Bhutan Multi-Adventure Tour
From $7,599 - $8,249 /person
8 days
7 nights
Activity Levels 1-3
Premiere Hotels
Bhutan Multi-Adventure Tour
8 days
7 nights
Activity Levels 1-3
Premiere Hotels
2024: Mar, Sep
Rich Buddhist Culture & Sacred Himalayan Peaks
Nothing can prepare you for Bhutan. It possesses an indescribable magic. Temples built at the impossible heights of the Himalaya. A culture rooted in history and yet changing with the times. It's not Shangri-La—it's more real than that, balancing the modern with the ancient. It's what you've pictured and what you couldn't have imagined.
Highlights
- Fly with us to an ancient landscape that's often been inaccessible to foreign travelers, where life's daily rituals remain sacred
- Connect with Buddhist monks between their meditations to have a chat, exchange ideas and even receive a blessing
- Bike through Bhutan's culturally and scenically rich valleys—an off-the-beaten-path adventure travel experience
- Hike to secluded Buddhist temples and atmospheric monasteries high above the valley, including the legendary Tiger's Nest
Start/End Bangkok, Thailand
* Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Itinerary
Day 1
Our Bhutanese guides open doors normally closed to foreigners • Hike above Paro to a seldom-visited temple • Visit Dzongdrakha Monastery and learn about the depth and importance of Bhutanese folklore in daily life.
Night 1
This upscale resort is nestled between the Himalayan foothills and Paro Chhu River. (pool, spa)
Days 2-3
Bike amid breathtaking valleys brimming with history and culture • Dochula Pass dazzles with panoramas of snowcapped Himalayan peaks • Ethereal villages and rice paddies enliven your ride to Punakha Valley • Engage with monks in between their meditations • Hike to Chorten Nebu, a remote 14th-century temple accessible only on foot and rarely visited by international travelers.
Nights 2-3
Surrounded by thick pine forests in the heart of the Punakha Valley, this secluded contemporary hotel is perched above lush rice fields and the Punakha River. (spa)
Days 4-5
Immerse yourself in an ancient landscape with daily rituals steeped in spirituality • Raft down Punakha's Po Chhu to exquisite riverside Punakha Dzong, Bhutan's 300-year-old lofty winter capital • Feast your eyes on vibrant Bhutanese painting, sculpture and textile arts in Thimphu, the capital city • Enjoy views overlooking the valley from the stunningly well-preserved Wangditse Monastery, built in 1715.
Nights 4-5
Designed in Bhutanese dzong architectural style, and just steps away from Thimphu's lively central square. (pool, spa)
Days 6-8
Trek beneath a rainbow of prayer flags to otherworldly Taktsang Monastery, or Tiger's Nest, the holiest site in Bhutan • Climb an ancient path to the Taktsang teahouse, situated at 9,200 feet and offering superb views of the valley and cliff-hanging monastery • Practice your aim as you learn archery, Bhutan's national sport.
Nights 6-7
With impressive masonry and elaborate hand-carved cornices, this hotel is set on a verdant mountainside and combines Bhutanese hospitality with modern conveniences. (spa)
What's Included
See moreStraight Talk
We want to make sure you're on the trip that's right for you. Every Backroads trip is unique and this one is no exception.
The accommodations on this trip are quite comfortable and are becoming more luxurious every year. Several new hotels are in various stages of completion, and we've taken advantage of them as they've opened their doors.
This trip includes two nights at a Casual Plus Hotel, the relatively new Dhensa Boutique Resort. While we expect great things from this beautiful hotel, it may take a few seasons for their amenities and services to be fully operating at a Premiere Hotel level. We've chosen it because of its proximity to our favorite routes, its friendly hospitality, strong cultural character and the tremendous view from the deck.
Some hotels and restaurants on our itinerary see few Western travelers and therefore lack many Western-style services. The leisurely service found in neighborhood restaurants and the limited supply of beer can all be appreciated when you keep a sense of humor and see patience as a traveler's virtue.
Your journey through Bhutan will be unlike any other travel experience. Bhutan is a remote corner of the world where ancient culture, traditions and religion are still the deep-rooted cornerstones of everyday life. That said, modern Bhutan is not always the Shangri-La depicted in glossy travel magazines. Rather, it’s a developing country, where the scenes of poverty, trash and pollution can be jarring. And yet, the beauty of the people, the culture and the landscape shine through, making for an amazing exotic experience that’s unforgettable and completely worthwhile.
Though not a paradise, there simply isn’t any other country like Bhutan. Our itineraries and Trip Leaders remove as many obstacles and inconveniences as possible, making your next extraordinary encounter always within reach. Of course, even all the efforts of our amazing leaders can’t remove haze and noise from the air, or replace a poorly maintained road or trail, so it’s a good idea to be aware of the ways that travel in Bhutan can be challenging. If you can be flexible and approach the region with a curious mind and good humor, you’ll enjoy your trip to the fullest!
On this trip we travel into and out of Bhutan by plane. We'll be flying commercially with Druk Air aboard a narrow-body jet that seats 160 passengers.
Hotels
World-Class Hotels
Our hand-selected Premiere hotels offer exceptional hospitality and experiences as special as the regions we explore.
Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.
Night 1
Premiere Hotel
This upscale resort is nestled between the Himalayan foothills and Paro Chhu River. (pool, spa)
Nights 2-3
*Casual Plus Hotel
Surrounded by thick pine forests in the heart of the Punakha Valley, this secluded contemporary hotel is perched above lush rice fields and the Punakha River. (spa)
Nights 4-5
Premiere Hotel
Designed in Bhutanese dzong architectural style, and just steps away from Thimphu's lively central square. (pool, spa)
Nights 6-7
Premiere Hotel
With impressive masonry and elaborate hand-carved cornices, this hotel is set on a verdant mountainside and combines Bhutanese hospitality with modern conveniences. (spa)
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Bikes
Ready to Ride
On this trip where Backroads custom titanium bikes are not available, we offer local bikes of comparable quality that are well suited for the terrain on our routes.
Included in your trip price
- Suited for a wide range of cyclists
- Comfortable ergonomic seat
- Long wheel base adds to the bike's control and stability
- Upright handlebars only
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