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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
This private Bhutan tour avoids the tourist trail — no rushed checklists, no commercial stops, and no tourist buffet restaurants. Instead, you'll enjoy a relaxed pace, flexible days, and meals ordered from curated menus in handpicked cafés, farmhouses, and boutique restaurants. Beyond iconic highlights like Tiger's Nest and Punakha Dzong, the journey unfolds through soulful encounters: yoga at a monastery, tree planting with monks, and intimate cooking sessions with Bhutanese hosts. Every stay — whether a boutique hotel, eco-lodge, or family farmhouse — is chosen for authenticity and character, giving you a Bhutan experience that feels personal, meaningful, and quietly luxurious.
What's included
Licensed English-speaking Raven guide with insight.
Signature Raven experiences: dress-up photo, tree planting, archery, hot stone bath & local cooking.
Bhutan visa fee & Sustainable Development Fee (SDF).
Private SUVs or vans (Toyota/Hyundai/Kia) with A/C, heaters & seat belts; larger groups travel in a comfortable 20-seat Toyota Coaster bus.
All monastery, museum & park entrance fees included.
All meals included with tea, coffee & snacks in hand-selected cafés. Enjoy à la carte dining at curated restaurants, farmhouses & boutique lodges as per itinerary.
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
All applicable taxes & surcharges.
6 nights in boutique hotels, eco-lodges & family farmhouses, handpicked for charm & comfort.
International flights to/from Bhutan.
Bank/Credit Card transaction fees.
Personal expenses & souvenirs.
Travel insurance (recommended).
Alcoholic beverages.
Any services not mentioned in inclusions.
Gratuities are not mandatory. If your trip goes well, a thank-you for your guide & chauffeur is appreciated. Tips are not expected at hotels/restaurants as service charges are included.
What to expect
Day 1: Arrival in Paro & Transfer to Thimphu
15m
Our Raven Tours Bhutan guide will greet you at Paro International Airport arrival hall, holding a placard with Raven Tours Bhutan and a white scarf decorated with the Eight Lucky Signs.
45m
Visit the 15th-century riverside iron bridge temple.
Thimphu
Pass by
Scenic drive into Thimphu Valley.
Thimphu
1h
Optional Wellness, Thimphu → Traditional medicine consultation with doctor-led spa or acupuncture (if early arrival)
Day 2: Cultural Immersion in Thimphu
Wangdi-tse Monastery
3h
Hike & yoga session
Motithang Takin Preserve
45m · Admission ticket included
Meet Bhutan’s national animal.
Buddha Dordenma
45m · Admission ticket included
51m golden statue overlooking the valley.
1h · Admission ticket included
Traditional Art School → Hands-on Bhutanese arts and crafts.
Centenary Farmers Market
45m
Explore local produce and crafts.
35m
Coffee, tea, and snacks stop.
1h
Alchemy, Thimphu → Cocktails and lounge experience (after dinner, if interested)
Day 3: Scenic Drive to Punakha
Dochula Pass
35m · Admission ticket included
108 chortens and Himalayan views.
35m
Scenic tea stop.
Punakha
2h
Monastery → Tree planting, archery, butter lamp
Punakha
45m
School → Visit and interaction.
Punakha
2h
Private farmhouse cooking session.
Day 4: Punakha Valley Adventures
Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten
2h
Hike with valley views.
Punakha
35m
Riverside Garuda → Tea stop by the river.
Punakha
1h
Mo Chhu / Pho Chhu Rivers → Rafting or kayaking.
Punakha Dzong
1h · Admission ticket included
Explore Bhutan’s most iconic riverside fortress.
Day 5: Scenic Journey to Paro
Chimi Lhakhang Temple
2h · Admission ticket included
Countryside walk and blessing.
Royal Botanical Park, Lampelri
45m · Admission ticket included
Visit Bhutan’s first botanical park (spring or autumn only)
National Museum
1h · Admission ticket included
Cultural artifacts
Paro
35m
Ta Dzong Café, Paro → Tea with valley views.
Day 6: Tiger’s Nest & Farewell Dinner
7h · Admission ticket included
Guided hike.
35m
Hoisting a Prayer Flag → Raise colourful lungta flags for blessings of peace, compassion, and prosperity.
Paro
1h
Traditional Hot Stone Bath, Paro → Herbal soak.
1h
Evening stroll.
Day 7: Departure from Paro
3h
Private transfer and farewell.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
“Our Raven Tours Bhutan guide will greet you at Paro International Airport arrival hall, holding a placard with Raven Tours Bhutan and a white scarf decorated with the Eight Lucky Signs.”
Additional information
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
