Bhutan Family Walking & Hiking 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 Teens & 20s Best for ages 16-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 7-17 (min. age 4)

One or more kids 16+ required (siblings 14+ ok)

8 days

7 nights

Activity Levels 1-4

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 - Experience the world’s best, from lavish luxury to chic retreats with prestigious alliances.

Deluxe Hotels - Find modern comforts in extraordinary settings, with great ambience and ample amenities.

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.

Bhutan Family Walking & Hiking 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 Teens & 20s Best for ages 16-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 7-17 (min. age 4)

One or more kids 16+ required (siblings 14+ ok)

8 days

7 nights

Activity Levels 1-4

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 - Experience the world’s best, from lavish luxury to chic retreats with prestigious alliances.

Deluxe Hotels - Find modern comforts in extraordinary settings, with great ambience and ample amenities.

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.

2025: Dec

From $9,699 /person

Includes $1,400 internal air 

& $700 government fee

The Bhutan government requires a daily Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) for all incoming travelers. 

Buddhist Culture, Himalayan Peaks & Tiger's Nest

Wonderfully unique. Incredibly dramatic. From the rich Buddhist culture to its remote Himalaya setting, its magical essence can't be articulated. Here the people live hard but full lives, rooted in age-old tradition and guided by Gross National Happiness. Bhutan seems like a place that couldn't exist in today’s world. Join us on this one-of-a-kind hiking tour and feel the magic.

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Highlights

  • Hike to secluded temples and monasteries, including the famed Tiger's Nest, which clings to the side of a cliff
  • Connect with our knowledgeable Bhutanese guides and friends, who open doors normally closed to foreign travelers
  • Climb herders' trails with your family to spectacular panoramic views framed by strings of colorful prayer flags
  • Exchange ideas with Buddhist monks—and receive a blessing—at a monastery where foreign groups are seldom received
Bhutan Family Walking and Hiking Tour map

Bhutan

Start/End Bangkok, Thailand

Airports & Travel details*

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Itinerary

Day 1

Description

Welcome to Bhutan! Touch down in an adventure travel paradise and the self-proclaimed happiest country on Earth • Hike to Dzongdrakha, a seldom-visited cliffside temple complex set high above the valley • Admire the views of Paro—Bhutan's second largest city—as you pass nomads wandering into town from the high mountains.
 

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

At the top of Dochula Pass, take in a panorama of snowcapped Himalayan peaks • Hike a portion of the historic Trans Bhutan Trail • Sip tea while you learn the story of the 108 memorial chortens (or stupas) built along the pass • Pine forests line our path through Punakha Valley • Cross a scenic suspension bridge to Queen's Temple, a gilded pagoda built to honor all princesses and princes of Bhutan.

Accommodations

Nights 2-3

Dhensa Boutique Resort
Punakha
*Deluxe 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

Ascend herders' trails to find valley views and colorful prayer flags • Raft down the Punakha's Pochu River on our way to the exquisite riverside Punakha Dzong, Bhutan's winter capital • Enjoy the valley views from the meticulously cared for Wangditse temple, 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

Visit a giant golden Buddha that houses 125,000 smaller figures inside • Stay at a remarkable luxury hotel that celebrates the colorful and ornate architecture of Bhutan • Hike to secluded monasteries and temples, including the otherworldly cliff-clinging Tiger's Nest • Walk trails with thousands of prayer flags flapping in the wind • Sip a hot brew 9,200 feet up at Taktsang teahouse • Practice your aim as you learn archery, Bhutan's national sport.
 

Accommodations

Nights 6-7

Zhiwaling Heritage
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.

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From $9,699 /person

Includes $1,400 internal air 

& $700 government fee

The Bhutan government requires a daily Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) for all incoming travelers. 

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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

*Deluxe 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

Zhiwaling Heritage
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 $9,699 /person

Includes $1,400 internal air 

& $700 government fee

The Bhutan government requires a daily Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) for all incoming travelers. 

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Unplugged dates are perfect for guests who want to ride an acoustic bike.
E-bikes are available to travel companions by request only.

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From $9,699 /person

Includes $1,400 internal air 

& $700 government fee

The Bhutan government requires a daily Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) for all incoming travelers. 

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