Bhutan Festivals & Special Events Tours & Trip Packages

Bhutan Festivals & Special Events Tours & Trips

107 Bhutan trips. Tours from 75 tour companies. 215 reviews. 4.8/5 avg rating.

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Bhutan: Druk Path Trek
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4.7/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
With a huge range of trip styles and themes, they cater to basically every type of traveler out there- even those with super specific interests.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Kathmandu, Paro, Punakha, Thimphu, Thimpu

Highlights

  • Embark on a short classic trek through the beautiful Bhutanese countryside
  • Gain an insight into the local way of life
  • Visit cultural highlights including Dzong in Paro and the Memorial Chorten in Thimpu
  • Witness Bhutan's colourful, vibrant festivals (on festival departures)
  • Visit the incredible Taktsang Tiger's Nest Monastery

Themes

Cultural, Hiking & Walking, Festivals & Special Events

What travelers are saying

"Discover Costa Rica is a great itinerary, covering varied habitats around the country and staying 2 nights each at 6 centres. Their birdwatching specials are led by local experts who really know their stuff."

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Festivals of Bhutan
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4.7/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
With a huge range of trip styles and themes, they cater to basically every type of traveler out there- even those with super specific interests.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

Visits

Paro, Punakha, Thimphu

Highlights

  • Experience the colourful masked dance festivals of Bhutan
  • Visit the Paro Dzong and the incredible Tiger's Nest monastery at Taktsang
  • Drive across the Dochu La and visit Punakha Dzong
  • Walk in the quiet Gangtey Valley
  • Visit the impressive Simtokha Dzong, the oldest fortress in Thimphu

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Festivals & Special Events

What travelers are saying

"Discover Costa Rica is a great itinerary, covering varied habitats around the country and staying 2 nights each at 6 centres. Their birdwatching specials are led by local experts who really know their stuff."

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Festivals of Bhutan - Thimphu
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4.7/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
With a huge range of trip styles and themes, they cater to basically every type of traveler out there- even those with super specific interests.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

Visits

Paro, Punakha, Thimphu

Highlights

  • Experience the colourful masked dance festivals of Bhutan
  • Visit the Paro Dzong and the incredible Tiger's Nest monastery at Taktsang
  • Drive across the Dochu La and visit Punakha Dzong
  • Walk in the quiet Gangtey Valley
  • Visit the impressive Simtokha Dzong, the oldest fortress in Thimphu

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Festivals & Special Events

What travelers are saying

"Discover Costa Rica is a great itinerary, covering varied habitats around the country and staying 2 nights each at 6 centres. Their birdwatching specials are led by local experts who really know their stuff."

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Bhutan - Land of the peaceful dragon
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By ElderTreks
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4.4/5 Great
14 reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Bumthang Valley, Darjeeling, Gangtok, Thimpu

Highlights

  • Explore Darjeeling Hill Stations
  • Ceremonies, Dances and Parades of Paro Festival
  • In Bumthang, Tamshing Lhakhang
  • Travel to Taktsang and Punakha Dzong
  • Visit the Kingdom of Sikkim and the Rumtek Monastery
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Themes

50 plus, Cultural, Education / Learning, Hiking & Walking, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Festivals & Special Events

What travelers are saying

"Our family booked a tour Nov 2018 and paid the balance in full Jan 2020. Mar 2020 rec'd an email saying that the tour is cancelled-COVID. ONLY choice is a 50% refund or 100% credit towards a NEW booking until Oct 31/2022. Credit can NOT be put towards our already booked tour in Jan 2021. VERY unhappy and unsatisfied traveller."

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Bhutan Explorer & Paro Tshechu Festival
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4.7/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
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Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Gangtey, Paro, Punakha, Thimphu, Tibet

Highlights

  • Experience the colourful Paro Tshechu Festival
  • Explore Gangtey Valley, the largest wetland in Bhutan and home to the Black-Necked Crane
  • Immerse yourself in the cultural heart of Bhutan at Bumthang
  • Climb high above the Paro Valley to the famous Tiger’s Nest Monastery
  • Revel in views of Jomolhari (7314m), Bhutan’s most sacred mountain
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Themes

Cultural, Eco, Sustainable & Green Travel, Festivals & Special Events

What travelers are saying

"My tour guide, Tien, was wonderful. There was a tour participant from Australia who was a physician, and he acted like the tour medical director, demanding I leave the tour. The emergency contact people in Vietnam were very helpful with finding me accommodations after I left the tour. I am still waiting on a letter from World Expeditions supporting my travel insurance claim."

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Bhutan Thimphu Festival & Trek
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5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Extreme
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Paro, Thimphu, Tibet

Highlights

  • Attend the colourful and vibrant Thimphu Festival, Bhutan's biggest cultural event
  • Trek in the Bhutan Himalaya from Paro to Thimphu
  • Experience a fully supported camping based trek
  • Ascend high passes and be rewarded with stunning mountain views
  • Discover the ancient sights of Paro and climb high above the city to Taktsang 'Tiger's Nest' Monastery

Themes

Eco, Sustainable & Green Travel, Trekking & Expeditions, Festivals & Special Events

What travelers are saying

"My tour guide, Tien, was wonderful. There was a tour participant from Australia who was a physician, and he acted like the tour medical director, demanding I leave the tour. The emergency contact people in Vietnam were very helpful with finding me accommodations after I left the tour. I am still waiting on a letter from World Expeditions supporting my travel insurance claim."

