Pricing

The Government of Bhutan obligates travelers to visit only through a licensed Bhutanese tour operator.
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The daily rate is inclusive of accommodation, food, sightseeing, transport within Bhutan, guides, trekking staff and equipments, horses/yaks, and entry fees to museums and other entertainment centers.

However, this does not include the visa fees, airport tax, tips, and Druk Air tickets, accommodation in 5 star hotels like Uma Resorts and Aman Resorts, Zhiwaling and Tashi Taj. alcohol, gifts/ souvenirs, tips to drivers/guides/ trekking staff, services outside of Bhutan and travel insurance.

A government surcharge of US$ 40 per night is levied for single travelers
US$ 30 per night per person for groups of two
More than 3 people in a group no surcharge is levied.

Discounts are given for visit durations of more than 10 days

• The discount is 10% per night person for a visit lasting 11 to 20 days. The first 10 days are not applicable for a discount, but it is applied to days 11 through 20

• A discount of 20% per night per person is applied for a visit duration of more than 20 days, and is applicable from the 21st day and onwards

 

• Children below 5 years are free of charge. Children aged between 6 to 12 are given 50% discount when accompanied by an adult/group

• Students under the age of 25 are given discounts up to 25% if they have a valid identity card from an academic institution

 

• No charges are levied for arrival and departure delays due to weather conditions, road blocks

• Airport tax and PSF (Passenger Service Fees ) and other taxes are included in the Druk Air ticket. .

 

Single Room Supplements will be charged as follows:
Festival season: US$ 50
For others: US$ 35

Remittance of Tour Payment

Tour payment must be settled one-month prior to date of arrival in Bhutan.

Please deposit /transfer the payment to the following bank.
CitiBank N.A: 111 Wall Street
19th Floor, New York
NY 10043

Beneficiary Bank: 
Bhutan National Bank,
P.O. Box 439, Thimphu Bhutan
Swift Code: BNBTBTBT
Account  No:      36023474(USD.A/C)
Swift code :      CITIUS 33
ABA no.    :      0210-008-9
CHIPS Routing No: 008
Ultimate Beneficiary: Ac.no. 0000050493012 of Bhutan Takin Trails maintained with BNB.
Copy of the bank transfer should be intimated to us for necessary follow up with the bank.

Entire tour payments must be sent to Bhutan Takin Trails by bank transfer, in advance as per the time period specified:
 
For FITs: 30 days advance
For GITs: 30 days advance
For Festival Tours: 60 days advance
For peak seasons it is advisable to remit payment for Druk Air flights 3 months in advance. This will help us to get your seats confirmed.

Cancellation Policy: 
Tour programs booked and subsequently cancelled shall be subject to cancellation charges as follows:
Within 30 days of the start of the tour program: Free
Within 21 days of the start of the tour program: 10% of the rate
Within 14 days of the start of the tour program: 15% of the rate
Within 7 days of the start of the tour program:   30% of the rate
Less than 7 days or cancellation without notice: 50% of the rate
After arrival in Bhutan:                                      100% of the rate