Arrive at Paro International Airport, where your guide warmly welcomes you to Bhutan.

Drive through beautiful mountain valleys to Thimphu, Bhutan's capital. Visit the National Memorial Chorten and the impressive Buddha Dordenma, overlooking the city.

Enjoy a traditional Bhutanese welcome dinner.

• Airport welcome
• Scenic drive
• National Memorial Chorten
• Buddha Dordenma
• Welcome dinner

Spend the day exploring Bhutan's cultural and spiritual capital.

Visit Changangkha Lhakhang, Tashichho Dzong, the Institute of Zorig Chusum, and the Motithang Takin Preserve, home to Bhutan's national animal. Browse local handicraft markets and experience everyday life in Bhutan's charming capital.

• Changangkha Lhakhang
• Tashichho Dzong
• Traditional Arts School
• Takin Preserve
• Local markets

Travel across the breathtaking Dochula Pass, where the 108 Druk Wangyal Chortens offer panoramic Himalayan views.

Continue to the lush Punakha Valley to visit the magnificent Punakha Dzong, followed by a walk through rice fields to Chimi Lhakhang, the famous Temple of Fertility.

Overnight in Punakha.

• Dochula Pass
• 108 Druk Wangyal Chortens
• Punakha Dzong
• Chimi Lhakhang
• Punakha Valley

Drive through scenic mountain roads to the tranquil Phobjikha Valley.

Visit the historic Gangtey Monastery, one of Bhutan's most important Nyingma monasteries, before enjoying a leisurely walk along the Gangtey Nature Trail with magnificent valley views.

Spend the evening surrounded by the peaceful beauty of Phobjikha.

• Gangtey Monastery
• Phobjikha Valley
• Gangtey Nature Trail
• Traditional villages
• Scenic landscapes

Travel east through spectacular mountain scenery.

Stop at the impressive Trongsa Dzong, Bhutan's largest fortress, and visit the Ta Dzong Museum, showcasing the country's royal history. Continue over Yotong La Pass before arriving in the spiritual heartland of Bumthang.

• Trongsa Dzong
• Ta Dzong Museum
• Yotong La Pass
• Scenic drive
• Arrival in Bumthang

Spend the day exploring Bhutan's spiritual heartland.

Visit the revered Jambay Lhakhang, one of Bhutan's oldest temples, followed by Kurjey Lhakhang, where Guru Rinpoche left his body imprint, and Tamshing Lhakhang, renowned for its ancient Buddhist murals.

Later, stroll through the peaceful Bumthang Valley and visit local artisan workshops.

• Jambay Lhakhang
• Kurjey Lhakhang
• Tamshing Lhakhang
• Bumthang Valley
• Local crafts

After breakfast, begin the scenic return journey west.

Travel through beautiful mountain landscapes, stopping at picturesque villages and viewpoints before arriving once again in Punakha for a relaxing evening.

• Scenic mountain drive
• Traditional villages
• Himalayan landscapes
• Punakha Valley
• Leisure evening

Drive back to Paro, enjoying scenic views across Bhutan's western valleys.

Visit the historic Rinpung Dzong, one of Bhutan's finest fortress-monasteries, and explore the National Museum (Ta Dzong) to discover Bhutan's rich history, sacred art and cultural traditions.

• Scenic drive
• Rinpung Dzong
• National Museum
• Paro Valley
• Local handicrafts

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

Follow peaceful forest trails lined with colourful prayer flags before reaching the spectacular monastery perched dramatically on a cliff approximately 900 metres above Paro Valley.

Return to Paro for a farewell Bhutanese dinner.

• Tiger's Nest Monastery
• Sacred pilgrimage
• Meditation caves
• Panoramic mountain views
• Farewell dinner

Before departure, visit the sacred Kyichu Lhakhang, one of Bhutan's oldest temples dating back to the 7th century.

Receive a traditional blessing before transferring to Paro International Airport for your onward journey.

Depart Bhutan with unforgettable memories of its sacred monasteries, peaceful valleys and warm hospitality.

• Kyichu Lhakhang
• Traditional blessing
• Airport transfer
• Departure assistance