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Tourist Tariff
The tariff is set by the Royal Government of Bhutan. The normal rate for travel in Bhutan is US $200 per person per night during high season and $165 during low season. Smaller groups pay daily surcharges of: • Two people traveling together - US $30 per night per person • Individuals traveling alone- US $40 per night per person High Season: Tariff from January to April and August to December: 1. Group of 3 persons or more: US $200/- per person per night 2. Group of 2 persons: US $230/- per person per night 3. 1 person: US $ 240/- per night Low Season: Tariff in June to July: 1. Group of 3 persons or more: US $165/- per person per night 2. Group of 2 person : US $195/- per person per night 3. 1 person : US $205/- per night *The rates are same for cultural tours, treks or any other special interest tours. Tour package cost is inclusive of the following: 1. 35% of royalty and taxes to the government 2. Accommodation on twin sharing basis 3. Transportation within Bhutan 4. Guide service 5. Meals (Breakfast, lunch and dinner) 6. Tea and snacks 7. All sightseeing as specified in itinerary 8. Riding ponies and pack animals on treks 9. Entrance fees to temples and monuments The cost does not include: 1 Visa fees of $20 per person 2 Air fares 3 Phone calls 4 Laundry bills 5 Drinks and Beverages 6 Onetime payment of US $10 each for Tourism Development Fund The above rates are applicable per tourist per night halt in Bhutan. On the day of departure ,the host agent's obligation shall be limited to breakfast only and any extra requirement shall be payable on actual basis. Discount on Tourist Tariff • No Charge for children up to the age of 5 years. Children between the ages of 6 to 12 years accompanied by their elders/guardians shall be given 40% discount on daily rates. • Full time students below the age of 25 years holding valid identity card from their academic institutions shall also be given a 25% discount on daily rates. • A discount of 50% on daily rates shall be given to one person in a group of 11 to 15 persons and 100% discount to one person in a group exceeding 16 persons. CANCELLATION Tour programs booked and subsequently cancelled shall be subject to cancellation charges as follows: • Within 45 days of the start of the tour program is free • Within 30 days - 15 % of the rate • Within 21 days- 20% of the rate • Within 7 days- 30% of the rate • After arrival in Bhutan : 100% DELAYED ARRIVAL / DEPARTURES The 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. PAYMENT METHODS The payment for tours and airline tickets have to be wire transferred to our tour operators' account with Bhutan National Bank. We will gladly make the transfers for you. For further details Contact Us. Visa Information A valid passport and Bhutanese Visa is required for traveling into Bhutan. No foreign missions or Embassies abroad grants Bhutan Tourist Visa. To travel to Bhutan, the validity of your passport should be minimum of 6 months All information as mentioned in the visa form should be forwarded at least three weeks prior to the date of travel to process it with the concerned authorities. . Visas are issued only when you arrive in the country, either at Paro Airport or (if by road) at Phuentsholing. We will handle the visa procedure for you. The Government of Bhutan will sanction the visa only after the receipt of the full payment in advance. The cost of visa is $20 for 14 days period which can be further extended with an additional fee of US $15. Visa fee is paid along with the tour payment and the actual Bhutan VISA will be stamped on your passport on arrival at Paro Airport. For all travelers , entering into the country by road through Phuenstholing (border town in the south of Bhutan), the visa is stamped on your passport on arrival at Phuentsholing. Visa applications must reach at least three weeks prior to your arrival date to allow time for processing and during festival seasons the details should be sent at least 8 weeks in advance as this is the peak time for tourists visiting Bhutan. Procedures for the VISA details: 1. You can either download VISA APPLICATION FORM and email it to us OR 2. Simply fill up the online form by clicking HERE and send us the information. We will take care of the rest Check the following details when you fill up the form: 1 Your full name (EXACTLY as it appears in the passport) 2 Permanent address 3 Occupation 4 Nationality 5 Passport number 6 Date of issue and expiration of passport 7 Date and place of birth *Please note that for Bhutan visa, use your full name exactly as it appears on the passport . Your Druk Air ticket should also have the same name as your passport and visa has. |
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| Last Updated ( Tuesday, 14 April 2009 ) |
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