Our Bhutan holidays & tours
Bhutan puts great emphasis on keeping tourism sustainable and low impact. Our Bhutan holidays, with their limited departures and tiny group sizes, do it justice, unravelling the secrets of this tiny Himalayan kingdom with cultural sensitivity and with every effort to preserve the fragile environment. Our small group and tailor made tours are expertly guided by local people, often from the specific region you’re visiting. They can offer you unparalleled insights into Bhutan’s Buddhist heritage. They’ll show you colourful festivals and peaceful monasteries, as well as city markets, or perhaps even lead you into the Himalayas on a spectacular trekking holiday.
Our top Bhutan holidays
Small group2024: 3 Nov, 2025: 8 Mar, 5 May, 2 Oct, 3 Nov, 2026: 7 Mar, 4 May, 1 Oct, 2 Nov
Bhutan highlights tour, 7 days
From
£2217
7 days
ex flights
A Festival & Photographic journey in the Happiness Kingdom!
Tailor made
Western Bhutan walking holiday
From
US $1295 to US $1850
8 days
ex flights
Panoramic mountain views, local villages and temples.
Tailor made
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Luxury Bhutan holiday
From
£12287
14 days
ex flights
A beautiful luxury experience to Bhutan which will amaze you
Tailor made
Bhutan trekking holiday, tailor made
From
£3750
12 days
ex flights
Trek through gorges and valleys offering spectacular views of the Sacred Summits of Bhutan
Tailor made
Jambay Lakhang festival holiday in Bhutan
From
£4790 to £4990
12 days
ex flights
Experience the colourful Jambay Lakhang festival
Small group2024: 10 Nov, 2025: 31 Oct
Cultural tour of Bhutan
From
£2749 to £2849
9 days
ex flights
Tailored experience to meet the people of Bhutan
Tailor made
Nepal and Bhutan express tour
From
US $2100
7 days
ex flights
Become one with culture and nature in Bhutan and Nepal tour
Small group2024: 21 Sep, 21 Oct, 10 Nov, 24 Nov, 8 Dec, 2025: 22 Jan, 18 Feb, 14 Mar, 6 Apr, 10 Apr, 2 May, 7 Jun, 10 Sep, 22 Sep, 10 Oct, 7 Nov, 2 Dec
Bhutan small group tours
From
£6085
12 days
inc UK flights
A festival and cultural extravaganza in Bhutan!
Small group2025: 1 Oct
About our Bhutan holidays
Like nowhere else
On our holidays you'll discover what makes Bhutan unique. Thimphu is the only capital city in the world without traffic lights – they were replaced by humans signalling because local people considered them too impersonal. Bhutan was the first country to begin using Gross National Happiness as a measure of progress, and to ban the sale of tobacco entirely. And while it wields no military or economic power, Bhutan’s spectacular Himalayan landscapes and unique culture put it right at the top of many adventurous travellers’ bucket lists. Remote and mysterious yet always welcoming to open-minded visitors, Bhutan is like nowhere else.
Exploring the festivals
Legend has it that Guru Rinpoche introduced Buddhism to Bhutan, flying in from Tibet on the back of a tiger. Commemorating the arrival of Buddhism, every Bhutanese district hosts colourful annual festivals (tshechus) with monks praying and meditating for weeks beforehand. Our trips include visits to the Paro Festival in March that sees the unrolling of a gigantic scroll said to enlighten anyone that sets eyes on it. The Thangbi Mani Festival in Bumthang is also popular, with an exciting fire-leaping purification ceremony. As well as enjoying the festivities, your trip will explore sacred sites such as Chimi Lhakhang and Gangte Goemba to understand the importance of spirituality to Bhutan.
Adventures on foot
Walking holidays in Bhutan must be guided, and for long-distance trekking routes you’ll need support to access paths, and because tents and food must be brought along. We match you up with porters (and make sure they’re paid fairly) as well as ponies. Our holidays cover the best walks in Bhutan including the Druk Path between Paro and Thimphu, encompassing some of the country’s most spectacular wilderness. The Snowman Trek is a demanding route, reserved for experienced high-altitude trekkers, taking a month to cross 11 steep mountain passes. But while snow-capped Himalayan peaks are always in view, our trips also include many more easy-going walks at lower levels. Fees generated from our walking trails go to conservation and development initiatives, including the maintenance of a monastery school.
Buddhism in Bhutan
Buddhism is the bedrock of Bhutan, woven throughout the fabric of society. This is a deeply religious country, and shaven-headed monks in robes of deep burgundy and gold are seen everywhere. By staying in monasteries on our trips, you provide money that helps them remain in operation. You will doubtless visit several dzongs (fortified monasteries), so our guides will teach you a little about Buddhist etiquette. While attending one of the many annual tshechus (festivals) is a fantastic way to explore Bhutanese religion, the one must-do on any holiday is trekking to the iconic Tiger’s Nest Monastery in Paro.
Combining Bhutan with other countries
Bhutan is often visited at the same time as Tibet and Nepal. All three are deeply spiritual, sit at the very roof of the world, and for western visitors, have an aura of mystery about them. Our holidays combining Bhutan with other countries use local guides who can show you the cultural highlights, and it’s a great way to compare and contrast the respective traditions and landscapes. Our well-planned routes ensure that you see Mount Everest, but also many other world-renowned landmarks in this region, as well as craft workshops and markets for a well rounded overview of this amazing area.
Types of tours & holidays in Bhutan
You can travel independently in Bhutan, but our tailor made and small group tours are a great way to get insight into this fascinating place. The latter follow fixed itineraries on set dates, and see you exploring alongside like-minded travellers. While there are exceptions, such as cycling trips, most Bhutan holidays are either cultural tours or walking holidays. On trips with a cultural focus you’ll see the country through the eyes of local people and learn how Buddhism informs almost every aspect of their lives. Walking in Bhutan is an unforgettable experience. Our trekking trips spread tourism income to remote communities in unspoilt wildernesses against a backdrop of Himalayan peaks.
[Like nowhere else : Adli Wahid]
[Festivals in Bhutan : Arian Zwegers]
[Walking in Bhutan : Ian Cochrane]
[Buddhism :
Christopher Michel]
[Combining Bhutan with other countries : Shaouraav Shreshtha]
[Types of holidays : Pulak Bhagawati]
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