A Journey Through Bhutan

For first-time visitors who want a more complete Bhutan experience.

A longer journey through Bhutan's western valleys, combining major cultural landmarks with the landscapes and slower pace of Gangtey.

Duration

7 Days / 6 Nights

Where you travel

Paro, Thimphu, Punakha, Gangtey, Tiger's Nest

Best for

Travellers who want culture and mountain landscapes

Day by day

1. Day 1

   Arrival in Paro

   Arrive in Bhutan and explore the Paro Valley.

2. Day 2

   Paro → Thimphu

   Travel to Thimphu and explore the capital.

3. Day 3

   Thimphu → Punakha

   Cross Dochula Pass and continue to Punakha.

4. Day 4

   Punakha → Gangtey

   Travel into Phobjikha Valley.

5. Day 5

   Gangtey → Paro

   Return towards Paro through Bhutan's mountain landscapes.

6. Day 6

   Tiger's Nest

   Hike to Tiger's Nest Monastery.

7. Day 7

   Departure

   Transfer to Paro International Airport.

What it costs

Request your personalised quote

Costs vary according to your travel dates, accommodation, group size and the experiences you add. When you get in touch we arrange your visa, licensed Bhutanese guide, driver and private vehicle, and hotels, and send you an itemised price — including the government Sustainable Development Fee — before anything is confirmed. Our guide to Bhutan travel costs explains how the pricing works.

Can I change it?

Yes. This itinerary is a starting point. The route, pace, hotels and the time spent in each valley can all be adjusted around you, and journeys are always private — your own guide and driver, no fixed departure dates.