Nunnery visit, Punakha
Afternoon visit to Sangchhen Dorji Lhuendrup nunnery: offer tea to the nuns and join their prayers (day 5).
from $80.00 US dollars per person
Bhutan · Himalaya
Bhutan
Classic Kingdom of Bhutan (Thimphu, Gangtey, Punakha and Paro)
Duration
10 days / 9 nights
Region
Bhutan · Himalaya
Trip investment
Paying in one instalment$5,500.00 US dollarsYou save $478.00 US dollars (8%).per person
Making deferred payments: total $5,978.00 US dollars · deposit $1,000.00 US dollars + up to 10 deferred payments of approximately $497.80 US dollars each
Book today and pay in up to 10 deferred payments. The sooner you book, the lighter your payments.
December 1–10, 2027 · 5 left
Plan with context
Trip essentials
- Start & finish
- Arrival and departure: Paro International Airport, Bhutan's only international airport
- Local currency
- Bhutanese ngultrum (BTN), pegged to the Indian rupee (INR)
- Cards & cash
- Cards accepted in hotels and shops in Thimphu and Paro; carry cash for markets, tips and rural areas like Gangtey. You can bring US dollars in cash to exchange for local currency at banks or authorized exchange offices on arrival, before visiting remote areas. Bring notes in good condition and check exchange opening hours and requirements.
- Physical demand
- Medium — road transfers of up to 5 hours, short walks and the climb to the Tiger's Nest (several hours, steep trail); maximum altitude 3,988 m at Chele La
- Coffee reference
- Pending verification
Practical references checked on Sep 16, 2026. Prices and exchange rates may change.
Information verified in October 2026
Visas and entry requirements
For this trip, prior formalities are needed for: Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, Brazil, Spain.
Reference information; requirements may change. Confirm on the official site before you travel.
01 — THE TRIP
Ten days in the Kingdom of Bhutan: the capital with no traffic lights, the glacial valley of Gangtey and its cranes, the Punakha fortress and the hike to the Tiger's Nest, clinging to a cliff over 3,000 meters high.
01Tiger's Nest
02Punakha Dzong
03Gangtey Valley
04Chele La Pass
02 — WHAT'S COVERED
Included
- 9 noches de hospedaje en hoteles de 4 estrellas, en habitación doble o twin, con desayuno y cena
- Almuerzos en restaurantes locales durante el recorrido
- Traslados terrestres privados de lugar a lugar durante todo el recorrido
- Private transfers from Paro International Airport to the hotel on arrival, and from the hotel to Paro Airport on departure
- Guía local certificado de habla inglesa
- Acompañamiento de guías Wandernow
- Entrance fees to monuments and sites
- Visa de Bután, tarifa de desarrollo sostenible (SDF) del gobierno e impuestos
Luggage: Due to vehicle capacity, each traveler may bring only one suitcase of up to 15 kg and one backpack. Any additional luggage is the traveler's responsibility and must be handled on their own, for example by leaving it at the base hotel, subject to the hotel's availability.
Not included
- Vuelos internacionales ni el vuelo hacia y desde Paro
- Travel insurance
- Drinks at hotels and restaurants
- Almuerzos en los hoteles
- Comidas no mencionadas en "Incluye"
- Servicios del hotel (teléfono, lavandería, internet)
- Tips
- Personal expenses
- Suplemento por habitación individual (consultar)
Groups of maximum 16 travelers, ages 6 to 100. Every trip has different physical requirements, so if a minor joins, they should be an independent kid who enjoys being outdoors — not one glued to an iPad all day. Solo travelers are welcome: we pair men with men and women with women in double or triple occupancy.
International flights are not included unless expressly stated on the trip page.
International community
You travel with people from all over the world
On any given departure you may share the route with travelers from Mexico, Colombia, Argentina, Chile, Peru, Spain and other countries. We don't sell tours: we offer guided adventure trips, run in Spanish, in small groups of maximum 16 people.
- International groups: depending on the date, travelers from different Spanish-speaking countries may join
- A Spanish-speaking Wandernow guide throughout, plus local guides (in English, sometimes Spanish) who add the local perspective
- We don't sell tours: we offer guided adventure trips, in Spanish, in small groups of maximum 16 people.
Available optional activities
Six ways to experience Bhutan even more closely.
Rafting on the Mo Chu River, Punakha
Raft down the Mo Chu River (day 6).
from $100.00 US dollars per person
Traditional painting class, Punakha
A traditional Bhutanese painting class (day 6).
from $80.00 US dollars per person
Horseback ride in Gangtey
Horseback ride through the Phobjikha valley (day 4).
from $120.00 US dollars per person
Hot stone bath, Paro
A traditional Bhutanese hot stone bath.
from $70.00 US dollars per person
Traditional astrology, Thimphu
A traditional Bhutanese astrology reading (day 2).
from $50.00 US dollars per person
These activities can be added once your trip is booked. Reference prices, subject to confirmation before departure.
