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10 Day Ura Festival Trip, 2010

07.20.09

The trip will include:

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• A visit to Taktshang Monastery(Tiger’s nest)
• A visit to the Festival
• A visit to the weekend market in Thimphu (Fri-Sat-Sun)
• A “welcome” meal on the first day
• A “farewell” meal on the penultimate evening
• An optional evening visit to “down town Thimphu” to enjoy in the bars, discotheques and see the Bhutanese live performances
• A traditional Bhutanese meal in a restaurant
• A lunch meal and hot stone bath in a Bhutanese farmhouse
• A visit to the famous sites such as fortresses, monasteries and museums.
• Exploring much deeper into central Bhutan.

Itinerary:

Day 1 – 2 Paro to Thimphu:

Arrive in the Paro Airport: Altitude: 2280m/ 7524ft above sea level. Your representative from Raven Tours and Treks will greet you, brief you about the trip and will take you to the capital city Thimphu where you will be staying. Altitude: 2320m/ 7656ft above sea level. (1 hr 30 min drive). Visit the famous Thimphu Festival, Weekend market, Mini Zoo and Tashichoo Dzong, hike to Cheri Monastery, visit hand made paper factory, 13 Arts and Crafts institute, museums, see people playing archery, stroll around the cit and a night in down town Thimphu…

Day 3 – Thimphu to Punakha/Wangdue:

Morning drive to Punakha/Wangdue. Altitude: 1350m/4455ft above sea level. (3 hrs drive). Visit the Wangdue market, Punakha Dzong, Hike to Temple of Fertility..

Day 4 – Punakha to Trongsa:

Altitude: 2200m /7260ft above sea level. Morning drive to Trongsa(7 hours drive). On the way you will come across different vegetation as you pass by. Later visit Trongsa Dzong and the museum….

Day 5 – 6 – 7 – Trongsa to Bumthang:

Altitude: 2600m/ 8580ft above sea level. Morning drive to Bumthang(3 hours drive). Visit the Famous Tangbi Mani Festival, Jakar Dzong, handloom shops, Tamzing Monastery, Kurjey temple, burning lake and Ura Valley/Ogyen Chholing Palace

Day 8 – Bumthang to Punakha:

Morning drive back to Punakha valley. (8 hours drive)

Day 9 – 10 Punakha to Paro.

Morning drive to Paro (4 hours drive). Visit national museums, Rimpung dzongs, Kichu monastery, hike to Tiger’s nest, visit farm houses, and take hot stone bath…

Day 11 – Depart from Bhutan:

Morning /Afternoon, transfer to airport for onward travel. Your representative from Raven Tours and Treks will help you out with exit formalities.

FACTS & FIGURES

Tour Cost

1 pax: USD 230 per person per night/USD2320 per person
2 pax: USD220 per person per night/USD2220 per person
3 pax upto 10 pax: USD195 per person per night/USD1970 per person
Above 10 pax: USD180 per person per night/USD1820 per person

(Includes government taxes, accommodation in roughly 3 to 4 star category hotels, 3 meals a day, guide, transportation throughout the trip, visa processing fee and museum fees only)

Excludes: (airfares, airport tax (in Bangkok), Tips to guides, restaurants, hotel lobby porters, trek staff, etc.., Bottled/alcoholic drinks, room service, al a cart meals, etc…,Photography charges (if and when applicable)

Flight Cost

Druk Air (Royal Bhutan Airlines flies in and out of Bhutan to Kathmandu (US$442 per person), Delhi (US$705 per person), Calcutta (US$435 per person) and Bangkok (US$788 per person).

Number of Days

11 days / 10 nights

Road Surface

100% on paved surfaces

Group Size

Min: 1 pax and Max:16 pax

Vehicle Support

Luxurious SUVs/ Cars

Staff Support

One dedicated and professionalized English speaking guide, licensed by Tourism Council of Bhutan, Cooks if required for the trek and a driver through out the trip.

