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
Private · 8 Days
Private Bhutan Tours
Your own guide, your own vehicle, your own pace. The way almost every guest chooses to see Bhutan with us.
The trip
About this trip
Every trip we run is private. No coach groups, no fixed departure dates, no strangers on your schedule. You travel with one licensed guide and one driver who stay with you from arrival to departure.
This eight-day plan is our most requested private route through the western valleys, with an unhurried rhythm and space to change your mind on the day.
Highlights
- Private guide and vehicle for the whole trip
- Start and finish on any date you like
- Tiger's Nest walk at the quietest hour
- Punakha Dzong, Dochula and the prayer-flag bridge
- Free afternoons written into the plan
- Duration
- 8 Days
- Style
- Private
- Difficulty
- Easy — short valley walks with one longer monastery climb
- Best season
- March – May, September – November
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
- Slow valley drive
- Evening tea and trip briefing
Day 02
Paro at your pace
Paro
- Rinpung Dzong
- National Museum
- Kyichu Lhakhang
Day 03
Tiger's Nest Monastery
Paro
- Early start on the trail
- Monastery visit
- Afternoon rest
Day 04
Over Dochula to Punakha
Punakha
- Dochula pass and chortens
- Punakha Dzong
- Riverside evening
Day 05
Punakha in depth
Punakha
- Prayer-flag suspension bridge
- Khamsum Yulley walk
- Farm lunch
Day 06
Thimphu, the quiet capital
Thimphu
- Buddha Dordenma
- Weaving and craft studios
- Local market
Day 07
A free day
Thimphu or Paro
- Your choice: hot stone bath, archery, a hike or a café day
Day 08
Departure
Paro
- Airport transfer
Accommodation
- Comfortable three and four-star hotels as standard
- Upgrade to luxury lodges on request
- One farmhouse night if you would like 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
Private travel lets us spread guests across quieter valleys and small family-run places, instead of crowding the same three sites at the same hour.
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.
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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 Private Bhutan 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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