Few have seen it—France gets more visitors every 90 minutes than visit Bhutan in a year—but within this tiny kingdom exists more natural beauty and cultural treasure than just about anywhere else. Our Bhutan team has nearly 40 years of experience, granting unparalleled access to the best temples, treks, and artisans and designing the very best luxury Bhutan tour itineraries.
See monks in masks and brocaded robes leap and whirl, dancing at the Thimphu Festival or Jambay Lhakhang Festival.
Discover the beautiful Phobjikha Valley, winter nesting site for rare black-necked cranes.
Hike to Taktsang Lhakhang, the Tiger’s Nest, a monastery clinging to a vertical granite cliff 2000 feet above the valley floor.
Watch for wild boar, deer, clouded and snow leopard, Himalayan black bear, and red fox in Royal Manas National Park.
Exquisite Scenery, Vibrant Culture, and Sacred Rituals
GeoEx’s Essence of Bhutan itinerary is a compilation of cherished, must-see sights and rich cultural experiences, informed by nearly 40 years of sharing this little-known Himalayan kingdom with our travelers. Explore remote villages and hidden valleys, immersing yourself in breathtaking mountain scenery and traditional Bhutanese architecture. Get to know the country’s thoughtful people and their… Continued
This unique journey into an extremely remote part of central Bhutan feels like a secret celebration. Inspired by our longtime friend Karma Lotey, we hike through hidden valleys to his ancestral village, nicknamed the Takin Village after Bhutan’s national animal. Along the way, we’re treated to cultural encounters and deeply personal interactions we could never… Continued
A Tailor-Made Journey in the Land of the Thunder Dragon
This private, customizable journey takes you inside Bhutan, revealing the kingdom’s breathtaking beauty, the spiritual generosity of its people, and its most luxurious hotels—comforts that didn’t exist when we first started exploring this glorious destination more than three decades ago. You’ll explore villages, visit with farmers and artisans, and ponder majestic hillside dzong throughout Bhutan’s western valleys,… Continued
This beautifully designed private itinerary, informed by expert knowledge, allows the traveler to truly experience Bhutan. Begin the adventure in Thimphu, marveling at a massive, seated Buddha, circumambulating a chorten (shrine), and unwinding from your travels at your tranquil lodge. Proceed to Punakha where you share a traditional breakfast with monks at the dzong (fortress-monastery),… Continued
BEST TIMES: October-November offers clear skies for views of the Himalayas, and March-May Rhododendrons, magnolias and wildflowers are blooming. Both have cooler weather perfect for trekking.
ALSO CONSIDER: December-February skies are still clear for mountain views. Nights are cold, but days are sunny and crowds have thinned at the top sights. June-August is the rainy season and clouds may obscure views.
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