Discover Bhutan

Bhutan is a fascinating Himalayan kingdom, characterised by isolated, high mountain valleys, incredible gravity defying architecture, and a unique national identity.

Long off limits to foreigners, ‘The Land of the Thunder Dragon’ saw its first tourists in 1974, its first domestic TV broadcasts and internet access in 1999. No longer an absolute monarchy, Bhutan remains a conservative Buddhist country, hard pressed between India and Chinese-occupied Tibet, fiercely independent and proud of its cultural heritage.

Visiting Bhutan today is akin to discovering a forgotten kingdom, somewhere that operates in a different way to the rest of the world and is distinctly circumspect about entering the modern age, and let’s face it, who can blame it?

What to see on our
Bhutan Group Tours 

• Journey through one of the remotest parts of the Himalayas

• Explore medieval monasteries and get to grips with Bhutan’s fascinating living traditions, and complex religious heritage

• Trek to the sacred Tiger’s Nest Monastery with its spectacular cliff edge location

• Attend a traditional festival, such as the annual Black Necked Crane Festival, which is held to encourage conservation of the birds among local people

  • Although many of our tours are small group adventures with set departures, as a bespoke operator, we can design and create trips to suit any traveller, from solos to larger groups.

    Most of our popular group tours are available on a private basis, allowing you the freedom to decide on when you would like to travel. Below we have given some sample pricing based on one or two people travelling. To find out more about organising this tour on a private basis, or arranging the perfect holiday tailored to your requirements get in touch with our well-travelled team. Contact us by phone or email.

    Bhutan Festival Tour

    13 Days Private Tour price based on one person travelling - from £5,940

    13 Days Private Tour price based on two people travelling, sharing twin or double accommodation - from £4,355pp

Our Tours

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Feedback from our Travellers

  • It is very quick to be connected to a person that can deal with any questions and efficiently, Guides and drivers are very helpful to everybody in the group. I have travelled with the company several times and they are now very good on all counts. I am particularly interested in tribal peoples and festivals and they have exceeded my expectations in the quality of the guides and the time spent making sure that a good experience is obtained.

    Mr Eric Firkins, UK

  • Dechen was our representative. She was incredibly professional, but nice with it. WE thought we had really benefited as she enhanced the holiday greatly. It was my 65th birthday while I was out there and she arranged a cake for me, also she arranged 2 picnics which made a nice change from standard restaurants lunch. Her knowledge was excellent. As you are aware she also resolved our rather urgent visa issue. If only all representatives were as good as her. Not forgetting our driver, Chen Jo, who got us through roads that I certainly wouldn't have attempted and was helpful and pleasant.

    Mr Mark Brand, UK

  • Very good with all the arrangements and choice of hotels and guides. Fantastic trip through this intriguing country. Lovely to visit such a distinctive culture with terrific walks in stunning landscapes.

    Traveller from USA

  • Dechen was an excellent guide, very kind and helpful, and very knowledgeable of Bhutan and its culture. Our driver was polite and safe, and also very helpful. Both spoke excellent English. the whole trip was managed very well, UD staff were always competent and responsive. The trip gave us an excellent tour of a very interesting and unusual country. The itinerary was well planned and balanced, with enough time for a bit of wandering around, and relaxing back at the hotel. I came away feeling I had understood the culture and the issues facing Bhutan, and was very impressed by the kind welcome from all the people I met.

    Olive O'Dowd-Booth, UK

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Best Time to Visit

October to December is the ideal time to visit Bhutan as the air is clear and fresh with sunny skies. If you are interested in seeing the rare black-necked cranes, we recommend visiting the Phobjikha Valley between late October and mid-February.

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