Cultural7 DaysCultural Bhutan Tour
A relaxed trip through Paro, Thimphu and Punakha, full of temples, crafts and everyday life in western Bhutan.
Easy — light walking, one longer walk up to a monasteryMarch – May, September – November
Tours & trips
Trips through Bhutan
Eleven styles of travel, all private, and every day can be changed to suit you.
Our trips
Pick a starting point
These plans show how we like to see Bhutan: at a good pace, in the right order, at the best time of day. Think of them as a first draft, made for you.
Cultural7 Days
Luxury10 DaysLuxury Bhutan Escape
Ten days across four valleys, staying at Bhutan's finest lodges with a private guide, spa time and quiet access.
Easy — comfortable pace with optional hikesMarch – May, September – November
Cultural5 DaysPunakha & Paro Highlights
A short first trip into Bhutan, taking in Tiger's Nest and our home valley of Punakha, without rushing.
EasyYear-round
Festival7 – 12 DaysFestival Tours
Trips built around Bhutan's Tshechu festivals, with masked dance, ceremony, and the whole valley dressed in its best kira and gho.
EasyFollows the Bhutanese lunar calendar
Trekking5 – 14 DaysTrekking Adventures
Supported Himalayan treks, from easy valley trails to high-camp routes, with a full crew and real comfort.
Moderate to hard, depending on the routeMarch – May, September – November
Tailor-madeYour datesTrips Made for You
Private trips built from scratch: honeymoons, photography, families, textiles, birding or slow travel.
Made around youYear-round
Private8 DaysPrivate Bhutan Tours
Your own guide, your own vehicle, your own pace. The way almost every guest chooses to see Bhutan with us.
Easy — short valley walks with one longer monastery climbMarch – May, September – November
Honeymoon8 DaysBhutan Honeymoon Tours
Quiet valleys, candlelit dzongs and slow mornings. A romantic first journey together through the Himalayas.
Easy — gentle walking, nothing strenuousMarch – May, September – November
Family8 DaysBhutan Family Tours
Bhutan with children: archery lessons, farm visits, easy hikes and a guide who is very good with kids.
Easy — short walks, flexible days, plenty of breaksMarch – May, September – November, school holidays
Photography9 DaysBhutan Photography Tours
Built around light, not checklists. Dawn passes, dzongs at dusk and permission arranged before you lift the camera.
Moderate — early starts and some hill walkingMarch – April, October – November
Spiritual9 DaysBhutan Spiritual Tours
Meditation with monks, pilgrim temples and long quiet afternoons in the valleys where Buddhism arrived in Bhutan.
Easy to moderate — sitting practice, temple visits, one long climbMarch – May, September – November
Wildlife9 DaysWildlife & Birding Tours
Black-necked cranes in Phobjikha, the Yongkola forest road and a naturalist guide who knows every call.
Moderate — early starts, forest trails, long viewing daysNovember – February for cranes, March – May for birding
Trip styles
Eleven ways to travel with us
Tell us which one sounds like you, and we build the rest around it.
Private Bhutan Tours
Every trip we run is private: your own guide, your own vehicle, your own pace from the first morning.
Cultural Tours
Dzongs, temples, markets and village life across Paro, Thimphu and Punakha, at a pace that leaves room to look.
Luxury Tours
The finest lodges in the kingdom, unhurried days, and private access arranged quietly in advance.
Festival Tours
Tshechu masked dances in Paro, Thimphu, Punakha and Bumthang, joined with good seats and real context.
Trekking Tours
Supported walks from gentle valley trails to high camps, with a strong local crew behind you.
Honeymoon Tours
Quiet valleys, riverside dinners, hot stone baths and a temple blessing for your marriage.
Family Tours
Short drives, archery, rafting, farmhouse visits and hikes children actually enjoy.
Photography Tours
Built around light: dawn at Tiger's Nest, dusk at Punakha Dzong, and permission where it matters.
Spiritual Tours
Meditation caves, monastery mornings, butter lamps and time with practising monks.
Wildlife & Birding
Black-necked cranes in Phobjikha, hornbills in the east, and forest that still covers most of the country.
Tailor-Made Bhutan Tours
Start from a blank page: your dates, your interests, your pace, written into one clear plan.
Clear prices
What every trip includes
The same list applies to all our trips, so there are no surprises later.
Included
- Private licensed English-speaking Bhutanese guide
- Private vehicle with an experienced driver, every day
- Rooms as listed in the day-by-day plan
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner every day
- All monument and museum entrance fees
- Bhutan visa and Sustainable Development Fee, all handled for you
- Bottled water, tea and coffee on the road
Not included
- International flights to and from Bhutan
- Travel insurance (required)
- Personal spending, laundry and drinks
- Spa treatments and extra activities
- Tips for your guide and driver
- Anything not listed under inclusions
Why we are different
Easy, safe and happy travel in Bhutan.
One travel expert looks after your whole trip, from your first message to your goodbye at Paro airport.
Licensed and trusted
We are a registered Bhutan tour company, working with the Department of Tourism.
Friendly local guides
Our Bhutanese guides know the roads, the seasons and the best quiet moments.
Hand picked hotels
Fine hotels or warm farmhouses. We always choose the best spot for the day.
Clear prices
You get a written price for your dates. No hidden costs, ever.
Good to know
Questions about our trips
Is this day-by-day plan fixed?
No. Every trip we publish is just a starting point. We can change the days, stays and pace to match your interests.
What kind of rooms are included?
Each trip lists its usual standard. You can ask to upgrade to one of Bhutan's top luxury lodges, if space allows.
How big is the group?
Trips are private by default: your own guide, driver and vehicle, travelling only with your own group.
What happens after I send a message?
A Beetle Travels team member will ask about your dates and preferences, then send a written day-by-day plan and price.
Plan your journey
Want something planned just for you?
Most of our guests travel on a plan made only for them. Tell us your dates and interests and we will design it.