Foretaste of Bhutan

Cultural Tours offers a wide array of fabled destinations, custom designed itineraries, tailor made travel programs. All published Programs are locally hosted with professional English Speaking Guide for all transfers and sightseeing excursions. Guests are met at the Airport upon arrival by a professional English speaking guide, and are in the care of our carefully chosen correspondents throughout their stay.

Day 1: Arrival at Paro

Begin your trip in Paro, you will be welcomed and escorted to your lodge/hotel by your guide/host. The wide and fertile valley of Paro is considered as the Rice bowl of the country. Highlights include:

• The majestic Paro Dzong
• Taa Dzong National Museum

Your private guide will take you for a stroll around the vibrant town of Paro in the evening. You can experience and imagine how people lived and worked in Bhutan.

Day 2: Paro Tour

Your private guide will take you around the town of Paro. Highlights include:

• Kichu Lhakhang
• Dungtse Lhakhang and
• Drugyel Dzong

The ruins of the Drugyal Dzong, The Fortress of the Victorious Drukpa People stands on a scenic knoll at one end of Paro valley.

Day 3: Paro to Thimphu

After breakfast at Paro, we will drive to the capital city Thimphu. The capital city houses the seat of the Government, many glittering monuments, temples, museums, monasteries and dzongs. We shall visit:

• The Memorial Stupa
• FolkheritageMuseum,
• National Library
• Buddha Point
• PaintingSchool
• Changangkha Lhakhang
• Sangay Gang hilltop
• Mini Zoo at Motithang
• Trashichhodzong
• Paper Factory, and
• Weaving center.

Day 4: Thimphu Sightseeing

After breakfast, we will drive to the following locations:

• Tango and Cheri Monastery a short trek
• The Centenary Farmers Market that retails agricultural farm produce
• Local Handicraft Shops inThimphu.

Day 5: Departure

Depart fromParoInternationalAirportto your homeland. Your Guide will escort you to bid you farewell and a safe journey back.

Note: The itineraries can be tailored to suit your interest and convenience.

Daily Tariff (High tourist season):
US $250 per person per day on twin sharing basis during the Month of March, April, May, September, October, November

Daily Tariff (low tourist season):
US $ 200 per person per day on twin sharing basis during the month of January, February, June, July, August, December

All the tours can be customized and clients can request extra services.
SINGLE ROOM SUPPLIMENT US $ 30 PER NIGHT PER PERSON.
FIT surcharges 1 pax US $ 40 per day per person.
FIT surcherges 2 pax US $ 30 per day per person.

Cost Includes:
1. All Permits
2. Museum Fees
3. All Sightseeing
4. Walks and Hikes
5. Bottled Mineral Water
6. English Speaking Guide
7. Double/Twin in 2/3 Star Accomodation
8. Receive and Transfer to Airport
9. 3 Meals every day with Evening Tea
10. Toyota SUV for FIT & Toyota Bus for Group with Driver

Cost Does Not Include:
1. Insurance
2. Inbound Airfare
3. Gifts & Souvenirs
4. Alcohol & Beverages
5. Round Trip Air fare
6. Donations to Monasteries
7. International Telephone Calls
8. Tips for Guide, Driver & other Staff

Note:
TCB Licensed language Speaking Guides US $ 100 per day.
Tour price is based on High Season Tariff of US $ 250. For low season months it will be based on Low Season Tariff of US $ 200