Spirit of Bhutan
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Small Group
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Spirit of Bhutan
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6 days
Small Group
Budget
Average
English
Experience Overview
Explore the happiest country on Earth in under one week without sacrificing any of the life changing moments you expect from the kingdom of Bhutan.
Includes
Activities
- Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group
- Arrival & Departure transfer
- Sustainable Development Fees
- Memorial Chorten & Motithang Takin Preserve visit
- Tashichho Dzong visit
- Chimi Lakhang Hike
- Explore Punakha Dzong
- Explore Paro Dzong and Archery grounds
- Free time in Thimphu, Punakha, and Paro
- Hike to Taktsang Monastery Tiger's Nest
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Hotels/guesthouses (5 nts).
- 5 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 5 dinners
Transport
- Private vehicle, 4x4, walking.
Group Leader
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.
Highlights
- Travel along mystical mountains
- Visit various dzongs and Buddhist gompas
- Experience the Dragon Kingdom with cultural interactions at a local farm
- Take in stunning Himalayan mountain views
Trip Details
6 days
Private vehicle, 4x4, walking.
English
Thimphu, Bhutan
Paro, Bhutan
Budget
Classic, Budget
Average
Itinerary
Day 1: Paro Airport to Thimphu
Meals included: Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - On arrival, take a private transfer to Thimphu.Activity - Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.Accommodation - Hotel Damisa Bhutan
Day 2: Thimphu
In the evening, visit the Tashi Chhoedzong, known as the "Fortress of Glorious Religion", initially built in 1702. Today, it houses the main secretariat building, the central monk body, and the office of the king.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - The chorten is one of the most prominent religious structures in Thimphu, and for local Bhutanese it is a popular part of their daily prayers. Watch locals walk around the Chorten, spinning the prayer wheels and meditating in this lovely and peaceful spot.Activity - Thimphu is the capital of the Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan. It is also Bhutan's largest city and displays loads of traditional Bhutanese art, architecture, and culture. It's a modern city with unique character. You'll see the old and the new blend together here as you walk the streets lines with restaurants and cafes that sit alongside old fortresses and monasteries. Did you know that Thimphu is the only capital city in the world without any traffic lights? Get to know the area on an orientation experience visiting sites like the textile museum and old clock tower.Activity - Enjoy a visit to the Motithang Takin Preserve, which was once a mini zoo. The area was converted into a preserve for Bhutan's national animal, the takin, which is a cross between a goat and an antelope. Activity - Enjoy a visit to Tashichho Dzong, a Buddhist monastery and fortress. Its main building is typical of Bhutanese architecture, with whitewashed walls and a golden roof. The original structure was built in 1216 and now houses the civil government.Activity - Buddha Point is home to Thimphu’s most recognized landmark, the Buddha Dordenma. Guarding the entry to the Thimphu valley, this 51-meter (167ft) gilded bronze statue is filled with 125,000 miniature statues and sits atop a three-storey base housing a chapel and thousands of donated statuettes. The statue was commissioned to mark His Majesty the Fourth King of Bhutan, Jigme Singye Wangchuck’s 60th birthday and was originally made in China before being transported to Thimphu in pieces. The massive Buddha statue in Thimphu made of bronze and gold. Take lots of pictures - it's beautiful!Accommodation - Hotel Damisa Bhutan
Day 3: Thimphu/Punākha
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Take a short hike to Chime Lhakhang, temple of the “Divine Madman." Built in 1499, it is mainly visited today by women as it is known as the temple of fertility.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Visit Punakha Dzong, the winter seat of the Je Khenpo and the Monk Body, remarkably located between the rivers of the Mo (female) Chu and Pho (male) Chu. It is the second oldest and second largest dzong (fortress) in Bhutan and one of its most majestic structures, housing many sacred relics. It is also the winter capital of the Je Khenpo (chief abbot). Built by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal in around 1637. Arguably, it is the most beautiful Dzong in the country. The Dzong guards Bhutan’s most treasured relic, the Rangjung Kharsapani, an image of Chenresig kept away from the public in the utse (tower). It has survived Tibetan invasions, numerous fires, floods and a glacial lake burst. The Dzong served as the capital and seat of the Bhutanese Government until the early 1950s; and the coronation of the His Majesty the First Druk, Gyalpo Ugyen Wangchuck, took place here.Accommodation - Hotel River Valley
Day 4: Punākha/Paro
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Paro lies at the centre of a valley that is full of ancient sites and buildings. The area is covered with terraced paddy fields, quaint farmhouses scattered throughout the valley and green forests overlooking the Paro Chhu River snaking below. Enjoy an orientation walk of this beautiful place and learn about Bhutanese ancient artefacts and art work.Activity - Visit Paro Rinpung Dzong, which means ‘Fortress on a Heap of Jewels”. The original construction of this dzong is believed to have been completed in 1458 and it was restored to its present glory by His Majesty the Third of Bhutan, King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, to mark his royal wedding in 1951.Activity - As Bhutan's national sport, a visit to a local archery ground is a must. Watch locals practice or compete with unbelievable accuracy and precision as they hit distant targets. Free_time - Take advantage of free time and visit some of the best sites in Paro like, the ruins of the Drukgyel Dzong or Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the two oldest monasteries in Bhutan. Maybe head for a visit to the National Museum of Bhutan. There are statues, paintings, sacred masks and costumes all located in a seven-story watchtower.Accommodation - Rema Resort
Day 5: Paro
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Hike up to the Taktsang monastery (Tiger’s Nest); containing 13 holy relics, it's considered one of the most venerated pilgrim sites of the Himalayan world. It is also where Guru Padmasambhava is said to have landed on the back of a tigress in the 8th century. Take in the stunning views en route and the incredible vista from this monastery, which clings to the rock towering 2,953m above the valley. The group will hike from 2400m elevation and reach 3100m at the Taktsang Monastery before returning back to 2400m in the same day. The climb should take around 6 hours for a total distance of 7 km.Free_time - Take advantage of free time and visit some of the best sites in Paro like, the ruins of the Drukgyel Dzong or Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the two oldest monasteries in Bhutan. Maybe head for a visit to the National Museum of Bhutan. There are statues, paintings, sacred masks and costumes all located in a seven-story watchtower.Accommodation - Rema Resort
Day 6: Paro
Your CEO will help arrange your transfer to the airport and all exit formalities before your journey home.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
- Flights to and from origin and destinations
- Airport transfers (unless otherwise stated)
- Anything else not explicitly listed in tour inclusions
- Recommended gratuities/tipping
- Optional activities/tours
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Visas, meals and beverages not stated in the list of inclusions.
