Visa for Bhutan is issued only upon your arrival/entry into the kingdom. For your visa processing, you would have to apply in advance through a licensed travel company inside Bhutan (which, without saying, we qualify as one). As soon as you have made your tour payment, the Department of Tourism is going to approve your visa processing. A letter is issued by the Government here, a copy of which would be going to airport and road entry points to Bhutan. Your actual Bhutan visa would be stamped only upon arrival at airport or entry point at Bhutan border.

Tour Price

Yes, the Tourist Tariff set by Department of Tourism is US$ 200 per day in Bhutan. However, when you book directly with Alpine Bhutan Travel, which is a Bhutan-based tour company, you have instant saving of 10% since we do away with any middleman commission paid abroad.

Peak Season Rates
For The Months of January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December
US$250 per person per day for 3 or more in a group
US$280 per person per day for 2 in a group*
US$290 per day for a single individual*

Off Season Rates
For The Months of July and August
US$200 per person per day for 3 or more in a group
US$230 per person per day for 2 in a group*
US$240 per day for a single individual*

*These rates include government mandated Fully Independent Traveller (FIT) surcharge of US$40 per day for one person and US$30 per day per person for a group of two.

What is included in the Tour Price?

The tour price is inclusive of:
i) All internal taxes and government royalty
ii) Accommodation in best hotels on twin sharing basis
iii) All meals - Continental, Bhutanese and Indian cuisines
iv) Service of a certified English speaking Bhutanese tour guide
v) Transport in cars/SUVs with for small groups and mini bus (larger groups)
vi) Riding Ponies for day hikes and trekking
vii) Camping Equipments, Cooks and Helpers for trekking
viii) All Museum and Cultural programme fees

Hotels: Alpine Bhutan Travel accommodates you in A-category hotels, approved and rated by Department of Tourism, in every valley in Bhutan. Most of these hotels are the best available in the valley . We at Alpine Bhutan Travel place a premium on quality and we invite you to hold us to that standard.

Here are our partner hotels:

Paro: Olathang Hotel, Gangtey Palace
Thimphu: Hotel Druk, Hotel Jumolhari and Hotel Riverview
Punakha: Hotel Zangdopelri
Trongsa : Hotel Yangkhil
Phohjikha: Hotel Dewachen
Bumthang: Hotel Gongkhar
Phuentsholing: Hotel Druk
Mongar: Hotel Druk

Transport: We use the best cars as transport - Toyota Prado SUV/Hyundai SUV for 1-2 Pax groups or Toyota Hiace Van for 3-6 Pax groups. Larger groups are assigned Toyota Coaster minibus. These vehicles are all well maintained and approved by the Department of Tourism. In the mountain roads of Bhutan, SUV and minibus are the best ways to see the country.

Tour Payment and Financial Security

Financial security is guaranteed. When you are making a tour payment, you would be depositing money directly into the bank account of Department of Tourism, which is an agency of the Royal Government of Bhutan. Department of Tourism maintains accounts in New York, London and Singapore where you can deposit the money by either wire transfer or account to account transfer. The Department of Tourism would then disburse the money in local currency to Alpine Bhutan Travel in Bhutan only after your arrival in Bhutan.

Refund of the tour payment is also guaranteed in case you are not able to travel to Bhutan due to any reason, (subject to terms and conditions of tour cancellation given below). You should note that you are dealing with an agency of the Royal Government of Bhutan and your financial security on tour payment is guaranteed.

Once you have agreed on a tour itinerary, we would send you the specific information about tour payment and bank accounts.

Booking a Tour

How can I book a tour to Bhutan? It is just a click away. With the coming of internet in Bhutan in 1999, it is so easy to book a tour directly with a tour operator in Bhutan like Alpine Bhutan Travel. We would answer your emails and help you in customizing a tour that suits your interests.

Booking a tour directly with Alpine Bhutan Travel offers the convenience, flexibility, security and knowledge only a local travel professional can offer. When you book a tour directly with us, you can save much since we are doing away with middleman mark-ups. The commission and cuts that accrue to the middleman are done away with and we pass the savings on to you.

You can choose a standard tour that is listed on our website. Or we can discuss and customize a tour for you at no extra cost. Once you have decided on the tour, we will send you a tour price based on that itinerary and we will instruct you on the method of wire transferring of the payment. We assure you that our prices are unbeatable.

Terms and Conditions

Tour programmes booked and subsequently cancelled are subjected to the following cancellation charges as per the Department of Tourism guidelines.

within 30 days of start of programme ~ no charges
within 21 days ~ 10% of rate
within 14 days ~ 15% of rate
within 7 days ~ 30% of rate
less than 7 days or without notice ~ 50% of rate
after arrival in Bhutan ~ 100%

Delayed Arrivals

There is no charge for delays in arrival and departure because of the weather conditions disrupting flights or road blocks.

The tourist must however bear the cost of food, accommodation, transportation, and other services required for the duration.

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