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Bhutan: Spring Festivals, Families And Nature
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5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Punakha, Taktsang Monastery, Thimpu

Highlights

  • Explore Paro
  • Visit Memorial Chorten, Textile Museum and Paper factory
  • Visit Gangtey Gompa and Black Crane Center
  • Explore Punakha Dzong
  • Experience Hike to Taktsang Monastery and visit Kyichu

Themes

Cultural, Eco, Sustainable & Green Travel, Family Friendly, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Festivals & Special Events

What travelers are saying

"It is a difficult job to make everybody happy all of the time, but you ladies do a superb job. We were definitely off the beaten path, and when following that path there are sometimes unexpected surprises, but every bump was handled beautifully."

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Bhutan West to East - Spring
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5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Bumthang Valley, Punakha, Taktsang Monastery, Thimpu

Highlights

  • See the Taktsang Monastery, a sacred pilgrimage site
  • Explore Thimphu
  • Discover Punakha
  • Visit Museum and Dzong
  • Explore some of the valleys in Bumthang
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Themes

Cultural, Eco, Sustainable & Green Travel, Education / Learning, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Festivals & Special Events

What travelers are saying

"It is a difficult job to make everybody happy all of the time, but you ladies do a superb job. We were definitely off the beaten path, and when following that path there are sometimes unexpected surprises, but every bump was handled beautifully."

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Bhutan Soft Adventure
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By Odynovo
premier
5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Private Guided
Why we love them
They are able to handcraft custom trip plans in over 70 different destinations worldwide.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Punakha, Thimpu

Highlights

  • View some of the best dzongs like Paro Dzong and Punakha Dzong
  • Enjoy a hike to see the significant Tango monastery and its surrounding scenery
  • Hike along the Gangtey Nature Trail to admire the alluring Phobjikha Valley
  • Visit the iconic Buddhist temple - Tiger’s Nest by trekking

Themes

Cultural, Hiking & Walking, Nature & Wildlife, Trekking & Expeditions, Photography

What travelers are saying

"I didn’t take this tour exactly, but made some changes based on my schedule and interests and travel dates. It was my first time in Southeast Asia and I was a traveling solo female. Liz my trip consultant and contact person was so helpful and responsive to any and all my concerns and questions. It was a trip of a lifetime. I can not gush enough about the itinerary and experiences. I am completely impressed with is company and this person. Ya ya in Chang Mai and Sam in Bangkok are top notch guides. The diving in Phuket was arranged with Siam diving, a small private boat not an over stuffed crowded one. It felt like we were the only people in the ocean. Goo, GO, GO!!!!"

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14-Day India, Nepal, and Bhutan Tour
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By China Highlights
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5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Agra, Delhi, Jaipur, Kathmandu, Paro, Punakha, Thimphu

Highlights

  • Visit the great monuments in Delhi to find the trails of the great dynasties in Indian history.
  • Witness the miracle in the history of architecture and the symbol of true love, the Taj Mahal
  • Immerse yourself in the stories of the maharajas in the 'Pink City', Jaipur.
  • Travel back in time to the Middle Ages in the temples and the palaces that are hidden in the Kathmandu Valley.
  • Find the most beautiful monastery in Punakha and experience the inner peace brought by Tibetan Buddhism.
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Themes

Cultural, Education / Learning, Nature & Wildlife, Photography

What travelers are saying

"I've just returned from my trip to China, a week ago. I've seen many-many interesting places of Guangdong and Guangxi provinces. But most of all i liked my 2-days trip to Longshen villages with my guide Frank from chinahighlights. The day before our trip has started, in Guilin, Frank met me in hotel and told about our journey. Next 2 days we visited traditional ancient chinese villages (the biggest from them are Ping'an and Dazhai), walking around them, saw the rice-terraces landscape (it was really unbelievable). Also we had a hiking between villages, and stayed at night at ZhongLiu village. I haven't seen any tourists in this village, even chinese tourists. It was fantastic cause we've seen real chinese life of local people, including, for example, planting vegetables, collecting tea). Very quiet, fresh air, natural food. Yes, in this village almost no shops, no souvenirs, but you dont need them. All around you a hundred times better. I advice all, who wants to see real chinese life, visit this place, especially this village, stay at night there. Thanks very much to my guide Frank and chinahighlights for this trip!"

