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72 Punakha trips. Tours from 39 tour companies. 142 reviews. 4.8/5 avg rating.

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Tibet, Nepal and Bhutan Cultural Tour
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Tibet, Nepal and Bhutan Cultural Tour

By Himalayan Glacier Adventure
preferred
4.9/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Beijing, Bhaktapur, Kathmandu, Potala Palace, Punakha

Highlights

  • Explore Beijing
  • Visit the beautiful Potala and Norbulingka Palaces
  • Visit the Namtso Lake

Themes

Cultural, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"Feels a bit double writing this review. On the one hand, it was a nice trip with good lodges and good food, on the other hand, the guide was not good (way too present, poor condition - we constantly had to wait) and - worst- they gave us very poor sleeping bags (too small, too cold and not breathable which made the sleeping bag damp/wet). We've indicated this several times to the organization, but little was done. What I liked is that the owner was open to our feedback. Also, the feedback is that they can do better to prevent the porter from carrying unnecessary kilos. Because of this, I give them the benefit of the doubt; 3 instead of 2 stars."

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Essential Bhutan
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Essential Bhutan

By MT Sobek (Mountain Travel Sobek)
none
4.8/5 Excellent
64 reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Mount Everest, Punakha, Thimpu

Highlights

  • Be one of the lucky few to visit this uniquely isolated kingdom!
  • Visit timeless traditional villages tucked away in pristine mountain landscapes
  • Explore ancient monasteries and experience Buddhist culture in its most ancient, unadulterated form

Themes

Cultural, Hiking & Walking

What travelers are saying

"First, let me say our tour guide Tomomi S. is hands down THE best tour guide I’ve ever had - knowledgeable, fun and made great efforts to ensure that we were comfortable and happy (MTSobek tour guides are independent contractors. Tomomi also works for other Adventure/Tour companies) Secondly, Japan is beautiful, clean and the Japanese people are very welcoming. The hiking in the national parks was amazing. It could have been a truly five-star experience if MtSobek had not cut corners so egregiously. The website said (at the time) group tours are 5-22 people. The tour gets canceled if the minimum is not met. When I paid there were TWO other people booked-a mother and daughter duo. Shortly before our departure date I called to see if the tour would be cancelled. I wanted my money back but Mt Sobek was “pleased to say that the trip would not be canceled”. In other words, I could not get a refund. At the last minute a guy named Matt signed up so there were four of us. Five days into the trip Matt left and took a train back to Tokyo. I said to him “You realize Mt Sobek is not going to refund you”. He said, “I don’t care, Mt Sobek scammed us.” With tax, the tour costs $11,645 for 13 nights. For that price there is an expectation that the accommodations Mt Sobek chooses would be decent and clean. We all fully expected a ‘traditional Japanese experience’ which often means no private bath and 8 out of the 13 nights we slept on futon mats on the floor. However, Mt Sobek consistently booked us in the cheapest Ryokans (hotels) in each area in which we travelled. Most of these hotels were unclean and very out-dated. One Ryokan they booked us in was listed on a hotel website for $40 USD/night when there were much nicer accommodations nearby for $100 USD/night. (The Japanese yen is way down, the luxury Park Hotel in Tokyo was $200 USD/night. A comparable hotel would have been about $800/night in Austin.). We were the only people staying in several hotels that accomadated many more people. The most egregious example of MtSobek’s booking the cheapest rooms is when we were booked at a large traditional ski lodge at the base of a spectacular mountain. It was beautiful on the website but had two very different wings. One wing was modern, clean and beautiful with simple beds. The other wing was very old (similar to a cheap Motel 6 that had not been updated since the 1970’s). The carpet and bathrooms were disgusting and like many of the Ryocans where we stayed the futon mats seemed as though they had not been cleaned In 30 years. Only after our tour guide checked us in did we realize we had been booked in the cheap rooms. I asked Tomo why. Immediately someone from MtSobek reached out to me and said, “gosh, I’m sorry you did not realize you were going to have a traditional Japanese experience”. Really? “Traditional” experience depends upon one’s budget. In the US, “traditional” to some people may be the Marriott, a Motel 6 or the Four Seasons Hotels. We were paying for a Marriott experience and received the one-star Motel 6 experience. Upon arrival in Tokyo I expected to be met at the airport by a driver (as many tour companies do). However, several days before our arrival dates in Tokyo, MtSobek sent an email telling us how to locate taking a city bus from the bustling Tokyo airport. That is interesting if you do not speak Japanese. MtSobek cleverly uses great photography and elaborate descriptions of the national parks and the hiking while using terms like “traditional Japanese experience with tatami-mat sleeping” to disguise sub-standard accommodations. At one point we were looking on-line at the very hotel where we were staying and did not even recognize it from the website pictures. The hiking was amazing. The group size was disappointing with just the three of us. I would absolutely recommend a hiking tour through Japan, just not with MtSobek."

