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BHUTAN - THIMPHU - PUNAKHA - PARO - TIGER'S NET | Bhutan Airlines

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Description

Explore the 5-day 4-night Bhutan journey with Du Lịch Thiên Nhiên featuring top destinations Thimphu – Punakha – Paro and the famous Tiger’s Nest. Travelers will experience the peaceful beauty of Bhutan, discover its unique Buddhist culture, and conquer Tiger’s Nest – a sacred monastery perched dramatically on a majestic cliffside. The itinerary offers a harmonious blend of nature, spirituality, and the distinctive traditional beauty of the Kingdom of Happiness.

Itinerary

DAY 1: HCMC - PARO - THIMPHU (Lunch, dinner)

- 02:00: The Vietnamese tour leader welcomes guests at the International Terminal of Tan Son Nhat Airport to complete airline procedures for the flight to Bhutan - a Buddhist country associated with the legend of the Thunder Dragon, operated by Bhutan Airlines. Flight: B3777 SGN – PBH 05:00 – 07:25

- Arrive at Paro International Airport and complete immigration procedures. The car and local tour guide will pick up the group at the airport and transfer them to Thimphu - the capital of Bhutan, the only capital in the world without a traffic light system. On the way, guests will stop to:

- Take photos at Tachogang Lhakhang - a temple built in the 14th century by master Thangtong Gyalpo, a great yogi who built 108 iron suspension bridges across Tibet and Bhutan.

- Chuzom – The confluence of the Pa Chhu and Thimphu rivers, where you can see three different architectural styles of Chorten stupas: Nepalese, Tibetan, and Bhutanese.

- Lunch: Arrive in Thimphu, the group has lunch. After lunch, guests check in to their hotel and rest. In the afternoon, guests will continue their journey to visit famous attractions in Bhutan:

- Buddha Dordenma Statue (Buddha Statue at Kuensel Phodrang). This gigantic bronze and gold-plated statue sits atop a hill in Thimphu, housing 125,000 smaller Buddha statues across five floors and a meditation hall.

- Bhutan Traditional Centenary Farmers Market / Traditional Handicraft Market – a gathering place for many unique handicraft products bearing strong Bhutanese cultural imprints, such as hand-woven textiles, Thangka paintings, carved wooden items, and traditional crafts made entirely by hand by local people.

- Dinner: The vehicle takes the group back to the hotel, and guests have dinner at a restaurant.

- After dinner, guests are free to explore Thimphu City at night or sit at a café to enjoy the atmosphere of this happy country.

DAY 2: THIMPHU - PUNAKHA (3 meals)

- Morning: Guests have breakfast at the hotel and complete check-out procedures. Experience wearing Bhutan's traditional Gho & Kira attire. The group moves to Punakha, which used to be the ancient capital and center of power of Bhutan, and is one of the most important and iconic destinations in the country. Visit and take photos at:

- Dochula Pass – a spectacular mountain pass located at an altitude of 3,100m above sea level, famous for its pristine and peaceful beauty. Located on the pass are 108 chortens (stupas), with each stupa symbolizing a soldier who died in the battle against insurgents in Assam, India, and notably marking the victory of King Jigme Singye Wangchuck.

- Punakha Suspension Bridge – is one of the longest and most famous suspension bridges in Bhutan, crossing the Mo Chhu River near Punakha Dzong. Renowned for its stunning natural scenery year-round, it is an ideal spot for photography and experiencing the tranquility of the Bhutanese countryside.

- Punakha Dzong Fortress – built in 1637, located on an oasis surrounded by two rivers, Pho Chhu and Mo Chhu. Afterward, visit the 160m long suspension bridge for a walk and photography. This is the longest suspension bridge in Bhutan.

- Lunch: The group has lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch, the group experiences the following activity:

- Chhimi Lhakhang Village – A village carrying unique indigenous cultural traits with vivid wall paintings of phalluses. Visit the sacred Chimi Lhakhang temple in the village.

