Cultural Sojourn to Bhutan

Visa formalities is smooth and hassle free for tourists as only registered tour companies/operators can apply for tourist Visas with the Tourism Council of Bhutan. As your chosen tour company, once we confirm your travel dates, flights and logistics we will apply for your Bhutan Visa. All tourist Visa approval is 100% guaranteed and Visa approval only depends on your imminent travel dates. Visa usually gets approved 1 month prior to your arrival date to Bhutan. 

You can either purchase your flight tickets online https://www.drukair.com.bt or we can do on your behalf. It will be more convenient for you and for us if we purchase your flight tickets, as there is no difference in the price whether you or we purchase. However, as a Registered Ticketing Agent of both the Airlines in Bhutan, we will be the first ones to know if there are any changes in the flight timing or schedule, and we can immediately liaise with the airlines for the next best options and reschedule accordingly the hotels and itinerary. 

The second advantage is if there are any promotional rates we can avail the offer and pass it on to you which is not possible if you buy online. 

Yoga is gaining popularity in Bhutan and there are few yoga centers offering scheduled sessions by professional yoga teachers at no cost or a minimum fee. Also luxury premium hotels like Uma by Como, Six Senses and Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary offers free yoga classes for their in house guests as per their schedule. For walk in guests the additional cost for a 1 hour yoga session with their in-house teacher at Uma by Como in Paro is USD 120.00 for 1 person. 

However, if you do not need a teacher, then we can provide yoga mats which will be kept in your car all times and whenever you want you can ask your guide to take you to a good spot to do your yoga. There are many scenic spots and plenty of opportunity for outdoor yoga session by yourself or with your traveling group.   

We also arrange special wellness and Yoga retreat trips on request.

Tourism in Bhutan is managed by the Tourism Council of Bhutan and as per the Tourism Policy any tourists wishing to visit Bhutan must tie up with a local tour operator for Visa and all logistics. The policy also mandates that each tour group irrespective of the number of people in a group, must have a tour guide and a driver. While all this sounds restrictive, suffocating and almost like traveling to North Korea where they also have the guided tour policy, however please be assured the similarity ends at these words. Bhutan is a liberal country and one of the safest places to visit and live in. Tour itineraries are customized as per the interests of the guests and the guests has the liberty to choose their duration of travel and places to visit. Guests have the liberty to start their day at any time they choose, spend extra time at a site or skip any sight if not interested. 

The tour guide and driver are more like local companions showing you the places and providing local insight into the culture of Bhutan, while also taking care of all logistics and ensuring you have a hassle free comfortable holiday in Bhutan.

Our Cancellation Policy

Tour programmes booked and subsequently cancelled shall be subject to cancellation charges as follows:

After Booking – receipt of funds  - 10% of the rate

Within 30 days from the start of the program - 15% of rate

Within 14 days from the start of the program - 50% of rate

Within 7 days from the start of the program - 75% of rate

Less than 7 days or without notice - 100% of rate

After arrival in Bhutan - 100% of the rate

No Refund will be extended for early departure

Our tour itineraries are flexible and customized as per the guests’ interests, hobbies and preferences. At the onset of our communication we always inform our guests of the same and to let us know their interests and accordingly we discuss and finalize the itinerary. There are many places to visit and numerous things to do, and it may not be possible to visit all the places, therefore we provide the options and our guests choose the same as per their interests. 

Additionally, our website has a complete list of attractions and things to do, so guests can pick and choose their preferred places and activities. 

No you do not have to eat at preselected restaurants. For breakfast you can eat at your hotel, and for lunch and dinner you can try out the many restaurants that serve traditional Bhutanese, Indian, Chinese and continental cuisines. We also do not like to limit our guests to eat only at the hotels and buffet. Your guide will take you to these restaurants as per your food preference. As long as the restaurants are not 5 star, all 3 meals are included in the tour package.