Arrive at Paro International Airport, where your private guide will warmly welcome you to Bhutan.

Drive through scenic river valleys and pine forests to Thimphu, Bhutan's capital. After checking into your hotel, visit Buddha Dordenma, followed by the National Memorial Chorten, where local devotees gather for daily prayers.

Enjoy a traditional Bhutanese welcome dinner.

• Airport welcome
• Scenic drive to Thimphu
• Buddha Dordenma
• National Memorial Chorten
• Traditional Bhutanese dinner

Spend the day exploring Bhutan's fascinating capital.

Visit Tashichho Dzong, the Folk Heritage Museum, the Textile Museum, and the Traditional Handmade Paper Factory. Browse local handicraft shops or, if travelling on a weekend, experience the lively Centenary Farmers' Market.

• Tashichho Dzong
• Folk Heritage Museum
• Textile Museum
• Handmade Paper Factory
• Local handicraft shopping

Travel east across the spectacular Dochula Pass, home to the famous 108 Druk Wangyal Chortens and panoramic Himalayan views on clear days.

Descend into the fertile Punakha Valley to visit the magnificent Punakha Dzong, beautifully situated at the confluence of the Pho Chhu and Mo Chhu rivers. Continue with a gentle walk through rice fields to Chimi Lhakhang, affectionately known as the Temple of Fertility.

• Dochula Pass
• 108 memorial chortens
• Himalayan viewpoints
• Punakha Dzong
• Chimi Lhakhang

Travel across Chele La Pass, one of Bhutan's highest motorable mountain passes, before descending into the tranquil Haa Valley.

Spend the day enjoying the Haa Spring Festival, where local communities celebrate their alpine heritage through traditional dances, yak-herding demonstrations, archery competitions, craft exhibitions, local cuisine and displays of yak products. The festival also showcases Haa's unique biodiversity and promotes sustainable community tourism.

Your guide will introduce you to local customs and explain the significance of the traditions presented throughout the festival.

• Haa Spring Festival
• Traditional folk performances
• Yak-herding demonstrations
• Traditional handicrafts
• Local cuisine
• Haa Valley

Spend a full day discovering the peaceful beauty and rich heritage of Haa Valley.

Visit Lhakhang Karpo (White Temple) and Lhakhang Nagpo (Black Temple), two of Bhutan's oldest and most revered temples. Explore nearby villages, meet local farming families and enjoy scenic walks through alpine meadows and traditional settlements.

Depending on the festival programme, continue participating in community activities or enjoy cultural performances and exhibitions.

• Lhakhang Karpo
• Lhakhang Nagpo
• Traditional villages
• Alpine landscapes
• Local cultural experiences

Travel back to Paro via the breathtaking Chele La Pass, stopping at scenic viewpoints adorned with colourful prayer flags.

Upon arrival, visit the magnificent Rinpung Dzong, followed by the National Museum, housed in the historic Ta Dzong. Later, enjoy free time to stroll through Paro town and browse local boutiques and cafés.

• Chele La Pass
• Scenic mountain viewpoints
• Rinpung Dzong
• National Museum
• Paro town

Embark on Bhutan's most iconic hike to Taktsang Monastery (Tiger's Nest).

Follow a forest trail lined with pine trees and prayer flags to the spectacular monastery perched dramatically on a cliff nearly 900 metres above Paro Valley. Learn about Guru Rinpoche's legendary meditation retreat before descending.

After the hike, enjoy an optional traditional hot stone bath before your farewell Bhutanese dinner.

• Tiger's Nest Monastery
• Guided mountain hike
• Panoramic Paro Valley views
• Optional hot stone bath
• Farewell dinner

Enjoy breakfast before your private transfer to Paro International Airport.

Depart Bhutan with unforgettable memories of vibrant spring celebrations, welcoming mountain communities, spectacular Himalayan landscapes and the unique traditions of Haa Valley.

• Breakfast
• Airport transfer
• Departure assistance
• Farewell to Bhutan