- White-water rafting on the Mo Chhu and Pho Chhu Rivers – an extremely exciting activity and a wonderful experience to admire the pristine and majestic nature of Bhutan (At your own expense).

- Evening: Guests have dinner at a local restaurant.

- After dinner, the vehicle takes the group to the hotel to check in. Guests are free to rest and explore Punakha at night.

DAY 3: PUNAKHA – PARO (3 meals)

- Morning: Guests have breakfast at the hotel and check out. The group moves to Paro and visits:

- Simtokha Dzong – built in 1629 in a strategically secure position on a prominent ridge overlooking the Thimphu valley. Currently, Simtokha Dzong is one of Bhutan's leading Dzongkha language institutes.

- Guests experience lighting butter lamps to pray for peace according to Bhutanese tradition.

- Lunch: The group stops to rest and have lunch at a local restaurant. Afterwards, guests visit:

- Ta Dzong Museum (Paro Museum) – the National Museum of Bhutan, designed with a unique circular shape and panoramic views of the Paro valley, is home to over 3,000 precious works of art spanning 1,500 years of Bhutanese history.

- Paro Dzong, also known as Rinpung Dzong, is one of Bhutan's most famous dzongs (fortress-monasteries), located right in the center of the Paro valley on the banks of the Paro Chhu river. The dzong was built in 1644 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, the founder of modern Bhutan, to serve both military purposes and as a religious center.

- Evening: Guests have dinner at a local restaurant.

- After dinner, the vehicle takes the group to check in at the hotel. Guests are free to visit and explore Paro at night.

DAY 4: HIKING TO TIGER’S NEST MONASTERY (Meals: 3 meals)

- Morning: Guests have breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast, the group departs for the foot of Tiger’s Nest mountain, visiting Bhutan's iconic landmark:

- Paro Taktsang Monastery (Tiger’s Nest) – a famous tourist destination known as the meditation place of Guru Rinpoche, built on a 900m high cliff.

- Guests experience horseback riding on the way up to Tiger’s Nest (Self-funded expense).

- Lunch: Guests rest and have lunch at a rest stop. Afterward, the group continues the journey to conquer the height to admire the panoramic view of the Tiger’s Nest wonder.

- Evening: The car takes the group for dinner at a local restaurant, then returns to the hotel. Guests are free to visit the town and explore Paro at night.

DAY 5: PARO – HO CHI MINH CITY (Breakfast, Lunch, Meal on board)

- The group has breakfast at the hotel, enjoying the fresh early morning in Paro. Check out. Visit:

- Kyichu Lhakhang – one of the oldest temples in Paro, built in the 7th century.

- A vehicle takes the group for lunch at a local restaurant. Afterward, move to the local market for guests to stop and shop for Bhutanese specialties. Continue moving to Paro International Airport.

- Arriving at the airport, the tour guide handles airline check-in procedures to return to Ho Chi Minh City on a flight operated by Bhutan Airlines. Flight: B3776 PBH – CCU – SGN 16:45 – 23:05. (Technical transit in India (CCU) for refueling)

- Arriving in Ho Chi Minh City, the tour guide bids farewell to the group. See you again.

Note: The itinerary may change depending on weather conditions, tidal forecasts, and port authority regulations.

Terms & conditions

TOUR PRICE INCLUDES:

1. Round-trip airfare HCMC – BHUTAN – HCMC (Includes 30kg checked baggage + 07kg carry-on)

2. Airport security fees, airline insurance, and airport taxes of both countries. (Subject to change at the time of ticket issuance)

3. Transfers by vehicle as per the sightseeing itinerary.

4. Admission tickets to sightseeing spots as per the itinerary.

5. 3*-standard hotels. (Standard: 2 guests/room. In case of an odd male/female traveler, a triple room will be shared.)

