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Tiger's Nest Monastery above the Paro valley

Bhutan tours from Canada

Getting to Bhutan from Canada takes two long flights: one to Delhi, Bangkok or Singapore, then Drukair or Bhutan Airlines to Paro. Plan the Paro leg first and leave time to recover from the journey before the first day of sightseeing.

For travellers from Canada
Travel time
24–34 hours one way (eastern Canada often via Delhi; Vancouver often via Bangkok or Singapore)
Return flights
CAD 1,900–3,300 round trip in economy ($1,400–$2,400)
Visa
$40 USD (one-time, non-refundable)
Trip length
10–14 days door to door

Getting to Paro from Canada

Only Drukair and Bhutan Airlines fly into Paro, so you'll reach a hub on a long-haul carrier and connect there. From Toronto, Delhi is usually the most direct hub; from Vancouver, Bangkok or Singapore. Paro flights are usually on a separate ticket and can be delayed by mountain weather, so build in a night in the hub city on the way out.

  • via Delhi (DEL)
  • via Bangkok (BKK)
  • via Singapore (SIN)

Visa and fees

Visa

$40 USD (one-time, non-refundable)

Canadian passport holders need an approved tourist visa before travel. We apply for it online as part of your booking, and you get the visa stamped on arrival at Paro.

Full visa requirements

Sustainable Development Fee

$100 USD per adult per night through Aug 31, 2027 (concession rate)

Currently $100 USD per adult per night (concession rate through Aug 31, 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 full

Best time to visit

September–November is the best time, with dry weather, clear Himalayan views and the autumn festivals. April–May is the spring alternative, with rhododendrons in bloom. Both are good escapes from a Canadian shoulder season.

Recommended trip length

10–14 days door to door. Seven to ten days in Bhutan, plus two travel days each way and a night in the hub city.

Practical tips for travellers from Canada

  • Book the Paro flight first, then the long-haul flights to match it
  • Spend a night in Delhi, Bangkok or Singapore on the way out, Paro flights are weather-dependent
  • Book online with us, or ask your preferred Canadian travel adviser to coordinate the journey with us
  • All Bhutan costs are in USD, check your card's CAD-USD conversion fees
  • Travel insurance with medical evacuation is strongly recommended
  • Canadian passports need 6+ months validity past return date
  • Tipping is expected, budget CAD 160–270 cash per traveller for guide/driver

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