Mystical Bhutan

Arrive at Bangkok Airport and transfer to your airport hotel | Settle in and meet up with your group in the evening.

Hyatt Regency Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (or similar)

Take a very early flight to Paro | Drive the mountainous road to Thimphu | Be guided around the Textile Museum and the Folk Heritage Museum | Explore the Dordenma Buddha | Check in for your two-night stay. (LD)

Kang Residency (or similar)

Continue the tour of the city | Stop by the National Library, home to the world’s largest book | Visit the School of Arts and Crafts | Wander through the markets | Cheer the local archers as they compete in the national sport.  (BLD)

Kang Residency (or similar)

Drive and stop at the top of the Docchu-La Pass. Enjoy the teahouse and the view | Walk around the 108 Memorial Chortens | Arrive to the Punakha Valley and explore the Temple of the Divine Madman. (BLD)

Hotel River Valley (or similar)  –  Hotel in a stunning location by the river, with views of the Khuruthang Valley and surrounding majestic mountains. This charming hotel features a restaurant, bar, fitness, spa and massage centre.

Be guided around the impressive Punahka Dzong, a fortress-monastery auspiciously built at the confluence of the Mo Chuu and Po Chuu rivers | Cross the suspension bridge and climb to the Khamsum Yuelly Chorten | Photograph the spectacular views of the valley. (BLD)

Hotel River Valley (or similar)

Be invited for tea at the Buddhist College for Monks at Nalanda Monastery | Wander the Sangchen Dorji Lhendrub Choling Nunnery with its Nepali-style Chorten | Investigate the expansive Wangdue Phodrang Dzong | Overnight at Kyichu Resort  (BLD)

Kyichu Resort (or similar) – Located on the banks of the Dangchu River, the resort basks amongst beautiful alpine scenery. Built in the traditional style, the hotel offers simple rooms with modern amenities, and features a restaurant known for its superb vegetarian cuisine.

Stop at the top of 3300m Lawaala Pass and photograph the stunning scenery – and the yaks | Descend to the beautiful Phobjikha Valley | Arrive in Gangtey and take an afternoon walk to view the black-necked cranes | Visit the Crane Centre.  (BLD)

ABC Eco Lodge (or similar)  –  Traditional, well-appointed peaceful lodge in the serene valley. The rooms are traditionally decorated, and the main lodge is super cozy. The lodge prides itself on its friendly service and its great restaurant.

Feast on the spectacle that is the Black Necked Crane Festival, held at Gangtey Goempa – one of the oldest monasteries in Bhutan. Showcasing traditional dances and stories, the festival includes folk songs, mask dances and the famous Black Necked Crane Dance.  (BLD)

ABC Eco Lodge (or similar)

Drive over Pelela Pass, considered the boundary between central and west Bhutan | Arrive to Trongsa, heart of the Kingdom | Explore the largest dzong fortress in Bhutan | Settle into Bumthang Valley for two nights  (BLD)

River Lodge – (or similar)  –  Set in an idyllic spot at the entrance of Bumthang’s Chamkhar town, River Lodge is the mythical district’s place to stay. It is a perfect blend of the traditional and the modern, with the Lodge’s stunning Bhutanese architecture moulded with the latest modern amenities. Services include restaurant, spa and sauna, Wi-Fi, laundry service and gift shop.

Visit the three temples of Tamzhing Lhakhang, Kurjey Lhakhang and Jambay Lhakahang | Travel to the revered Mebar Tsho (Burning Lake) | Discover the Red Panda brewery. (BLD)

River Lodge (or similar)

This morning take a flight from Bumthang to Paro and be guided through the 7^th century Kyichu Lhakang | Time in the afternoon to delve into the delights of the National Museum of Bhutan.  (BLD)

Metta Resort (or similar)

After a hearty breakfast drive to Ramthankha, the trail start-point to the breath-taking and iconic Tiger’s Nest | Hike or take the option to ride a pony to the mid-way teahouse | After refreshment, either settle down to enjoy the view from the teahouse or take the three-hour return hike to the sacred monastery the Tiger’s Nest | Tonight – recover!  (BLD)

Meta Resort (or similar)

Take the morning at leisure to explore the shops of Paro | Join the afternoon flight to Bangkok, where our tour concludes. (BL)