16 Days Amazing Bhutan From East to West

5.0(2)384 hBy Bhutan Acorn Tours and Travel

Dressed in their traditional costume, young students of Merak Village playing during the school break.

About this activity

Explore deep inside Bhutan from the remotest alpine village in the east to the capital city in the west giving you insights into the food, cultural and linguistic diversity of a small Kingdom of less than 800,000 population. There are around 20 languages spoken across the country and on this trip, you will come across communities speaking 7 different languages, enjoy stunning landscapes dotted with secluded ornate temples and pristine environment rich in countless flora and fauna.

You'll travel through hearts of 4 eastern districts - Trashigang, Trashiyangtse, Mongar & Lhuentse; 2 central districts - Bumthang & Trongsa; and 4 western districts - Wangdue Phodrang, Punakha, Thimphu & Paro. In Trashigang, you'll visit a remote village of Merak and spend 2 nights with the local community to understand their unique customs and culture, explore the pristine village. Merak and its neighboring village Sakteng was opened to tourism only in 2010 with great caution to safeguard its uniqueness.

What's included

✓All internal taxes for the services listed above
✓All ground transportation including round trip airport transfers
✓All meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner) and light snacks
✓One-way domestic flight from Paro to Yonphula in Trashignag, eastern Bhutan on Day 2.
✓Lunch
✓Experienced English-speaking licensed tour guide.
✓Dinner
✓Breakfast
✓National costumes (Gho for men & Kira for Women). The costumes must be returned to the guide.
✓All entry fees including permit to enter Merak Village Bhutan
✓Medical treatment at a hospital in Bhutan if you sustain injuries within Bhutan
✓Twin-sharing accommodations at 3-star hotels certified by Tourism Council of Bhutan.
✓Visa Fee & Processing. You'll receive your e-Visa within 4-5 business days.

Not included

✕Travel insurance is highly recommended.
✕International flights. Let us know in advance if you need help with arranging Bhutan.
✕Tips to Guide and Driver
✕Alcoholic beverages, laundry services, telephone call charges
✕Any other expenses of personal nature
✕Guide speaking other major languages can be arranged for an additional fee.
✕Emergency evacuation

Good to know

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This tour can be customized and run on a private basis just for you and your group.
We highly recommend booking at least a few months before the departure date so that we have enough time to ensure the flights are available. To process visa, it only takes 4-5 business days.
There are only two airlines that connect Bhutan with the outside world and so securing air tickets can be difficult especially during the months of high season. Currently, Bhutan is connected with these cities - Bagdogra, Bangkok, Delhi, Dhaka, Guwahati, Kathmandu, Kolkata, Singapore. We recommend you book your international flights a few months in advance especially if you plan to visit during the high season months of March to May and September to November. If you need help in arranging flights to/from Bhutan, please let us know much in advance.
After you book the tour, kindly send us clear passports copies of all the participants. A biodata page including the machine-readable zone must be seen clearly. Passports should have a minimum of 6 MONTHS validity from the day you depart from Bhutan. You may also want to check the passport requirements by your next destination country after Bhutan. A copy of your e-Visa will be emailed to you once it is approved. It only takes 4-5 business days to get visa approval and it is 100 percent guaranteed as long as we receive clear passport copies of all the participants. Actual visa will be stamped on your passport upon arrival. Send the passport copies to the Local Supplier E-mail address.
Participants below the age of 18 years old MUST be accompanied by at least one adult.

Cancellation policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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