AN INTERNATIONAL
TOURIST TARIFF has been set by the Royal
Government of Bhutan and is valid for all-inclusive
packages.
1. The daily tariff for
tourists visiting in a group of 03 persons
or more is approx.: Cultural Tours/Trekking:
U. S. $ 180 per person per night and is based
on total nights stayed.
2. For individuals and
small groups of less than three persons,
there is an additional surcharge on the above
rates,per night applicable rates of U. S.
$ 40. for a single person traveling. U. S.
$ 30. per night for 2 people traveling
3. Visa fee $20 & Tourism Development Front (TFD) $10.
Inclusive:
Accommodation on twin sharing basis with
all meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner).
Necessary transfers and sightseeing tours within Bhutan in a deluxe vehicle.
The services of guide/porters/ponies as stated in the itinerary.
Royalty & Taxes to the Government.
Monastery and Monument entrance fees.
Discounts:
1. Diplomats from foreign
embassies and missions accredited to Bhutan
are given a 25% discount on the daily tariff.
2. Students below the age of 25 years
holding valid identity cards from their
academic
institutions are also given a 25% discount on daily rates.
Children up to the age of 5 years travel free of cost. Those between 6 to 12
years accompanied by
their guardians are entitled to a 50% discount.
3. A group leader with 15 paying persons
and above is complimentary. A discount
of 50% is
given to one person in a group of 11 to 15 pax.
4. A discount of 10% on the daily tariff
is provided for tours between 11 to 20
nights and 20%
discount on tours beyond 21 nights.
Delayed
arrival / departure:
There is no charge for
the number of days delay on arrival / departure
of visitors due to weather conditions,
Druk Air problems or roadblocks. People
will be charged only the actual expense
of accommodation, food, transport and other
required services.
Insurance:
The purchase of medical,
baggage and trip cancellation insurance
is strongly recommended from your country
of origin before the commencement of your
journey. It should also cover the cost
of rescue operations by helicopter in the
event of an evacuation and the reimbursement
of non-refundable air tickets if possible.
Booking
Conditions:
It helps to book at
least 60 days in advance of your planned
arrival enabling us time to process your
documents. The infrastructure in BHUTAN
can handle only a limited number of tourists.
The months of APRIL, MAY, OCTOBER and NOVEMBER
have many festivals and celebrations with
tourism at its height during these periods.
We can process with a minimum of 2 weeks
notice but the longer you are able to book
in advance, the easier the process is.
Full payment of your tour should reach
us not later than two weeks in advance
of your arrival,as we need to outlay a
considerable amount of your tour cost prior
to your arrival.
Cancellations
and Refunds:
Tour programs booked
and subsequently cancelled, the following
cancellation charges apply.
Before 45 days: No charge
Within 21-44 days: 20%
Within 14-20 days: 40%
Within 7-13 days: 50%
Less than 7 days or after arrival in Bhutan 100%
Your senses will awake upon entering the
impressive courtyard of the Punakha Dzong; " Palace of Great
Happiness ". The Dzong lies between two rivers, the Pochu and
Mochu, male and female rivers.