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14 Day Wild East West Trip

07.20.09

The trip will include:

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• A visit to Taktshang Monastery(Tiger’s nest)
• A visit to the weekend market in Thimphu (Fri-Sat-Sun)
• A “welcome” meal on the first day
• A “farewell” meal on the penultimate evening
• An optional evening visit to “down town Thimphu” to enjoy in the bars, discotheques and see the Bhutanese live performances
• A traditional Bhutanese meal in a restaurant
• A lunch meal and hot stone bath in a Bhutanese farmhouse
• A visit to the famous sites such as fortresses, monasteries and museums.
• Exploring much deeper into central Bhutan.

Itinerary:

Day 1 – 2 Paro to Thimphu:

Arrive in the Paro Airport: Altitude: 2280m/ 7524ft above sea level. Your representative from Raven Tours and Treks will greet you, brief you about the trip and will take you to the capital city Thimphu where you will be staying. Altitude: 2320m/ 7656ft above sea level. (1 hr 30 min drive). Visit weekend market, Mini Zoo and Tashichoo Dzong, hike to Cheri Monastery, visit hand made paper factory, 13 Arts and Crafts institute, museums, see people playing archery, stroll around the cit and a night in down town Thimphu…

Day 3 – Thimphu to Trongsa:

Altitude: 2200m /7260ft above sea level. Morning drive to Trongsa(7 hours drive). On the way you will come across different vegetation as you pass by. Later visit Trongsa Dzong and the museum….

Day 4 – 5 – Trongsa to Bumthang:

Altitude: 2600m/ 8580ft above sea level. Morning drive to Bumthang(3 hours drive). Visit Jakar Dzong, handloom shops, Tamzing Monastery, Kurjey temple, burning lake and Ura Valley/Ogyen Chholing Palace…

Day 6 – Bumthang to Mongar:

Altitude 1690m/5575ft above sea level. Morning drive to Mongar(8 hours drive).

Day 7 – 8 Mongar to Trashigang:

Altitude: 1144m/ 3775ft above sea level. Morning visit, Mongar Dzong and then drive to Trashigang( 4 hours drive). Later visit Trashigang Dzong and stroll around the town. Next day, day excursion to Trashiyangtse(altitude 6000 feet) with packed lunch. Visit Chorten Kora, Gom Kora and drive back to Trashigang.

Day 9 – Trashigang to Bumthang:

Morning drive back to Bumthang (10 hrs drive)

Day 10 – Punakha/Wangdue:

Morning drive to Punakha/Wangdue. Altitude: 1350m/4455ft above sea level. (8 hrs drive). Next day visit, the Wangdue market, Punakha Dzong, Hike to Temple of Fertility..

Day 11 – 12 Punakha to Paro.

Morning drive to Paro (4 hours drive). Visit national museums, Rimpung dzongs, Kichu monastery, hike to Tiger’s nest, visit farm houses, and take hot stone bath……

Day 13 – Day excursion to Haa valley


Day 14 – Depart from Bhutan:

Morning /Afternoon, transfer to airport for onward travel. Your representative from Raven Tours and Treks will help you out with exit formalities.

FACTS & FIGURES

Tour Cost

1 pax: USD 230 per person per night/USD3010 per person
2 pax: USD220 per person per night/USD2880 per person
3 pax upto 10 pax: USD195 per person per night/2555 per person
Above 10 pax: USD180 per person per night/2360 per person

(Includes government taxes, accommodation in roughly 3 to 4 star category hotels, 3 meals a day, guide, transportation throughout the trip, visa processing fee and museum fees only)

Excludes: (airfares, airport tax (in Bangkok), Tips to guides, restaurants, hotel lobby porters, trek staff, etc.., Bottled/alcoholic drinks, room service, al a cart meals, etc…,Photography charges (if and when applicable)

Flight Cost

Druk Air (Royal Bhutan Airlines flies in and out of Bhutan to Kathmandu (US$442 per person), Delhi (US$705 per person), Calcutta (US$435 per person) and Bangkok (US$788 per person).

Number of Days

14 days / 13 nights

Road Surface

100% on paved surfaces

Group Size

Min: 1 pax and Max:16 pax

Vehicle Support

Luxurious SUVs/ Cars

Staff Support

One dedicated and professionalized English speaking guide, licensed by Tourism Council of Bhutan, Cooks if required for the trek and a driver through out the trip.

