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Journeys: Wonders of Bhutan | 9 nights | Thimphu | Atlas & Passage

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Tour · 9 nights · with G Adventures

Journeys: Wonders of Bhutan

A nine-night small-group tour through Bhutan’s mountain villages, monasteries and valleys, led by G Adventures with a focus on local culture and Buddhist traditions.

Highlights

What makes this one worth it

Lecture on Gross National Happiness in Thimphu
Family farm meal at Gangtey Gonpa
Hike to Taktsang Monastery (Tiger’s Nest)
Visit to Paro Rinpung Dzong fortress
Walk across Phobjikha and Khewa valleys

About the trip

This nine-night small-group trip with G Adventures navigates the remote mountain kingdom of Bhutan, where happiness is measured more than GDP. The tour begins in Thimphu, the capital, with visits to the National Library and the institute for arts and crafts, capped by insights from a Buddhist scholar and a lecture on Gross National Happiness.

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from£3,999How booking worksHide

per person · 2 departures to choose from

You book directly with G Adventures who confirm your dates and take payment.
Any financial protection, such as ATOL, comes from G Adventures rather than Atlas & Passage.
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Duration

9 nights

Departures

2 dates

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Countries

Bhutan

Operator

G Adventures

From

£3,999

per person

From there you move on to nature-rich valleys like Phobjikha and Khewa, where hikes lead to monasteries such as Gangtey Goempa. A family farm meal offers a chance to handle the famously fiery ema datshi (chilli cheese). Punakha’s Dzong and fertility shrine require a steady pace up the hillside to reach, while Paro’s fortress and the cliffside Taktsang Monastery – stomachs steady for the climb – are punctuated by visits to temples steeped in centuries of tradition.

Travelling by private vehicle along winding mountain roads, expect some motion sickness and modest accommodation that reflects Bhutan’s quieter, traditional nature. Electricity and wifi can be patchy and dogs bark well into the night, so earplugs might be wise. The trip moves at a thoughtful pace, matching the landscape’s calm and the country’s slow rhythm.

1 Thimphu
2 Paro
3 Punakha
4 Gangtey

The route in outline: places are joined in the order visited, not by the roads or sea lanes taken.

1 Thimphu
2 Paro
3 Punakha
4 Gangtey

Itinerary

The route

Thimphu
Paro
Punakha
Gangtey

These are the places the trip visits, in order. G Adventures publishes the day-by-day itinerary on its own site.

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Departures and prices

Lowest price each month, per person.

G Adventures confirms exact dates, availability and prices when you book.

Need to know

Before you book

Price based on: Per personThe operator confirms the exact basis when you book.
Travelling alone: Check with G Adventures
Flights: Not included: you book your own to the start
What’s included: Check with G Adventures
Accessibility: Check with G Adventures

For full details of what’s included, check with G Adventures. See the full details on their site

Questions people ask

How long is Journeys: Wonders of Bhutan?: Journeys: Wonders of Bhutan is a 9 nights tour holiday.
Who operates Journeys: Wonders of Bhutan?: Journeys: Wonders of Bhutan is operated by G Adventures.
How much does Journeys: Wonders of Bhutan cost?: Prices for Journeys: Wonders of Bhutan start from £3,999, subject to availability.

The operator

G Adventures

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You book with G Adventures directly. They confirm your place, take payment, and look after you from the moment you leave home; Atlas & Passage’s part ends when you click through.

from£3,999per person

2 departures to choose from

See dates & bookwith G Adventures (opens G Adventures’s website)

You book directly with G Adventures who confirm your dates and take payment.
Any financial protection, such as ATOL, comes from G Adventures rather than Atlas & Passage.
Atlas & Passage may earn commission if you book through this link.

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