Long Weekend in Bhutan

Short on time or want to get a taste of Bhutan? The Long weekend in Bhutan is the perfect add on to a trip to Nepal or a weekend getaway quite different to any other. Arriving in Paro, you have time to visit the dzong and museum before heading to Bhutan’s quaint capital city, Thimpu, a short drive away. Return to Paro for the hike through beautiful scenery to the iconic Tiger’s Nest Monastery.

US$1,545*

3 NIGHT TOUR
DEPARTS: PARO, BHUTAN

Availability: late September - mid-October, April - May
Minimum group size: 1 (subject to surcharges)

* Price based on twin-share accommodation. Single-room supplement available for US$65 per night, subject to availability. Please note that groups of two people will also need to pay a two-person supplement.
Find out approximate trip price in your own currency here.

TRIP EXCLUSIONS

International airfare to Bhutan. (This can be arranged for you. Please contact us for details)
Stopover hotel if needed
Comprehensive travel insurance. Click here for an insurance quote
Additional activities (e.g. massage, hot stone bath)
Alcoholic or soft drinks
Laundry
Tips for guide and driver

TRIP INCLUSIONS

Transport by private vehicle
All meals, mineral water, tea and coffee
3 nights handpicked hotel accommodation
All entrance fees at monasteries and museums
Bhutan visa, Bhutan government tourism royalties and local taxes
English-speaking Bhutanese guide

TRIP OVERVIEW

This tour offers a taste of Bhutan in a short space of time. It can be tailored to suit the needs of solo travellers, couples, those travelling in a group, or families with children.

Itinerary

DAY 1

Paro and Thimphu: Beginning in the beautiful Paro Valley, you will be met at Paro Airport by your guide. Explore the formidable dzong (fortress) of Paro, the national museum as well as the famous wooden Nyamai Zam Bridge. In the late afternoon, drive to Bhutan’s quirky little capital of Thimphu, where you will visit Tashichho Zdong, a 17th century fortress which has been the seat of government since 1952.

Driving time: 1 hour and 20 minutes
Overnight: Thimphu
Altitude: 2,320 m

DAY 2

Thimphu to Paro: Spend the morning exploring the centre of the capital. Visit the School of Traditional Arts and Crafts, the best place to see traditional arts being created, as well as the colourful Textile Museum. Don’t forget to create your own personalised postage stamps at the post office. Drive back to Paro in the afternoon, visiting the 7th century Kyichu Lhakhang temple, one of the oldest and most sacred shrines in Bhutan.

Driving time: 1 hour and 20 minutes
Overnight: Paro
Altitude: 2,195 m

DAY 3

Around Paro: Hike to the iconic, cliff-hugging Tiger's Nest monastery. This 3-4 hour hike up through blue pines, passing water-powered prayer wheels, leads you to this holy site. The ancient monastery clings miraculously to a sheer cliff, rising 1,000 metres from the valley floor. The views are magnificent over the Paro Valley, and the only sounds to be heard are prayer flags blowing in the wind. In the afternoon, explore Paro town and have a go at archery with your guide.

Overnight: Paro
Altitude: 2,195 m