Our bite-sized Bhutan trips

Create your own ideal itinerary

Hike up to Tiger’s Nest above the Paro Valley, watch black-necked cranes in the Phobjikha Valley and explore the rice paddies around Punakha. Bhutan is a country to take slowly, with quiet villages, mountain trails and temples to discover along the way.

How bite-sized trips work
Browse the trips and add the ones that catch your eye to your travel plan, whether that’s the hike to Tiger’s Nest, a night in a Haa Valley guesthouse or a few days on the Druk Path trek. Once you send it over, your Bhutan Specialist will piece everything together, sorting the journeys in between and shaping it all into a holiday that suits the way you like to travel.

Prefer a suggested route..?
Our itineraries are a great place to start, and your Specialist will tailor whichever one you choose. Whichever way you begin, get in touch and we’ll help you plan it.

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Unique and small-scale stays

1
A Taste of Thimphu
Itinerary:
Thimphu
Duration:
2 days / 1 night
Price:
From £259 per person (excluding flights)
Your first encounter with the last Buddhist kingdom in the world usually begins with a spectacular flight over the snow-capped peaks of the Himalayas. As soon as you set foot for the first time on Bhutanese soil, you’ll spot the colourful prayer flags fluttering in the wind among the brightly painted wooden houses.
2
Paro: Winding Trails to Tiger’s Nest
Itinerary:
Paro Valley
Duration:
3 days / 2 nights
Price:
From £529 per person (excluding flights)
Spend a few days in the Paro Valley discovering Bhutan’s culture and landscapes. Visit the impressive Paro Dzong and try your hand at Bhutanese archery. A highlight of your Bhutan trip will be the hike to the famous Tiger’s Nest Monastery, perched high on a cliff above the valley.
3
Haa: a hidden Shangri-La
Itinerary:
Haa Valley
Duration:
2 days / 1 night
Price:
From £259
Untouched nature, traditional villages and wide valleys near the Tibetan border – welcome to Haa Valley. Most travellers only visit on a day trip, but you’ll stay overnight in a locally run guesthouse, giving you time to slow down and experience life in one of Bhutan’s most remote corners.
4
Punakha: the Mighty Dzong
Itinerary:
Punakha
Duration:
3 days / 2 nights
Price:
From £479 per person (excluding flights)
This bite-sized trip focuses on the lush Punakha Valley, where rice paddies and rural villages replace Bhutan’s high mountain scenery. Over two nights you’ll visit Punakha Dzong – one of the country’s most beautiful fortresses – and explore the valley with your guide.
5
Swooping Cranes in Sweeping Valleys
Itinerary:
Phobjikha Valley
Duration:
2 days / 1 night
Price:
From £259 per person (excluding flights)
The valleys of Bhutan, in particular the Phobjikha Valley, are just as magical and mysterious as the views of the Himalayas. In spring and winter you can see the rare black-necked cranes that fly from Tibet.
6
Uncover the Legends of Bumthang
Itinerary:
Bumthang Valley
Duration:
4 days / 3 nights
Price:
From £769
Discover the Bumthang Valley – Bhutan’s spiritual and cultural heartland. Explore ancient temples like Jambay Lhakhang and Jakar Dzong, wander through traditional villages and learn about local legends with your guide.
7
Prayer Flags & Buddhist Monasteries To Tigers Nest
Itinerary:
Paro - Bumdra Monastery - Tiger's Nest - Paro
Duration:
2 days / 1 night
Price:
From £314 per person (excluding flights)
The Bumdra trek is a great taster of Bhutanese treks. You’ll spend 2 days walking the area around Paro, through the vast valley, passing temples and monasteries – watching the sunset over the mountains of Haa.
8
The Druk Path Trek
Itinerary:
Paro - Druk Path Trek - Thimphu
Duration:
6 days / 5 nights
Price:
From £1,539 per person (excluding flights)
Starting in the peaceful, charming town of Paro, surrounded by sweeping hills and undulating valleys, this moderate trek leads you along an ancient trading route and gives you a glimpse of Bhutan’s unspoilt landscape.
9
Through the Foothills to India
Itinerary:
Mongar - Trashigang - Samdrup Jongkhar
Duration:
5 days / 4 nights
Price:
From £1,055 per person (excluding flights)
Journey deep into Eastern Bhutan, where only a few tourists go. You’ll find that customs are a little different here than in Western Bhutan and you’ll have plenty of time to get to know them as you stroll through temples full of stories of magical feats.