Tourism Policy of Bhutan

Visa fees

Our Guest shall be charged one-time fee of 40USD/person as visa fees.

Minimum daily package

  • The minimum daily package for tourists travelling in a group of 3 persons or more is as follows:
  • USD $200 per person per night for the months of January, February, June, July, August, and December.
  • USD $250 per person per night for the months of March, April, May, September, October, and November.
  • These rates are applicable per tourist per night halt in Bhutan.
  • On the day of departure, the ‘local agents’ host obligation shall be limited to providing breakfast only and any extra requirements shall be payable on usage basis.
  • Delayed arrivals/departures.
  • There is no charge for delays in arrival and departure because of weather conditions disrupting flights or road blocks. The tourist must however bear the cost of food, accommodation, transportation, and other services required.
  • It is highly recommended that you purchase travel insurance prior to travel.

What Does the Minimum daily package rate cover?

The minimum daily package covers the following services.

  • A minimum of 3-star accommodation (4 & 5 star require an additional premium).
  • All meals in designated restaurants and hotels.
  • A licensed English- speaking tour guide for the extent of your stay
  • All internal transport (excluding internal flights)
  • An experienced Driver
  • Bottled drinking water
  • All entrance fees
  • Sustainable development fees, government taxes, etc.
  • All assistance before, during and after the tour.

What is not included in the Minimum daily package rate?

The minimum daily package does not cover the following services.

  • Travel/Medical insurance
  • Flight ticket cost
  • Personal shopping for souvenirs, etc.
  • Any Alcoholic drinks

Surcharges

  • Tourists travelling in a group of two (2) persons or less shall be subject to a surcharge, in addition to the minimum daily package rates.
  • These are as follows:
  • Single individual – US$ 40 per night
  • Group of 2 persons only – US$ 30 per person per night

Discounts

 There shall be no charge other than visa fee of USD 40 for children below the age of 5 years.

  • Children between the ages of 5-12 years shall be given 50% discount on minimum daily package rate.
  • Full time students below the age of 25 years, holding valid identity cards from their academic institutions, shall be given 25% discount on minimum daily package rate.
  • A GROUP SIZE DISCOUNT of 50% on minimum daily package shall be given to one person in a group of 11 people. 100% discount shall be given to one member in a group exceeding 16 persons.
  • A 50% DURATION DISCOUNT on SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT FEE shall be provided after the 8th night and 100% discount on SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT FEE shall be provided after 14th night.
  • 100% SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT FEE FREE ZONE DISCOUNT shall be provided on SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT FEE on first and/or last night for groups with night halt in Phuntsholing, Sarpang and Samdrup Jongkhar on arrival and/or departure
  • Please Note: Children below 5 years will not be eligible for GROUP SIZE DISCOUNTS, DURATION DISCOUNTS and SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT FEE FREE ZONE DISCOUNT and All Children and Students will not be eligible for DURATION DISCOUNTS