Village walksBhutan Culture & Nature Escape
10 daysEffort: ModerateNature
Valley walks, village stops and a full day in Phobjikha.
From $2,610 per adult
Bhutan tours from Australia
Compare private Bhutan tours from Australia with connections through Singapore or Bangkok. Choose your departure city and travel dates first, then plan the days in Bhutan. A stopover can be added if you want time between the long-haul flight and the Paro service.
- Travel time
- Depends on your Australian departure city, connecting service and stopover
- Return flights
- Request a fare for your dates; compare airfare separately from the Bhutan quote
- Visa
- $40 USD (one-time, non-refundable)
- Trip length
- 7 to 14 days in Bhutan, plus flights or a stopover
Getting to Paro from Australia
Check the Singapore or Bangkok to Paro service before booking your flight from Australia. Drukair's Singapore service includes a Guwahati stop. Compare the full journey in both directions, including layovers, and confirm whether baggage transfers and missed connections are covered on your tickets.
Common routes:
- Australia to Singapore, then Drukair to Paro with a Guwahati stop
- Australia to Bangkok, then an onward flight to Paro
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Allow time for Bhutan and the journey from Australia
Keep flight and stopover days separate from the Bhutan itinerary. A week can cover the western valleys; ten to fourteen days allows a slower pace or a longer route. Tell us how much walking you want before choosing a tour.
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Request an itemised quote
Compare the Bhutan quote with the cost of both flight legs and any stopover hotel. Check the AUD conversion and card fees when budgeting for a USD quote.
Share your dates and group size, including any hotels you plan to book yourself. We will confirm the services we arrange and how accommodation, meals, transport, guiding, the Sustainable Development Fee and visa fees are covered.
Plan my Bhutan trip from Australia
Route information checked on 7 October 2026. Confirm your dates and stops with Drukair or Bhutan Airlines before booking.
Visa and fees
Visa
$40 USD (one-time, non-refundable)
Australian passport holders need a tourist visa, processed online by us. The visa is stamped on arrival at Paro. No embassy visit required.
Full visa requirementsSustainable Development Fee
$100 USD per adult per night through 31 Aug 2027 (concession rate)
Currently $100 USD per adult per night (concession rate through 31 Aug 2027), included in our standard package total. A 7-day, 6-night trip pays $600 SDF per adult. Children 6–11 pay $50/night; under-6s are waived.
SDF explained in fullBest time to visit
Consider spring or autumn for a walking and cultural trip. If you travel during Australian school holidays, choose the dates first and check the conditions expected in Bhutan for that month.
Recommended trip length
7 to 14 days in Bhutan, plus flights or a stopover. A longer itinerary gives you more time on the ground after the journey from Australia.
Practical tips for travellers from Australia
- Check the onward Paro flight and return connection before booking
- Confirm baggage and connection arrangements with the airlines
- Share each traveller's passport nationality when asking about entry requirements
- Tell us your walking pace, hotel preferences and dietary requirements
- Check currency conversion and payment fees for your quote
Travelling from elsewhere?
Travelling from Australia?
Pick a tour, or tell us your dates and we’ll send an itemised quote. No payment to start planning.