13 Days / Starting From $6,995
Natural Jewels of Bhutan & Nepal
A Soulful Journey Through the Cultural and Wildlife Treasures of the Himalayas
The Kingdom of Bhutan is one of the world’s little-known treasures, where quality of life is measured in terms of Gross National Happiness, rather than purely material measures. Till recently, the “Land of the Thunder Dragon” has remained in splendid isolation, dedicated to preserving its deep Buddhist traditions and pristine landscapes. A journey among ancient monasteries, Himalayan peaks, glacial rivers and peaceable villages reveals this mythical country’s singular beauty. Geographically diverse Nepal contains the world's highest mountains, subtropical forests and captivating cultures. Elephant-back safaris reveal Nepal's rich wildlife, in search of sloth bears, leopards, rhinos and Bengal tigers that roam wild through lush lowlands.
- Join our professional Expedition Leader on an intimate, insider’s discovery of two fascinating ancient kingdoms
- Visit Taktsang Monastery, the famous “Tiger’s Nest” perched half a mile up on an impossibly sheer mountain cliff
- Explore Bardia National Park, Nepal’s largest expanse of pristine forest, home to Bengal tigers, Asian elephants and sloth bears
Location of Adventure
Bhutan and Nepal
Bhutan and Nepal
Group Size Limit
Approximately 14 Travelers
A very important feature of our Bhutan & Nepal expedition is the limited group size, as nature and cultural travel are best experienced with a small group of travelers.
Included
Airport transfers on Day 1 in Bhutan and final day in Nepal, accommodations, all meals from lunch Day 1 to breakfast final day, bottled water during activities and bottled water and soft drinks during meals, services of an NHA Expedition Leader and local guides, most gratuities, Bhutanese visa fees, permits, entrance fees and all taxes.
Not Included
Travel to and from the start and end points of the trip (Bangkok, Thailand), internal flights, transfers in Bangkok, alcoholic beverages, some gratuities, passport fees, Nepali visa fees, optional activities, items of a personal nature (phone calls, souvenirs, internet, etc.), airline baggage fees, airport and departure taxes, required medical evacuation insurance and optional travel insurance.
Physical Requirements
Moderate to Difficult / Flexible
Walking two to four miles at altitudes up to 11,000 feet sometimes over rough terrain is required to participate in all activities. We stress that all activities are optional.
Important Information
Our Natural Jewels of Bhutan & Nepal trip is an Exploratory Adventure. Exploratory Adventures are programs in which a select small group of travelers joins us on an exhilarating inaugural journey to a new destination. While Exploratory Adventures tend to be very exciting (and often include surprises of which even we are unaware), we ask travelers to “go with the flow” and expect the unexpected. These adventures are for those true explorers who enjoy a free-spirited adventure, as the itinerary will most likely continue to change and develop. This flexibility in our itinerary allows us to provide the best travel opportunities within each region. Exploratory Adventures may be canceled by NHA if we deem it necessary, and they require a minimum of five travelers to guarantee departure. We hope you will join us as we explore a truly thrilling new adventure off the beaten path!
Getting There & Getting Home
You should plan to arrive in Bangkok one day prior to the start of the tour and depart on the final day after 10pm. We recommend that you stay an extra night in Bangkok to account for any flight delays. We can best serve you if Natural Habitat Adventures' Travel Desk makes these reservations, as we are intimately familiar with the special requirements of this program and can arrange the most efficient travel. Please call us at 1-800-543-8917.
We will reserve spaces for our guests on the flights from Bangkok, Thailand to Paro, Bhutan; from Paro to Kathmandu, Nepal; from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj/return; and from Kathmandu back to Bangkok. The cost of these flights is not included in your tour fare, and you are required to pay the full estimated amount separately when booking the trip (cost of flights are not yet confirmed and are subject to airline cancellation policy). Should the cost of these flights increase at the time of issue, we will charge the additional fee to your credit card on file or, if you have paid your final balance by check, we will contact you to collect the additional fee.