REQUEST FOR A DETAIL ITINERARY HERE

5 Day Trip to Bhutan, Glimpses Trip

06.07.09

The trip will include:

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• A visit to Taktshang Monastery(Tiger’s nest)
• A visit to the weekend market in Thimphu (Fri-Sat-Sun)
• A “welcome” meal on the first day
• A “farewell” meal on the penultimate evening
• An optional evening visit to “down town Thimphu” to enjoy in the bars, discotheques and see the Bhutanese live performances
• A traditional Bhutanese meal in a restaurant
• A lunch meal and hot stone bath in a Bhutanese farmhouse
• A visit to the famous sites such as fortresses, monasteries and museums.

Itinerary:

Day 1 – 2 Paro to Thimphu:

Arrive in the Paro Airport: Altitude: 2280m/ 7524ft above sea level. Your representative from Raven Tours and Treks will greet you, brief you about the trip and will take you to the capital city Thimphu where you will be staying. Altitude: 2320m/ 7656ft above sea level. (1 hr 30 min drive). Later visit Weekend market, Mini Zoo and Tashichoo Dzong, hike to Cheri Monastery, visit hand made paper factory, 13 Arts and Crafts institute, museums, see people playing archery, stroll around the city and a night in down town Thimphu…

Day 3 – 4 In Paro:

Morning drive Paro(1 hrs 30 minutes drive) and visit national museums, Rimpung dzongs, Kichu monastery, hike to Tiger’s nest, visit farm houses, and take hot stone bath……

Day 5 – Depart from Bhutan:

Morning /Afternoon, transfer to airport for onward travel. Your representative from Raven Tours and Treks will help you out with exit formalities.

FACTS & FIGURES

Tour Cost

1 pax: USD 230 per person per night/USD940 per person
2 pax: USD220 per person per night/USD900 per person
3 pax upto 10 pax: USD195 per person per night/800 per person
Above 10 pax: USD180 per person per night/740 per person

(Includes government taxes, accommodation in roughly 3 to 4 star category hotels, 3 meals a day, guide, transportation throughout the trip, visa processing fee and museum fees only)

Excludes: (airfares, airport tax (in Bangkok), Tips to guides, restaurants, hotel lobby porters, trek staff, etc.., Bottled/alcoholic drinks, room service, al a cart meals, etc…,Photography charges (if and when applicable)

Flight Cost

Druk Air (Royal Bhutan Airlines flies in and out of Bhutan to Kathmandu (US$442 per person), Delhi (US$705 per person), Calcutta (US$435 per person) and Bangkok (US$788 per person).

Number of Days

5 days / 4 nights

Road Surface

100% on paved surfaces

Group Size

Min: 1 pax and Max:16 pax

Vehicle Support

Luxurious SUVs/ Cars

Staff Support

One dedicated and professionalized English speaking guide, licensed by Tourism Council of Bhutan, Cooks if required for the trek and a driver through out the trip.

REQUEST FOR A DETAIL ITINERARY HERE

Discover Bhutan, 7 Day Trip to Bhutan

06.04.09

The trip will include:

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• A visit to Taktshang Monastery(Tiger’s nest)
• A visit to the weekend market in Thimphu (Fri-Sat-Sun)
• A “welcome” meal on the first day
• A “farewell” meal on the penultimate evening
• An optional evening visit to “down town Thimphu” to enjoy in the bars, discotheques and see the Bhutanese live performances
• A traditional Bhutanese meal in a restaurant
• A lunch meal and hot stone bath in a Bhutanese farmhouse
• A visit to the famous sites such as fortresses, monasteries and museums.
• Exploring much deeper into central Bhutan.

