Punakha Standard Tours &amp; Trips

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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21 Days - Nepal, Tibet & Bhutan Highlights Tour

By Asian Heritage

none

5/5 Excellent

Small Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Bhaktapur, Chitwan National Park, Kathmandu, Pokhara, Potala Palace

Highlights

Explore Kathmandu Highlights
Visit Pokhara Highlights
Visit Lumbini (Buddha Birth place)
Visit Chitwan National Park
Enjoy the highlighst of Nepal

Themes

Cultural, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"Me tocó llegar Justo cuando exploto todo el tema del coronavirus! Fui la última extranjera que esta agencia recibió ya que cerraron fronteras en la India!... la verdad es que súper bien todo, me ayudaron muchísimo y resolvieron problemas que fueron saliendo durante el trayecto como el cierre de puntos de interés, museos, restaurantes, etc! Los guías que tuve increíble, hablaban muy bien español e inglés... Mohsin, el conductor que tuve por mayor tiempo manejaba muy bien y fue muy amable! De verdad les agradezco muchísimo todo lo que hicieron por mi, tuve una experiencia increíble Gracias a Sabi y todo el equipo Contes Asia. I had to arrive just when the whole coronavirus thing exploded! I was the last foreigner this agency received as they closed borders in India!... the truth is that super good everything, they helped me a lot and solved problems that were leaving during the journey such as closing points of interest, museums, restaurants, Etc! The guides I had amazing, spoke very well Spanish and English... Mohsin, the driver I had for the longest time drove very well and was very friendly! I really thank you so much for everything you did for me, I had an amazing experience Thanks to Sabi and the whole team Contes Asia."

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21 days From$5,031

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Royal tour Bhutan (7 Days)

By Asian Heritage

none

5/5 Excellent

Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Full schedule

Visits

Punakha, Tiger's Nest Monastery

Highlights

Visit Paro
Sightseeing in Thimpu
Hike to a temple at Mesina
Visit Punakha

Themes

Cultural, Hiking & Walking

What travelers are saying

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7 days

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15 Days - Nepal Bhutan Highlights Tour

By Asian Heritage

none

5/5 Excellent

Small Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Bhaktapur, Chitwan National Park, Durbar Square, Kathmandu, Pokhara, Punakha, Thimpu

Highlights

Explore Kathmandu Highlights
Visit Pokhara Highlights
Visit Lumbini (Buddha Birth place)
Visit Chitwan National Park
Enjoy the highlighst of Nepal

Themes

Cultural, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

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15 days From$2,899

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Himalayan Kingdoms: Nepal & Bhutan

By Odysseys Unlimited

none

5/5 Excellent

50 reviews

Small Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Bhaktapur, Durbar Square, Kathmandu, Punakha

Highlights

Opportunity to visit two Himalayan countries
Discover Kathmandu touring and Kathmandu Valley excursion
Visit Buddhist monastery and have Lunch with a Nepalese family in their home
Experience Patan’s traditional arts and handcrafts and Hindu shrine at Pashupatinath Temple
Enjoy Punakha river rafting trip

Themes

Cultural, Transformative, Religious

What travelers are saying

"We just finished our Tanzanian Adventure tour to Tanzania and Zanzibar. It was a dream come true trip! On safari, our guide Augustine, was stellar, and our driver, Meshak was wonderful! The lodges on safari were wonderful, food excellent. The Breezes resort on Zanzibar was lovely and the Indian Ocean is sooooo warm! Thank you, Odyssey, for delivering on all counts!"

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15 days From$4,597

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Bhutan Vistas – 6 Days

By Ace the Himalaya

none

5/5 Excellent

45 reviews

Small Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Punakha, Taktsang Monastery, Thimpu

Highlights

Sightseeing in Thimphu
Trashichho dzong
Taktsang Monastery (The Tiger’s Nest)
Handicrafts emporium
Punakha Dzong

Themes

Hiking & Walking, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"One of the greatest experiences of my life! The Everest Base Camp Trek was truly amazing, the mountains of the Khumbu Valley are well worth making your way to Nepal to see for yourself. Our guide Nimesh was an excellent host, a big thanks to him and the team for getting us to the top and back! Highly recommended."

