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
Travel from Europe
Bhutan tours from Europe
London, Frankfurt, Paris, Zurich and beyond: the connections that work, and how long to plan for.
The journey
Flying to Bhutan from Europe
European travellers reach Paro through Delhi, Doha, Dubai, Bangkok, Singapore or Kathmandu. Delhi and Kathmandu give the shortest total journey, Bangkok gives the most reliable schedule.
With one connection each way, we suggest nine to fourteen days in Bhutan, which is enough for the western valleys plus Bumthang, a trek or a festival.
Routes that work
London
Via Delhi, Doha or Dubai, then Paro.
Frankfurt, Zurich, Paris
Via Delhi, Doha or Bangkok, then Paro.
Amsterdam, Milan, Madrid
Via Doha, Dubai or Delhi, then Paro.
- Best time to go
- March to May for spring flowers, September to November for the clearest mountains and the big festivals.
- Visa
- European passport holders need a Bhutan visa, which we apply for after your trip is confirmed. The daily Sustainable Development Fee is included in your quote.
Good to know
Tips for travellers from Europe
- Overnight in the gateway city so you catch the daylight Paro flight
- Autumn festival dates book out six months ahead
- Ask about Bumthang if you have twelve days or more
- Trekking guests should allow acclimatisation days in the plan
Where to start
Trips that suit this journey
Every trip is private and can be reshaped around your dates.
Luxury10 Days
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
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