Itinerary:

Day 1 – 2 Paro to Thimphu:

Arrive in the Paro Airport: Altitude: 2280m/ 7524ft above sea level. Your representative from Raven Tours and Treks will greet you, brief you about the trip and will take you to the capital city Thimphu where you will be staying. Altitude: 2320m/ 7656ft above sea level. (1 hr 30 min drive). Visit weekend market, Mini Zoo and Tashichoo Dzong, hike to Cheri Monastery, visit hand made paper factory, 13 Arts and Crafts institute, museums, see people playing archery, stroll around the cit and a night in down town Thimphu…

Day 3 – Thimphu to Trongsa:

Altitude: 2200m /7260ft above sea level. Morning drive to Trongsa(8 hours drive). On the way you will come across different vegetation as you pass by. Visit Trongsa Festival, Dzong and the museum….

Day 4 – Trongsa to Punakha/Wangdue:

Morning drive to Punakha/Wangdue. Altitude: 1350m/4455ft above sea level. (6 hrs drive). Visit the Wangdue market, Punakha Dzong, Hike to Temple of Fertility..

Day 5 – 6 Punakha to Paro:

Morning drive to Paro (4 hours drive). Visit national museums, Rimpung dzongs, Kichu monastery, hike to Tiger’s nest, visit farm houses, and take hot stone bath……

Day 7 – Depart from Bhutan:

Morning /Afternoon, transfer to airport for onward travel. Your representative from Raven Tours and Treks will help you out with exit formalities.

FACTS & FIGURES

Tour Cost

1 pax: USD 230 per person per night/USD1400 per person
2 pax: USD220 per person per night/USD1340 per person
3 pax upto 10 pax: USD195 per person per night/1190 per person
Above 10 pax: USD180 per person per night/1100 per person

(Includes government taxes, accommodation in roughly 3 to 4 star category hotels, 3 meals a day, guide, transportation throughout the trip, visa processing fee and museum fees only)

Excludes: (airfares, airport tax (in Bangkok), Tips to guides, restaurants, hotel lobby porters, trek staff, etc.., Bottled/alcoholic drinks, room service, al a cart meals, etc…,Photography charges (if and when applicable)

Flight Cost

Druk Air (Royal Bhutan Airlines flies in and out of Bhutan to Kathmandu (US$442 per person), Delhi (US$705 per person), Calcutta (US$435 per person) and Bangkok (US$788 per person).

Number of Days

7 days / 6 nights

Road Surface

100% on paved surfaces

Group Size

Min: 1 pax and Max:16 pax

Vehicle Support

Luxurious SUVs/ Cars

Staff Support

One dedicated and professionalized English speaking guide, licensed by Tourism Council of Bhutan, Cooks if required for the trek and a driver through out the trip.

REQUEST FOR A DETAIL ITINERARY HERE

Hotels in Samdrupongkhar

06.04.09

Hotel TLT: This is one of the new Hotels located in the middle of the town with all modern amenities.

Contact Address:
Tel:00975-7-251470
Fax:00975-7-251188

Bhutan Tour Charges, High Season Tariffs, Low Season Charges

05.24.09

The minimum tariff for our guests visiting Bhutan are as follows:

High Season Tariffs – (High Season months are February, March, April, May, August, September, October, November and December)

US$180 per person per night for more then 2 pax + US$20 per person(visa processing fee)

Low Season Tariffs – (Low season months are January, June and July)

US$ 150 per person per night for more then 2 pax + US$20 per person(visa processing fee)

The minimum daily rates shall be inclusive of the following:

Government Royalty and Tourism Development Fund.
Visa processing fee, museum fees.
Accommodations(Standard:3 or 4 Star), approved by Tourism Council of Bhutan and Hotel Association of Bhutan.
Food(three meals a day).
Service of guides(licensed by Department of Tourism and English speaking).
Transport within Bhutan(Luxurious Sedan cars, SUVs and Mini hiace bus).
Riding ponies and pack animals on treks.
Cooks(professional) and staff(experienced) on treks.
Tents(high quality from Nepal) and other equipments on treks.

Individual guests and smaller groups of less than three persons shall be subject to surcharge, over and above the minimum daily rates applicable, as follows:

Single individual – US$40 per person per night
Group of two – US$30 per person per night

Please bear in mind that tour price quoted will not include cost of any Druk Air(Royal Bhutan Airlines)fares, airport taxes outside Bhutan, tips, gratuities, alcoholic beverages and use of telephones.