By Adventures within Reach

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6 days From$1,750

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Cultural Tour that extends to Ura Valley

preferred

5/5 Excellent

54 reviews

Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Thimpu

Highlights

Hike to Tiger's Nest Monastery
Punakha Dzong
Trongsa Dzong
Black Necked Cranes (winter)
Jakar Dzong

Themes

Cultural, Family Friendly, Local Immersion & Homestays

What travelers are saying

"Just got back from an incredible adventure. Bhutan was more than I could have ever expected. There was an abundance of good travel karma throughout the trip. The guide, Bhim, was great, very accommodating, and personalized the trip in many amazing ways, and though him I got to know the people and the culture close up and personal. The whole thing went off without a hitch. Bhutan was the most amazing place I have ever been."

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10 days From$2,495

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Eastern Himalayan Tour

By Evergreen Tours

none

5/5 Excellent

14 reviews

Private Guided

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Flexible schedule

Visits

Bhaktapur, Darjeeling, Drugyal Dzong, Durbar Square, Gangtok, Himalayas, Punakha, Taktsang Monastery, Thimpu

Highlights

Visit ancient cities of Kathmandu
Explore Darjeeling and Kalimpong- Eastern Tea states
Unforgettable Views of Mt Kanchenjunga
Visit Sikkim
Scenic drive to Bhutan through valley of Phuntsoling to Thimpu

Themes

Cultural, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"Bhutan experience was awesome! We had 2 days “home-stay” or B & B in our terms and this was fantastic. The home-stay was located in the proximity of another cliff monastery on a smaller scale to Tigers Nest. The entire experience is making us ache for a return trip to Bhutan only longer to include a trek!"

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14 days From$3,100

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14-Day India, Nepal, and Bhutan Tour

By China Highlights

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5/5 Excellent

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.

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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14 days From$4,720

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Wonders of Bhutan

By G Adventures

preferred

4.9/5 Excellent

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

"The tour had an excellent itinerary and activities, giving a broad overview of Peru - we loved it. Accommodations (with one exception) were great, and all had an included breakfast buffet. The tour's included activities (e.g. cooking class, pisco tour and tasting, potato park, boat tour of Isla Ballestas) were terrific. Appreciated the two included flights which saved a lot of driving time. Logistics were handled, and everything was smooth and easy (thanks to our CEO, Mary Chu!)."

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Bhutan Discovered

By Intrepid Travel

premier

4.5/5 Excellent

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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7 days From$3,725

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Bhutan Soft Adventure

By Odynovo

premier

5/5 Excellent

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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Highlights of the Trans Bhutan Trail

By G Adventures

preferred

4.8/5 Excellent

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

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Strenuous

Trip pace

Full schedule

Visits

Paro, Punakha, Thimphu

Highlights

Hike the ancient trans bhutan trail with local trekking guides
Interact with artists at choki art school
Hike along the divine mad man trail
Enjoy amazing farm lunches and cooking sessions with locals
Immerse into local life at a homestay in bumthang

Themes

High Adventure

What travelers are saying

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Hannah

Nov 2016

Provided byG Adventures

A beautiful country that should be experienced at least once in a lifetime

A beautiful country that should be experienced at least once in a l...

Melanie

Nov 2016

Provided byG Adventures

What a wonderous experience is Bhutan with G Adventures' National Geographic

What a wonderous experience is Bhutan with G Adventures' National Geographic. Those that only visit Paro are missing out on experiencing the true essence that Bhutan...

Jean

Nov 2016

Provided byG Adventures

AWESOME

Ann

Nov 2016

Provided byG Adventures

The trip was magical

The trip was magical. Bhutan is remote and beautiful. The people are kind and gentle. We spent 12 days there which didn't seem nearly enough time. The tour provided ...

Jan

Nov 2016

Provided byG Adventures

Too much driving on the bad roads

Too much driving on the bad roads. Takes too long to go anywhere. ...