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
Family · 8 Days
Bhutan Family Tours
Bhutan with children: archery lessons, farm visits, easy hikes and a guide who is very good with kids.
The trip
About this trip
Bhutan is a kind country for families. It is safe, quiet, and children are welcome everywhere, including inside temples.
We plan shorter drives, hands-on activities and a guide who knows how to keep young travellers curious rather than tired.
Highlights
- Archery and khuru lesson with local players
- Farm visit: cows, buckwheat pancakes, red rice
- Easy river walk and optional gentle rafting in Punakha
- Paper-making and mask-painting workshop
- Optional half-way Tiger's Nest walk for younger children
- Duration
- 8 Days
- Style
- Family
- Difficulty
- Easy — short walks, flexible days, plenty of breaks
- Best season
- March – May, September – November, school holidays
Price depends on the season, room type and group size, and includes the government fee set for all visitors. We send you a written price for your dates.
Day by day
Day by day
This is a guide only. We can change, add or remove any day.
Day 01
Arrival in Paro
Paro
- Airport welcome
- Short valley walk
- Early dinner
Day 02
Thimphu discoveries
Thimphu
- Buddha Dordenma
- Takin preserve
- Paper-making workshop
Day 03
Games and crafts
Thimphu
- Archery lesson
- Mask painting
- Weekend market snacks
Day 04
Dochula to Punakha
Punakha
- Pass stop with mountain views
- Punakha Dzong
- River time
Day 05
Punakha farm day
Punakha
- Farmhouse visit and cooking
- Suspension bridge
- Optional gentle rafting
Day 06
Return to Paro
Paro
- Scenic drive
- Rinpung Dzong
- Free afternoon
Day 07
Tiger's Nest, your way
Paro
- Walk to the halfway cafeteria or all the way up
- Ponies for small legs
Day 08
Departure
Paro
- Airport transfer
Accommodation
- Family rooms and connecting rooms wherever possible
- Hotels with gardens and space to run
- One farmhouse night, if your children would enjoy it
Inclusions
- 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
Exclusions
- 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
Sustainability
Workshops, farm meals and archery sessions are run by local families and small studios, so a family holiday supports several households in one week.
Important information
- Every visitor to Bhutan travels with a licensed operator. We handle your permits, visa and daily government fee paperwork.
- Tiger's Nest and other high walks mean a steady climb. We build in slow, easy pacing so you can adjust to the altitude.
- Festival and trek dates follow the Bhutanese lunar calendar and change each year. We check the exact dates before you book.
- This day-by-day plan is a starting point. We can change it around your interests, pace and travel dates.
- Children under six travel free of the daily government fee, and there is a reduced fee for ages six to eleven. We confirm the current rules when we quote.
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Photos from this trip
Questions
Before you send a message
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.
Get in touch
Ask about Bhutan Family Tours
Share your dates and preferences and a Beetle Travels team member will reply with a written plan made for you.
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