Specialized ExperienceModerate
Bhutan Walking Holidays
Gentle valley walks through rice terraces, villages, and pine forests — for travelers who love to walk but not all day, every day.
7 Nights / 8 Days Best season: March–May and September–November Paro · Thimphu
Overview
This tailored itinerary blends leisurely walking with comfortable hotel stays. Rather than full trekking and wild camping, it's built for visitors who enjoy walking without doing it all day every day — reaching remote monasteries and villages accessible only on foot, along routes once used by pilgrims and traders.
- Hiking in Phobjikha Valley, home to black-necked cranes (November–March)
- Trek to Taktshang Monastery, perched on a 900-meter cliff
- Walk to 18th-century Lungchotse Lhakhang with Himalayan views
- Village visits and farm experiences
- Cooking lessons and Buddhist meditation sessions
Daily Itinerary
Arrive in Paro and settle in ahead of the days ahead.
Meals: DinnerStay: 3-star hotel, Paro
Included
- Sustainable Development Fee (SDF)
- 3-star hotel accommodation (twin/double sharing)
- Bhutan e-visa
- Private guide and driver with vehicle
- All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner, evening tea)
- Airport transfers and internal transportation
- Local sightseeing with entrance fees
- Hotel taxes and service charges
- Bottled water throughout
Excluded
- Drukair/international or domestic airfares
- Travel/medical insurance
- Domestic airfare for guide/driver
- Services not listed under inclusions
- Costs from strikes, political unrest, or mishaps
- Refreshments and beverages
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities