Slow travelBhutan Wellness & Meditation Retreat
8 daysEffort: GentleWellness
Meditation, hot stone baths and slow valley walks, with fewer hotel changes.
Pick it for: Rest and reflection
From $2,030 per adult

Tiger’s Nest Monastery hike
Punakha Dzong and valley
Tiger’s Nest Monastery hike
Punakha Dzong and valleyA 5-day Bhutan tour through Paro, Thimphu and Punakha, just for your group.
US$2,320 totalFor 2 adults · SDF and visa included · Flights excluded
Free to enquire, no payment until you accept a quote · Licensed operator 50002428 · ABTO member
Thimphu Day 11 night
Drive about 2.5 hours
Punakha Day 21 night
Drive about 4 hours
Paro Days 3–52 nights
Fly home on day 5
Before choosing dates, see how the full trip cost works and what to expect for visa and entry.
Day 1 · Thimphu
Meet your guide at Paro airport and drive about 1.5 hours to Thimphu. Depending on your flight, visit the Buddha Dordenma or Memorial Chorten, or take a walk through town before dinner.
Overnight Thimphu
Day 2 · Punakha
Cross the Dochula pass to the warmer Punakha valley, stopping for Himalayan views if the sky is clear. Visit Punakha Dzong and a nearby village before settling in for the night.
Overnight Punakha
Day 3 · Paro
Return west to Paro, roughly 4 hours before stops. Break the drive at Dochula or Thimphu, then visit Paro Dzong or Kyichu Lhakhang if road and arrival times allow.
Overnight Paro
Day 4 · Paro
Set out early for the 4–6 hour return hike to Tiger's Nest. Pause at the viewpoint café, continue to the monastery if conditions allow, and leave the evening free for a hot-stone bath or an easy final dinner.
Overnight Paro
Day 5 · Paro
Transfer to Paro airport for your onward flight. We keep the morning free because flights out of Paro often leave early and can shift with mountain weather.
Departure day
TotalUS$2,320
For 2 adults · International flights excluded
Yes, for a first look at Paro, Thimphu, Punakha and Tiger's Nest, as long as you're happy with early starts and two longer drives. For two nights in each valley and more room to change plans, choose the 7-day Essential Bhutan Journey.
It's busy, but your guide picks one or two main visits each day instead of trying to fit in every museum and temple. Flight times can shorten day one, so we confirm the final plan once you've booked flights.
Yes. We can keep the journey around Paro and Thimphu, reducing road time and adding more local walks or cultural visits. Use the custom journey form if that slower version suits you better.
It suits travellers with a fixed short window who still want Bhutan's main western highlights. It is less suitable if you need slow mornings, want multiple hikes, or prefer several nights in one place; in those cases, the 7- or 10-day journeys offer better value.
Our planner reviews your request and emails an itemised proposal. Ask for changes, then book when the itinerary and price suit you.
See how it worksInternational flights are separate from the tour price. Send us your arrival and departure times before buying flights so we can check transfers against your itinerary. We help arrange your Bhutan visa as part of your trip.
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Slow travel8 daysEffort: GentleWellness
Meditation, hot stone baths and slow valley walks, with fewer hotel changes.
Pick it for: Rest and reflection
From $2,030 per adult
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Eight trekking days to the foot of Jomolhari and over two high passes.
Pick it for: A bigger trek
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Popular7 daysEffort: ModerateCulture
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Pick it for: A first visit
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