FAQ
- What are the best months to visit Bhutan?
Bhutan is a year-round destination for touring & hiking, however, the high-altitude trekking needs to be undertaken between MAR and early JUN and early OCT to mid-NOV due to extreme cold and snow.
Summers (mid-June-late-September) are usually warm and humid, while winters (Dec-early March) cooler and quite dry with sometime snow falls.
Therefore, if you want to explore Bhutan with good weather then Feb -May and August - November is best time to visit Bhutan for all types of tours and trekking.
- How far in advance should we book our trip to Bhutan?
Usually the peak tourist season is in the months of March, April and May, then September, October and November. So, we recommend your booking at least 7 months ahead. Other offseason time, we suggest booking 4 months in advance if travelling in June, July, August, December, January and February.
- Why is it so expensive to visit Bhutan?
The Bhutan Sustainable Development Fee of US$100.00 per person per day is a Government imposed tax to benefit all Bhutanese. Bhutan is a carbon negative country. With climate change, it is imperative that Bhutan continues to conserve its environment, the traditional heritage and culture of the Bhutanese people, along with continuing to provide fee education & health care.
Because the Bhutanese Sustainable Development Fee is Government imposed, for all tourist visitors, Bhutan tours are more expensive.
The actual services provided, when visiting Bhutan are access to a private guide, driver, private vehicle and full package including all meals, accommodation, sightseeing, entry fees to sights and monuments, transfers, taxes, Govt Sustainable development fee (SDF) & visa fees. We also offer a half package you get all the same inclusions as full package except you must pay your monument & entrance fees direct & lunch is at your own expense.
Bhutan is so safe and such a privilege to visit! Please contact us for a quote.
- How do we obtain our Bhutan visa?
We will pre-arrange your Bhutan visa and this is included in your travel cost.
- All we require to begin the visa process is a scanned copy of your passport photo page.
- Recent headshot photo.
- Scanned copy of your travel insurance certificate of insurance.
Please note – Passports must be valid 6 months longer than your journey.
Your Bhutan e-visa is generally issued between 14-20 days prior to arrival. We will email the e-visa to you as soon as it is received.
- What are the cancellation charges & do I need travel insurance?
Travel insurance is mandatory to visit Bhutan. Travel insurance should be purchased no later than the day you pay your tour deposit for your protection. Failure to purchase adequate cancellation insurance by the time your deposit is paid could result in serious financial loss should you be forced to cancel your journey.
Cancellation & Amendment Conditions:
The Airlines air flight component are totally non-refundable after tickets are issued.Your Bhutan land tour arrangements are subject to the cancellation fees below.
• Deposit date until 45 days prior arrival in Bhutan is refundable, less service fees.($190 per adult & $95 per child) plus any upgrade hotel charges as per their Ts&Cs.
• 45 days or less prior to arrival in Bhutan – Sorry, No refund is permitted.Amendments to travel dates & itinerary structure etc will incur amendment fees as follows:
- First 2 amendments arrangements to itinerary is complimentary.
- Subsequent amendment requests @ $50 per event.
- Please note airline fees may be additional to the above charges.
- When do the festivals in Bhutan take place?
Festivals in Bhutan have reputations for being raucous, joyous affairs. The most popular for tourists are those held in Thimphu & Paro.
For those seeking a more intimate Bhutan experience should consider avoiding these major festivals as they mark the busiest time of the year for the tourism industry.
Visit our Festivals in Bhutan with tentative schedule for every year.