDochula Pass
After an hour drive from Thimphu you will reach the scenic Dochulaa Pass (3150 meters) from where you can enjoy spectacular views of the snow capped Himalayan Mountains and the mini 108 stupas built over a hill
Chimi Lhakhang Temple
You can have your lunch in one of the many tourist standard restaurants in Lobesa Market and after, visit the Fertility Temple / Chime Lhakhang. It is a pleasant 30 minutes walk through mustard and paddy fields. Standing on a picturesque hilltop the Lhakhang is famous for its fertility wish grants to couples. Inside the walls of the Lhakhang are beautiful frescoes depicting the colorful life of Lama Drukpa Kuenley, the Divine Madman regarded for his crazy methods of teaching which included blessing women in the form of copulation!
1 hourGangtey
Day 4: Excursion of Gangtey & Phobjika Valleys
1 hourPhobjikha Valley
Day 5: Punakha & Wangdue Valleys
2 hoursPunakha Dzong
Day 6: Excursion of Punakha & Wangdue Valleys
2 hoursKhamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten
After breakfast drive for a few minutes up north and walk for about an hour to Khamsum Yulley Namgyel Chorten stupa. The walk is beautiful through the pine trees, the stupa is beautiful and so is the view from there. Enroute you will also be walking through a suspension bridge over the Puna Tsang Chhu – Punakha River.
3 hoursSangchhen Dorji Lhuendrup nunnery
Day 7: Punkaha – Thimphu – Paro Valleys
2 hoursSimtokha Dzong
The drive back to Paro is about 4 hours and enroute you can stopover to visit the Semtokha Dzong, the first Dzong built in 1629
30 minutesTachogang Lhakhang Bridge
Day 8: Hike to the Tiger’s Nest Monastery / Taktsang Goemba
1 hourParo Taktsang
Day 9: Paro International Airport
5 hoursParo Airport Bird's Eye View Point
No accommodation included on this day.
Included
- Private transportation
- Bottled mineral water throughout the trip
- Cooler box for cold water/beverage in the vehicle
- Hot thermos with tea/coffee on the go
- Short hikes, Packed lunches and snacks wherever required
- Bhutan Tourism Development Fee
- VISA and VISA Processing Fee
- Government Royalty- goes towards the socio-economic development activities
- 8x Breakfast
- 8x Dinner
- 9x Lunch
- Accommodation included: 8 nights
- Entry/Admission - Buddha Dordenma
- Entry/Admission - Thimphu Chorten (Memorial Chorten)
- Entry/Admission - Punakha Dzong
- Entry/Admission - Sangchhen Dorji Lhuendrup nunnery
- Entry/Admission - Tachogang Lhakhang Bridge
- Entry/Admission - Tashichho Dzong (Thimpu Dzong)
- Entry/Admission - Simtokha Dzong
- Entry/Admission - Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten
- Entry/Admission - Chimi Lhakhang Temple
- Entry/Admission - Paro Taktsang
- Entry/Admission - Rinpung Dzong
- Entry/Admission - National Museum
Not Included
- Air fare
- Refreshments and bottled drinks and alcohol
- Cost arising out of Flight Cancellation/road blockades/ landslides and events beyond our control
- Expenses of personal nature and any other expenses not mentioned in the above cost
- Tips/gratuities – It is at your discretion to tip your guide and driver as per their services
Good to Know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Infant seats available
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.