2011 Prices & Dates

Prices:  TBA

Deposit:  TBA
Single Supplement: TBA

Dates:  TBA

Included In Price:

• Airfare from Bangkok Thailand to and from Paro Bhutan
• Bhutan Visa Fee
• Local transportation to and from the Paro Airport
• Lead Guide - Professional US, English speaking guide
• Co-Lead by professional Bhutanese Guide
  
• All ground transportation throughout Bhutan per itinerary
• All lodging accomodations (twin sharing basis)
• All meals as per itinerary in regular restaurants
  
• Entrance Fees to museums, schools and Permits wherever necessary
• Royalty taxes (Development Taxes) to the Government
• Bhutan Tourism Development, Emergency/Refreshment Fees
• Special welcome and farewell dinners in Paro
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

 

NOT Included In Price:

• International Flights To / From the USA (or home country) and Bangkok Thailand
• Excess baggage fees (20kgs Economy Class, 30 Kgs Business Class)
• Personal Expenses (Telephone, Email, Laundry, Internet, etc.)
• Alcoholic Beverages
• Trip cancellation insurance
• Personal medical and evacuation insurance
• Tips (see next tab 'Additional Info' for information on tipping practices)
• Souvenir purchases
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

 

Money and Currency Exchange

• The currency of Bhutan is Ngultrum (Nu.)
• Indian Rupees can be used in Bhutan, but Ngultrum cannot be used in India
• Check the current exchange rate at http://www.xe.net/ucc/
• Credit cards are generally NOT accepted in Bhutan.  Visa is accepted in major stores in Bhutan.  Most stores charge a surcharge of 5% on the total amount
• There are NO ATM machines in Bhutan
• All major currencies can be exchanged at banks in Paro and Thimphu
• You may need to show your passport when you exchange money or travellers checks, so keep it handy
• It is a good idea to bring currency that is not overly worn or torn
  
  

Please call your bank and credit card companies and let them know that you will be in Bhutan so that they won’t freeze your account when you use your card.

Tipping

• Tipping is always entirely up to you!
• Tipping is becoming more common in Bhutan, especially at more central locations
• In restaurants an additional 5-10% of the bill would be appropriate as a tip
• Please consider tipping your guide and staff at the end of the journey
• Clients have asked for quidelines for tipping, so we would like to provide the following tipping guidelines:
  • Your guide $8-9 per person /per day
  • Your driver $4-5 per person/per day
  • Your cook and his staff, $2-3 per person/per day
  • Your porter and his staff, $2-3 per person/per day
• For groups of 6 or more the above suggestions could be slightly lower
• Your lead guide will collect all tips that people wish to give and ensure they are distributed appropriately