5-day Private Bhutan Tour: Paro, Thimphu, and Punakha | La Vacanza Travel

5-day Private Bhutan Tour: Paro, Thimphu, and Punakha

Duration: 5 days
Destination: Bhutan, Paro District, Paro
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  • 5 days
  • Paro
  • E-Voucher
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  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Bhutan awaits those seeking a pampered getaway with the promise of discovery as the country has had many cultural & religious wonders. Bhutan promises to charm you with an unspoiled ancient landscape and quietly challenge your view of the world. Join this private 5-day tour, led by a professional Bhutanese guide.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Paro  (L,D)

Stop At: Paro Taktsang, Taktsang Trail, Paro Bhutan
Altitude: 2195m

Arrive at Paro airport. Check in and enjoy lunch at hotel. After lunch, drive (2 hrs one-way) to Haa via Chelela Pass (3900m). Weather permitting, see Mt. Jumolhari (7314m) & Taktshang Goenpa (Tiger’s Nest Monastery). Haa valley is dotted with crop fields & quaint farmhouses. Also, visit a 100 year-old farmhouse to get insight into the life of locals. Enroute, stop at Haa Dzong. Later, visit the historic Chundu Lhakhang temple. Later return to Paro.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:


Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.

Day 2: Paro – Thimphu (B,L,D)

Stop At: Thimphu Chorten (Memorial Chorten), Thimphu Bhutan
Altitude: 2350m

65kms / 2 hrs

After breakfast, drive to the capital – Thimphu. Upon arrival, see manuscripts, written in gold at the National Library. Also stop at a school where traditional style of Thangka painting is taught. Next, visit the Folk Heritage Museum. After lunch, visit Memorial Choeten - a stupa with detailed religious wall paintings & sculptures. Then visit the 14th century Changangkha Lhakhang, a popular worshipping spot for locals. Later drive to Sangaygang viewpoint, usually thronged by young couples. Then visit a nunnery.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:



Accommodation included: Overnight at Hotel.

Day 3: Thimphu – Punakha (B,L,D)

Stop At: Punakha Dzong, Punakha 13001 Bhutan
Altitude: 1310m

85kms / 3 hrs

After breakfast, drive to Punakha – the ancient capital. The drive takes you across Dochula Pass (3100 m), marked by more than 100 choetens (Bhutanese style stupa) with prayer flags. Weather permitting, view lofty peaks of eastern Himalayan range. The road to Punakha passes through magnificent forests and a charming countryside. Check in and enjoy lunch at the hotel. Later, get blessed at a temple presided by a 96 year old lama. In the evening, try your hand at traditional archery – the national sport.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:



Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.

Day 4: Punakha – Paro (B,L,D)

Stop At: Punakha Dzong, Punakha 13001 Bhutan
125kms / 4 hrs

After breakfast, hike (45 min one-way) to a choeten affording scenic views, that was built by the queen for the well-being of the country and its people. It’s a moderate hike through rice paddies & pine forests. Then visit Punakha Dzong – a magnificent structure built without iron nails. Also see paintings on the life of Buddha. After lunch, drive to Paro. Later visit National Museum, to admire collections of rare art, artifacts and traditional weavings. After the museum, visit the Paro Dzong. In the evening, explore Paro town.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:



Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.

Day 5: Paro – Departure (B)

Pass By: Paro Airport Bird's Eye View Point, Paro Bhutan
Morning breakfast and drive to the airport for departure.

Meals included:

No accommodation included on this day.

Inclusions
  • 4x Breakfast
  • 4x Dinner
  • 4x Lunch
  • Accommodation included: 4 nights
  • Entry/Admission - Thimphu Chorten (Memorial Chorten)
  • Entry/Admission - Punakha Dzong

Exclusions
  • Gratuities
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Stroller accessible
  • Passport details: name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants - scanned copy of first page also required for visa processing
  • A maximum of 8 people per booking
  • Near public transportation
  • Accommodation at each location Paro: Tashi Namgay/ Tenzinling Resort/ Hotel Zangdopelri or Similar Thimpu: Druk/ Osel/ Khang residency or Similar Punakha: Pema Karpo / Zimgkham Resort/ Drupchu Resort or Similar
  • Infant seats available
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 7 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered
Pick up from Paro airport.

Airports

  • Paro Airport, Paro Bhutan
  • Paro Airport, Paro Bhutan


Departure Time

09:00 AM

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

5 days


User's Reviews

Abyshekar B

27 Mar, 2019

Our first stop was Paro.We were accompanied by Guide Driver and Vehicle provided by the tour Operator Keys to Bhutan.Paro is is nice small town .Nice eating places .We liked "My Kind of Place".They make lovely vegetarian Buck wheat Dumplings.Th owner very pleasant lady.second day we visited Tigers Nest.Which is on a hill top and took us 6hours walk to go and come back.Beautiful views from there.Afternoon it is windy.We visited Chelela pass and were fortunate to see some snow still on the hills.

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