Inclusions and Exclusions

The following items are covered by your tour payment:

Guide – personal guide for the group throughout the tour from arrival to departure

Sightseeing – all sightseeing and entrance fees including any festival visits

Transport – four wheel drive car – 4 seats (including guide and driver) or for larger groups a minibus – 9 seats
– meet on arrival, airport transfers on arrival and departure and all overland transport within Bhutan

Accommodation – accommodation in standard hotels – twin sharing
– a single room is provided without further supplement for those travelling alone, or where there is an odd number in the group; otherwise it is available on payment of a single supplement for each member in the group who would otherwise be twin sharing

Food – full board throughout the trip in local hotels and restaurants
Note that upgrades for many of the luxury hotels are bed and breakfast only – further details will be provided where relevant.

Trekking – (if applicable) – all facilities and staff required on trek including guide, cook, camp helpers, horsemen, and horses to carry luggage and tents.  Tents provided include sleeping, dining and cook tents and toilet tent. We provide thin mattresses but you need to bring your own sleeping bag and a pillow or extra mattress as required for additional comfort.

Sustainable development fee – makes up around 30% of your tour price, payable for each night of your stay in Bhutan

Visas and permits

The following are not included in the tour price:
–       Flights
–       Items of a personal nature such as souvenirs, laundry and tips
–       Soft drinks and alcohol
–       Mineral water in hotels and restaurants (but water is provided in your vehicle)
–       Insurance