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Bhutan: Druk Path Trek
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4.7/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
With a huge range of trip styles and themes, they cater to basically every type of traveler out there- even those with super specific interests.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Kathmandu, Paro, Punakha, Thimphu, Thimpu

Highlights

  • Embark on a short classic trek through the beautiful Bhutanese countryside
  • Gain an insight into the local way of life
  • Visit cultural highlights including Dzong in Paro and the Memorial Chorten in Thimpu
  • Witness Bhutan's colourful, vibrant festivals (on festival departures)
  • Visit the incredible Taktsang Tiger's Nest Monastery

Themes

Cultural, Hiking & Walking, Festivals & Special Events

What travelers are saying

"Discover Costa Rica is a great itinerary, covering varied habitats around the country and staying 2 nights each at 6 centres. Their birdwatching specials are led by local experts who really know their stuff."

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Wonders of Bhutan
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4.9/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They’ve partnered with well-known names like National Geographic and the Jane Goodall Institute to offer unique experiences unavailable elsewhere.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Gangtey, Himalayas, Paro, Punakha, Taktsang Monastery, Thimphu, Thimpu, Tibet

Highlights

  • Visit one of the most remote countries in the world
  • Enjoy a meeting and lecture with a monk about buddhist culture in bhutan
  • Learn how to cook ema datshi (chili cheese) with a local farm family
  • Hike along peaceful nature trails and thrilling cliffs
  • Experience the pristine and peaceful nature of the "dragon kingdom"

Themes

Cultural, Trekking & Expeditions

What travelers are saying

"We spent two wonderful weeks touring several of the best destinations in Portugal & Spain with a group of 16 people. Our guide (Fredy) was from Spain and intimately familiar with the region, including its rich history, attractions, and food/beverages. The tour was well-paced using a combinations of private vehicles (small buses and cabs), trains, and an airplane ride as well as a fair amount of walking to get around these two beautiful countries. We extended our stay in Lisbon to see more attractions and took a side trip to Fatima, Obidos, and Nazare that was also excellent. Would have liked to have a bit more time in a couple of the cities, but we'll just have to plan another trip!"

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Bhutan Discovered
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4.5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They’re very committed to sustainable and responsible tourism and contribute to important initiatives like climate action.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Paro, Punakha, Thimphu, Thimpu

Highlights

  • Hike to Taktsang, commonly known as the Tiger's Nest, the small monastery clinging to a rocky cliff 900 metres above the valley floor, and soak in its magnificence.
  • Discover the 15th-century fertility temple of Chimi Lhakhang, and visit the magnificent Punakha Dzong, an ancient fortress and religious centre that sits at the confluence of two rivers.
  • Feel the heat of Bhutanese cuisine when you tuck into traditional meals made with red rice, local cheese and lots of tastebud-tingling chillies.
  • Experience Bhutanese hospitality in the Paro Valley when you enjoy a homecooked meal at a rustic farmhouse and opt to take a soak in a traditional hot stone bath.
  • Spend a day exploring Thimphu, from the city to the woodlands, visiting the Cheri Dorji Dhen monastery, National Memorial Chorten, Simply Bhutan and the National Textile Museum.

Themes

Cultural, High Adventure, Local Immersion & Homestays

What travelers are saying

"We joined the Intrepid “Real Italy Food Tour” and enjoyed it thoroughly. Our tour guide, Micol, was very knowledgeable and provided us with lots of good information. It seems Micol knew many of the staff of the venues we visited, including the pasta making class we attended. Our group of 11 travelers was extremely compatible, which greatly added to the fun and enjoyment."

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Anonymous

Oct 2018

Provided byExodus Travels

Bucket List Bhutan

If seeing Bhutan and hiking in the Himalayan region is on your bucket list, then the Land of the Thunder Dragon tour is for you! This trip was such a good mix, tha...

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Anonymous

Oct 2018

Provided byExodus Travels

Fabulous country, fabulous trip...go!!

We did this trip with some fear and trepidation as we would be trekking at altitude for the first time. We were very keen to visit Bhutan before it modernises and ...

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Anonymous

Oct 2018

Provided byExodus Travels

One of the best Exodus trips

Although the price is high, this is a great holiday and worth the cost. The only thing that could have been better was the weather, as we had two days of rain dur...

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Anonymous

Mar 2018

Provided byExodus Travels

Land of the Thunder Dragon

Bhutan is a country whose culture and environment are still free from the negative influences of the modern world. It's a quiet even serene place, free from pollut...

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Anonymous

Jan 2018

Provided byExodus Travels

Aptly described

Against a background of knowing nothing of Bhutan, I found the trip so educational and broadening of my horizons with regard to the country's culture, customs, hi...

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Bhutan Tour Selection Trips

  • Bhutan’s government requires all tourists to travel with an official Bhutanese tour operator or one of their international partners.
  • Your tour group can be as small or large as you want, but completely independent travel is not permitted.
  • Tours of Bhutan are generally all inclusive- visa coordination, accommodation, food, transport, and a knowledgeable guide is all provided.
  • Choose a tour that includes a homestay to cultivate deeper interactions with the locals and their way of life.
  • Check with your guide before taking pictures or filming inside dzongs, temples, monasteries and other religious institutions.
  • To see their vibrant culture in action, ask your guide about upcoming festivals you can attend before you set travel dates.

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