3 days7-Day Private Bhutan Tour with Tiger’s Nest Hike & Culture
Length
7 days
Itinerary
7 days planned
Group
Private
Guides
English
Overview
This private Bhutan tour avoids the tourist trail — no rushed checklists, no commercial stops, and no tourist buffet restaurants. Instead, you'll enjoy a relaxed pace, flexible days, and meals ordered from curated menus in handpicked cafés, farmhouses, and boutique restaurants. Beyond iconic highlights like Tiger's Nest and Punakha Dzong, the journey unfolds through soulful encounters: yoga at a monastery, tree planting with monks, and intimate cooking sessions with Bhutanese hosts. Every stay — whether a boutique hotel, eco-lodge, or family farmhouse — is chosen for authenticity and character, giving you a Bhutan experience that feels personal, meaningful, and quietly luxurious.
Day by day itinerary
1Arrival in Paro & Transfer to Thimphu⌄
Our Raven Tours Bhutan guide will greet you at Paro International Airport arrival hall, holding a placard with Raven Tours Bhutan and a white scarf decorated with the Eight Lucky Signs.
Visit the 15th-century riverside iron bridge temple.
Scenic drive into Thimphu Valley.
Optional Wellness, Thimphu → Traditional medicine consultation with doctor-led spa or acupuncture (if early arrival)
Meals: Lunch: Mountain Café, Thimphu – Light café fare with fresh salads, soups, and locally roasted coffee. · Dinner: The Black Sheep, Thimphu → Contemporary Bhutanese dining with a creative twist.
Overnight: Overnight at the Hotel Thimphu Tower, located in the centre of the city or a similar 3-star category accommodation.
2Cultural Immersion in Thimphu⌄
Hike & yoga session
Meet Bhutan’s national animal.
51m golden statue overlooking the valley.
Traditional Art School → Hands-on Bhutanese arts and crafts.
Explore local produce and crafts.
Coffee, tea, and snacks stop.
Alchemy, Thimphu → Cocktails and lounge experience (after dinner, if interested)
Meals: Breakfast: A delectable breakfast will be served at the hotel. · Lunch: Zombala Restaurant → Momos and spicy Bhutanese stews. · Dinner: Heritage Home Restaurant → Traditional family-style dining.
Overnight: Overnight at the Hotel Thimphu Tower, located in the centre of the city or a similar 3-star category accommodation.
3Scenic Drive to Punakha⌄
108 chortens and Himalayan views.
Scenic tea stop.
Monastery → Tree planting, archery, butter lamp
School → Visit and interaction.
Private farmhouse cooking session.
Meals: Breakfast: A delectable breakfast will be served at the hotel. · Lunch: Acho Daka Restaurant, Punakha → Simple local dishes. · Dinner: Ms. Passang Farmhouse → Home-cooked Bhutanese cuisine.
Overnight: Ms. Passang Farmhouse, Punakha → Traditional family-hosted stay.
4Punakha Valley Adventures⌄
Hike with valley views.
Riverside Garuda → Tea stop by the river.
Mo Chhu / Pho Chhu Rivers → Rafting or kayaking.
Explore Bhutan’s most iconic riverside fortress.
Meals: Breakfast: A delectable breakfast will be served at the farmhouse. · Lunch: Acho Daka Restaurant → Bhutanese vegetarian meals. · Dinner: Gaselo Eco Lodge → Seasonal farm-to-table cuisine.
Overnight: Gaselo Eco Lodge, Punakha → Countryside eco-retreat.
5Scenic Journey to Paro⌄
Countryside walk and blessing.
Visit Bhutan’s first botanical park (spring or autumn only)
Cultural artifacts
Ta Dzong Café, Paro → Tea with valley views.
Meals: Breakfast: A delectable breakfast will be served at the farmhouse. · Lunch: Druk Wangyel Cafeteria → Noodles, soups, and tea. · Dinner: Paro Eco Nest Resort → Boutique resort dining.
Overnight: Paro Eco Nest Resort → Boutique retreat with valley views.
6Tiger’s Nest & Farewell Dinner⌄
Guided hike.
Hoisting a Prayer Flag → Raise colourful lungta flags for blessings of peace, compassion, and prosperity.
Traditional Hot Stone Bath, Paro → Herbal soak.
Evening stroll.
Meals: Breakfast: A delectable breakfast will be served at the hotel. · Lunch: Taktshang Cafeteria → Simple vegetarian buffet. · Dinner: NAB Bistro, Paro → Farewell riverside dining.
Overnight: Paro Eco Nest Resort → Boutique stay in Paro.
7Departure from Paro⌄
Private transfer and farewell.
Meals: Breakfast: Served at the hotel before departure.
What's included
- ✓Licensed English-speaking Raven guide with insight.
- ✓Signature Raven experiences: dress-up photo, tree planting, archery, hot stone bath & local cooking.
- ✓Bhutan visa fee & Sustainable Development Fee (SDF).
- ✓Private SUVs or vans (Toyota/Hyundai/Kia) with A/C, heaters & seat belts; larger groups travel in a comfortable 20-seat Toyota Coaster bus.
- ✓All monastery, museum & park entrance fees included.
- ✓All meals included with tea, coffee & snacks in hand-selected cafés. Enjoy à la carte dining at curated restaurants, farmhouses & boutique lodges as per itinerary.
- ✓Lunch
- ✓Dinner
- ✓Breakfast
- ✓All applicable taxes & surcharges.
- ✓6 nights in boutique hotels, eco-lodges & family farmhouses, handpicked for charm & comfort.
Not included
- ✕International flights to/from Bhutan.
- ✕Bank/Credit Card transaction fees.
- ✕Personal expenses & souvenirs.
- ✕Travel insurance (recommended).
- ✕Alcoholic beverages.
- ✕Any services not mentioned in inclusions.
- ✕Gratuities are not mandatory. If your trip goes well, a thank-you for your guide & chauffeur is appreciated. Tips are not expected at hotels/restaurants as service charges are included.
Good to know
Cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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