6. Bhutan visa for Vietnamese passport holders. (Digital photo file with a white background + passport page)

7. Meals as per the itinerary.

8. SDF tourism tax (Sustainable Development Fee in Bhutan, 100 USD/guest/night)

9. Travel insurance.

10. Vietnamese tour leader and local tour guide serving throughout the trip.

11. Gifts: Cap, ...

DOES NOT INCLUDE:

1. Passport with a validity of at least 6 months from the return date.

2. Sightseeing spots not included in the itinerary.

3. Single room supplement for guests requesting a private room: 4,200,000 VND/guest/tour

4. Tips for the tour guide and driver 1,120,000 VND/guest/tour. (Equivalent to 40 USD/guest/tour)

5. Cost of horse riding up to Tiger's Nest, rafting on the Mo Chhu and Pho Chhu rivers, etc.

6. Re-entry visa for foreign passport holders (if applicable).

7. Baggage exceeding the regulated allowance, transportation vehicles and tour guides outside of standard hours, etc.

8. Personal expenses (telephone charges, laundry, meals outside the itinerary, baggage porter fees, etc.)

REFUND/CANCELLATION CONDITIONS:

- After booking the tour, deposit 50% of the total tour price. The remaining balance must be paid 15 days prior to departure.

- Canceling the tour after booking incurs a penalty fee of 100% of the deposit.

- Canceling the tour 15 days before departure incurs a penalty fee equal to 80% of the total tour program price (Calculated on working days).

- After the above period, the penalty fee is 100% of the total program value (Calculated on working days).

- Trip cancellations must be notified directly to the Company in writing or via email, text message, and must be confirmed by the Company. Cancellations by phone are not accepted.

NOTES

- Before booking the tour, please carefully read the tour program, tour price, inclusions, and exclusions, and deposit 50% of the total tour amount upon booking.

- Tour prices do not apply during Vietnamese or Bhutanese holidays and Tet.

- Airline tax prices are tentative and may increase or decrease at the time of your booking.

- Guests must be present at the airport 03 hours prior to departure time, and the tour leader will handle exit procedures for you. Guests arriving late when the airport check-in counter closes will be subject to fees like canceling a ticket on the departure day. The Company takes no responsibility.

- In case you do not book directly, please contact and thoroughly understand the information from the person registering on your behalf.

- Due to the nature of a group joining tour for individual travelers, the company will secure a minimum number of 10 adult guests and ensure the tour departs on schedule. In case the group does not have enough guests, the company is responsible for notifying guests 04 days prior to departure and will negotiate another departure date or refund the full amount paid by the guest.

- Flights depend on the airline, so in some cases, flight times may change without prior notice. The order of sightseeing spots in the program may change depending on actual conditions while still ensuring full visits as per the program. Hotel names will be officially confirmed on the briefing day, 01 day prior to departure.

- Foreign passport holders must possess a valid Vietnam entry visa remaining valid up to the return date.

- Guests aged 70 to under 75 are required to sign a health commitment form with the Company.

- Guests aged 75 and above are required to have a doctor's certificate confirming full health for overseas travel + a health commitment form with the Company and must be accompanied by a relative under 60 years old (in good health). Additionally, guests over 75 years old are requested to pay an additional premium insurance fee (fee varies depending on the tour).

- Guests aged 80 and above are not accepted.

- Pregnant guests from 5 months onwards are not accepted.

- Children under 18 years old must be accompanied by parents or an authorized person with an authorization letter from the parents.

- Guests requesting a single room, please pay the additional single supplement fee.

- According to standard hotel regulations, 02 adults can only be accompanied by 01 sharing child. For a 2nd child, please pay the adult price to have a separate bed.

- The travel company does not accept pregnant guests from 20 weeks onwards joining overseas tours for your safety reasons.

- Please do not leave the group throughout the tour program.

- If a customer is refused exit or entry by immigration authorities for personal reasons or background, the company will not take responsibility and will not refund the tour price.

- Citizens must fulfill their tax obligations to the state and not violate the law to be permitted to exit the country. In case an individual still owes taxes and is not permitted to exit, the Company is not responsible for compensating for damages.

- In objective cases such as: terrorism, natural disasters... or due to incidents, changes in schedules of public transport such as: airplanes, trains... the Company reserves the right to change the itinerary at any time for the convenience and safety of customers and will not be responsible for compensating for arising damages.