April 13, 2027 – April 25, 2027
Bhutan provides a stunning array of photographic opportunities- mountainous landscapes, ancient temples and monasteries, lively, colorful festivals, a timeless Buddhist culture and fascinating people.
Consistently ranked in the top ten “must see” destinations in the world, the tiny Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan is truly unique. A cradle of Buddhism that clings to its traditional ways, the country only recently opened its doors to foreign travelers. Thoughtful policies to protect the nation against mass tourism still limit visits to a fortunate few. But this stunningly beautiful country isn’t trapped in the past. Red-robed monks check their cellphones. And the well-educated, fun-loving locals are both well-informed yet deeply protective of the pristine environment and their cultural heritage. This happy harmony of ancient and modern is what makes Bhutan such an endlessly fascinating Shangri-La.
Then there’s the sensational photography! The sublime mountain landscapes with snow-capped peaks soaring above emerald forests and chartreuse rice fields… The monasteries teeming with monks in flamboyantly crimson and yellow robes… The flutter of prayer flags and the blurring whirl of prayer wheels… And, of course, the riotous religious festivals for which Bhutan is famous!
Led by Gavriel Jecan
Early Bird Special Through Aug 2nd!
Limited to 6 participants
Tour Cost: TBA
Single accommodation: 510.00 USD
Tour organized by: International Photo Tours
TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY please contact Mallika Jecan at ipt.mallika@gmail.com
Transportation and Accommodation
All meals, lodging, and transportation specified on the itinerary are included. The flight to Bhutan from Bangkok and back is not included, but you are responsible for your international flights from Home to Bangkok and into Paro. Our travel agent can make your flight reservations from Bangkok to Paro and back if you’d like to be on the same flight with us.
Itinerary
Festival dates are determined by the lunar calendar and have recently been confirmed!
Day 1 / 11th – Arrive in Bangkok (D)
Arrive Bangkok International Airport. Welcome to Bangkok! Transfer to the hotel via a free 24-hour shuttle bus.
This evening, there will be a welcome dinner with Gavriel Jecan.
Accommodation: Novotel Suvarnabhumi Airport Hotel (or similar)
Day 2 / 12th – BKK-Paro – Thimphu (B,L,D)
Fly to Paro, greeted bythe local guide on arrival in Paro, then drive to Thimphu for 1hour 30 minutes where Gavriel and our guides will share special locations and subjects to photograph such as an artful array of prayer flags and valley landscapes.
Overnight stay in Thimphu.
Day 3 /13th –
Day 4 / 14th
Day 5 /15th
Day 6 / 16th
Day 7 / 17th
Day 8 / 18th
Day 9 / 19th
Day 10 / 20th
Day 11 / 21st
Day 12 / 22nd
Day 13 / 23rd
Day 14 / 24th
Following breakfast, our Bhutan arrangers will transport all participants to the Paro International Airport for their departures.
Departure Day
TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY please contact Mallika Jecan at ipt.mallika@gmail.com
Services Included
- Accommodations (twin sharing basis) as indicated above in the itinerary.
- All meals noted on the itinerary.
- Services of Air Conditioned Van
- Services of English speaking guide escort accompanying the trip
- Entrance fee to visit monuments.
- Services of local English guides during city sightseeing (as required)
- Mineral water during all meals, transfers, drives and sightseeing (available in vehicle)
- Daily Sustainable Development Fee Required by Bhutan
Services Not Included
- Any international Airfare ( Home to Bangkok / Bangkok to Pharo Bhutan )
- travel insurance or medical insurance. (health insurance is mandatory and travel insurance is highly recommended)
- Anything not mentioned in inclusion above.
- Tipping for the accompanying escort and driver is not included in our quote.
- Any expenditure of personal nature like alcoholic drinks, Fruit shakes, sodas, laundry, telephone calls, or internet
- Anything ordered from room service at any hotel including mineral water (other than what being offered by the hotels on their compliment).
- Any sudden increase in price due to steep hike in fuel cost, change in government tax policy or for any reason beyond our control like acts of god, natural calamity, law and order situation, riots etc and any forced change in itinerary for any unforeseen situation or reason beyond our control.
Tour Payment:
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