The Bhutan government is requiring a $114/night sustainable development fee to incoming travelers. This fee will appear on your invoice and is additional to the trip price.

Bhutan Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Older Teens & 20s Best for ages 17-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Teens & Kids Best for ages 9-17 (min. age 4)

One or more kids 20+ required (siblings 17+ ok)

From $7,599 /person

(+ additional fees)
Additional Fees

Internal air

$1,400

Bhutan Sustainable Development Fee - Nightly Tourist Tax

$798

8 days

7 nights

Activity Levels 1-3

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.

Premiere Hotels

Premiere Hotels - From lavish luxury to on-trend boutique, offering experiences as unique as the regions we explore.

Casual Plus Hotels - A step above Casual but not quite Premiere.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Luxury Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

The Bhutan government is requiring a $114/night sustainable development fee to incoming travelers. This fee will appear on your invoice and is additional to the trip price.

Bhutan Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Older Teens & 20s Best for ages 17-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Teens & Kids Best for ages 9-17 (min. age 4)

One or more kids 20+ required (siblings 17+ ok)

8 days

7 nights

Activity Levels 1-3

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.

Premiere Hotels

Premiere Hotels - From lavish luxury to on-trend boutique, offering experiences as unique as the regions we explore.

Casual Plus Hotels - A step above Casual but not quite Premiere.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Luxury Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

2024: Oct 2025: Oct

From $7,599 /person

(+ additional fees)
Additional Fees

Internal air

$1,400

Bhutan Sustainable Development Fee - Nightly Tourist Tax

$798

Rich Buddhist Culture & Sacred Himalayan Peaks

The proud nation of Bhutan sits on the roof of the world, isolated as much by choice as by its own geography. As prayer flags flutter in the wind and Buddhist monks tread millennia-old footpaths, we stride over high mountain passes, bike in verdant valleys, venture into remote monasteries and enjoy the incomparable warmth of the Bhutanese people.

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Highlights

  • Interact with Buddhist monks between their meditations to have a chat, exchange ideas and even receive a blessing
  • Bike in an ancient landscape that's often been inaccessible to foreign travelers, where life's daily rituals remain sacred
  • Hike to atmospheric monasteries and secluded Buddhist temples, including 17th-century Tango Monastery and the famed Tiger's Nest
  • Discover Bhutan's culturally and scenically rich valleys by foot and by bicycle—an off-the-beaten-path adventure tour
Bhutan Family Multi-Adventure Tour map

Bhutan

Start/End Bangkok, Thailand

Airports & Travel details*

* Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.

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Itinerary

Day 1

Description

Our Bhutanese guides open doors normally closed to foreigners in this adventure travel paradise • Hike above Paro to a seldom-visited temple • Visit Dzongdrakha Monastery and learn about the depth and importance of Bhutanese folklore in daily life.

Accommodations

Night 1

Le Méridien Paro, Riverfront
Paro
Premiere Hotel

This upscale resort is nestled between the Himalayan foothills and Paro Chhu River. (pool, spa)

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Days 2-3

Description

Families engage with monks in between their meditation • 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 • Hike to Chorten Nebu, a remote 14th-century temple accessible only by foot and rarely visited by international travelers.

Accommodations

Nights 2-3

Dhensa Boutique Resort
Punakha
*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)

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Days 4-5

Description

Raft with your family down Punakha's Po Chhu to exquisite riverside Punakha Dzong, Bhutan's 300-year-old lofty winter capital • Immerse yourself in an ancient landscape with daily rituals steeped in spirituality • Vibrant Bhutanese painting, sculpture and textile arts are a feast for your eyes in Thimphu, the capital city • Enjoy views overlooking the valley from the stunningly well-preserved Wangditse Monastery, built in 1715.

Accommodations
Pemako Thimphu

(2 nights)

Nights 4-5

Pemako Thimphu
Thimphu
Premiere Hotel

Designed in Bhutanese dzong architectural style, and just steps away from Thimphu's lively central square. (pool, spa)

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Days 6-8

Description

Hike beneath a rainbow of prayer flags to otherworldly Taktsang Monastery, or Tiger's Nest, the holiest site in Bhutan • Trek 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.

Accommodations
Zhiwa Ling

(2 nights)

Nights 6-7

Zhiwa Ling
Upper Paro Valley
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)

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

What's Included

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Straight 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.

Accommodations

This trip includes two nights at the beautiful Dhensa Boutique Resort, a Casual Plus Hotel. 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 we visit 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 as part of the journey.

Traveling in Bhutan

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. Our itineraries and Trip Leaders remove as many obstacles and inconveniences as possible, but we can't remove haze and noise from the air, or replace a poorly maintained road or trail—it's all part of the experience here!

Commercial Flight Schedules

This trip includes travel on a commercial flight so that we can explore the best of your destination. Please note that flight schedules can change with little advance warning, which may require us to adjust our activities on a travel day. Your Trip Leaders will provide more details on any changes should this occur.

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From $7,599 /person

(+ additional fees)
Additional Fees

Internal air

$1,400

Bhutan Sustainable Development Fee - Nightly Tourist Tax

$798

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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

Le Méridien Paro, Riverfront
Paro

Premiere Hotel

This upscale resort is nestled between the Himalayan foothills and Paro Chhu River. (pool, spa)

Nights 2-3

Dhensa Boutique Resort
Punakha

*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

Pemako Thimphu
Thimphu

Premiere Hotel

Designed in Bhutanese dzong architectural style, and just steps away from Thimphu's lively central square. (pool, spa)

Nights 6-7

Zhiwa Ling
Upper Paro Valley

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)

From $7,599 /person

(+ additional fees)
Additional Fees

Internal air

$1,400

Bhutan Sustainable Development Fee - Nightly Tourist Tax

$798

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Bikes

Choose Your Perfect Bike

Our bikes are designed and built with specific cyclists and riding styles in mind, so we can always offer you a perfect ride. Please note that bike requests are subject to availability and prioritized based on the date they're submitted.

Backroads Touring Bike
Backroads Touring Bike

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

From $7,599 /person

(+ additional fees)
Additional Fees

Internal air

$1,400

Bhutan Sustainable Development Fee - Nightly Tourist Tax

$798

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Return

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Internal air

$1,400

Bhutan Sustainable Development Fee - Nightly Tourist Tax

$798

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Additional Fees

Internal air

$1,400

Bhutan Sustainable Development Fee - Nightly Tourist Tax

$798

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