Take an all-inclusive vacation to Bhutan! Find majestic cliffsides, glorious snowy mountains, lush vegetation and blue rivers and streams at every corner in the beautiful country of Bhutan. Located in South Asia, Bhutan is at the Eastern Himalayas, one of the most beautiful mountain ranges in the world. It’s also home to the sacred Buddhist temple at the Tiger’s Nest Monastery – a place associated with magnificent scenic beauty and eye-opening miracles. With an all-inclusive vacation to Bhutan, you’ll have a chance to see it all with a number of perks and amenities at one great price. If you’ve been considering a trip to Bhutan this year, check out these most frequently asked questions about the top all-inclusive Bhutan luxury vacations.
The best places to book a flight and hotel together are website like Travelocity or Expedia, where by booking them together, you can save more on your flight and hotel, as well as save a ton of money on fees. Additionally, some airlines like JetBlue offer some excellent vacation packages too.
The top all-inclusive Bhutan luxury vacations come from Boundless Journeys, Zicasso, and Abercrombie and Kent. These travel companies offer the best all-inclusive tours of Bhutan including the Bhutan: Hidden Kingdom in the Himalayas, the Bhutan – the Last Shangri-La, and the Signature Bhutan 2018 vacation packages.
The Bhutan: Hidden Kingdom in the Himalayas vacation from Boundless Journeys will allow you to explore the city of Thimphu by foot, you’ll then head to Cheri Gompa, Punakha, Punakha Dzong, Paro and so much more. Meanwhile you’ll have the option of staying at more affordable, or luxury accommodations available with a private tour. Flights are also included in the $3,995 starting price per person.
The Signature Bhutan 2018 vacation from Abercrombie and Kent is a nine-day adventure in Bhutan’s major cities: Thimphu, Paro and Punakha. With VIP arrival service, quality dining and accommodations, this Bhutan vacation will give you a taste of the best in the area. One of the best destinations on this tour occurs on day seven, where you’ll visit the cliff-side Taktsang Tiger’s Nest Monastery, a pilgrimage site that features a sacred Himalayan Buddhist temple. Prices start as low as $8,295 for a group tour.
Meals are included with many luxury tours, however, with meals included prices for a luxury tour can be very high. For instance, the Boundless Journey tour of Bhutan does not include meals and is the lowest price. Nevertheless, the tour does include a guide, flight and hotel accommodations, giving you the option to eat anywhere you want. Zicasso’s and vacation offers a full breakfast daily, but other meals are available by request at an additional cost. Abercrombie and Kent’s vacation includes breakfast daily, but also some lunches and dinners.
The best time to travel to Bhutan is in the spring or fall. In the fall, the climate is the driest, so you won’t experience much rain. However, in the spring is when you’ll see the most beautiful sights of flowers that you have ever seen, which you won’t want to miss if you are making a trip to Tiger’s Nest Monastery. But since you may do a lot of hiking, you’ll need to decide what is more comfortable for you.
When it comes to hiking in the Himalaya region, you don’t really need to be in peak physical condition, although if you have a debilitating condition like MS, then it may not be the right trip for you. Nonetheless, most of the hiking trails are easy to moderate in difficulty, so most will be fine.
Bhutan – The Last Shangri-La is a vacation from Zicasso. The 14-day journey from Zicasso will provide you with the best quality services, including a gracious local host with expert knowledge of the area. In Bhutan you’ll explore a variety of local towns and historical towns, fortresses, villages, museums and even a school of painting. Accommodations are available to fit any budget. Check out the Zicasso website for a customized quote.