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Masked dancers performing 'The Dance of the 16 Drum Beaters from Dramitse', at the Haa Tshechu, Bhutan

Taktsang monastery (Tiger's Nest) hanging in the cliffs, Paro, Bhutan

Hands of old monk holding prayer wheel and beads, Rangjung Monastery, Trashigang, Eastern Bhutan

Masked dancers performing 'The Dance of the 16 Drum Beaters from Dramitse', at the Haa Tshechu, Bhutan

Luxury Bhutan Tours

Few have seen it—France gets more visitors every 90 minutes than visit Bhutan in a year—but within this tiny kingdom exists more natural beauty and cultural treasure than just about anywhere else. Led by one of the few Westerners to have lived there, our Bhutan team has more than 30 years of experience, granting unparalleled access to the best temples, treks and artisans, and designing the very best luxury Bhutan travel itineraries.

See monks in masks and brocaded robes leap and whirl, dancing at the Thimphu Festival or Jambay Lhakhang Festival.
Discover the beautiful Phobjikha Valley, winter nesting site for rare black-necked cranes.
Hike to Taktsang Lhakhang, the Tiger’s Nest, a monastery clinging to a vertical granite cliff 2000 feet above the valley floor.
Watch for wild boar, deer, clouded and snow leopard, Himalayan black bear, and red fox in Royal Manas National Park.

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Taktsang Tiger's Nest Temple in the Paro Valley, Bhutan

Essence of Bhutan

Exquisite Scenery, Vibrant Culture, and Sacred Festivals

Essence of Bhutan is a compilation of cherished, must-see sights and rich cultural experiences, informed by more than 35 years of sharing this little-known Himalayan kingdom with our travelers. We ramble through remote villages and hidden valleys, immersing ourselves in breathtaking mountain scenery and traditional Bhutanese architecture. We get to know its thoughtful people and their… Continued

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12 DAYS

from $7,950

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Girl holding water jar by decorated doorway of a traditional house in Paro, Bhutan

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Essence of Bhutan: An All-Women Journey

Journey in the Land of the Thunder Dragon

Hitting all the highlights, this women-only version of our flagship Essence of Bhutan trip reveals different perspective on the festivals, dzong, and temples of a little-known Himalayan kingdom. Woman-led, we ramble through remote villages and hidden valleys, immersing ourselves in breathtaking mountain scenery and traditional Bhutanese architecture. We meet with local women and learn about… Continued

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12 DAYS

from $8,350

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A monk walks across a bridge covered in prayer flags in Leh, in the Ladakh region of India

Himalayan Traverse with Peter Hillary

Retrace an Epic Adventure from India to Nepal to Bhutan

In the early 1980s, Graeme Dingle, Chewang Tashi, and Peter Hillary (son of acclaimed mountaineer Sir Edmund Hillary) made history by traversing the Himalaya from Kangchenjunga in northeast India to K2 in Pakistan. In 10 months, they trekked some 3,000 miles across rugged terrain and dozens of 17,000–20,000-foot passes, sleeping in tents on glaciers and… Continued

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17 DAYS

from $16,470

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The snowcapped peak of Gangkhar Puensum, the highest mountain in Bhutan

Bhutan's Hidden Highlands Trek

An Expedition to the Base of Gangkhar Puensuum

Gangkhar Puensuum is the loftiest of Bhutan’s Himalayan beauties, rising to a heavenly, snowcapped 24,836 feet near the Tibetan border. It is also the world’s highest unclimbed massif, and likely to remain so—mountaineering is no longer permitted in Bhutan. Our latest trek to the base of this jewel weaves through striking landscapes dotted with pine… Continued

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18 DAYS

from $11,425

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Lhuentse dzong with rainbow in eastern Bhutan

Off the Map in Eastern Bhutan

An Intimate Immersion in Rarely Seen Traditions and Treasures

Of the relatively few travelers who have ventured into the Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan, only a tiny number have made it as far as the remote and rugged east. This isolated region that feels like western Bhutan did decades ago is a treasure trove of extraordinary textiles, welcoming villages, bird-filled forests, steep river valleys, and… Continued

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14 DAYS

from $10,435

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View of the Phobjikha Valley in Central Bhutan

Trek into Central Bhutan

A Cultural Journey to the Takin Village

This unique journey into an extremely remote part central Bhutan feels like a secret celebration. Inspired by our longtime friend Karma Lotey, we hike through hidden valleys to his ancestral village, nicknamed the Takin Village after Bhutan’s national animal. Along the way, we’re treated to cultural encounters and deeply personal interactions we could never experience… Continued

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14 DAYS

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Stupas in the countryside, Bhutan

Bhutan Insider

A Tailor-Made Journey in the Land of the Thunder Dragon

This private, customizable journey takes you inside Bhutan, revealing the kingdom’s breathtaking beauty, the spiritual generosity of its people, and its most luxurious hotels—comforts that didn’t exist when we first started exploring this glorious destination more than three decades ago. You’ll explore villages, visit with farmers and artisans, and ponder majestic hillside dzong throughout Bhutan’s western valleys,… Continued

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9 DAYS

from $10,650

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Need to Know

When to Go

BEST TIMES: October-November offers clear skies for views of the Himalayas, and March-May Rhododendrons, magnolias and wildflowers are blooming. Both have cooler weather perfect for trekking.
ALSO CONSIDER: December-February skies are still clear for mountain views. Nights are cold, but days are sunny and crowds have thinned at the top sights. June-August is the rainy season and clouds may obscure views.

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