Why travel with us?
No more than 16 travelers—never a tour bus.
A Wandernow guide with you throughout the journey.
International groups—you meet people from other countries along the way.
We don't sell tours ruled by a fixed schedule: the best part of a journey is often what wasn't planned. If you know how to let go and flow, this trip is for you.
03 — ROUTE
Route
Itinerary day by day
- Day 1
Arrival in Paro and transfer to Thimphu · Arrival at Paro International Airport and transfer to Thimphu (54…
We arrive at Paro International Airport and transfer to Thimphu (54 km, approximately 1 hour). We settle in before heading up to Kuensel Phodrang hill. The bronze Buddha and the walk through the city center open our shared journey.
- Day 2
Thimphu · Visit to the Zorig Chosum school, where Bhutan's 13 traditional…
We devote the day to Thimphu: the Zorig Chosum school, the National Library, the Textile Museum and the takin reserve. We get to know the country's arts and symbols in a single day.
- Day 3
Thimphu · Gangtey (135 km, approx. 4.5 h) · Early departure toward the Phobjikha valley…
We leave early for the Phobjikha valley and stop at Dochu-la pass. On arrival in Gangtey we visit the Black-Necked Crane Center.
- Day 4
Gangtey · Visit to Gangtey monastery, the only Nyingma-school monastery in…
We visit Gangtey monastery and walk its nature trail through the pines. We share a quiet day with views of the valley and the cranes.
- Day 5
Gangtey · Punakha (75 km, approx. 2.5 h) · Transfer to Punakha, a subtropical low-altitude valley that was…
We transfer to Punakha, the former capital. On arrival we walk to Chimi Lhakhang temple, dedicated to the "Divine Madman".
- Day 6
Punakha · Visit to Punakha Dzong, a fortress built in 1637 and fully restored…
We visit Punakha Dzong and cross Bhutan's longest suspension bridge. We leave the rest of the day free to rest or explore the valley.
- Day 7
Punakha · Paro (165 km, approx. 5 h) · Transfer to Paro crossing Dochu-la pass once again
We cross Dochu-la pass again on our way to Paro. In the afternoon we visit the National Museum and the 7th-century Kyichu Lhakhang temple.
- Day 8
Paro: Tiger's Nest · Hike to Taktsang monastery, the Tiger's Nest…
We climb to Taktsang monastery, the Tiger's Nest, along a steep trail through the pines. It is the most demanding day and the one we will remember most.
- Day 9
Paro: Chele La pass · Drive to Chele La pass (3,988 m), Bhutan's highest paved road…
We drive up to Chele La pass, Bhutan's highest paved road. Anyone who wants can walk down to the Kila Gompa nunnery before we return to Paro.
- Day 10
Paro · Breakfast, check-out and transfer to Paro International Airport
We have breakfast, check out and transfer to Paro International Airport. Our shared journey through the Kingdom of Bhutan ends here.
The itinerary describes the route and the places you will visit. A place, museum, or activity being mentioned here does not mean its admission or cost is included — only what appears under ‘Included’ is covered. Review that section to see exactly what your trip includes.
*Wandernow reserves the right to modify the itinerary without prior notice to ensure the safety of the group and the smooth operation of the trip.
GUSTO
Flavours of Bhutan
Ema datshi
The national dish: whole chilies cooked in melted cheese, spicy and comforting.
Momos
Steamed dumplings filled with meat or vegetables, found in every market and every valley.
Paro valley red rice
A high-altitude grain with a light nutty note, served with almost every Bhutanese meal.
In Bhutan, chili is not a seasoning: it is the main course. Eating ema datshi facing a 17th-century dzong, with the valley steaming below, is understanding that here the cuisine was also kept safe from time.
Territory
Map of the route
Meeting point: Paro (PBH) · Bután · Himalaya
Esri
Day 1 · 1 Dec · Paro (PBH)
Arrival in Paro and transfer to Thimphu
Arrival at Paro International Airport and transfer to Thimphu (54 km, approximately 1 hour). Hotel welcome at 2:00 PM and room check-in at 3:00 PM. In the afternoon, visit to the Buddha Shakyamuni statue (51.5 m of bronze) on Kuensel Phodrang hill, with views over the whole Thimphu valley, and a walk through the city center, with its craft bazaar and vegetable market. Thimphu is the only capital in the world without traffic lights.