When meals are not included, your tour leader (where available) will be happy to help with restaurant recommendations, bookings, and directions. Please let us know if you have any dietary needs or preferences. We will do our best to accommodate these, though we cannot guarantee that every request can be met.
You are responsible for your personal belongings throughout the tour. You will need to carry your own bags between the vehicle and your hotel room. Drivers will assist with loading and unloading luggage from the vehicle.
Travellers requiring wheelchair access should contact our sales and service team, who can make enquiries on your behalf.
This tour requires an average level of fitness. Activities are paced gently and include leisure time. You may be expected to join guided walks of up to one hour, navigate short stairways and mild inclines, and manage your own luggage. You should also be able to board and exit all transport without assistance.
Travellers are expected to be self-sufficient and capable of handling all aspects of their journey. Please discuss your circumstances and support needs with your booking agent to confirm this trip is suitable.
If you are unsure, we recommend consulting your doctor before booking or travelling.
If a planned site visit is unavailable due to changes in operating hours or holiday closures, the itinerary may be altered, or a comparable activity will be substituted where possible and subject to availability.
Visa conditions can change. Once you receive your travel documents, check with the relevant embassy, consulate, or immigration office of your destination for the latest information.
- It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct and valid travel documents and to comply with all entry requirements.
- Non-Australian citizens must also confirm visa and identification requirements with the appropriate consulate or visa agency.
- Certain occupations (for example, journalists, government officials, or those working in charities) may face additional restrictions when applying for visas, which could affect the type of application required.
From
AUD $4099
Duration: 6 days
Trip Type: Small Group
Activity Level: Average
Explore the happiest country on Earth in under one week without sacrificing any of the life changing moments you expect from the kingdom of Bhutan.
Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 03 May 2026
Customer Reviews
06/08/2024
I will use this to talk about something that I thought wasn't done well. This is only my second GAdventures trip so I am not that familiar with it. I travelled as a solo traveler both times, and both times I wanted and expected a single room.
06/07/2024
Bhutan is a great country to visit and it was enhanced by going with g adventures as we could cover alot of ground in a short amount of time.
Tour Operator
G Adventures, founded in 1990 by Bruce Poon Tip, is a global adventure travel company specializing in small-group tours that emphasize authentic, sustainable, and culturally immersive experiences. Originally launched as GAP Adventures (“Great Adventure People”), the company pioneered the concept of community-driven travel by offering affordable trips that connect travelers with local communities while minimizing environmental impact. Today, G Adventures operates in more than 100 countries, offering a wide range of itineraries across themes such as active adventures, wildlife, wellness, family, and National Geographic–partnered tours, while maintaining a strong commitment to responsible tourism and social enterprise through its Planeterra Foundation.
In Business Since 1990
06/08/2024
I will use this to talk about something that I thought wasn't done well. This is only my second GAdventures trip so I am not that familiar with it. I travelled as a solo traveler both times, and both times I wanted and expected a single room.
06/07/2024
Bhutan is a great country to visit and it was enhanced by going with g adventures as we could cover alot of ground in a short amount of time.
05/20/2024
GAdventures made my experience in Bhutan very special. I'd been wanting to visit this country for a long time and the itinerary allowed us to see the best of it.
05/19/2024
Bhutan is an incredible country and hasn’t been tarnished by western tourism. It’s an amazing country and full of amazing people in a place that is proud of its culture. G put on an incredible tour and I would highly recommend it.
05/19/2024
Amazing adventure - well planned and executed!
05/19/2024
Once in a lifetime experience.
05/18/2024
Unbelievable destination with so much wonder packed into a short time frame. All of the hosts were awesome. There is no trip I can recommend more highly. Outstanding! Thank you G!
05/18/2024
I enjoyed every minute of it from the pickup service at the airport to the drop off. The personal touches matter!
05/15/2024
The overall experience was good but, there were some issues which hindered the trip to be exceptional.
04/20/2024
This trip was FANTASTIC.
04/06/2024
Loved Bhutan with great, hospitable and warm people.
04/06/2024
A trip of a lifetime and an adventure that will be etched in my mind forever!
03/24/2024
Chunjur was very good and Tiger's Nest and the Zhongs a bucket list experience. The system of government was inspirational.
06/08/2024
Interesting info about a very unique country that does everything it can to take care of its citizens. Amazing history and geography.
06/08/2024
Bhutan: a privilege to be able to visit this dramatic but peaceful and welcoming country.
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