Monks, Dzong, Wild.
- Hike to Tiger’s Nest Monastery and Dochu La Pass, and take other scenic hikes which showcase the mighty Himalaya
- Spend a day at the Genekha Festival and encounter the diverse peoples of regional Bhutan who travel from their villages to share in this special day
- Visit the smaller villages of Bhutan and encounter indigenous groups and artisans practicing traditional crafts handed down through generations
- Take the chance to encounter the Black-Necked Crane during its winter migration window
- Give back with a visit to an art school for disadvantaged and orphaned children to which Inverted Atlas makes a donation.
- Stay in guesthouses and homestays throughout the trip, and take a cooking class and archery lesson on this grand tour of Bhutan.
- 11-nights accommodation in traditional hotels, guesthouses and homestays
- All meals - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Return airport transfers
- Daily compulsory sustainability fee for Bhutan ($1100 USD per person over 11 days). This fee is charged by the Bhutanese government and is not negotiable when visiting Bhutan.
- Visa for Bhutan
- Sightseeing as listed in the itinerary.
- Services of your Inverted Atlas trip leader and local guides
- International or domestic airfares
- Meals not included as per trip itinerary including drinks and mini bar
- Additional accommodation before or after the tour
- Items of a personal nature including but not limited to laundry, souvenirs, porterage etc.
- Travel insurance – please note comprehensive travel insurance is a condition of travel with Inverted Atlas
Full payment due 60 days prior to departure
If cancelled 60 days prior to departure loss of deposit
If cancelled less than 60 days prior to departure no refund
This tour of Bhutan requires a good level of physical fitness. You should be able to walk up to 4km at times and manage uneven surfaces during sightseeing, which will sometimes be at an incline. Altitude is a factor in some places, with this trip visiting sites up to 4000m above sea level. In addition, you should be able to climb up to 200 stairs unassisted and use an eastern style squat toilet (beware if you have knee issues). This trip involves some light to moderate hiking easily accomplished by a person of a regular fitness level, please consider this when making a booking.
You will need to be able to carry your own luggage to and from the coach and into the accommodation. (Due to OH&S regulations our trip leaders are not able to assist with luggage.)
In addition, you should be in good health, with no major chronic conditions requiring frequent medical attention. This trip often travels through remote locations where the availability of a hospital or even phone reception to call an ambulance is limited. While all our trip leaders are required to have a valid first aid certificate, they are far from doctors and any assistance they are able to provide will be limited to basic first aid. For more information please see our booking conditions.