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 the UK
Plan a private Bhutan holiday from the UK around the time you have on the ground. Compare seven, ten and fourteen-day itineraries, then allow extra days for international travel. We can arrange the whole Bhutan trip or work around hotels you book yourself.
- Travel time
- Depends on your UK departure airport, onward flight and any overnight stop
- 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 international travel
Getting to Paro from the UK
Check the Paro flight in both directions before buying your long-haul ticket. Delhi and Bangkok are gateways to compare; some services have intermediate stops. Ask the airlines about baggage transfers and connection protection, especially when booking separate tickets.
Common routes:
- UK to Delhi, then an onward flight to Paro
- UK to Bangkok, then an onward flight to Paro
Suggested private Bhutan tours from the UK
Plan your Bhutan holiday around your leave
A seven-day itinerary focuses on the western valleys. Ten days allows more time for walks and village stops, while fourteen gives you room for a longer route. Count the journey from the UK separately from your days in Bhutan.
Compare Bhutan itinerariesCalculate your Bhutan trip cost
Request an itemised quote
Ask for the Bhutan arrangements and international airfare to be shown separately. Check how the USD quote converts to GBP with your payment provider.
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 the UK
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)
UK passport holders need a tourist visa, processed online by us. The visa authorisation letter is emailed before travel; 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)
The Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) is a Bhutanese government charge, currently $100 per adult per night (concession rate, confirmed through 31 Aug 2027; the underlying rate is $200), included in our standard package total. A 7-day, 6-night trip pays $600 SDF per adult. Children 6–11 are charged $50/night; under-6s are waived.
SDF explained in fullBest time to visit
Spring and autumn are options for a walking and cultural holiday. If your dates follow Easter or half-term, compare the actual flight dates with the Bhutan itinerary before booking leave.
Recommended trip length
7 to 14 days in Bhutan, plus international travel. Choose a week for the western valleys or allow longer for more time between stops.
Practical tips for travellers from the UK
- 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 the UK?
Pick a tour, or tell us your dates and we’ll send an itemised quote. No payment to start planning.