Lodge · Paro (PBH)
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04 — BOOKING
Transparent pricing
One payment
$5,500.00 US dollars
You save $478.00 US dollars (8%).
per person
Pay in full and your place is released immediately, with access to the app.wandernow.com QR code.
Instalments
$5,978.00 US dollarstotal
deposit $1,000.00 US dollars + up to 10 deferred payments
Hold your place with a deposit and pay from your portal. When the last instalment clears, your app QR code appears automatically.
We accept credit or debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), Apple Pay and Google Pay, all through WeTravel.
Prices are per person in double occupancy. Both plans are processed securely through WeTravel and remain visible in your account statement.
Solo travelers share a room with someone of the same sex: men with men and women with women. Couples stay together.
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Upcoming departures
December 1 – December 10, 2027
First seat releaseSeats available3/8 booked(8 seats released of 16)
Registration openRegistration closes: 337 days until closing
We release the group in waves: once this one fills, we open the next if the local team allows it.
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Fact sheet
- Destination
- Bhutan · Bhutan · Himalaya
- Trip type
- Adventure Culture in a small group
- Duration
- 10 days / 9 nights
- Group size
- Maximum 16 travelers (ages 6 to 100)
- Single-payment price
- $5,500.00 US dollars per person
- Deferred-plan price
- $5,978.00 US dollars per person · deposit $1,000.00 US dollars + 10 max
- Published currency
- Dollars
- Payment methods
- Credit or debit card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), Apple Pay and Google Pay, via WeTravel
- International flights
- Not included in the price
- Guide
- Spanish-speaking Wandernow guide throughout the trip
- Solo travelers
- Welcome; shared accommodation by gender (man with man, woman with woman) at no extra cost
- Occupancy
- Couples in double occupancy; solo travelers share a room with someone of the same gender
- Departure dates
- December 1–10, 2027
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Bhutan trip with Wandernow cost?
$5,500.00 US dollars per person paying in a single payment. On the deferred plan the total is $5,978.00 US dollars per person: a $1,000.00 US dollars deposit to hold your spot and up to 10 deferred payments (the last one 60 days before departure). Prices are per person in double occupancy. Solo travelers share a room with someone of the same sex; couples stay together.
How many days is the Bhutan trip?
10 days / 9 nights. Ten days in the Kingdom of Bhutan: the capital with no traffic lights, the glacial valley of Gangtey and its cranes, the Punakha fortress and the hike to the Tiger's Nest, clinging to a cliff over 3,000 meters high.
What departure dates are there for Bhutan?
Confirmed departures: December 1–10, 2027. Each departure runs with a maximum of 16 travelers.
What is and isn't included in the Bhutan trip?
Includes: 9 noches de hospedaje en hoteles de 4 estrellas, en habitación doble o twin, con desayuno y cena; Almuerzos en restaurantes locales durante el recorrido; Traslados terrestres privados de lugar a lugar durante todo el recorrido; Private transfers from Paro International Airport to the hotel on arrival, and from the hotel to Paro Airport on departure; Guía local certificado de habla inglesa; Acompañamiento de guías Wandernow; Entrance fees to monuments and sites; Visa de Bután, tarifa de desarrollo sostenible (SDF) del gobierno e impuestos. Not included: Vuelos internacionales ni el vuelo hacia y desde Paro; Travel insurance; Drinks at hotels and restaurants; Almuerzos en los hoteles; Comidas no mencionadas en "Incluye"; Servicios del hotel (teléfono, lavandería, internet); Tips; Personal expenses; Suplemento por habitación individual (consultar). International flights are not included unless the trip page expressly says otherwise.
Can I travel solo to Bhutan?
Yes. Solo travelers are welcome and are given shared accommodation by gender (man with man, woman with woman) at no extra single-room cost. Couples stay together in double occupancy. Groups have a maximum of 16 people (ages 6 to 100), and travelers from different Spanish-speaking countries may join the same departure.
How can I pay for my Bhutan trip?
Credit or debit card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), Apple Pay and Google Pay, via WeTravel. You can pay in full or reserve with a $1,000.00 US dollars deposit and settle the rest in up to 10 deferred payments (the last one 60 days before departure).
What fitness level is needed for Bhutan?
It is an active adventure trip: some days involve several hours of walking and there are long transfers. No technical experience is required, but you need basic fitness and the health to walk on uneven ground. Each trip page states the required level so you can judge whether the trip is for you.
How far in advance should I book Bhutan?
The next departure starts on December 1, 2027 and has 13 spots available at the time this page was published. Departures fill up in order of deposit.
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05 — KEEP EXPLORING
Paying in one instalment$5,500.00 US dollars
$5,978.00 US dollarsMaking deferred payments
deposit$1,000.00 US dollars+ up to 10 deferred payments of$497.80 US dollars