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Bhutan travel cost 2024 / 2025

The Bhutan travel cost 2024 / 2025 for international tourists visiting Bhutan includes sustainable development fee (SDF) / Government tax of US $ 100 per person per night stay in Bhutan (Except for Indian nationals). This applies to all individuals above the age of 12 years. 

Discounts on sustainable development fee (SDF):

  1. There shall be no charge for the children up to the age of 5 years.
  2. The children between 6 to 11 years accompanied by guardians shall be given 50 % discount.

Bhutan visa fee is US $ 40 per person per trip. The visa fee extension cost is US $ 40.

The above sustainable development fee (SDF) is not included in the package tour / trek cost given below:

Package tour cost:
  • Solo travelers: US $ 245 per night stay in Bhutan.
  • 2 pax in a group: US $ 190 per person per night stay in Bhutan.
  • 3 pax and above: US $ 180 per person per night stay in Bhutan.

Our package tour cost covers the following:

  • Accommodation in 3 star hotels approved and certified by the government as “clean & safe” for international tourists.
  • All 3 meals a day and tea/ coffee.
  • Guide services.
  • Bottled water during the entire trip.
  • Transport within Bhutan including airport transfers.

Package trek cost:

  • Solo trekker: US $ 350 per night on trek.
  • 2 pax in a group: US $ 260 per person per night.
  • 3 pax and above: US $ 225 per person per night.
Trek cost covers the following:
  • Services of trekking guide, cook and helpers.
  • Yaks / ponies to carry the supplies.
  • Sleeping tents, mess tent, kitchen tent, toilet tents etc.
  • Sleeping mats.
  • 3 meals a day.

Please note that you have to bring your own sleeping bags.

Nature of tour / trek: Private trip.

The above cost does not cover:

  • Entry fees for museums / monuments & festival visits.
  • Travel insurance premiums.
  • Bhutan visa fee (US $ 40 per person).
  • Drukair / Bhutan Airlines fares (Bhutan flight fares).
  • Payment for services provided on personal basis.
  • Cost incurred because of political unrest, strikes and mishaps etc.
  • Personal expenses in items such as tips, laundry, camera charges, incidentals and porterage etc.

NOTE: On the day of departure, the local agent’s obligation shall be limited to breakfast only. Any extra requirements shall be payable on actual basis. The rates shall apply uniformly irrespective of locations and the type of accommodation provided /asked for.

Tour payment:

All tour payment must be settled one month in advance of commencement of tour to clear the Bhutan visa. The payment should be made in US Dollars. The tour booking will be confirmed only after we receive 50 % of the tour payment. 

Our Bank Address:

Please request your Bank to remit money through Bhutan National Bank Ltd., Correspondent Bank as follows:

Bank Address: Standard Chartered Bank Ltd.

(Correspondent Bank): One Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10010-3603.

SWIFT Code: SCBLUS33,

CHIPS ABA: 0256,

FED ABA: 026002561.

Beneficiary Bank Account: 358-202-171-9001 (USD A/C).

Beneficiary Bank: Bhutan National Bank, P.O Box 439, GPO Building, Chang Lam, Thimphu, Bhutan.

SWIFT Code: BNBTBTBT

Beneficiary / Ultimate Beneficiary: Account No: 65570019 of Yak Holidays Int’l maintained with BNB, Thimphu, Bhutan.

Bhutan photos:

FAQs - Bhutan travel cost:

1.Can I pay Bhutan travel cost in instalments ?

Yes, you can pay Bhutan travel cost in instalments. You may pay the cost of Drukair tickets in 1st instalment, sustainable development fee and Bhutan visa fee in 2nd instalment and lastly the package tour cost in 3rd instalment.

2.Can I pay for my Bhutan trip cost upon arrival in Bhutan ?

Yes, you have to settle a part of your Bhutan travel cost with us well in advance to process your Bhutan visa. You may settle rest of the payment upon arrival in Bhutan. 

3.Is there duration discount on Bhutan travel cost ?

As per the new policy of department of tourism, Bhutan, there is no duration / group discount on sustainable development fee (SDF). 

4.Can I pay for my Bhutan travel cost by PayPal or Credit card ?

No, you cannot pay your Bhutan travel cost by PayPal or credit card. You have to wire transfer the payment (Swift) which is the only mode of payment accepted by our Government.

5.What is Bhutan tour cancellation policy ?

Bhutan trip cancellation policy is below:

(1) No charge if cancelled within 45 days of the start of the tour programme;

(2) Charge 20% of the tour payment if cancelled within 30 days of the start of the tour programme;

(3) Charge 30% of the tour payment if cancelled within 21 days of the start of the tour programme;

(4) Charge 50% of the tour payment if cancelled within 14 days of the start of the tour programme; and

(5) Charge 100% of the tour payment charge if cancelled within 7 days or after the arrival tourist in Bhutan.

6.Is there a group discount on Bhutan travel cost ?

Yes, we give discount on Bhutan travel cost if the group size is more than 16 pax.

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