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Tour Duration 12 Nights
Starting from 7.600 €
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Description

An unusual itinerary, combining two completely opposite kingdoms of Asia.

The Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan declines from the peaks more than 7000 meters high to the Indian plain where flows the Brahmaputra. It is a country about the same size as Switzerland, but it has less than a million inhabitants. It is called "Druk Yul", that is "country of the thunder-dragon".

The kingdom of Thailand where the tour ends with a short sea stay in one of the most famous islands, Phuket, and a stop in Bangkok, a city that always manages to amaze and entertain travelers.

Accommodation on Tour (or similar available)

  • Bangkok -  COMO Metropolitan
  • Paro – COMO Uma Paro ECOLUXURY
  • Punakha -  COMO Uma Punakha ECOLUXURY
  • Phuket -  COMO Point Yamu
  • Bangkok -  COMO Metropolitan

Suggested Highlights

  • Traditional archery experience
  • Cycling around Paro
  • Rafting around Punakha
  • Muay Thai lessons
  • Thai cooking class
  • Diving
  • Off-road excursions
  • Excursions by boat,canoe,kayak or bike in Phuket

 

Itinerary

Bangkok

Day 1 - Bangkok

Arrival in Bangkok and transfer to hotel.  Dinner at the award-winning Nahm restaurant. Overnight.

Paro

Day 2 - Bangkok - Paro

Breakfast. Transfer to airport and flight to Bhutan. Arrival in Paro and transfer to hotel. We leave for a panoramic tour of Paro and visit to a local temple. Lunch at hotel. Afternoon to relax and to acclimatize to the altitude. Dinner and overnight.  

 

Thimphu - Punakha

Day 3 - Paro - Thimphu - Punakha

Breakfast. Transfer to Thimpu, the government, religious and commercial center of Bhutan. En-route stop to visit most important attractions of the city, including Dordenma Buddha Statue, National Memorial Chorten and Dzong Thashi Chhose. Transfer to Punakha: the view of the valley is amazing, up to the Dochu La Pass, 3000 meters of hight, and, if the clouds allow it you can admire the Himalayan chain. You go up the river among the terraced and green hills surrounding the Dzong of Punakha and you reach the hotel. Overnight.

Punakha

Day 4 - Punakha

Breakfast. Full day excursion to visit Punakha Valley with a trekking of medium difficulty of about 7 hours. It starts from a walk through the farms and paddy fields to reach Chimmi Lhakhang. We descend the valley to the Dzong of Punakha, once the seat of the government and today the winter residence of Je Kenpo, the religious leader of Bhutan. After the packed lunch, we continue to the factories and farms of the Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten, a shrine built recently by the royal family. Return to hotel. Dinner and overnight.

Paro

Day 5 - Punakha - Paro

Breakfast. We return to the Dochu La pass for a second change to admire the majesty of the mountain range. It reaches Chuzon, where two rivers meet, the Wang Chhu and the Paro Chhu. The final part of the route towards Paro will be a succession of orchards, in particular apple trees, and rice fields. Arrival at the hotel and rest of the afternoon free for individual activities. Dinner and overnight.   

 

Paro

Day 6 - Paro

Today we dedicate ourselves to the discovery of the historic valley of Paro with a trekking of medium difficulty of about 8 hours, which will culminate with the visit to the Taktsang, the monastery "Tiger’s Nest" (or Tiger’s Nest), one of the most famous Dzong of Bhutan. It starts very early to avoid the hottest hours of the day while climbing to the observation point of Tiger’s Nest, a breathtaking route that also includes a waterfall, which leads to the main entrance of the monastery. After lunch-picnic we return to the hotel.

Phuket

Day 7 - Paro - Bangkok - Phuket

Breakfast. Transfer to airport and fly to Phuket, via Bangkok. Arrival and transfer to hotel. Full day free to relax. Dinner at the refined Italian restaurant La Sirena. Overnight.

Phuket

Day 8                    Phuket

Breakfast. Full day free to relax and activities. Overnight.

Day 9                    Phuket

Breakfast. Excursion boat from Ao Po Grand Marina to reach the secret caves of the bay. You pass through a system of caverns, a paradise for those who love snorkeling. Return to hotel for the dinner. Overnight.

Phuket

Day 10 - Phuket

Breakfast. Go-karts departure to Koh Rang Beach: a fun experience that will take you to the village where you can enjoy an authentic lunch and immerse yourself for some snorkeling in the waters of Koh Khai. In the afternoon you can return to the hotel by bike to explore the wonders of this island. Overnight.

 

Bangkok

Day 11 - Phuket - Bangkok

Breakfast. Transfer to airport and fly to Bangkok. Arrival and transfer to hotel. Rest of the day to discover this sophisticated and chaotic metropolis in complete freedom. Dinner at famous local restaurant. Overnight.

Bangkok

Day 12 - Bangkok

Breakfast. Meet with guide and departure for an private half day tour of the city. It starts from the Grand Palace, dated 1782, when the capital was moved from Ayutthaya. The Palace houses the magnificent Temple of the Emerald Buddha, Wat Phra Kaew. You can also visit the Wat Pho, the colossal reclined Buddha statue, before crossing the Chao Phraya River to Wat Arun. Afternoon free to visit local market.  Tasting dinner at Nahm restaurant. Overnight.

Bangkok

Day 13 - Bangkok

Breakfast. Transfer to Bangkok airport. End of services.

TRAVEL CONDITIONS

Cost per person from: € 7.600 (based on double occupancy)

Cost includes:

-          Domestic flights

-          Overnight stays in indicated or similar hotels/lodges

-          Meals as indicated

-          All transfers in a private vehicle as per the itinerary

-          English speaking guide during the entire trip tour (other languages on request)

-          Sightseeings and entrances as per the itinerary

-          Three spa treatments per person

-          Bhutan Visa fee

Not included:

-          International flights

-          Any item of personal nature such as beverages, tips, etc

-          Travel Insurance

-          Any services not mentioned in the itinerary

 

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