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Tourist Tariff

The tariff is set by the Royal Government of Bhutan. The normal rate for travel in Bhutan:

  • High Season : $250 per night per person ( March, April, May , Sep, Oct & Nov )
  • Low season : $200 perp night per person ( January , Feb , June, July , August & December )


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 and 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   Or fill in the query form below.

 

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