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Classic Tibet Nepal Bhutan Tour
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Classic Tibet Nepal Bhutan Tour

By Great Tibet Tour
none
5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Bhaktapur, Kathmandu, Lhasa, Potala Palace, Punakha, Taktsang Monastery, Thimpu, Tibet, Tiger's Nest Monastery

Highlights

  • Discover Tibet
  • Visit Drepung Monastery and Sera Monastery
  • Visit the Drepung Monastery which is located at the foot of the Mountain Gambo Utse
  • See the Jokhang Temple in the center of the Old Lhasa city
  • Visit the temple you have time to walk around the Barkhor street which is the one of the most devotional circuit
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Themes

50 plus, Cultural, High Adventure, Hiking & Walking, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Religious

What travelers are saying

"We have done the 8 days Lhasa - Shigatze - Mt Everest tour, and added a couple of days of private tour at the end. Our contact person, Beatrice, was wonderful. She helped us at every step, including a last minute hotel change. (I recommend staying at the Shang Bala hotel in Lhasa. We "upgraded" to the 4 -Point Sheraton first. Big mistake. The Shang Bala is nicer, more interesting, and at a much better location. Cheaper too.) Our guide was Dhargye. He took care of us during our trip, explained Tibet and its history, culture, and in general made the trip very enjoyable. Thank you, Dhargye!"

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Bhutan, Nepal and Tibet: Himalayan High
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Bhutan, Nepal and Tibet: Himalayan High

By Myths and Mountains
premier
5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Bhaktapur, Chengdu, Durbar Square, Kathmandu, Lhasa, Punakha, Thimpu

Highlights

  • See Phabonkha temple and Drepung Monastery
  • Visit Swayambunath, Pashupatinath and Boudhanath
  • Explore Shigatse Monastery
  • Hike the Kamsum Yuelly temple

Themes

Cultural, Eco, Sustainable & Green Travel, Hiking & Walking, Local Immersion & Homestays, Transformative, Religious

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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Nepal and Bhutan Tour
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Nepal and Bhutan Tour

By Peregrine Treks and Tours
none
5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Chitwan National Park, Kathmandu, Mount Everest, Pokhara, Punakha

Highlights

  • Visit Thimpu, Paro, Punakha Valley
  • Visit Heritage historical center, Traditional School of Arts and Crafts, Punakha National Park, JigmeDorji, and National Library
  • Visit old Tibetan Buddhist culture
  • Appreciate the grand excellence of the nation and watch the nearby way of life
  • Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing (Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, Swoyambhunath and Kathmandu Durbar Square)
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Themes

Cultural, Singles Travel

What travelers are saying

"I did this trek with my husband Troy and we got vivid experience with the team of Peregrine. They are professional for this trek and organized everything as per our requirement. We would like to highly recommend this trekking company and our guide Chetup."

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Bhutan: Spring Festivals, Families And Nature
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Bhutan: Spring Festivals, Families And Nature

By Myths and Mountains
premier
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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A Taste of Bhutan
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A Taste of Bhutan

By Myths and Mountains
premier
5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Punakha, Taktsang Monastery, Thimpu

Highlights

  • Explore Paro
  • Explore Punakha
  • Visit the massive sites like Memorial Chorten, Textile Museum, Paper factory, village school for arts and crafts, Zilukha Nunnery
  • Horses or climb to Taktsang (Tiger’s Nest) Monastery.

Themes

Cultural, Eco, Sustainable & Green Travel, Local Immersion & Homestays

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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Bhutan West to East - Spring

By Myths and Mountains
premier
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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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 ...

Tour:  Bhutan: Druk Path Trek

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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

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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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...

Tour:  Bhutan: Druk Path Trek

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Jan 2018

Provided byExodus Travels

Paro festival and Druk Path trek

What an amazing trip which exceeded my expectations. Bhutan has been on my bucket list for many years and I particularly wanted to go on a trip which combined the ...

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