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55 Thimpu trips. Tours from 34 tour companies. 121 reviews. 4.9/5 avg rating.

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Nepal and Bhutan in 13 Days
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5/5 Excellent
38 reviews
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Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • The Best of Nepal Bhutan tour passes through two beautiful Himalayan nations of South Asia: Nepal and Bhutan. This trip guides you to the ancient city of Kathmandu, the beautiful lake city - Pokhara, the home to rare one-horned rhinoceros - Chitwan and finally steps to the last Shangri-La - Bhutan showcasing the major cultural and natural attractions such as Tiger's Nest, Simtokha Dzong, King’s Memorial Chorten etc. The adventure of visiting two different nations in one holiday is absolutely strain-free and can be done by almost anyone physically fit irrespective of age.

Themes

Cultural, Hiking & Walking, Nature & Wildlife, Photography

What travelers are saying

"Great experience, we won't ever forget the the Three Passes trek of 18 days in the Himalayas. Felt immediatelly safe and home due to our local tourguide. We extremely enjoyed the service of all Swotah team members. It was a really well organized trip from A-Z. Thank you!"

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Bhutan The Last Shangri La Tour
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5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
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Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Punakha

Highlights

  • Visit the Punakha Dzong
  • Explore the amazing Gangtey village
  • Visit Rinpung Dzong and Kichu Lhakhang temple

Themes

Cultural, Hiking & Walking

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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Bhutan, Nepal and Tibet Tour
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4.9/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
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Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Chitwan National Park, Himalayas, Kathmandu, Lhasa, Punakha

Highlights

  • Experience scenic trans-Himalayan flights to the Himalayan countries
  • Sweat out in the steamy tropical jungles of Chitwan in Nepal
  • Explore the Buddhist monasteries and fortresses in Bhutan
  • Savor the sublime views of the Himalayan vistas

Themes

Cultural, 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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Bhutan Tour with day hikes
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5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
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Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Punakha, Taktsang Monastery

Highlights

  • Explore the cities of Paro, Punakha, and Thimpu
  • Hike to the famous Tiger’s Nest Monastery
  • Witness the blend of modern and traditional touch of Bhutan
  • Set out for day hikes with breathtaking views of Everest, Kanchenjunga and other peaks

Themes

Cultural, Hiking & Walking, 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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Nepal and Bhutan Tour
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4.9/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
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Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Bhaktapur, Kathmandu, Taktsang Monastery

Highlights

  • Explore the natural and cultural beauty of Nepal and Bhutan
  • Explore the UNESCO World Heritage sites in Nepal
  • Hike to the enchanting Tiger’s Nest Monastery in Bhutan
  • Explore the cultural and historical landmarks including dzongs and temples
  • Enjoy breathtaking sunrise and sunset views amidst tall and mighty peaks

Themes

Cultural, Hiking & Walking

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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4.8/5 Excellent
64 reviews
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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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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: Spring Festivals, Families And Nature
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5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
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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

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"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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Thimpu Reviews & Ratings

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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

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

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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Jan 2018

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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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